11 October 2022
As October Business Month continues, SAS Australia's resident medic Dr Dan Pronk will take his inspiring story far and wide across the Territory.
Dan resigned himself to studying medicine on an army scholarship after failing dismally in his first career dream of being a professional triathlete. But it didn't stop him from achieving his goal, first qualifying as an army doctor before completing SAS selection and moving into special operations where he served for five years, including 4 tours of Afghanistan.
Upon discharge from the army, he completed an MBA and moved into medical leadership roles, including as deputy of a regional hospital, and medical director for a state prison health service, before becoming a more household name in his position on SAS Australia, and in writing best-selling book The Resilience Shield with fellow SAS veterans Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis.
Recognising his learned skills from his military life translated into becoming a more resilient man in an ever-changing and complex world and it's from this place of self-belief that he looks to support others in creating positive mental health outcomes.
Dr Pronk will be making visits to Nhulunbuy on October 11, Tennant Creek on October 12 and in Darwin on October 13 to share stories of his time in the SAS.
There are plenty of events still on throughout the Territory, with more than 120 events delivered over the month long program.
View the full program and book now at here
Quotes attributable to Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade CEO Shaun Drabsch:
"It's wonderful to see Dan using the skills he's learnt and developed throughout his career in and out of uniform to teach others about resilience and overcoming adversity.
"Dan's transition from a career in the military to leadership roles in the health system is a fascinating progression and this will be an enthralling event.
Quotes attributable to OBM keynote speaker, Dr Dan Pronk:
"As a small business owner myself, I've found that the same techniques we used to build resilience in the SAS are directly applicable to building resilience as a businessperson.
"I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to share these at October Business Month."
