Paul Spinks

Paul Spinks’ journey has unveiled the stark realities of mental health challenges, inspiring a call to action.

With two decades of experience as a Rural and Remote Ambulance Paramedic and Trauma Counsellor, Paul Spinks insights into the human struggle are both poignant and profound.

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Testimonials for Paul Spinks

Your participation added considerable value to the Conference program. Your topic and content were of the utmost interest to participants in the Operational Health and Safety concurrent stream. We have received excellent feedback on your session from both SMMA staff and members.
AMMA

The first time (ever) I have been to a workplace seminar where every attendee was riveted and listened to every word spoken!
BHP Billiton

Wow inspiring, emotional, Informative, educational and a big wake up call to myself and lot of other people in the room (especially the blokes that don’t talk feelings) I wish you had of been around when I was in my 20’s I think my life would have taken a whole new direction....Thanks again Paul you are a true legend, it takes a special kind of person to do what you do, especially being able to rise above all of the trauma in your own life. You’re making a difference in someone else’s!

Bulga Mine

I want to start of by saying thank you. You have fundamentally changed my life. In August I attended a fantastic function organised by some selfless volunteers, hardworking members of our community, spear headed by the Central Queensland Rural Health where you were the speaker of note. While I myself volunteered for the event, I thought I was just helping out a little and I suppose it could be interesting. Boy was I underprepared. From the minute you started speaking I was hooked. There were tears, laughter, fascinating stories and a wealth of knowledge. Since then I have heard from people’s family members, employers, employees on how your talk changed something about someone. I can honestly say that you coming to Emerald to present your talk was exactly what this town needed. Since August, multiple events have popped up raising awareness on mental health and breaking down the stigma that goes along with it. I am proud so say we are now a community who is more open to helping each other, supporting others in time of need and advocating for those who are struggling to advocate for themselves. While we still have a long way to go, it’s an amazing start. I have had multiple business associates approach me about the possibility of you returning to Emerald, and I hope that you are able as I believe you have a voice worth hearing.

Kellianne

It was a pleasure having you present to our people across our many sites. We do honestly believe that we need to give our people the best information possible so that they can manage themselves well. We need to be strong and resilient both physically and mentally for the many challenges we have in our lives and your work with us made a huge impact on many of our people. I look forward to Thrive 2.0 and to keeping in contact with you.
CEO Stanwell Energy

I wanted to express my sincere thanks and admiration to you for your inspirational talk at our Seminar last week; I found it gut twisting, heart warming, challenging and thought provoking, and it gave me lots of reasons to ponder the big questions in my life, so all good, keep up the Great work.

Queensland Health

I am finally getting round to saying a huge thank you for your fantastic session with us at TAFE on Tuesday. I can't recall the last time I was so engaged and sympathetic to someone else's concerns and opinions on such fundamental values. It was full of fantastic stuff...such a timely reminder at the start of a work year. What an amazing man you are to share such wisdom and make yourself so human and vulnerable. You are going through big times yourself...I'm not sure how you are able to keep giving. I just wanted to say I'm incredibly grateful. Paul...keep looking after yourself in these times and lean on people when you need to....you provide that support to many others!

TAFE

Paul Spinks travels from QLD, Australia
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Paul Spinks's Biography

Paul Spinks’ journey has unveiled the stark realities of mental health challenges, inspiring a call to action.

With two decades of experience as a Rural and Remote Ambulance Paramedic and Trauma Counsellor, Paul Spinks insights into the human struggle are both poignant and profound. His dynamic career trajectory, from commercial pilot to international safety seminar facilitator, uniquely equips him to deliver a potent and thought-provoking message about how we navigate the intricacies of our daily lives and businesses.

Spinks stands as a living testament to the impact of life spiralling out of control, he has borne witness to the profound consequences of such turmoil. Drawing from his personal journey, imparts a powerful and authentic message that resonates deeply. His narratives are rooted in real-life cases, offering an unfiltered view from the treating chair of an ambulance.

