Perserverance, persistence and a belief in oneself to achieve.
A little over 30 years ago, Garry Nichols suffered a traumatic workplace accident that resulted in the loss of his right leg at the hip.
He endured a two-hour ordeal alone, waiting for help to arrive by drawing on past training to survive.
His was a preventable accident.
Now Garry travels the state telling his story in the hope that he can save you from putting yourself and your loved ones through the same Trauma he inflicted on himself and his family.
Talking Points
Losing Focus Can Be Deadly
This presentation is about awareness and safety, be it work, home or play, and is constructed around everyday activities. It's about looking after yourself, friends, family and fellow workers. A lived experience of getting it horribly wrong and urging others to be aware and stay focused on the task at hand.Losing Focus Can Be Deadly
Key Takeaways:
- Build awareness of potential hazards in everyday activities
- Recognise and address hidden dangers in work, home, and play environments
- Understand how safety investments can lead to significant returns, with studies showing an ROI of over $3 for every $1 spent
- Empower yourself with knowledge to stay focused and prevent accidents
Video
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE - The Garry Nichols Story
Audio
Wow I have never seen a more passionate, engaging emotional storyteller present like Garry. I watched Garry speak for three days in a row and was in awe of him. He adjusted his presentation ... keep reading Seqwater
The reaction from attendees as you told your story really brought home the fact that just "A small lapse in concentration and you could end up seriously injured, or worse". A split second is all it takes. Garry is a master storyteller and made everyone feel as if they were there with him as he relives his experience.
Garry presented and personalised an emotive presentation which went far beyond the video story. He personalised his actions on that tragic day making comparisons to everyday activities these worker's encounter. He made each worker (including me) question how attentive they were to potentially fatal tasks such as driving. Garry described the ripple effects his tragic incident had on others to both he knew and did not know. He was brutally honest in the consequences of an event so tragically life-altering and eloquently explained its life-long consequences on both he and his loved ones.
Garry's presentation was honest, raw and confronting. It was also warm, encouraging and supportive. To be honest, every emotion was felt at some time or other during his presentation. I would describe the room as intense. He held the attention of everyone the whole time. It was a testament to him that the line to shake his hand, give him a hug, and thank him after the presentation was extensive.
