Mike Rolls is a leading authority on resilience — he lives it, challenges it, and teaches it in a way that cuts through the noise.

At just 18, Mike contracted Meningococcal Septicemia, a fast-moving and deadly disease that gave him a 5% chance of survival. He lost multiple limbs, endured six gruelling months in hospital, and spent years rebuilding his life — physically and mentally. In the face of overwhelming adversity, Mike moved beyond the question “Why me?” and learned to embrace a far more powerful mindset: “What’s next?”

Today, he brings that question to life for others.

Mike has worked with elite teams, global organisations, and thousands of individuals navigating high-stakes decisions and life resets. He helps people flip their perspective, shift their language, and strengthen their ability to effectively manage personal and professional change.

With a background in health and qualifications in counselling, Mike blends lived experience with evidence-based insights. He’s an ambassador for Interplast Australia & New Zealand, Cobra Puma Golf, Ossur Australia, and Pancare Foundation, and has represented Australia in All Abilities Golf.

 Mike’s trademark dry wit, real-world pragmatism, and no-nonsense delivery make him a powerful voice in any room. He won’t just inspire your audience — he’ll leave them with practical tools they’ll actually use. He lives in Melbourne with his wife Andrea and their two young children