76 {Col Secomb} Finding a brain tumour the size of a plum

Cancer is a topic that has come up a bit on Challenges That Change Us, but my good friend Col Secomb has an incredible story to share about not only overcoming a brain tumour the size of a plum, but also overcoming a challenge he describes as being even harder than going through brain surgery.Col was born, raised and educated on the east coast of Australia and moved to England in 2010 after travelling extensively. Since then he has gone through brain surgery, founded a law firm and founded a legal tech company.Cole opens up about his own experience with a brain tumour and the shocking death of his father that changed his world.. We'll explore their unique perspective on life and how it shaped his approach to challenges, as well as the contrasting viewpoints within their relationship. Cole also navigates the complexities of parenting, the importance of treating people equally in business and living your live with no regrets as life is short, Just crack on with life.In this episode Cole Shares-      His discovery of a plum-sized brain tumour that caused him to lose his ability to speak-      How his biggest fear was if his tumour affecting him in communicating with children-      Reflection on why he needed to be selfish during difficult experiences-      Why the loss of his father was his real challenge that changed him-      Navigating differing perspectives on the same issue-      His parenting dynamics in guiding children and how it has shifted as they grow older-      How he gets clarity and relaxation through walks and thinking through thingsKey Quotes“Without physically holding my hand, She held my hand, and allowed me to guide myself through the way that I thought I needed to do it.”“You know, the only thing you take your grave is memories”“As soon as you start to realise that people are just people, it's makes all the relationships easier.More about Col If you want to connect with Col personally you can do so via linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/col-secomb-4072326b/You can find his law firm here: (www.lewisdenley.com)And you can find his legal-tech company here: (www.yaotechnology.com)You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.auOr you can follow them on Instagram:@Altitudefitnessarmidale@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.