Tom Boyd
Tom Boyd is pure courage, on and off the field. A star AFL premiership player and former number 1 AFL draft pick at the age of 18, Tom walked away from a lucrative $2 million contract the Western Bulldogs. And he never looked back.
Tom Boyd knew he had a higher calling that transcended football. He realised he didn’t want AFL to define who he was as a person, so he chose to carve his own path and destiny, investing his time and effort into his own mental health and wellbeing, and in turn, helping others who were struggling with their own mental health issues.
Tom shares his well-documented journey from his dream career to fighting the anxiety and mental health battles that led to his early retirement. He imparts unique, inspiring and emotionally powerful lessons from his struggles and how he manages it on a daily basis.
Winning at life’s game means educating everyone on the dangers of ignoring their own mental health issues, and the happiness and productivity that can come from focussing on balance and self-care. Still in his 20s, Tom speaks with wisdom beyond his years and identifies with every audience.
Key info:
- Tom Boyd was the 2016 AFL Premiership Player with the Western Bulldogs Football Club.
- Extensive media coverage in print (Herald Sun, Age, Australian, etc) and across radio and television (Channel, 7, 9, 10, SEN, 3AW, Triple M, etc).
- 1st overall draft selection 2013 AFL Draft to The Grater Western Sydney Football Club.
- Walked away from over $2 million contract with the Western Bulldogs to prioritise mental health and wellbeing.
Testimonials:
Tom was an exceptional storyteller, engaging, authentic, and incredibly impactful. He gave our team a meaningful insight into his journey and created a strong connection with the audience. His openness during he Q&A was greatly appreciated, and the team absolutely loved having him speak.
Ray White Real Estate Ferntree Gully
Tom was engaging, humorous and down to earth. I had great feedback from the men in attendance. Tom spoke on his journey and whilst not mental health heavy, put bits and pieces in there that men could relate to and think about.
Murrumbidgee Mens Group
Excellent, Tom was engaging with a valuable message about wellbeing. Highly recommended!
Goulburn Valley Safety Group
On point, accessible, communicative, delivered is message refined to our needs
Deniliquin Primary Principals Association
Tom Boyd was really good at sticking to the brief an ensuring his story resonated with our employees. He was also very engaging.
V/Line
Tom was engaging, articulate and personable. People who dialed in stayed for the duration of the presentation.
Pacific Hydro Australia
