GROWTH FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Most leaders are aware that anxiety and depression cost the United States’ global workforce 1 trillion dollars per year in lost productivity! (World Health Organization). From on-staff counselors and education seminars to mental health apps and flexible workplace policies, executives and leaders can only do so much to bring out the best in their employees as they navigate personal and professional mental health challenges. 

Organizations bring Darryll in to increase the motivation, raise the performance, and enhance the well being of their team. Whether it’s a show-stopping “mic dropping” 30 minute keynote for a major conference or a half to two day workshop for a group/team, Darryll has proven his ability to help hundreds of organizations produce transformational results through his masterful use of vulnerability, storytelling and world-class facilitation.

Darryll’s Talk Topics

[Mental Health] You’re Enough! A Self-C.A.R.E. Strategy to Transform Stress Into Success

According to The World Health Organization anxiety and depression cost the global workforce $1,000,000,000,000 (one trillion U.S. dollars) per year in lost productivity! In addition, more than 50% of U.S. workers are not engaged at work as a result of stress. This presentation examines the causes of these mental health challenges and outlines a strategy that all attendees can use to decrease stress, reverse burnout, and increase productivity. Throughout this experience, participants will learn how to develop a system of self-care that supports their desired level of success using Darryll’s proven C.A.R.E. framework. They will be able to identify and reduce/eliminate causes of their stress, depression, anxiety, etc. Listeners will learn to rewire limiting beliefs to optimize their performance and productivity, and reframe mental health stigmas to take pride in their wellness (vs. feel shame). Darryll will share the importance of being consistent and patient with ourselves in our growth process.

[Self-Leadership + Career Growth] Rising to Greatness: 3 Key Principles to Exceed Your Career and Life Goals

After a back injury ruined Darryll’s journey to the NFL, he was forced to enter the workforce unprepared and under qualified. Thankfully, after surviving a severe depression that left him in psychiatric care, Darryll rose to lead one of the largest communication projects for a 450 million dollar higher education institution by following 3 key principles to career and life success. He’s since used those same principles to become a bestselling author, 2xTEDx speaker, and one of the leading speaking coaches of our era. Participants will learn how to become a top performer in their industry, not just their job, and transform stress and overwhelm into insight, innovation, and opportunity. Darryll will help audience members understand how to move beyond being overlooked, undervalued, and underpaid, to being highly paid and sought after. A key takeaway will be how to build a premium network to accelerate personal and professional goals.

[Team Development] Hold the Rope! Establishing a new level of ownership in a growing movement

Whether you’re in a season of growth and expansion, or you’re (re)building at a slower pace, everyone desires to maximize the potential of their team. This engaging experience utilizes storytelling, music, interaction, reflection, discussion, and a giant rope to introduce participants to a three-step ownership process unlike anything you’ve heard before. Throughout this experience, participants will engage in exercises designed to empower them to re-ignite their passion, increase their contribution, and more powerfully own the progress of the organization regardless of their role. Darryll will share key insight helpful to discover how to turn busyness and stress into innovation, opportunities, personal growth and/or organizational expansion.

[Leadership] Developing the Courage to Lead From Your Highest Self

True leadership emerges not from a position or title, but from a place deep within ourselves — a place that I call our "highest self." This speech offers a roadmap for aspiring and seasoned leaders alike, empowering them to rise above conformity, inspire others, and create a world where leadership emanates from the depths of one's unique identity. This presentation will help participants connect more deeply with themselves through self-discovery, active listening, and spending time in nature. Your audience will learn how to be a more effective and courageous leader through personal growth strategies, and understand the value of the expression and the role it plays in effective leadership.

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