Bring Darius Boyd to Inspire Your Team

An exclusive opportunity to engage your team in conversations around leadership, resilience, and mental wellbeing — with Darius Boyd, former NRL captain and mental health advocate, interviewed by leadership expert Anton Guinea.

Why Listen to Darius Boyd?

Darius Boyd is one of rugby league’s most respected figures—an NRL champion, State of Origin legend, and former team captain. But Darius’s story extends far beyond the football field. It’s a story of perseverance, vulnerability, and courageous personal growth.

From a challenging childhood to reaching the highest levels of sport, and then facing his own mental health battles head-on—including checking himself into a mental health facility in 2014—Darius offers a powerful message: strength lies in honesty, reflection, and asking for help.

Darius is now a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a vocal advocate for emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and proactive wellbeing in workplaces.

What You Will Learn

During the 2-hour session, your team will gain:

Lessons in Leadership
Darius unpacks what real leadership looks like, drawn from his captaincy experience and post-sport development.

Insights on Mental Health
First-hand reflections on dealing with depression, stigma, and the path to self-awareness and healing.

Tools for Resilience
Explore practices and frameworks that support emotional strength, mindfulness, and wellbeing at work.

Team Connection
Honest storytelling that encourages empathy, vulnerability, and stronger human connection across teams.

Each session includes an interactive interview, Q&A opportunities, and a meet-and-greet with photo/autograph time.

The Darius Story: From NRL Champion to Mental Health Advocate

Darius Boyd’s journey is one of triumph—and transformation:

Despite his on-field success, Darius faced significant personal challenges, including a troubled childhood and battles with depression. In 2014, he took a courageous step by admitting himself to a mental health facility, marking the beginning of his journey toward recovery.

He is now a sought-after speaker, having completed formal education in the Science of Wellbeing and Emotional Intelligence, and is currently pursuing a Diploma of Counselling. His talks are raw, real, and deeply relatable—perfect for leaders and teams looking to shift mindsets and uplift workplace culture.

Interviewed by Anton Guinea

The first part of the session will be hosted by Anton Guinea, leadership expert and founder of The Guinea Group. Anton brings a dynamic, down-to-earth interviewing style that gets to the heart of the story while translating lessons into real workplace action.

Together, Darius and Anton explore leadership under pressure, dealing with setbacks, and how vulnerability builds trust in teams.

Anton will work with you, prior to the session, to understand what questions you would like him to ask Darius.

Anton will engage Darius in a discussion covering leadership, life experiences, and State of Origin stories.