ELEVATE Series 2025 with Darryll Stinson: What It Means to Be a High-Energy Leader
In this electric and soulful ELEVATE Series conversation, bestselling author and transformational coach Darryll Stinson speaks truth to a world starved for connection. A former Division I athlete turned suicide survivor and speaker, Darryll shares how he rebuilt his life by prioritizing intentionality, relationships, and energy alignment. With remarkable candor and depth, he explores what it means to lead from a place of wholeness instead of performance.
Darryll challenges us to rethink how we spend our time, who we invest our energy in, and how we show up in a world flooded with noise. He offers a powerful reframe: our calendars reflect our character, and only when we honor our energetic flow can we access our true potential. From spiritual integration to leadership evolution, Darryll models how to lead in a way that transcends strategy and touches the soul.
This conversation is a call to action—not just to become better entrepreneurs, but to become fuller humans. Because in a world moving at breakneck speed, Darryll reminds us: the greatest success is showing up aligned, present, and powerful.
Here’s just some of the fantastic strategy and advice shared from this conversation:
👉 Relationships grow when you’re intentional with your time, energy, and presence—not just your words
👉 Emotional alignment clears the path for high energy and powerful stage presence
👉 Don’t just manage tasks—design your calendar based on energetic flow and divine vision
👉 There’s power in going back to basics like rest, movement, and spiritual rituals
👉 Protecting your peace is one of the most productive business decisions you can make
👉 You’re not meant to be everywhere—go deeper with fewer relationships
👉 The future of communication is authenticity, not just expertise
👉 Motivation matters again—people are craving soul, not just strategy
👉 Use resistance as a signal to examine what’s blocking your flow
👉 Stay human in a digital world—your connection is your competitive edge
Meet our guest speaker, Darryll Stinson:
Darryll Stinson is a visionary speaker, bestselling author, and transformational coach who has overcome extraordinary challenges to become a powerful voice for resilience and purpose. As a former U.S. top 100 athlete whose journey to the NFL was derailed by a back injury, Darryll spiraled into severe depression that led to multiple suicide attempts.
After surviving psychiatric care, he rose to lead major communication projects for a $450 million higher education institution by following three key principles to career and life success. Today, Darryll is a 2x TEDx speaker with over 2 million views, multiple bestselling author, and co-founder of Seeding Greatness, a movement of leaders restoring the planet and helping humanity heal through their stories and transformational services.
He has shared stages with luminaries like Les Brown, Magic Johnson, David Meltzer, Eric Thomas, Jack Canfield, and Sharon Lechter. Darryll Stinson has been recognized as the #9 Suicide Awareness Speaker (2023) and serves as a TEDx organizer. Through his Next Up Speaker Mastermind, he coaches mission-driven speakers to build innovative six-figure speaking brands and make a global impact with their message.
Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com
Connect with Darryll: https://www.instagram.com/stinsonspeaks
Meet your host, Amber Vilhauer:
Amber Vilhauer is a Books & Business strategist, multi-bestselling author, speaker, and the Founder of NGNG™ Enterprises (No Guts No Glory), an Inc. 5000 top marketing agency. She is the author of Infinite Impact and co-author of The Long Forest Trail with her son, Clay. Since starting NGNG™ in 2007, Amber has helped thousands of entrepreneurs align their business with their core talents and desires, empowering them to build the business and life of their dreams while naturally scaling revenue and impact.
She and her team routinely get in the trenches, implementing custom marketing strategies that attract qualified leads, launching bestselling books, and growing engaged followings that convert. Her strategies are comprehensive, deep, and built to align every aspect of her clients’ businesses with their ultimate visions. Amber and her team have made more than 1,000 authors #1 bestsellers, and has also been twice recognized as Female Entrepreneur of the Year. Connect and learn more at https://ngngenterprises.com, https://getinalignment.com, and https://booksandbusiness.com.
Watch the replay of What It Means to Be a High-Energy Leader in 2025:
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Connect & Get Support:
- https://NGNGenterprises.com (Strategy, Training, & Services)
- https://AmberVilhauer.com & https://GetInAlignment.com (Leadership and Impact)
- https://BooksAndBusiness.com (Education & Community)
- Books: https://InfiniteImpactBook.com, https://ClayVilhauer.com
About:
NGNG™ Enterprises (standing for No Guts No Glory) was founded in 2007 out of a passion to lift up those with an impact-driven message. Today, we’ve served thousands of authors, speakers, coaches, and business owners globally through branding and website design, bestseller book launches, and online growth strategy and systems.
Our work is custom (no generic, cookie-cutter stuff here). The relationship we have with our clients is personal and long-term. Download our pricing menu and see if we can be a fit to help you actualize your potential online!
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