Meet Barry Du Bois
Many of you will know me as the co-host of the Logie award-winning lifestyle, TV show The Livingroom, alongside Amanda Keller, Miguel Maestre and Dr Chris Brown. We brought energy entertainment and fun to your living rooms—every Friday night on Channel Ten. My specialty in that role was design and renovation and for 13 years, I crafted and shared design theories and renovation processes to empower viewers. During that period of time, I also shared my own life experiences with Mental Health and Cancer. Using my media platform to empower others to bounce back from adversity. Embrace change and cultivate a positive mindset for personal transformation. A proud board member of RUOK day and Leukemia Foundation ambassador. I have become a sort after keynote speaker and coach specialising in Resilience, thriving after adversity and motivation. I proudly, and passionately use a lifetime of education, and experiences to make other people's journeys, the best they can be.
My Why
As a cancer survivor and mental health advocate, I offer practical insights from lived experiences. My roles as a Board member of RUOK Day charity and member of Suicide Prevention Australia deepen my commitment to promoting mental well-being. Let’s connect to inspire and empower your audience!
My Accomplishments
> Over a decade of experience on National & International stages in the mental health and wellbeing sector > Deeply personal and inspiring real-life stories of resilience > Inspiring keynotes that resonate with diverse audiences > Logie award winning TV Presenter > Board Member RUOK day > 2 x Cancer survivor
Fun facts
> I started my apprenticeship at $49 a week within 3 years and had my own business (with my old boss working for me). > One of the only International Speakers in the world to have the same haircut (and hair) since 1975. > Sailed single handedly from Italy to Africa.
How I can help
The ability to turning adverse moments into fuel for resilience and purpose
The understanding and skills to navigate the river of life to its fullest potential
Adding a modern days elder's wisdom and lived experience to your group, panel or growth workshop
A keynote talk that will engage, inspire and educate you or your team and give them the foundations of growth mindset
More from Barry Du Bois
Rebuild Resilience ↗
I am very comfortable on stage and my audiences respond to my storey telling ability. Sharing my lived experience gives all that attend a better view of life and the tools I have developed to lean into adversity and build resilience.
Prioritising Mental Health and Wellbeing One Conversation At A Time ↗
If you value your team, my keynotes and work shops will be the best investment you have ever made
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