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Business Growth Speaker in Sydney, NSW
- Travels Nationwide
- Starting from $1,650
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Darrin Smith is the founder of Mental Mobility and a keynote speaker dedicated to moving minds toward recovery. A recovering alcoholic and drug addict with 15 years of sobriety, Darrin shares a powerful lived‑experience story that resonates across industries and communities. His journey through addiction, rebuilding his life through a 12‑step program, and navigating careers at Randstad, Herbert Smith Freehills, and KPMG gives him a rare blend of corporate insight and human honesty.
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1. A Powerful, Lived‑Experience Story
I begin with a raw, honest, and uplifting personal story from your 15 years of recovery.
You walk them through:
Growing up in the Western Suburbs
Navigating careers at Randstad, Herbert Smith Freehills, and KPMG
The hidden pressures of high‑performance environments
Your journey through addiction, relapse, and rebuilding
How a 12‑step program became the foundation of your recovery
This first 1/2 hour sets the emotional tone: real, relatable, and deeply human.
2. Practical Training on Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders
3. Workplace initiatives to address the issue and increase company profit
After your story, the workshop shifts into 30–45 minutes of structured training focused on how staff and leaders can support someone experiencing:
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Substance use disorders (SUD)
Bipolar disorder
Psychotic disorders
Eating disorders
Personality disorders
These are the categories of entertainment or other services offered by Keynote Speaker - Managing Mental Illness, primarily substance abuse disorder.
1. Stage & Space
Minimum stage area: 3m x 3m
Clear, unobstructed space behind you for the Mental Mobility logo projection
Lectern required
Audience seating arranged to allow clear sightlines (the story component benefits from visibility)
2. Lighting
Soft, even front lighting across your upper body
Avoid harsh spotlights — your style is conversational, not theatrical
No colored lights on your face (green backdrop already carries the brand tone)
Backdrop lighting should be consistent green with a subtle gradient if available
3. Audio
Lapel microphone (preferred)
Backup: wireless headset mic
Audio feed to house PA system
Sound check required 30 minutes before start
No handheld mic — your hands need to be free for expressive storytelling
4. Visuals
Ability to project or display the Mental Mobility logo behind your left shoulder
Logo must be:
Modest in size
High‑resolution
On a green background (your brand tone)
No additional text or overlays
No “Made with AI” or watermarking on final display assets
5. Technical Requirements
HDMI or USB‑C input for your media
Operator available to cue slides (if used)
Stable Wi‑Fi (optional — not required for delivery)
Backup laptop or device recommended for corporate venues
6. Room Requirements
Comfortable seating for the group
Temperature‑controlled environment
Quiet room with minimal external noise
If recording: camera placed centre‑front, eye‑level, with clean audio feed
7. Pre‑Event Setup
30‑minute bump‑in
10‑minute lighting and audio check
Confirm logo placement behind left shoulder
Confirm green backdrop tone matches brand
Confirm microphone gain and clarity
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