This week's Tuesday Truth comes from one of the most powerful conversations to land on Leading Our Own Way.

Ian Westmoreland OAM walked away from a 42-year corporate career to serve his community. Then stage 4 melanoma arrived. Over twenty tumours. Eight brain tumours in 2025. And through every single moment of it, one thing never left him.

Gratitude.

Not the kind you write in a journal when life is good. The kind you choose when everything is falling apart. The kind that becomes your anchor when the world gives you every reason to sink.

Ian's truth is simple and it will stop you in your tracks. Adversity is not the end of your story. It is the making of it.

Connect with Ian

Wesbite: ⁠⁠https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-westmoreland-storytellerentor-menshealth/⁠⁠

Cancer Journey:⁠⁠ https://kintsugihero.my.canva.site/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTDExpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlSnlkbUhLZEF1RnhRb1ZzAR7AfCV5v42qJjtSxoUsFchQdec2BerFPCYeN0yIguW_2GxZ-valG_c5gi_7WA_aem_twJL38844T0Fyv24SoGTGQ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iwestmoreland1003/⁠⁠

Key Topics

- Ian Westmoreland's career and transition to volunteering

- His battle with stage 4 melanoma and brain tumours

- The concept of Kintsugi and its metaphor for resilience

- The importance of gratitude and community support

- Building and leading nonprofits like Mentor and Men

- The role of storytelling in healing and inspiration

- The impact of volunteering on personal growth

- Ian's insights on living your best life

Takeaways

- Resilience is about how we rebuild after adversity.

- Gratitude can be a powerful tool in overcoming challenges.

- The Japanese art of Kintsugi teaches us that brokenness can create beauty.

- Community and shared stories can transform lives.

- Volunteering provides purpose and fulfilment beyond personal success.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Introduction to Ian Westmoreland's Journey

🔴 (01:59) Ian's Corporate Career and Transition to Volunteering

🔴 (04:03) Facing Stage 4 Melanoma and Brain Tumours

🔴 (06:11) The Concept of Kintsugi and Resilience

🔴 (06:39) The Power of Gratitude During Illness

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