Resilience, Leadership & Mental Wellness for First Responders
Darrell Aulston
Resilience & Leadership Speaker
Resilience, Leadership & Mental Wellness for First Responders
You’ve seen the toll this work can take — on your team, your family, and yourself. Darrell Aulston brings raw, real-world experience and practical tools to help leaders in high-stress professions stay strong, lead well, and take care of their people.
I’ve Lived It — That’s Why I Teach It
Tools that work under pressure, not just in theory.
For over 20 years, I served on the front lines of law enforcement — leading teams, navigating crisis, and carrying the silent weight that comes with the badge. I know the highs and the heartbreaks of this work because I’ve lived both. Now, I equip professionals like you with the skills to lead with emotional intelligence, communicate through conflict, and build real resilience — at work, at home, and in life.
After years of watching good people burn out, break down, or walk away, I made it my mission to change the culture from the inside out. I don’t offer fluff, theory, or check-the-box training — I bring real conversations, hard-earned lessons, and tools that actually work under pressure.
Upcoming Events
Join Darrell live to experience the tools, stories, and strategies that transform teams.
05
AUG
2025
FBI National Academy Conference
August 5, 2025 - Baltimore, Maryland
18
AUG
2025
County Sheriffs of Colorado
August 18, 2025 - Blackhawk, Colorado
24
AUG
2025
National Internal Affairs Investigators Association
August 24-27, 2025 - Louisville, Colorado
27
OCT
2025
Wisconsin LEDR Mental Health and Wellness Symposium
October 27-30, 2025 - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
13
NOV
2025
Concerns of Police Survivors National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma
November 13-16, 2025 - New Orleans, LA
WHY TEAMS
BRING DARRELL IN
Real-world experience. Proven tools. Results that stick.
Real-World Tools
Darrell delivers practical strategies that hold up under pressure.
Smarter Leadership
Learn to lead with clarity, empathy, and awareness.
Honest Conversations
Break the silence around mental health and stress.
Action-Oriented Talks
Inspire change — not just check a box.
What Darrell Stands For
Strength isn’t the absence of struggle — it’s rising with purpose.
Leadership starts with self-awareness, not rank.
Silence around mental health is costing us too much.
Vulnerability builds trust — it’s not weakness.
Teams thrive when people feel seen, heard, and human.
Read Darrell's Real Reviews
"LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. This session hit home in a way that, I think, many of us really needed. I was sure to get photos of every single slide and have been talking about it ever since I left."
"This was my favorite presentation of the entire conference! His message really resonated with me and I think it was a good reminder to take care of yourself so that you can be a better leader and happier person in general. I am loving all of the self-awareness that CO Judicial is promoting - I can listen to this topic all day!"
"This was one of the best speakers with the most beneficial information I have experienced in recent conferences! He was on point, good take aways, and useful tips that could be put into practice immediatley!"
"This was my favorite session! Very well presented and I could connect with with speaker. I appreciate how he related to the room on a personal level. Opens up your mind more when attending this class."
"This speaker was raw and real. No fake face and was quite refreshing. I have already applied some of the knowledge gained from this speaker."
"He was my favorite speaker! As someone that has workplace trauma from an active shooter situation, I found him relatable, and I found a lot of take-aways! I would love to hear from him again! "