Michael Crossland: Cancer Survivor
Quick Facts:
- Childhood cancer survivor with less than a 10% survival rate
- Represented Australia in baseball despite medical odds
- Author of bestselling autobiography Everything Will Be OK
- Featured on 60 Minutes, ABC’s Australian Story, and CNN
- Worked with global brands including Toyota, Optus, KPMG, and Mastercard
- Founded a school and orphanage in Haiti for children living in poverty
- Travels from: Coffs Harbour, NSW
- **Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
Keynote Topics
The Power of Perspective
Michael will share his remarkably inspiring story of overcoming extreme adversity to achieve incredible outcomes in both his personal and professional life. Global audience numbers now exceed 700,000 people. Despite and because of spending nearly 1/4 of his life in hospital, Michael’s ability to help shift your mindset, instil perspective and have you determined to become the best version of yourself, will amaze and inspire.
Representing Australia in his chosen sport, holding an executive position with one of the largest companies in the world at the age of 23, and then throwing it all away to find his true passion and purpose, will leave you in awe. He has shared the stage with the likes of Sir Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama & a recent video of him speaking in LA has been viewed by more than 84 million people.
Michael’s story will undoubtedly bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your heart, but above all will teach you the keys to success, the importance of embracing change, and the mindset needed to achieve your goals.
A presentation not to be missed.
Leadership, Accountability and Mindfulness
Michael will share many tools and techniques to silence the mind, take back control of our thoughts, set positive and structured daily routines along with helping to delve deep into the way our body and brain connect with our language.
This session will also have a section to assist in how we react Vs respond to staff, customers, patients and team members with tips and practical tools to implement daily to maintain control, build a powerful and inclusive culture as well as accountability around learning’s to ensure follow through sticks. If you wish, we can also include a component of high energy, fun and laughter with team building activities that assist with embracing change, winning as a team, the importance of communication as well as accountability to implement learning’s along with a short mindfulness reset session.
This session is focused around well being, mindset, mental health and sharing practical tools to implement on a daily basis to assist with burnout, anger, anxiety, frustration and resilience.
Key takeaways:
- The importance and structure around a powerful morning and evening routine
- The 3 steps to help with emotional burnout/frustration/anxiety and to help top the tank back up regularly
- The importance of language and the impact this can have on our state of mind and well being from a subconscious point of view
- How to bring yourself back to being present with some simple activities allowing “your head to be where your body is at”
- The 3 Ps for peace of mind (patience, persistence and perspective)
- Proactive steps to assist in identifying what your body is lacking from a chemical point of view and how to re-balance.
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Overview of User Reviews:
Users express overwhelming admiration for Michael, highlighting his inspiring journey and the profound impact he has had on them. Many appreciate his warmth, particularly noting his fantastic hugs and the personal connection they felt during their interactions. The sentiment is that he is a rare individual who brings hope and positivity to those around him.
Strengths:
- Inspiring personal story and journey.
- Warm and engaging personality.
- Strong connection with attendees, offering hope and encouragement.
Weaknesses:
- No specific weaknesses mentioned in the reviews.
Overall, attendees feel fortunate to have met Michael and are left motivated and uplifted by their experiences.
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