Childhood cancer survivor turned international businessman — on adversity, mindset and the long arc of perspective.
Michael Crossland is an Australian businessman whose childhood was defined by a rare and aggressive form of cancer that medical opinion said would end his life early. The decades since — including an international business career, a foundation supporting children in the developing world, and a sustained body of speaking work — have shaped one of the most-requested motivational voices in this part of the world.
His speaking is warm, direct and refreshingly free of the heroic framing the story would otherwise invite. He talks practically about mindset, perspective and the small daily choices that have built the life he now has — and about what genuine adversity teaches anyone willing to listen properly.
For event organisers, Michael is a strong fit for sales kickoffs, leadership programs, education events and in-house audiences where the brief is to lift the room with a credible, lived-experience voice on mindset and adversity. He works internationally.
Michael Crossland is a keynote speaker based in New South Wales who speaks on business strategy, inspiration and motivation. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
Michael will share his remarkably inspiring story of overcoming extreme adversity to achieve incredible outcomes in both his personal and professional life.
Global audience numbers now exceed 900,000 people. His story will undoubtedly bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your heart, but above all will teach you the importance of embracing change, how to push through extreme adversity & tap into your inner resilience, how to master the gift of giving, the importance of perspective, finding the courage from within, defining success and the mindset needed to achieve your dreams. A presentation not to be missed.
This session is focused around wellbeing, mindset, mental health and sharing practical tools to implement on a daily basis to assist with burnout, anger, anxiety, frustration and resilience. Michael will share many tools and techniques to silence the mind, take back control of our thoughts, set positive and structured daily routines along with helping to delve deep into the way our body and brain connect with our language.
A very down to earth, true story speaker, who spoke so eloquently and passionately. Made us all think of "what's important!?"Ritchies Stores Pty. Ltd.
Very engaging, optimistic and an all round lovely human being. Definitely got the crowd to think and reflect. We were all captivated from the start.NMB
All the feedback we're getting is you have been one of the best presentations at any convention we've had. I agree, and on top of that you're just a top bloke and great to work with.AADA
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