PUBLIC SPEAKING
Gareth Andrews has lived an exceptional life of success in the world of sport as a premiership footballer, in business and as vice president of the successful Geelong Football Club. Even so, he has battled Clinical Depression throughout his adult life.
That battle, of course, is never really ‘won’ but it can be met with optimism when one understands, as Gareth came to learn, that it is simply normal to have periods of feeling ‘down’ throughout ones personal life and career.
Through compelling and authentic stories from his sporting, business and personal life, Gareth takes audiences on a journey of understanding – understanding and accepting that men experience periods of profound unhappiness, unfulfillment and loneliness during critical periods of their lives.
Revisiting his own life’s highs and lows, he shares how pitfalls can be dealt with and lead to better performance in men’s personal, business, family and community lives. His commanding presence as an outstanding Keynote and After Dinner Speaker inspires men to change their lives for the better – and help the women who love them to better understand their partners and husbands.
Gareth spoke at our Blokes Mental Health Dinner in November 2019. The 200 guys in the room were silent as Gareth shared his personal story and techniques for guys to better equip themselves for the challenges of being a man, husband, father & leader in the workplace. All done with a touch of humour. The panel session was particularly interesting as the guys could bring their stories to the room. A great way for guys to have better conversations with each other.Peter Winneke - Yajilarra Trust
Just a quick word to sincerely thank you for your splendid talk to our Club .. It was inspiring and a number of members have mentioned that your subject was fascinatingKen Woolfe - Carlton Rotary Club
Many thanks for your brilliant presentation & question answers last evening. T’was exactly what we were looking for- a positive approach to coping with change!!Gary Williams – Eltham Rotary Club
Thank you once again for giving up your time to talk to us about your wonderful project and am thankful there are men of your vision and compassion as leaders in the world.Mervyn Ritter - President / Caulfield Rotary Club
Gareth’s talk to our team via video call was fantastic. He was highly engaging and brought a greater awareness to our team of the importance of focusing on the issue of mental health before it became a problem – in effect, beating it before it beats you. The simple steps of knowing yourself, giving back and sharing your story were not only easy to understand, but were also authentic and easy to communicate to others. Hearing that Gareth is on his way to ‘doing his best work yet’ after an already highly decorated life to date, was both inspiring and a little daunting! But hearing his passion for Life Again, it wasn’t at all surprising.Russell Bullen - CEO / Quintessential Equity
Those participating in the Team meeting on men’s health found the 90 minute session and follow up questions enlightening. Special thanks goes to Gareth and Tim for willingly making themselves available and sharing their life experiences to further the understanding of men’s mental health issues, and health issues, more generally.Mark Roberts – Victorian Parliament Member
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