Daryl Elliott Green
- Communication
- Leadership
- Men's Health
- Mental Health
- Motivational
- Negotiation Skills
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Resilience
TWICE SHOT in the line of duty: now bulletproofing teams and leaders with a high-performance blueprint
In 2000, Daryl survived a near-death ambush where he was TWICE SHOT — a moment that forged the high-performance blueprint he now shares with audiences globally. Drawing on his extraordinary story and 30-year policing career, he arms organisations to build resilience, enable courageous conversations, develop inspiring leadership, and execute brave decisions under fire.
From Ambush To Impact
On May 1, 2000, Constable Daryl Elliott Green was ambushed and TWICE SHOT in the face and shoulder from less than a metre away. Despite critical head injuries, Daryl managed to draw his service firearm, exit the vehicle, and take decisive action — every agonising second captured on a chilling police audio recording.
Survival was just the start of a gruelling road to rebuild his life. What followed was a decade-long journey of grit, discipline, and more than a dozen maxillofacial reconstructive surgeries. While the shooting was a turning point, it was but one chapter in a distinguished 30-year policing career. Daryl returned to the frontline and served as an investigator for the world-renowned Task Force Argos — dedicated to dismantling global child exploitation networks — and he challenged himself to overcome his greatest fear by becoming a police firearms instructor.
A fork in the road appeared in 2006 when a Police Academy instructor asked Daryl a challenging question: “Will you speak to my police recruits about the shooting?” That single question revealed a purpose far beyond sharing a war story. By analysing his experience, Daryl discovered he could equip others with a blueprint to navigate adversity, disruption, and high-stakes pressure. From that presentation, TWICE SHOT was born — a keynote experience now delivered to leading organisations globally.
Key Points About Daryl
- VALOUR AWARD RECIPIENT: Decorated with the Queensland Police Service’s highest accolade for exceptional bravery in the line of duty.
- NATIONAL BRAVERY CITATION: Awarded a Group Bravery Citation by Australia’s Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove.
- 30-YEAR POLICING VETERAN: Senior Sergeant (Retired), with a distinguished career spanning frontline response to the world-renowned Task Force Argos — dismantling global child exploitation networks.
- MULTI-AWARD-WINNING SPEAKER: Named Breakthrough Speaker of the Year and recipient of the Kerrie Nairn Scholarship from Professional Speakers Australia.
- GLOBAL IMPACT: Trusted by leading organisations including Boeing, BHP, the Australian Federal Police, and the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
- LIFELINE AMBASSADOR: Served as a national ambassador for Lifeline Australia (2018–2025), championing crisis support, mental health, and resilience.
- The Twice Shot Experience
- Resilience - Survive, rise and thrive in difficult situations
- Courageous Conversations – Say the right thing and follow up
- Leadership – Lead others through a firestorm
- Brave Decisions – Evaluate tough choices and make decisions you and others can live with
..... easily one of the best [presentations] I’ve seen – moving, informative and very entertaining. The first thing that struck me was the courage required to re-live that horrific event to try and help others who had suffered similarly. Then there was the mental strength needed to go from a depressed state to standing up in front of an audience and not only telling a demanding story but doing it in such an entertaining and informative way. Daryl deserves our thanks and our congratulations on what he’s doing for the community. If you have an opportunity to see his presentation live don’t miss it.
I felt I was right there by Daryl’s side through the whole journey – from the shooting to his hospital bed and through his recovery. His presentation grips the audience as we listen to the live police tapes and see the x-rays of his injuries. It is a unique experience.