Former NRL player, professional boxer, turned mental health advocate, bringing The Enemy Within workshops to communities near you

Joe Williams

He is a champion on the world level, of the brain & the mind

Tony Buzan - International author and inventor of mind maps

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The Enemy WithinSuicide Prevention & Wellbeing Education

www.joewilliams.com.au

Joe Williams is a First Nation Wiradjuri Aboriginal man born in Cowra, raised in Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia. Joe played Rugby League in the National Rugby League competition (NRL) with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional boxing in 2009.

As a boxer Joe won 2x WBF World Jnr Welterweight and WBC Asia Continental Championship’s. Although forging a successful professional sporting career, Joe has battled the majority of his life with suicidal ideation and Bi Polar Disorder. After a suicide attempt in 2012, Joe now dedicates his time working to inspire others through motivational speaking workshops and wellbeing camps across the country.

Joe was awarded the Wagga Wagga Citizen of the Year in 2015 for his committed work within the community, mental health and suicide prevention sectors and was named a finalist in

the 2017 National Indigenous Human Rights Awards. In 2018 Joe was awarded Suicide Prevention Australia’s highest honour, a LiFE Award for his excellence in communities within the suicide prevention sector. Joe also feature’s in the global documentary “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” and in 2018 released his autobiography “Defying The Enemy Within”.

Joe talks of dealing with adversities, struggle, resilience, improving your mindset and how when you get knocked down doesn’t mean you’re knocked out. His workshops speak of how leading yourself can help lead others and improving your attitude by 1%, positive energy and small steps, lead to something greater.

Joe Williams is the real deal, an honest and down to earth inspiration. His story may appear to be one of struggle; but really it is one of triumph. He also tells it in a way everyone can relate to

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“Tim Sharp - The Happiness Institute

Joe Williams

Joe Williams is a compassionate, giving and talented man. He speaks passionately about the prevention of suicide in an honest and powerful way. His story is one that must be heard. Joe has an innate ability to reach a wide range of audiences, from students, law enforcement, military, equally so to physicians, clinicians, conference attendees and the corporate sector. His strength and will to live through the struggle in recovery is inspiring to us all. Learning from Joe's story telling gift is nothing short of palpable

32 States across USA, 2016Various High Schools around every state in Australia (ongoing)

World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference, NZ 2016 and AUS 2018GARMA, 2018National Suicide Prevention Australia Conference, 2018Healing Our Spirit Worldwide Conference, 2018National Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum, 2019Boomerang Festival, 2016Workshop Roadshow’s through Remote NT, SA, TAS, WA

Speaking Experience

Joe Williams - The Enemy WithinJoe Williams is a First Nation Wiradjuri Aboriginal man born in Cowra, raised in Wagga Wagga, NSW

Australia. Joe played Rugby League in the National Rugby League competition (NRL) with the South

Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional boxing in

2009. Whilst boxing Joe won the 2x WBF World Jnr Welterweight and WBC Asia Continental Champion.

Joe was awarded the Wagga Wagga Citizen of the Year in 2015 for his committed work within the

community, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention sectors. Joe has been involved in the filming of the

global documentary "Suicide The Ripple Effect" and autobiography "Defying The Enemy Within" will be

on shelves early 2018 and was also a contributing author to the book Transformation; turning tragedy

into triumph.

Joe was also named as finalist in the National Indigenous Human Rights Awards 2017.

The Enemy Within shows a raw and honest side of Joe Williams, the sportsman, former NRL player,

professional boxer, father and family man.

Joe now dedicates his time working to inspire youth and individuals through motivational speaking

workshops, talking of his own personal demons of depression, which culminated in a suicide attempt in

2012.

Joe talks adversity, dealing with struggle,resilience, improving your mind set, and how when you get

knocked down, doesn't mean you're knocked out, and how leading yourself can help you lead others.

Joe enlists his greatest achievement as becoming a father.

Joe Williams - The Enemy WithinJoe Williams is a First Nation Wiradjuri Aboriginal man born in Cowra, raised in Wagga Wagga, NSW

Australia. Joe played Rugby League in the National Rugby League competition (NRL) with the South

Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional boxing in

2009. Whilst boxing Joe won the 2x WBF World Jnr Welterweight and WBC Asia Continental Champion.

Joe was awarded the Wagga Wagga Citizen of the Year in 2015 for his committed work within the

community, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention sectors. Joe has been involved in the filming of the

global documentary "Suicide The Ripple Effect" and autobiography "Defying The Enemy Within" will be

on shelves early 2018 and was also a contributing author to the book Transformation; turning tragedy

into triumph.

Joe was also named as finalist in the National Indigenous Human Rights Awards 2017.

The Enemy Within shows a raw and honest side of Joe Williams, the sportsman, former NRL player,

professional boxer, father and family man.

Joe now dedicates his time working to inspire youth and individuals through motivational speaking

workshops, talking of his own personal demons of depression, which culminated in a suicide attempt in

2012.

Joe talks adversity, dealing with struggle,resilience, improving your mind set, and how when you get

knocked down, doesn't mean you're knocked out, and how leading yourself can help you lead others.

Joe enlists his greatest achievement as becoming a father.

Talking Connection, Struggles, Personal Battles, Mental Illness, Addiction, Resilience, Healing Trauma, Adversity & Emotional Wellbeing

Kevin Hines - Author, Film Maker, International Advocate Speaking Experience

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