Create an experience with Michael Weston

Michael describes himself as a “Lived Experience Storyteller”.

His story is versatile and communicates to a diverse range of audiences in an equally diverse range of industry sectors.

Michaels motivating and inspirational speaking sessions can provide a considerable contribution to your employees and leadership teams success, mental health and wellbeing by;

• Providing a real “lived experience” to those of all levels of business
• Creating awareness on Mental Health in the workplace
• Reducing stigma
• Explaining how work-related stress can impact your physical and emotional health including the impact it has on the productivity of a business
• Assisting businesses in preventative measures
• Providing a positive way forward for both individuals and businesses
• Providing HOPE

He shares his very personal ongoing experience with Mental Health and Wellbeing and how to rise above to live a happy, healthy and balanced life.

Audiences are left with many powerful and inspiring messages that Michael's life changing experience can happen to anyone and highlights the importance of considering their own circumstances more closely.

Biography

Michael Weston has worked in the mining industry within Western Australia for 20 years, 16 years of which were devoted within the Iron Ore Production and Export industry located across the Pilbara Region.

Michael is well known and highly respected within the mining Industry as he is with other clientele within various industries.

In 2013, Michael was working as a Maintenance Superintendent in a highly stressful working environment. This role consumed much of Michael’s life which affected his work / life balance and unbeknown to him, life would take an unexpected turn.

Life changed for Michael and his family on the morning of 19th April 2013.

As Michael was about to commute to work, he collapsed outside his family’s residence and was later found by his neighbour unconscious and not breathing.

Whilst Michael survived, he and his wife Donna had spent 2 years searching for a diagnosis and answers to why Michael couldn’t function as he had prior to the incident. Michael is now affected by; short term memory loss, impaired cognitive function, limited attention span, hypersensitivity to noise and bright light amongst other health and wellbeing impacts. In addition to these ailments, Michael was also diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety and Depression as a result of how these ailments affected both his working and private life.

Doctors and Specialists began investigating further into Michael’s condition, in which an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) was diagnosed. A team of dedicated Doctors and Specialists then assisted Michael with his recovery and rehabilitation.

Michael and his family experienced a difficult journey during this period however through his determination and perseverance he developed a Website / Blog in order to journal his progress. Progressing forward, Michael commenced Workplace Speaking, sharing his experiences and learnings with others globally which has had a profound impact on others’ lives. 

Michael’s inspiring story is unique, appeals to a diverse range of audiences, provides a greater awareness of our Mental Health and Wellbeing by sharing his own coping strategies and how building resilience provides a positive platform towards a greater work / life balance.

Key Points

·         Extensive history of working within the mining industry, in a variety of roles, many of which were Management level roles. Education Background - Training, Development and Business Management 

·         Overcame adversity from work place stress to brain injury to a motivated “Lived Experience” speaker 

·         Developed a personal Website / Blog that has reached out to over 100 countries to date      

·         Unique Motivational Speaker 

·         Mental Health Advocate 

·         Currently writing a book