John Brogden AM

Former politician, chairman of Lifeline, suicide prevention and mental health campaigner

John Brogden AM has walked a very public journey of success, failure and redemption.

From the youngest ever leader of a major political party in Australia at the age 33, to a very public suicide attempt and the end of his political career, to a successful career as a Chairman and CEO, he has experienced the highs and lows of a very public life.

Today he is an outstanding advocate for mental illness. He shares his own journey of suicide and depression with honesty and bravery and challenges the common misunderstandings of living and working with a mental illness.

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Key Points for John Brogden AM

Former NSW Liberal leader and youngest person ever to lead a major political party, John Brogden AM is a respected political and business leader.
He is the Chairman of Lifeline and Landcom and was the Managing Director & CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (2015-2017), CEO of the Financial Services Council (2009-20015) and CEO of Manchester Unity (2006-2008).
John has walked a very public journey of success, failure and redemption - from the highs of political leadership, through the lows of his suicide attempt and depression and most recently, new leadership roles and success in business.
An outstanding advocate for mental illness, John shares his experiences of depression and suicide with honesty and bravery and challenges the common misunderstandings of living with a mental illness.
John Brogden is a passionate and charismatic speaker in the areas of Leadership, Depression and Mental Health.
In 2014, John was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

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The highs and lows of life
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