David Astbury
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Independent consultant specializing in mental performance, leadership and culture with over three years of industry experience. Strong track record with elite sporting teams and organizations, as well as individuals in desired field. Effective in group collaboration, with exceptional communication, presentation and leadership skills. Understands what it takes to be successful under duress, and is committed to maximizing potential of individuals, as well as ensuring client's relationship with their career is meaningful.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Athlete
Richmond Football Club
- Current
- With a career spanning 12 years at Richmond, I was given various responsibilities as part of the player leadership group for 5 years
- Part of three AFL premierships between 2017 and 2020, I was part of a program that changed the landscape of the AFL industry and sport more widely in Australia
- Richmond Life Membership, 2017
- David Mandie Community Award, 2020
- Francis Bourke Award (teammate recognized to represent trademarks best), 2021
Consultant
David Astbury - Independent Consulting
01.2023 - Current
- As well as working with the abovementioned clients, I have been engaged by businesses and individuals eager to undertake coaching
- These businesses include BHP, Olam Agri and Hamilton Marino
- Coaching ranges from multi-day workshops to one-off keynotes with interests in mental performance, leadership and culture
Mental Skills, Leadership & Culture consultant
Hockey Australia
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed a framework and refined the mental performance of an elite international group of athletes from the 2022 World Cup to the Paris Olympics, 2024
- Consisting of both group workshopping and individual consultation, I was responsible for developing a strengths profile for the athlete and establishing skills for them to implement under performance conditions
- Further responsibilities included running the leadership model for the program, developing a group cultural identity, and refining performance language for the coaches to maximize performance output
Mental Performance Coach
High Performance Mindfulness (HPM)
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Clients ranging from schools to elite sporting teams, I was responsible for delivering mindset programs developed by HPM and founder, Emma Murray
- These engagements ranged from one-off workshops to ongoing, sustainable relationships depending on client needs
- This opportunity gave me a great foundation and framework to deliver work I value but also offered autonomy to pursue and refine theories and IP I personally developed
- Some of these clients include Swisse, Melbourne Cricket Club & Belgravia Leisure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC11-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Leadership development
Accomplishments
3 x AFL Premiership player.
Richmond Football Club Life membership.
David Mandie Community award.
Francis Bourke Award - best team player.
World Cup Bronze Medal - Women's Hockey (staff).
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Timeline
Consultant
David Astbury - Independent Consulting
01.2023 - Current
Mental Skills, Leadership & Culture consultant
Hockey Australia
04.2022 - 12.2024
Mental Performance Coach
High Performance Mindfulness (HPM)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Athlete
Richmond Football Club
- Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Swinburne University of Technology
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