Darryll Stinson
Certified John Maxwell Coach
TN, US2M+ View TEDx Speaker on Mental Health, Inclusion & Resilience
You don’t just want great content. You want a speaker who will move your audience, elevate your event, and leave a lasting impression. That’s what Darryll Stinson delivers. With a TEDx talk that’s reached over 2 million viewers and a story that grabs attention from the first word, Darryll turns keynotes into unforgettable experiences. He brings high energy, emotional depth, and practical tools your audience can use right away. Whether you need to open strong or close with impact, Darryll will help you create a moment they’ll never forget—and an event they’ll thank you for.
Darryll Stinson is a former Division I athlete turned 2x TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and one of the most dynamic storytellers of his generation. Known for his raw vulnerability and electrifying presence, he equips leaders and teams to thrive through sustainable high performance, authentic communication, and the power of storytelling.
After a career-ending back injury ended his path to the NFL and sent him into a battle with depression, Darryll rebuilt his life through faith, resilience, and mental health practices. Today, he brings that same depth of transformation to stages around the world.
Darryll has inspired audiences at organizations such as Amazon, Meeting Professionals International, ASSA ABLOY, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association, and has shared platforms with icons including Magic Johnson, Seth Godin, Jack Canfield, and Les Brown. His energetic, heartfelt presentations leave audiences motivated, equipped, and ready for change.
Beyond the stage, Darryll is a devoted husband and father of four with a fifth child on the way. He has been honored with the Dave Hunter Community Service Award for his impact on students and recovering addicts, and is also an advocate for clean water and environmental initiatives.
You don’t just want great content. You want a speaker who will move your audience, elevate your event, and leave a lasting impression. That’s what Darryll Stinson delivers. With a TEDx talk that’s reached over 2 million viewers and a story that grabs attention from the first word, Darryll turns keynotes into unforgettable experiences. He brings high energy, emotional depth, and practical tools your audience can use right away. Whether you need to open strong or close with impact, Darryll will help you create a moment they’ll never forget—and an event they’ll thank you for.
Darryll Stinson is a former Division I athlete turned 2x TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and one of the most dynamic storytellers of his generation. Known for his raw vulnerability and electrifying presence, he equips leaders and teams to thrive through sustainable high performance, authentic communication, and the power of storytelling.
After a career-ending back injury ended his path to the NFL and sent him into a battle with depression, Darryll rebuilt his life through faith, resilience, and mental health practices. Today, he brings that same depth of transformation to stages around the world.
Darryll has inspired audiences at organizations such as Amazon, Meeting Professionals International, ASSA ABLOY, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association, and has shared platforms with icons including Magic Johnson, Seth Godin, Jack Canfield, and Les Brown. His energetic, heartfelt presentations leave audiences motivated, equipped, and ready for change.
Beyond the stage, Darryll is a devoted husband and father of four with a fifth child on the way. He has been honored with the Dave Hunter Community Service Award for his impact on students and recovering addicts, and is also an advocate for clean water and environmental initiatives.
Rising to Greatness: How to exceed your career and life goals
Talent has never been enough. The people who rise in today’s fast paced, tech-driven workplace are the ones who know how to outhink, outwork, and out-connect the complacent. In this keynote, Darryll equips leaders with the mindset, skillset, and relational tools to rise as high-impact contributors to their teams and organizations. Audiences will learn how to develop top-performer habits, solve higher level problems, and build internal and external networks that fuel collaboration,...
Sustainable High Performance: How to bring your best when stress is high and morale is hard
In today's fast-paced world, the impact of mental health on workforce productivity and performance is something we cannot afford to ignore. The World Health Organization reports that anxiety and depression cost the global workforce a shocking $1 trillion annually in lost productivity. Additionally, more than half of U.S. workers find themselves disengaged at work due to stress. This reality creates emotional stress and strain that affect our mental clarity, emotional peace, work...
Hold the Rope! Elevating Engagement and Ownership at Every Level
Whether you’re in a season of amazing growth and expansion, or you’re (re)building at a slower pace, everyone desires to maximize the potential of their team without feeling like they have to “pull teeth” or engage in a bunch of semantics just to get people inspired to perform at their best. This engaging experience utilizes storytelling, music, interaction, reflection, discussion, and a giant rope to introduce participants to a three-step ownership process unlike anything you’ve heard...
Vulnerability is the New Currency: How Vulnerable Storytelling Can Increase Connection, Sales & Impact
Effective communication is a valuable skill that should be continuously developed in various areas such as employee training, sales closing, email writing, social media posting, conducting successful meetings, and building closer relationships. But there's one aspect of communication that is often neglected, and that is the power of vulnerable storytelling. By sharing personal experiences, individuals can build stronger connections with their colleagues and clients, resulting in more...
The Future is Human: Why Human Connection Will Define Leadership in the Age of AI
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we work, communicate, and innovate, leaders face a new challenge: balancing efficiency with authenticity. In this thought-provoking keynote, Darryll Stinson shows why human connection—not automation—will define the future of leadership. Drawing on his expertise in communication and storytelling, he equips audiences with practical strategies to integrate AI tools without losing the trust, empathy, and emotional resonance that drive real...
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