Mike Rolls and Ben Pettingill
Resilience Experts, Motivational Speakers, Leadership and Wellbeing Facilitators
Mike Rolls and Ben Pettingill are resilience experts and motivational speakers who transform real-life adversity into practical strategies for individuals, teams and organisations. Drawing on their extraordinary personal experiences and years of facilitation, they inspire audiences to embrace change, strengthen mental resilience, and thrive under pressure, leaving participants with tools they can use immediately in life and work.
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Mike Rolls and Ben Pettingill understand first hand that life doesn’t always go according to plan. They both embody an attitude and belief that even the greatest challenges can be tamed with the right mindset, strategies and support.
Mike and Ben have combined their own powerful experiences, and the lessons learned through them, to create Real Life Resilience. Sharing one very powerful purpose, Real Life Resilience aims to equip people and organisations with the confidence and skill needed to overcome challenge and change.
With over 16 years combined experience in the speaking game, these fellas have been around the block when it comes to sharing stories and building resilience! They believe that now more than ever there is a critical need to help people learn practical tools and strategies to navigate challenge and overcome adversity to build positive mental health and wellbeing foundations. This belief underpins who they are, forms their core values, and is reflected within all the projects and programs they deliver.
About Mike Rolls
In September 2001, at the age of 18, Mike’s life changed forever. Whilst on a footy trip to Tasmania, he contracted one of the deadliest diseases on the planet, Meningococcal Septicemia.
A lethal, fast acting and brutal infection left him with horrific internal and external injuries, including multiple amputations. Mike’s faced an incredibly long journey back to health that was aided by a positive outlook, an adaptive mindset and a conscious decision to embrace uncertainty.
Mike has a background in the health industry. He is a qualified Counsellor, a highly skilled communicator and a passionate supporter of amputee charity, Limbs 4 Life. He is an official ambassador of Interplast Australia and New Zealand, Ossur, and currently represents Australia in All Abilities Golf.
About Ben Pettingill
Losing 98% of your eyesight overnight is something that is simply unimaginable for most people, however this was the reality for Ben Pettingill at age 16.
Out of nowhere Ben found himself faced with extreme adversity thanks to a rare genetic syndrome that no one knew was coming. The sudden change was massive, and the challenges came thick and fast in all different shapes and sizes. Building resilience, discovering a new perspective and learning the importance of a strong support network were all vital parts of Ben navigating from complete denial about what had happened, to embracing and taking ownership of his new situation.
Ben has spent the last 7 years working with and helping organisations around the country build resilience.
He could also be described as an adrenalin junkie, competing in water ski racing, obstacle course races and riding motorbikes and crossing the Kokoda track twice. You may have seen him featured on Channel 9’s This Time Next Year.
Ben also supports causes closest to his heart as the Ambassador of Vision Australia and Ski for Life.
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Real Life Resilience offers high energy keynotes that are designed to reframe the way we see and respond to challenge, change and adversity. These highly engaging sessions delivers a powerful message and implementable ideas that will transform the way people tackle the real challenges they face, always done with a decent dose of humour, of course!
The Real Life Resilience led by Mike and Ben provide organisations, teams, and individuals with vital tools to cultivate enhanced mental health, well-being, and resilience. These presentations demonstrate effective strategies for maneuvering through the intricate, uncertain, and demanding landscape of today’s corporate world. Confronting these challenges proactively is the key to success.
With their signature dynamic, interactive, and authentic style; Mike & Ben seamlessly blend their lived experiences, evidence-based research, and spirit-lifting humour. Their goal is to assist organisations and individuals in crafting a comprehensive guide for successfully navigating challenges, embracing change, and overcoming adversity. Ultimately, their approach contributes to fostering improved mental health, well-being, and resilience. To equip your team with the tools to stride confidently into both professional and personal realms, the Real Life Resilience presentations are a tailor-made match!
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The Real Life Resilience workshops unpack and expand on critical resilience building and problem solving strategies. Being fun, interactive and high energy, participants will work both individually and collectively to build on and develop their existing coping strategies whilst discovering new, alternative and innovative ways to deal with challenge and change.
The Real Life Resilience presentations can be delivered in the following formats:
- 1 hour interactive keynote presentation
- 3 hour immersive workshop: 1 hour keynote plus 2 hour interactive workshop
- 30, 45 or 60 minute informal panel discussion: perfect for breakfast/lunch events or afterwork drinks
