BRAVERY, COURAGE, RESILIENCE
SPEAKER

BULLETPROOFING TEAMS AND LEADERS!

FORGED IN THE FIRESTORM: CREATING BULLETPROOF TEAMS & LEADERS

In 2000, Daryl survived a near-death ambush where he was TWICE SHOT — a moment that forged the high-performance blueprint he now shares with audiences globally. Drawing on his extraordinary story and 30-year police career, he arms organisations to build resilience, enable courageous conversations, develop inspiring leadership, and execute brave decisions under fire.

Daryl’s road to recovery was a decade-long journey of grit, discipline, and reconstruction. While the shooting was a turning point, it was but one chapter in a distinguished 30-year policing career. Daryl’s return to the front line saw him serve as an investigator for the world-renowned Task Force Argos — dedicated to dismantling global child exploitation networks. For his exceptional bravery during the ambush, he was recognised with the Valour Award — the Queensland Police Service’s highest accolade — and a Group Bravery Citation awarded by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove. The beginning of Daryl’s journey back to the front line was captured in an iconic episode of ABC’s Australian Story. Today, Daryl delivers TWICE SHOT keynotes globally — translating lessons forged in the firestorm of adversity into visceral, cinematic storytelling experiences that captivate audiences from start to finish. Delivered with energy, wit, and optimism, his down-to-earth style connects through a gripping true story, raw authenticity, and actionable wisdom. TWICE SHOT is much more than an epic story of survival — Daryl epitomises the resilience of the human spirit, equipping your people to perform, lead, and succeed when it matters most.

We’ve all had bullets slammed into us. Maybe not physically, but the impact is just as real: relentless disruption, high-stakes pressure, and firestorms that leave even the strongest teams, leaders, and organisations reeling. When those bullets hit, the first things to go are clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Bulletproof teams don’t avoid the hits. They absorb the impact, stay calm under fire, and analyse the situation. Then they act — making decisive calls, communicating with courage, and performing under pressure. They don’t just survive the impact; they emerge stronger, wiser, and drive performance with purpose.

Daryl equips your audience with a high-performance blueprint specifically tailored to your organisation’s unique circumstances. Through gripping storytelling, immersive visual production, and actionable wisdom, he delivers an unforgettable experience designed to forge:

Resilience – Survive, adapt and perform under pressure
Courageous Conversations – Speak with courage, listen deeply and act with integrity
Leadership – Lead through the firestorm: Decide, communicate and deliver
Brave Decisions – Evaluate tough choices, commit to action and execute with precision

Daryl doesn’t just inspire — he arms your people to perform when it matters most.

Bulletproofing

Teams & Leaders

Forging

A Resilient Mindset

Mastering

Courageous Conversations

Commanding

Inspiring Leadership

Executing

BRAVE DECISIONS UNDER FIRE

Performing

When It Matters Most

Rising

From the Firestorm

recognition

the Valour Award

In 2001, Daryl was awarded the Queensland Police Service Valour Award — the Service’s highest honour for bravery. It recognises exceptional courage in hazardous circumstances.

Bravery Citation

Sixteen years after that fateful night, Daryl and his colleagues received a Group Bravery Citation from Australia’s Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove — recognising their courage in extraordinary circumstances.

Lifeline Ambassador

Daryl served as a Lifeline Ambassador from 2018 to 2025. His appointment was confirmed in a humbling letter from Lifeline Australia, supporting their mission of hope and crisis support across Australia. Watch the announcement Play

“Are you a shipwreck or a clipper? Shipwrecks allow the environment to swell, swamp and consume them. Clippers ride out the storm, until blue waters, brilliant sunshine and favourable winds return.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“Don't care what other people think. The people you care about, care about what they think.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“Stubbornness in quantity, has a quality all of its own.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“Plenty of people will tell you what you cannot do. What truly counts. It is what you tell yourself you can do.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“THINK before you DO. DO before you THINK – this is when the police show up.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“I'm not the strongest, I'm not the fastest, I'm not the smartest, but I have a tendency not to give up easily - don't you.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“Pushing people down is easy, amoral and destructive. Lifting people up is challenging, righteous and rewarding for everyone.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“To keep going, never give up and never lose hope. Always have a plan. If you have a plan, you have hope.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“Be a person of action. Thoughts and words alone did not put man on the moon.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

“When things really go pear-shaped, learn to appreciate the simple things in life, like chocolate frogs.”

DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

The incident

CONSTABLE DARYL ELLIOTT GREEN

3:50 AM

1 MAY 2000

BRISBANE AUSTRALIA

May Day, 2000. A routine call becomes a life-and-death struggle — Daryl is ambushed and shot in the face and shoulder from less than a metre away. Featuring a gripping re-enactment of the attack, this six-minute film by director Michael Hanson reconstructs the harrowing incident and documents Daryl’s journey to overcome fear, reclaim control, and return to purpose. A raw, visceral story with a powerful message for any leader.

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Australian Story

Episode: ‘May Day’

The story of Daryl and his colleagues, captured the hearts of the nation when it featured in an iconic episode of Australian Story.

Lifeline Ambassador

Parliament House, Brisbane — May 2018

Announced as a Lifeline Australia Ambassador by CEO Bob Gilkes — recognising Daryl for his message of hope, courage and resilience.

BREAKTHROUGH SPEAKER OF THE YEAR Award

Professional Speakers Australia — 2019

Recognised by Professional Speakers Australia — celebrating professional excellence and mastery of the stage.

I had the pleasure of witnessing Daryl’s presentation at the PTSD forum…easily one of the best presentations I’ve seen – moving and informative, but also very entertaining. The courage required to re-live that horrific event in order to help others, and the mental strength to stand in front of an audience and tell that story so powerfully, really stood out to me. Daryl not only deserves our thanks, but our congratulations on what he’s doing for the community. If you have an opportunity to see his presentation live, don’t miss it – you’ll regret it if you do.

Ian Chappell

Australian Cricket Captain 1971-1975

I felt I was right there by Daryl’s side through the whole journey – from the shooting, to his hospital bed and through his recovery. His presentation grips the audience as we listen to the live police tapes and see the x-rays of his injuries. It is a unique experience.

John Brogden AM

Chairman, Lifeline Australia

The response to your resilience presentation has been overwhelming, so much so we have had you return three times over the past 9 months. Feedback has been exceptional, including: ‘I felt humbled and privileged to have had the opportunity to attend. It was a powerful and moving presentation from a truly courageous and resilient man... I came away with a great perspective on how much a waste of time sweating the small stuff in life really is.’"

Dr. Gene Moyle ARAD MAPS

Learning & Development Manager, Energex

Daryl is an authentic and inspiring speaker… who has faced extraordinary circumstances and is passionate about sharing his experience to help others. With a natural gift for storytelling, people connect with him on a head and heart level. Daryl uses his story as the framework for his presentations and draws out salient points that people can relate to in their own lives. He speaks openly and candidly and is always available for questions or lending his ear to those who want to share their own stories.

Sharmila Nahna

Chief of Relationships, Ovations Speaker Bureau

Yours was a powerful and moving presentation, the value of which... far exceeded that of any other work related forum I have attended for as long as I can remember. Your presentation style was... articulate but relaxed, interspersed with good humour and interaction with the audience. I was absorbed and attentive for the whole time... I came away with two main benefits: A greatly enhanced perspective on how much a waste of time sweating the small stuff in life really is, and reinforcement of what true leadership is about. Take time to understand, but never be too quick to judge.

Neil Gartrell

Tactical Solutions Manager, Energex

The 80 participants from the fire brigade, judicial services, regulatory authorities, police, health facilities and the Unfallkasse Berlin... responded to us very positively about your lecture... we understood how a person can be affected by a crisis and also what can be done to help them overcome a traumatic event. This allowed the executives, follow-up teams and company doctors to learn important information for their work.

Michael Arendt

Head of Prevention, Unfallkasse Berlin

...even though you were the main character of the story, you didn’t leave us with the impression you were trying to make yourself to [be] a hero – on the contrary, you managed to let the important people in your difficult period of life emerge as heroes!

Mie Nielsen

Danish Police Service

Daryl… delivered a number of key messages that have truly resonated… The lessons learnt from Daryl’s experience have served as a real reminder to our leadership team of the importance of… support each other, understand each other, and also to look after ourselves when times get tough. I recommend Daryl unreservedly – a true investment of time which exceeded my expectations.

Richard Hancy

Regional Manager NZ, Sinclair Knight Merz

Daryl quickly connected with the audience and made the team feel at ease with his unique and natural style. He tailored the presentation—centered around resilience, grit, and happiness—to our team’s current situations. Daryl’s presentation hit the mark for us all really well; it was very professional and inspiring. The fact that it was delivered from the person who has lived and dealt with the experiences made it much more relatable and resonating."

Waleed Nassar

State Sales Manager Queensland, Mundipharma

I would firstly like to restate that you are one of the most dynamic speakers I have ever had the privilege of hearing. Your presentation profoundly touched both my heart and my mind.

Norm Wotherspoon

National Service Infantry Soldier Vietnam 1966-67

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