Anthony Byrnes


Motivational, Business

Anthony Byrnes lives in Adelaide with his wife and three daughters and is a helicopter pilot for the State Rescue Helicopter Service. He began his flying career almost 20 years ago as he and his younger brother followed in their father's footsteps. His presentation is tailored for any group or individuals interested in overcoming tragic circumstances and creating opportunities out of obstacles by goal setting and focus.

April 19th 1978 is a day Anthony Byrnes will never forget. That was the day his mother told him his father had just been killed in a helicopter accident. He was 17 years old. So began a journey of self discovery one that highlights everything, good or bad, happens for a reason. Anthony was working as an apprentice electrician at the time and thought his dreams of following in his father's footsteps were now just about impossible.

Some years later Anthony and his younger Chris realised their dreams and became helicopter pilots. What follows is Anthony's multimedia presentation of how he got into flying.

In one hour he will make you laugh and cry; he will motivate and inspire you. He talks a bout goals and dreams and that no matter what life dishes up you can do it.

Anthony has been flying for almost 20 years in which time has amassed over 6000 flying hours in helicopters. He has achieved the status as training pilot and flown helicopter simulators in Florida USA.

Anthony has flow to oil rig in the Philippines, Thailand and Australia 's North West shelf. He has flown for the media, forestry and has used helicopters to search for diamonds in the Kimberly and uranium in the Pilbara regions of Western Australia .

Anthony currently fly's the Adelaide Bank Rescue 1 Helicopter and has done so since 1998. While on rescue duty he encounters loss and hardship faced by others due to car accidents illness or disaster.

He also comes into contact with many country kids who seem lost with career choices and has discovered generally they let others, friends or family, talk them out of their dreams. This discovery forms the basis of his interest in educating kids and adults alike that no one can take your dream away and that it's up to you.

During his keynote presentations he descri bes a car accident scene and how it affects him emotionally. He visually describes how a helicopter winch rescue is conducted.

Topically:
Goal orientated
Motivational
Inspirational
Emotional
Achievement