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Brett Connellan is a shark attack survivor. He is now working as a keynote speaker, and is using his story to inspire other people.
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Brett's story is something everyone needs to hear. Not simply just because it is a raw and emotional story, but because it is a story that evokes a passionate and inspiring response from those that are lucky enough to be present for the experience. Instantly engaging, Brett presents his story and his learnings from his own experiences in a format that is adaptable to any setting and that would be of great benefit to any audience listening.
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As the light was fading at Bombo Beach on the evening of the 30th of March, 2016, Brett was inches from death. He had lost three-quarters of his left quad, and emergency responders on the scene were sure Brett would not make it. Fortunately, the cards fell in Brett’s favour, and he managed to pull through with the help of a brave friend, timely emergency support and a healthy serving of luck.
The events that saved Brett’s life were not lost on him, and that perspective was needed as he faced a long and challenging road to recovery. With a bleak outlook prescribed to him by doctors, it was evident that Brett’s life as he knew it would never be the same.
See keynotes with Brett ConnellanBrett doesn’t think he would believe the advice he’d share with a younger version of himself because he believes that there’s no greater teacher than the experience itself.
Life, much like the ever-changing ocean, can throw unexpected challenges at us. It’s not that everyone needs to face a shark attack to gain perspective; rather, it’s about understanding how to adapt and navigate the waves of change. Resilience, that innate strength within all of us, is the anchor we can hold onto during turbulent times.
In this captivating presentation, Brett not only shares his remarkable journey of recovery after a life-altering shark attack but also equips you with the essential tools needed to conquer life’s obstacles. Discover the art of adaptation and resilience as Brett draws parallels between his journey and the challenges we all encounter in an ever-changing world.
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Discover and embrace a transformative mindset that will redefine how you approach life and all of its challenges.
Drawing inspiration from his own life-altering journey, Brett shares how a single message changed his trajectory, offering you a powerful opportunity for growth.
Through captivating storytelling and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to cultivate unwavering focus, achieve peak performance, and continuously elevate your goals.
Whether you’re an individual or a leader wanting to empower others. This will highlight a mindset that thrives amidst change, seizes new opportunities, and redefines what success means to you as you embark on a journey of personal transformation.
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Having forged a special post-attack relationship with sharks, Brett has gained a unique perspective on the often misunderstood duality of these majestic creatures alongside mental health.
Just as the ocean hides the complexities of its depths, so too do individuals often conceal their struggles beneath the surface. This presentation will offer valuable insights and tools into self-awareness as well as encourage open, compassionate dialogues.
As we navigate this journey, we shed light on the profound impact that conversations can have in bridging the gap between isolation and connection. We explore the power of empathy, and support, empowering both those in need and those eager to provide assistance. The aim is to inspire meaningful discussions, break down stigmas surrounding mental health, and promote awareness, and compassion within organisations and communities.
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Brett doesn’t think he would believe the advice he’d share with a younger version of himself because he believes that there’s no greater teacher than the experience itself.
That’s not to say that everyone has to be attacked by a shark in order to gain some great perspective on life but a fact of being a human is that everyone will experience their own version of what Brett has been through. The key in getting through these experiences is knowing what to do in order to be resilient. Resilience is something that’s inside all of us and sometimes we need a little reminder of what that looks like. Here Brett shares the tools required to overcome some of life’s obstacles as he relates it to his recovery post shark attack and how he navigates the many challenges he faces in life today.
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*This presentation can be 45-60 minutes and can include overarching themes of both motivation and/or mental health
As humans, we often find ourselves in pursuit of high-performance habits or hacks that will lead to success, whether it be in our personal or professional lives.
We’ve heard it all when it comes to these strategies and the more we look into them the more complicated they become, but it doesn’t need to be this complicated. As human beings, we have evolution to thank for our simplest and most effective tool when it comes to motivation and high performance and its roots are based on our instinct. This may seem like an odd way of looking at this, but looking at situations through a different lens is what someone like Brett does best as he explains how his near-death experience at the jaws of a great white shark helped him harness his instincts to not only defy the odds in his recovery but to excel in life from that point forward.
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*This presentation is 45 minutes
Whether it’s work, education or parenthood, sometimes it’s easy to get stuck travelling through life on autopilot. How often do we actually stop and ask ourselves why are we doing what we do?
The answer to that question can unlock so much when it comes to achieving what we want in life. Whether it’s to reach your own goals or to service your clients better, when you learn how to pause and take a moment to connect with your purpose, you’ll soon realise the importance of one of life’s greatest drivers. Allow Brett to place this in context with his own experiences to see how purpose can be found in the most unlikely of circumstances.
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*This presentation is 20-30 minutes
“Brett is an amazing, engaging speaker with a story that is relevant and inspiring. Brett's message of resilience and achieving your goals was clear through his storytelling approach. He had our audience fully engaged for the whole keynote.”
"Brett is an excellent storyteller with a calm and composed persona. The way he presented his life experience left the audience spellbound. A few amongst the audience were able to share their experience and challenges. Brett managed those conversations very well. It was an invigorating experience for many of us.”
Brett's story is something everyone needs to hear. Not simply just because it is a raw and emotional story, but because it is a story that evokes a passionate and inspiring response from those that are lucky enough to be present for the experience. Instantly engaging, Brett presents his story and his learnings from his own experiences in a format that is adaptable to any setting and that would be of great benefit to any audience listening.
We thoroughly enjoyed Brett’s talk on Thursday - His story is so inspiring and the strategies that he shared are incredibly relatable to our team. We all enjoyed it so much!
Brett’s presentation was one of the best our staff have had. They all were highly inspired and energised afterwards, speaking of the importance of perspective and mindset. Brett is a talented presenter who captivates his audience with great skill.
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