Rob Forkan

“Rob’s story is beyond humbling and one of the most inspiring stories I have ever heard.” – Sir Richard Branson

In 2004, Rob Forkan survived the Boxing Day Tsunami, saving his siblings but sadly losing both of his parents. His harrowing story of survival and subsequent mental health journey are deeply inspiring, and he now shares his unique views on resilience and overcoming adversity.

In 2012, he co-founded the company Gandys, a WGSN award-winning, socially-conscious fashion brand. Together, they have helped orphans from around the world with education, medication, and nutrition, as well as built campuses for underprivileged children.

He has worked with a number of famous brands including Liberty, McLaren, and the Rolling Stones, and has recently filmed documentaries for the 20th anniversary of the tsunami.

In 2014, Rob released his book Tsunami Kids, which detailed his survival of the boxing day tsunami and the founding of Gandys. He is currently working on the forthcoming self-help book, Treat Yourself.

Dr Roisin O’Regan

Dr Roisin O’Regan is a GP who is passionate about resilience, preventative medicine, and holistic wellbeing. She is experienced in looking after high performers, including elite athletes and business leaders, helping them to elevate their performance and productivity.

Together

In 2024, the pair founded Preveo, an employee wellbeing organisation, optimising wellbeing and mastering resilience through self-care, and developing lasting habits focussing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management.

Through Preveo, they have collaborated with athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs, business psychologists, and HR leaders, introducing workplace science adapted from sports science, and integrated with medical technology and artificial intelligence.

Speaking Topics

– Disease prevention: cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, mental health

– Power 5: Five minutes a day to create the best version of yourself

– Dr Roisin’s “body first approach to resilience and wellbeing”

– Resilience and why it matters

– Emotions and signal checking: understanding your emotions

– The power of purpose

– Stress management

– Road to resilience

– Genetics vs. lifestyle

– Goals and what not to do

– Workplace science: explaining how medical, sport, and behavioural science work together

– Be your own doctor: take your health into your own hands

– The motivational alarm clock: your signal for change

– The shocking truth: statistics everyone should see

– Post trauma growth: how to make trauma work for you

Clients: Alexander McQueen, Coca Cola, DHL, Facebook, HSBC, St James Place, University of Cambridge, Virgin, Wella

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Rob Forkan and Dr Roisin O’Regan for your next live event.

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