Spinks delves into the heart of what catalyses change. His engaging inquiries challenge individuals to reevaluate their perspectives. The core message emphasizes approachability, vulnerability, and the profound lessons derived from life's darkest hours.

His journey has unveiled the stark realities of mental health challenges, inspiring a call to action. As an international speaker, he has been summoned by multinational corporations seeking wisdom and solutions to reverse spirals, optimise human potential, and foster self-worth.

The central question posed in his presentations echoes with urgency: "When was your last normal?" The recognition that a life crisis can strike anyone, regardless of their status, wealth, or position, propels his message. In a society fixated on success, he probes the very essence of our existence - the connection to our loved ones and the world around us.
“Illness is an evolution both physical and mental,’’ Spinks says,”12 million Australians now have one or more chronic illness brought about by lifestyle choices. 80% of all ED admissions now have a stress related component.”

The presentation beckons a collective transformation, urging his audiences to play a vital role in supporting each other through challenging times and recognising the warning signs for early intervention. Spinks underscores that a new approach is imperative preparing us with the tools from preventing sudden heart attack to micromanaging our mental health into oblivion.

If you are seeking a grass roots, no BS motivational session that defies conventional inspiration, unravels preconceptions and cuts through all the noise, this is a must-see life changing presentation.

Paul Spinks is the Game Changer

"1 in 2 people are depressed.
Suicide is today the leading cause of death for those aged 15-44.
What have we got so wrong?
Why are so many Australian’s seeking death when those in other nations with so little, fight so hard to live?
Why are we prescribing 35 million scripts just to front the day?"

As Paul began his career as an Advanced Australian Care Paramedic, he was aware that the job would require him to provide a supportive and calming voice to people and their families during one of the most vulnerable and stressful moments in their lives.

With an extensive background in trauma counselling, Paul was not only prepared, but also highly skilled to meet this challenge. What Paul was unprepared for was the extent that mental health played in the number of daily call outs for his crew.

Day after day, Paul found he and his team faced people in situations and circumstances of great peril, driven by their inability to cope and deal with life.

Stunned by the extent that mental health was impacting how he did his job on a daily basis, Paul went on a journey of discovery himself and was shocked to discover the mental health epidemic that had gripped Australia.

To enquire about Paul Spinks contact Helene Greenham directly: helene@platinumspeakers.com.au

Speaking Topics Include

THE WAKE UP CALL

It’s usually a crisis of some kind that makes people rethink their life and chances are, if you have just called an Ambulance, you are amid some kind of crisis! Conversations in the back of the Ambulance always reveal one constant no matter what your status – people just want to know they are going to be ok and see their families again. And in this time of fear and weakness they would change almost everything about themselves if they were granted a second chance. What a shame this stuff can’t be bottled! Perhaps this presentation just might be the next best thing.

If you are seeking a life transformation, strap on your seatbelts and allow me to put a new spin on all things sanity and reality. This no nonsense, no fluff and extremely raw presentation is delivered warts and all from an Ambo/Adventurer perspective, and who has tracked through the lounge rooms and corridors of countless families and businesses.

This presentation cuts to the core and takes your wellbeing to a new level.
From how the neurones respond in our heads and how we manage the daily onslaught of input, to the desperate calls that follow to 000 when we take our eyes of our physical selves.

Our current stats on managing ourselves into a frenzy in both our countries is at epidemic proportions and this is an opportunity for the people to see and learn from the “Game Changer.”

Be prepared; this seminar is a timely reminder to challenge what we value the most and to align our lives to those values.

ONE STEP FURTHER WORKSOP

One of the most consistent comments that come from those that have attended The Wake Up Call, is its rawness and realness and how it shifted the way people think. After all, is that not the basis of any decent presentation?

Lots of presenters may be able to move a room, but for how long and how far is the real measure. Nothing like the toughness of life and death decisions to have you thinking further than ever before and outside the square. Many have written to me to say that the wake-up call changed their life some have even said it saved their life!

The sequel of The Wake Up Call builds on the fundamental knowledge gained in the first presentation and takes all matters one step further.

Being a workshop there is more time and more interaction to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty and plenty of interactive group exercises.

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