Thrive Speaker Series #6 - how to Thrive

Aspire is proud to partner with Thrive Aotearoa Charitable Trust (TACT) and Step Ahead to present the 2026 Thrive Speaker Series.

‍Thrive is a community built by and for people living with acquired neurological conditions, all focused on one thing: living your best life, in your place and at your pace.

Thrive is grounded by the five pillars of Move, Rest, Chat, Mood and Food, which support the “roof” of Mental Health.  Thrive focuses on practical ways to rebuild confidence, reconnect with others and put your mental health back at the centre of everyday life.

The final installment of our Thrive Speaker Series brings it all together.

How to Thrive - Ted Feldbrugge
Monday 2 November| 10am - 12pm
The Braintree Wellness Centre
70 Langdons Road, Papanui

In 2009, Ted sustained an incomplete spinal cord injury. Defying expectations, he regained the ability to walk, drawing heavily on the principles he now teaches. Today, he continues to empower others to build capability and thrive.

With more than three decades of experience in Leadership and People Development and Performance Psychology, Ted is committed to using both his professional expertise and lived experience to strengthen communities. His focus is on mental fitness, resilience, navigating adversity, and effective self and people‐leadership. Expect achieveable, practical insights into how to strengthen the pillars which support your mental health and enable you to thrive.

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