Tom Boyd - Nowhere To Hide

<p>Welcome to episode 69 of The Numbers Game. On today's show, we're joined by Tom Boyd. At the age of eighteen, he joined the GWS Giants as the AFL's number 1 draft pick and was later recruited to play for the Western Bulldogs on a record $7 million contract. In 2016 Tom was instrumental in the Bulldog's drought-breaking Premiership win, playing arguably the greatest game of his career and helping steer the team to ultimate victory.<br /><br />However, in 2019, following years of struggle with depression and anxiety, Tom made the decision to walk away from the AFL, leaving the fame and success of football behind him for a happier life. Tom is now a public speaker and mental health advocate.</p><p>On this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>The drive behind writing his book</li><li>Skeptical of your own capabilities</li><li>Facing a mountain of dread</li><li>Tom’s first panic attack</li><li>Reactionary feedback</li><li>Seeking help</li><li>AFL salaries</li><li>The support from the AFL</li><li>Importance of passion and purpose</li><li>Recipe for Culture</li><li>Lessons from being a Dad</li></ul><p>Connect with Tom  on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-boyd-5388b9123/">LinkedIn</a> and grab a copy of his book <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/nowhere-to-hide-tom-boyd/book/9781761065491.html">Nowhere to Hide: A Memoir of Football, Mental Health and Resilience by Tom Boyd</a></p><p>Check out the free resources from Inovayt <a href="https://www.inovayt.com.au/resources/">here.</a></p><p>Send us an email: <a href="mailto:hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au">hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au</a></p><p>The Numbers Game is brought to you by <a href="https://futureadvisory.com.au/">Future Advisory</a> & <a href="https://www.inovayt.com.au/">Inovayt</a>.</p><p>Hosts:<br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickreilly/">Nick Reilly</a><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrobinsoncpa1/">Jason Robinson</a><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyvids/">Martin Vidakovic</a></p><p>This podcast is produ