Much loved Australian media identity, Gus Worland is a passionate advocate for building the mental fitness of Australians.
GUS WANTS ALL AUSTRALIANS TO HAVE THEIR GOTCHA4LIFE MATE.
Gus founded Gotcha4Life in 2017, following the success of the ABC series Man Up and losing a very close friend and life mentor to suicide, as he realised he had the ability and networks to make a real difference.
Gus wants to get to the bottom of the suicide crisis, effect real social change and hopefully save lives. He wants to raise awareness about the multifaceted health benefits associated with having a close mate, and reduce the alarming statistics on suicide across Australia and world. Gus aims to empower men and women with positive strategies to seek support and social connectedness.
In recognition for his service to building mental fitness, Gus was a state finalist for the Australian of the Year in 2023.
Talking Points
Journey to Zero Suicides
In this heartfelt and inspiring keynote, Gus shares his personal journey and the experiences that led him to establish Gotcha 4 Life. He explores what drives him to push forward every day in his mission to achieve zero suicides. With honesty, warmth and humour, Gus dives into the importance of community, connection, and the simple yet profound idea of "never worrying alone." His engaging and uplifting message leaves audiences feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to prioritize mental fitness in their own lives and communities.
Journey to Zero Suicides
Leading Boldly: The Hidden Power of Vulnerability
In this engaging, impactful talk, Gus explores the concept of vulnerability in leadership. He investigates the idea that by leading with vulnerability and fostering mental fitness, leaders build strong, more resilient teams capable of navigating challenges and thriving together. By sharing examples and anecdotes, Gus brings to life the strength that lies in vulnerability and the benefits it brings. Audiences will leave not only inspired but equipped with actionable strategies to prioritize mental fitness in their own team and organizations.
Leading Boldly: The Hidden Power of Vulnerability
The Hidden Power of Vulnerability
This is a tweak on the keynote above. Aimed instead at a wider audience and not leader specific. The Hidden Power of Vulnerability
The tools and strategies used above will be adapted to a broader group - life skills rather than leadership skills.
Mental Fitness Workshop
This workshop focuses in on mental fitness, journey to zero suicides and the three protective factors of Emotional Adaptability (Muscle), Help Seeking (Don’t Worry Alone), Connectedness (Village). Through a combination of facilitation, activities and humour Gus and Vicky (wife and co-founder of Gotcha4Life) help people explore what and who is really important in their life when it comes to being mentally fit.
Mental Fitness Workshop
Video
Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here's What To Do | Gus Worland | TED
Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own life sparked his mission to advocate for suicide prevention -- and shows why "looking after your own village" can be as simple as sending a text message, right now, to the person you cannot imagine living without.How Do Men Make Meaningful Connections? | Q+A
Gus Worland says Aussie blokes often struggle to open up about their feelings because they “don’t want to be that guy that drags everyone down."Gus Worland talks mental health and Gotcha4 Life | Season 6 | The House of Wellness
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The presentation was brilliant, the guys were continually talking about it all afternoon. Not only about the presentation, but the take home message which was front of mind and thought provoking and really struck a nerve.
How magical it was to have Gus with the team. We have had such a strong response from the team on how impactful he was. So great!
Wow. Gus' presentation really hit the mark for many of our delegates. We are incredibly grateful for your presentation at the 2023 International Mental Health Conference and your willingness to be involved. The delegates were grateful and appreciated you enhancing their education experience.
Gus was the highlight of our three-day Retail Managers Conference and he was brilliant! His genuine warmth and natural ability to own the room and really connect with the audience was inspiring, educational and real.
