With decades of experience in media as a well-known TV presenter and keynote speaker, I bring a unique perspective on mental health resilience and life advice to any panel. As a cancer survivor and someone who has thrived after battling deep depression, I understand first hand the challenges of mental health. My roles as a Board member of RUOK Day charity and member of Suicide Prevention Australia further deepen my expertise in promoting mental well-being. Through my lived experiences and extensive media background, I offer practical insights and compassionate advice that can truly resonate with diverse audiences. 

In this powerful, personal and inspiring keynote, I explore the moments in life when a door closes—whether due to loss, change, or unexpected challenges—and how these moments can be the key to new opportunities. Life is full of transitions, but what matters most is how we respond to them. With real-life story  and practical exercises, I guide the audience through shifting their perspective from focusing on the loss to embracing the potential that awaits on the other side.

This talk emphasises resilience, optimism, and the courage to see closed doors as a chance for growth. Attendees will gain tools to move forward with confidence, recognise new possibilities, and transform setbacks into opportunities for success.

Ideal for those navigating change or seeking a fresh perspective, this keynote helps build the mindset to see every end as a new beginning

In this deeply personal and uplifting keynote, I share my journey of overcoming life’s most daunting challenges, including a 14 m fall that left me Lucky to be alive, being diagnosed with cancer and given just three months to live. Resilience is not about avoiding hardships—it’s about how we rise after we’ve been knocked down. Through my own experience, I show how facing adversity head-on and rebuilding from those moments can shape a stronger, more resilient mindset.

This talk emphasises the power of resilience, not as an innate trait, but as something we develop through life's toughest moments. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to rebuild their own resilience, face challenges with courage, and transform setbacks into strength.

Ideal for anyone facing personal or professional challenges, this keynote inspires audiences to embrace resilience and emerge stronger from life’s trials.

This keynote, designed specifically for RUOK Day, focuses on the importance of checking in with those around us and fostering meaningful connections. Mental health struggles often go unnoticed, and asking a simple “Are you OK?” can open the door to powerful conversations that may change or even save a life.

Drawing on my own life experiences and understanding of mental health, I explore how resilience, vulnerability, and human connection are intertwined. This talk equips the audience with the tools to recognise when someone might need support and how to approach these conversations with empathy and care.

Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of the impact they can have on the mental health and well-being of others, and how a small act of kindness can create lasting change.

In this inspiring keynote, I take the audience on a journey through life's challenges using the metaphor of sailing. Just like navigating the open sea, life throws us unexpected storms. We can’t control the wind or the waves, but we can control how we adjust our sails. Drawing from my personal experience sailing single handed, weathering life's storms tankers and even the treat of pirates, I share how resilience is built through facing adversity, getting knocked down, and finding the strength to rise again.

This talk delves into the power of perseverance, trusting the process, and embracing every challenge as an opportunity to grow stronger. Attendees will leave with practical tools for adjusting their sails in the face of life’s hurdles, becoming emotionally stronger, and banking "emotional equity" to float higher in the future.

This keynote is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their resilience, mindset, and ability to face life’s inevitable challenges head-on.