Neil Francis: Resilience, Reinvention & the Writing Life

Name: Neil Francis: Resilience, Reinvention & the Writing Life
Start: 2026-06-11T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-11T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Tweed Marquee

Former CEO Neil Francis shares his remarkable journey from catastrophic stroke at 41 to becoming a writer of six books. He reflects on themes of leadership, recovery, and reinvention.

Thursday, 11 June 2026

5:00pm ‐ 6:00pm

Tweed Marquee
Harmony Garden and Orchard, St Mary's Road, Melrose, TD6 9LJ

https://tikt.link/Neilfra

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From East Lothian to the global business stage, Neil Francis brings a remarkable story of reinvention. A former CEO whose career was abruptly halted by a catastrophic stroke at 41, Neil rebuilt his life - and found a powerful new voice as a writer. He reflects on the journey behind his six books – from Changing Course, first published in 2013, to his latest work, The Leadership Book - exploring themes of leadership, personal development, psychology and entrepreneurship. With honesty and humour, Neil shares lessons drawn from recovery, resilience and starting again, alongside the realities of writing, publishing and self-doubt. This is an inspiring conversation about adapting, learning and finding purpose after life takes an unexpected turn.