Professional speakING
Andy share's his personal life experiences and learnings to mentor individuals about neurodiversity, lifestyle, health, well-being and battling addictions to create the right mind set conducive to better learning and personal development.
Andy teaches useful life skills for all in society, whether in the throws of addiction looking for a way out or audience members looking to set and execute life changing goals. Andy explains scientific principles in an upbeat and easy way to ensure the audience are educated as well as leaving the session engaged with the tools for change.
Andy's three main talks are "Channelling the Chaos" of ADHD, "The Great Dopamine Hijack" educating people how to drive sustainable dopmaine and "A Better Way" which is more focused on addiction and recovery.
Andy speaks in schools, colleges, universities, training centres, prisons, youth clubs, works place, sports club etc etc and can tailor his talk to your specific requirements and adapt his delivery to the audience from junior schools right through to adults.
Andy also does full days with vocational training or alternative leaning centres where he mentors older children and young adults on health & well being and developing ADHD coping strategies to help facilitate their learning.
"CHANNELLING THE CHAOS"
After much research I now understand my ADHD and autistic brain - it is actually my super power. I think differently and have a huge amount of mental resilience and focus when channelled correctly.
Neurodiversity can have significant impact on learning and development resulting in difficulty in both the classroom and work environment as was people become overstimulated. 1 in 5 people in the UK are neurodiverse and it's often undiagnosed. Andy helps students understand neurodiversity and how our brains all process information differently. For people with ADHD there is often a lot of "noise" and processing of several bits of information at the same time so they can easily become overwhelmed. Andy explains what having ADHD feels like in a bid to help people to communicate more effectively with their neurodiverse peers.
Andy talks about the link between brain chemistry and neuro transmitters and the inevitable down stream behaviours. The ADHD shame cycle and how through his life he has been severally impacted by that constant feeling of failure. Andy explores victim mindset, which is when people blame circumstances or people for why they aren't able to achieve. Finally Andy talks about the how to channel hyperfocus and go on to achieve. The goal is build awareness that some peoples brains work differently, we all have strengths, foster self-esteem, and provide practical strategies for managing neurodiversity in various aspects of life.
TOPICS:
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Different types of Neurodiversity
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The ADHD shame cycle
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Regulating emotions, impulsivity, hyperactivity as well as those ADHD dips
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The six pillars of health
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Channelling neurodiversity into mental focus and resilience
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Achieving world records and becoming a shark diver for a career
Andy tailors this talk to junior schools right the way to adults varying the level of science and interaction depending on the audience
"the great dopamine hijak"
Understand the chemical that drives your motivation, habits, addictions, focus, and happiness—and learn how to use it to your advantage.
Modern childhood has changed dramatically. Today's children are growing up surrounded by smartphones, social media, gaming, ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks—all designed to provide instant rewards. While these experiences can be enjoyable in moderation, relying on frequent, highly stimulating activities may make it harder to stay motivated by everyday challenges such as learning, exercise, reading and face-to-face social interaction.
Understanding dopamine—the brain chemical involved in motivation, reward and learning—can help young people make healthier choices. This talk explores how modern lifestyles can influence the brain and teaches practical, evidence-informed ways to build motivation naturally through movement, quality sleep, good nutrition, time outdoors, meaningful relationships and purposeful activities. By learning to work with their brain rather than constantly chasing the next quick reward, children can build healthier habits that support learning, resilience and lifelong wellbeing.
TOPICS:
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The role of dopamine in the brain
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How does it feel with high and low dopamine?
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What drives dopamine?
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How to minimise dopamine crashes
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The six pillars of health and how to use them to drive focus and well-being
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Healthy ways to feel happy
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"A Better Way"
Andy shares his personal experience of addiction and recovery, exploring the brain chemistry behind dependency and why we can become drawn to behaviours that provide a quick dopamine reward.
Addiction isn’t limited to alcohol or drugs — many everyday behaviours can become unhealthy coping mechanisms or “crutches” when we repeatedly rely on them to change how we feel.
Raising awareness of addictive behaviours at a young age is about prevention, not simply warning young people about drugs and alcohol. Addiction can develop around many rewarding behaviours, including gaming, social media, food and gambling. Helping young people understand dopamine, instant gratification and how repeated behaviours can develop into unhealthy habits gives them the knowledge to recognise warning signs, make more informed choices and develop healthier ways of managing stress, boredom and difficult emotions before harmful patterns become established.
Using relatable psychology, including the “chimp vs human brain”, Andy explores impulsive behaviour, emotional decision-making and the dangers of a victim mindset. He looks at how we can move away from blaming circumstances or past experiences and instead develop greater self-awareness, personal responsibility and control over our thoughts, choices and actions.
Drawing on the self-development principles that helped him through recovery, Andy then explains how he applied these same lessons to achieve a Guinness World Record in endurance sport. From setting ambitious goals and breaking huge challenges into manageable steps, to developing discipline and mental resilience, Andy demonstrates how the skills used to overcome adversity can also be used to achieve extraordinary things.
We look at:
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Different types of addition and how they develop
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The dopamine reward pathway
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Mental health and addictions
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Chimp vs human brain
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Victim mindset
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Accepting help
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Focusing on recovery and the six pillars of health
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Gratitude, meditation and wellness
Andy is talk is suited to 15+ and young adults to warn them of the dangers of addiction. Andy is available to visit schools, colleges, universities, prisons, youth clubs, works place, sports club etc etc and can tailor his talk to your specific requirements.
Alternatively if objective setting and mental resilience are key for your organisation Andy can tailor his talk about how he approached a huge Guinness World Record and had the mental resilience to keep battling through the elements and tiredness day after day.
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“A fascinating story, incredibly informative and hard hitting! So much truth, passion and feeling."
Becky Davies
Sports Therapist
“Andy is an inspirational speaker and has achieved the most incredible feat. I am positive his talks will inspire both those with addiction issue and also those with sporting ambition."
Sally-Anne Ware
Journalist
“Factual, relevant and engaging - you speak from real experience and it shows - from the heart!"
Leigh Witt
School Teacher
“Andy used his experience and knowledge of the science behind addiction to inspire and motivate others. He took us through his struggles, determination, and the techniques he used to overcome his addiction and achieve his goal of completing 70.3 triathlons in one year and receiving the Guinness World Record.
Andy's speaking style is captivating and engaging. He kept the audience enthralled throughout the entire talk and the Q&A session proved his expertise in the field of addiction, goal setting, and determination.
If you're looking for a truly inspirational speaker with an incredible story to tell and the ability to change lives, I highly recommend booking Andy for your next event."
Peter Gregory
Professional Speaking Association - President
“Andy talks with savage authenticity about his journey from despair to world record setter. His talk is scientific, humourous and beautifully honest. Inspirational"
Ed Basset
Director
"Andy is passionate about using his experience to both inform and inspire others, and throughout his incredible challenges and talks he's doing both.
Ben Sutcliffe
Charity Director