Mike Rolls
Survivor, Author, Keynote Speaker & Workshop Facilitator
A resilience expert and motivational speaker who transforms adversity into actionable insights for life and work. Drawing on his personal journey of surviving a life-threatening illness and rebuilding his life, Mike equips audiences with practical strategies to thrive through change, strengthen mindset, and achieve success under pressure.
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Mike Rolls is a leading authority in resilience. His extensive lived experience through adversity began at age 18 when he survived a deadly bout of Meningococcal Septicemia, which resulted in severe internal and external injuries, including multiple amputations. Given just a 5% chance of survival, Mike defied the odds, spending six months in the hospital and facing years of recovery. This life-changing event marked the start of an unexpected journey toward helping individuals and businesses manage their own challenges with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
His message, “Why Me? to What’s Next?” is a simple yet effective philosophy that underpins his work.
This no-nonsense, practical approach is designed to help individuals tap into and unlock greater levels of resilience in both their personal and professional lives.
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 ambassador of lnterplast Australia and New Zealand, Cobra Puma Golf, Ossur Australia, and has represented Australia in All Abilities Golf.
For businesses committed to prioritising the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of their people, but struggle to approach the topic in a relatable and effective way, Mike offers bespoke presentations and programs derived from a unique combination of powerful lived experience and extensive research – Helping deliver tangible results that leave a lasting impact.
Mike helps businesses elevate the mental health, well-being and resilience of their people. His unique approach combines masterful storytelling with doses of dark humour and extensive research to capture audiences’ attention. This foundation makes complex ideas accessible, unlocking resilience in the most valuable part of any business-its people.
Conventional thinking and programs yield conventional results. Mike’s keynote Presentations & Workshops challenge audiences to consider alternative ways of thinking and behaving with clarity and insight, offering new perspectives and practical takeaways that can be applied in both personal and professional contexts.
Mike is from Melbourne, Victoria, where he lives with his wife Andrea and two children.
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Much more than content delivery, each presentation is an experience that will leave a lasting impact on your team, inspiring them to face challenges with confidence and resilience.
Whether you’re looking to boost employee morale, improve mental health awareness, or drive organizational change, Mike’s keynote presentations and workshops will provide the insights and inspiration needed to transform your workplace.
Transformative Keynote Presentations & Workshops
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, resilience is more crucial than ever. Mike’s keynote presentations and workshops are designed to equip leaders, managers and employees with the tools and mindset needed to thrive amidst adversity.
Drawing from his extensive lived experience and years of research, Mike delivers powerful insights and practical strategies for building resilience in both personal and professional contexts.
Masterful Storytelling
Mike’s unique approach combines engaging storytelling with doses of humour and real-life anecdotes, making complex ideas accessible and memorable.
Practical Strategies
Learn actionable techniques to enhance mental health, well-being, and resilience, applicable to everyday work and life situations.
Strengthening Support Networks
Understand the importance of a strong support system and how to foster a culture of mutual support within your organisation.
Overcoming Adversity
Discover how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
Engagement and Interaction
Benefit from a dynamic and interactive session that encourages audience participation and fosters a deeper connection with the material.
