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David Buttifant has spent more than 30 years at the forefront of human performance, blending science and innovation. He has real life experience in building resilience and lasting results. With a PhD in Exercise Physiology and an MBA, his career has spanned Olympic sport, AFL premierships and a period as an Associate Professor in higher education. As a High Performance Manager in the AFL, David pioneered new approaches to performance, recovery, resilience and wellbeing that reshaped how teams prepare and perform. Today, as Director of Resilience Builders, he partners with organisations, schools and leaders to unlock potential, strengthen culture and drive sustainable performance. Passionate about helping others flourish, David is equally grounded by his devotion to family life. A keen cyclist, hiker and adventurer, he continues to live with purpose while inspiring others to discover their own strength within. Nick Farr has led a life defined by adventure, service and resilience. He served with Victoria Police for 21 years, including 18 as a detective, before pursuing the outdoors full-time. A passionate skier, he worked as an instructor at Mt Hotham and in 1996 founded Ski Aspen, which continues to deliver unforgettable ski experiences to this day. In 2006 he co-founded Trek Climb Ski Nepal, combining his love of mountaineering with guiding others through the Himalaya. A veteran Himalayan guide with more than 25 years' experience, Nick summited Mt Everest in 2005. In 2017 he co-founded Resilience Builders with David Buttifant, creating programs to strengthen leadership and resilience. Away from work, Nick enjoys the guitar, scuba diving and going on adventures with his wife Catherine, and their children, Madeline and Max.
Reminds us that resilience isn't a rare trait given to the few -- it's a muscle we all can grow. -- Turia Pitt, author and advocate The physical hardships that once toughened us against adversity are in decline but mental hardships are on the rise. This book offers valuable tools to push through the barriers that would otherwise derail any inspired vision. -- Tim McCartney-Snape
