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'Adapt or Die' has been part and parcel of my mantra since the multiple life-threatening afflictions I have been through, and overcome.

There are potentially numerous issues that could create setbacks in a person's personal life which can also carry over to their work life. It can be detrimental to their well-being, if not addressed.

By addressing a setback and collaborating with management and employees, a positive change can be made, which will lead to behavioural change and safeguard against loss of revenue and absenteeism.

I have been asked, what makes me bounce back after my many life-changing incidences.

Firstly, some of the common characteristics are:

• A positive attitude.
• Confidence and calmness.
• A willingness to ask for help.
• Acceptance of a situation.
• Persistence and determination.

1. Challenge - Resilient people view a difficulty as a challenge, not as a paralyzing event.

2. Commitment - Resilient people are committed to their lives and their goals, and they have a compelling reason to get out of bed in the morning.

3. Personal Control - Resilient people spend their time and energy focusing on situations and events that they have control over.

Having a natural ability to bounce back has been part of my recovery. Balance put me in a position, proving that facing and owning the many adversities that came my way; I could then conquer any disaster or trauma and turn it into a rewarding and educational experience.

Surviving, and now thriving after the challenges of HIV, Cancer, TB Meningitis, Pneumonia, Shingles and two Strokes, (between 2004-2008) and a double bypass in 2018, authenticates that I am in a unique position to train and present on these Lifestyle Skills Management Courses that has spanned my enterprising and sometimes, hair-raising vocation.

Speaking Topics:
1. Own Your Challenges
2. HIV - Campaign & Conversation

Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. - Arnold Glasgow