ABOUT PAUL
Paul Spence: A Triumph Over Adversity The Life of a Brain Injury Survivor
Insight and Inspiration: Becoming His Best Self
Paul is a passionate and engaging speaker who takes the listener on an inspirational journey through trauma and initial recovery to become his best self. He gives insights into his key learnings along the way and talks of acceptance, adaptability, and, eventually, accomplishment.
Each talk is insightful and thought provoking, moulded to the needs and pitched appropriately for the audience. The range of talks are designed to both raise awareness of brain injury and the significant impact it can have on anyone’s life, but also what can be achieved despite experiencing a significant life set-back.
Developing resilience isn’t easy. Paul has experienced this first-hand but by sharing his experiences & building the positives from adversity, Paul is able to share his story in a way which is relatable and inspiring, allowing him to share the lessons learned and tools which anyone can apply to their day-to-day life to become the very best version of themselves.
Ten years on, Paul has defied the odds. He’s completed many thrilling adventures and challenges. His aim: to become his best self physically, mentally and emotionally.
But perhaps most importantly, Paul set up P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery, a charity designed to support, guide and educate others which incorporates the many learnings from Paul’s lived experience.
PAUL’S STORY
2012
The Incident
Paul suffers severe brain injury, following an unprovoked attack in a bar
2013
Rehabilitation in progress
Loss of career & relationship breakdown
2016
Paul founds P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery
A charity that provides vital services in the community for people affected by acquired brain injury
2020
Paul founds Paul Talks
Taking his story to organisations who can benefit from sharing in his lessons
2022
A Decade of Progress and Growth
P.A.U.L for Brain Recovery recognises ten years since Paul’s accident
2023
Championing Brain Injury Awareness
Paul and his team attend Parliament to champion improvement in brain injury services
2012
The Incident
Paul suffers severe brain injury, following an unprovoked attack in a bar
2013
Rehabilitation in progress
Loss of career & relationship breakdown
2016
Paul founds P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery
A charity that provides vital services in the community for people affected by acquired brain injury
2020
Paul founds Paul Talks
Taking his story to organisations who can benefit from sharing in his lessons
2022
A Decade of Progress and Growth
P.A.U.L for Brain Recovery recognises ten years since Paul’s accident
2023
Championing Brain Injury Awareness
Paul and his team attend Parliament to champion improvement in brain injury services