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 things

Key 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)

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