Me, My Brain, And I
James Redden
- Organisation:
- Professional
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Emergency
- Fee:
- Paid: 300
- Category:
- Health
- Updated:
- 19th January 2024
- Tagged:
- Mental Health | Memory | Traumatic Brain Injury
Before the doctor had a chance to explain the MRI image he’d pulled from its protective sleeve, James knew the large white shadow in the centre of the image was not meant to be there. For the next few minutes, he absorbed the gravity of the situation. The one phrase embossed in his memories is this, “You shouldn’t be alive.” Although the excision of the tumour was a success, what he refers to as ‘the lump’ left a lasting legacy – a man with poor memory, easily distracted, and fighting a constant battle against apathy. In the years following surgery, James has turned himself into a human guinea pig and taught himself various techniques and tools to aid in overcoming the effects of the huge hydrocephalus created by the tumour. This talk provides a convenient, easy-to-use toolkit that can be employed to counterbalance memory issues and distractions that have become such a common part of everyday life.
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James presents ideas taken from his time in the British Army and adapts them to the modern workplace. His primary focus is on using military training and techniques to create effective, functional teams that produce results regardless of the team dynamic. He leverages lessons learned during his time skiing over 2,000 miles in the Arctic and extremely cold weather conditions and demonstrates how they apply to the less extreme workplace. The content of his talks includes leadership from the extremes, working alone in inhospitable locations and preparation for working in hostile environments.
In addition, he explains the impact of a near-fatal brain injury – memory loss, ADHD-like symptoms, and the constant battle with apathy – and demonstrates how simple tools and techniques can be used to enhance everyone’s focus and output.
His experience has relevance for a range of leadership areas:
Developing strategic thinking and planning
Building and developing effective teams
Motivational skills
Overcoming difficulties and building resilience
Developing a high-performance culture through objective setting and monitoring performance
Developing an innovation culture
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