Speaker: Andrew Darbyshire

 The Secret to an Extraordinary Life

What could be possible if your team were strongly connected and committed?

Andrew Darbyshire is a successful Melbourne-born businessman, speaker and philanthropist, with an incredibly inspiring story to share. He founded his software business, PacSoft, in the mid-80’s and now has staff and offices in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

After leaving school at 15, against all expectations by his teachers Andrew went on to become a qualified pilot and self-made multi-millionaire. His business enables him to enjoy an enviable lifestyle of working not more than one hour a week in his company, choosing to use his time to inspire audiences with clear and simple strategies for success. Andrew’s success certainly didn’t come easily, and now through his speaking, he shares with people all over Australia “The Secret to an Extraordinary Life”. 

If you want to be rich, successful and happy, then Andrew’s presentation is guaranteed to motivate you and your team towards achieving excellence.

• Andrew’s idea of creating a community corps to allow students to reduce their HECS debt through volunteer work, was labeled as one of the top ten ideas to come out of the 2020 Summit by Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd.
• Nominated as Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 – Andrew’s story is awe-inspiring and life changing.

If you’ve ever wanted your business to work for you, rather than you for it... then 60 minutes with Andrew will give you the key. Andrew’s own life experience has highlighted the importance of effective risk-management in business. Whether you are an individual, employer, or SME operator, by applying Andrew’s techniques you can future-proof your organisation and enjoy the immediate benefits of this fresh and innovative approach. 

“Many thanks again for being with us and sharing so much of your passion for service and CSR, not to mention your considerable capacity for joke-telling! You are something else, and now I can’t imagine our international affiliate gathering without you”
Hands on Network

“Your very personal contribution was highly valued, and I, for one, was quite moved by what you had to say. Your description of the potential for change in the attitudes of staff too, was welcome and pointed out exactly the type of synergy that we are hoping to achieve”
Ballarat Cares

“Thank you for your presentation at last week's workshop. As I am sure you will be aware, our participants were totally engaged, both with the feeling you brought to it, and with the activities you described.”
Dr Michael Liffman - Director
Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment - Swinburne University

“I heard your excellent talk about success and focus in adversity and how you make your business work for you and your family. You have been able to successfully structure much of your time as well as financial resources into areas of health development and support issues. I was extremely touched by your story of strength.”
Sharon Paul

“Thank you for you involvement in the success of the recent conference. Your presentation to the conference definitely furthered the objective by analysing the strategic and practical realities of sustainability with your organisation. There has been very positive feedback from the student and faculty body.”
Melbourne Business School

“On behalf of Linfox, I would like to thank you for speaking at our Senior Leadership Conference in May. While at times very emotional, your story highlighted the need for persistence and courage which is a timely message for our people in senior leadership roles. Without these qualities the path to achieving our goals can become long and treacherous.”
David Arkell
President Human Resources Linfox