‘You only get one chance. And it was an overwhelming feeling of you need to be the best you can be. Play it like it’s your last chance’

Richie Harkham is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist who co-owns several businesses including Energy Alliance, The Australian College of Physical Education and Harkham wines.

After a near death experience in a serious motorbike accident, Richie received a life-changing, first in the world live knee transplant from a 14-year-old boy, which inspired him to give back in a significant way. Richie founded the charity Hark Angel, which has now built 9 schools (out of its mission to build 100 schools in total), already changing the lives of over 2000 children in developing nations.

In the years following his accident, Richie was often approached by others going through similar physical and mental trauma. In an effort to help people move through their struggles he distilled his experiences into a framework called Return On Resilience, on which he has now also co-written a white paper with a neuro resilience psychologist.

Through his story and struggles with an arduous 4-year recovery, Richie shares a methodology and a practical approach to develop and sustain personal and collective resilience.

This validated model, backed by research and scientific analysis, includes the steps needed to turn a setback into an opportunity that will encourage a Post Traumatic Growth mindset.

Richie’s keynote also shares the story of his growth through adversity and success as an entrepreneur to capture an audience and inspire rapid change.

Additionally, he is also the host of the Return On Resilience podcast where he interviews entrepreneurs and thought leaders who have turned challenging experiences into their greatest opportunities.

Most recently Richie joined other leading entrepreneurs at a live shark tank event, was featured on the Tony Robbins podcast and was featured on popular lifestyle program The Living Room with Dr Chris Brown. Richie's courageous journey from pain to purpose encourages others to view life's challenges as the greatest opportunities for personal growth and transformation.

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