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Darren Flanagan

From mine rescue to mindset mastery, Darren Flanagan inspires teams to embrace courage, resilience, and leadership that drives lasting organizational change.

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“Darren’s story is amazing – everyone in the room felt like they were there. Darren made our audience laugh, cry, but most of all realise how amazing we all can be. His story is truly memorable.”

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Why book Darren Flanagan for your next event

  • Darren Flanagan’s heroic role in the Beaconsfield mine rescue, operating 70 explosives over 30 hours, proves his resilience under pressure. Today, he transforms that experience into powerful leadership lessons on courage, decision-making, and human endurance in times of crisis.
  • Few speakers have faced challenges as extreme as Darren Flanagan. His experience one kilometre underground provides authentic, hard-earned insights into teamwork, safety, and resilience, equipping organizations with practical tools to lead effectively under immense pressure.
  • Darren Flanagan draws from first-hand experience of trauma and triumph to inspire cultural change. His keynotes empower leaders to prioritize wellbeing, encourage open communication, and strengthen mental health through authentic, actionable strategies proven in real crisis situations.

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From Crisis to Courage: Lessons in Leadership Under Pressure

A true hero of the Beaconsfield mine rescue, Darren Flanagan transforms crisis into catalyst. Through powerful storytelling and real-world lessons in leadership, resilience, and mental health, he empowers organizations to face pressure with courage, build stronger teams, and create lasting cultural transformation beyond the keynote stage.

Keynote Speaker Darren Flanagan is renowned for his extraordinary story of courage, leadership, and resilience. Seventeen years ago, a single phone call changed his life forever when he was summoned to assist in the Beaconsfield gold mine disaster. Operating more than 70 explosives over a continuous 30-hour period nearly one kilometre underground, Darren played a crucial role in one of Australia’s most remarkable rescue missions.

Today, Darren transforms this life-changing experience into powerful, emotionally charged keynotes that inspire and empower audiences across industries. His presentations delve deep into topics such as leadership under pressure, mental health awareness, risk management, workplace safety, and the power of teamwork. Through authentic storytelling and actionable insights, he teaches organizations how to turn adversity into opportunity and build cultures rooted in trust, communication, and resilience.

When you book Darren Flanagan for your event, you bring more than motivation, you bring transformation. His talks ignite meaningful conversations about courage, wellbeing, and collaboration, leaving audiences equipped with practical tools to face challenges with confidence and compassion. Darren’s unique ability to connect human experience with business realities makes his message not just memorable but essential for organizations committed to growth, safety, and sustainable success.

Customer Reviews

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“Darren’s story is amazing – everyone in the room felt like they were there. Darren made our audience laugh, cry, but most of all realise how amazing we all can be. His story is truly memorable.”

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“Darren quickly gained the full attention of the audience. His presentation is extremely honest and authentic. The story is one of heroism but also compassion. Feedback from delegates was that they greatly enjoyed Darren’s presentation; it was a tremendous start to our 2017 convention.”

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“Darren’s presentation was one of the best I’ve seen at a conference in 20 years. The story itself is gripping – it might even be fascinating if it was told poorly – but the kicker is that he tells it with great skill. It’s full of courage, honour, larrikins, skill, risk, daring, innovation, heartbreak and humility. I thought I knew a bit about it from the news but within two minutes of Darren’s intro I realised I hardly knew the first thing. He takes us through both the technical and human elements with some big laughs and great emotion. There are so many messages throughout and one driving message at the end – the importance of mental health. He compels us all to treat our mental health and our relationships with great respect. I will be recommending him to my clients.”

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“Darren was fantastic – highly relevant for our team and an absolutely professional, personal and emotional account from him – a highlight of our program.”

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“An intense, passionate, emotional delivery of his story, there were a lot of tears in the room. Darren tied it very nicely with how you work with your advisers, commitment, leadership, thought and quality with family etc. He was a huge hit.”

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“Darren’s presentation received a long, standing ovation – celebrating his passion for human life and the frailties of our existence.”

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Keynotes

Keynote by Darren Flanagan:

Dig a Little Deeper

Are your teams struggling to stay resilient when pressure hits?

In today’s fast-paced world, challenges can feel overwhelming, but true strength lies just beneath the surface. In his powerful keynote “Dig a Little Deeper,” Darren Flanagan reveals how resilience, teamwork, and courageous leadership are forged in moments of extreme adversity. Drawing from his extraordinary experience in the Beaconsfield mine rescue, Darren shares raw, practical lessons that empower leaders and teams to perform under pressure, communicate with clarity, and find purpose even in the toughest environments.

Through his authentic storytelling and proven strategies, audiences learn how to uncover their inner strength, inspire trust, and create a culture where people dig deeper, together.

Book Darren Flanagan for your event and equip your organization with the mindset, tools, and courage to turn pressure into performance and challenge into growth.

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