About Barry Du Bois

Helping People Untangle Life’s Hardest Moments

BARRY DU BOIS

A Life Built Through Experience - Not Theory

I’m Barry Du Bois.

Over the past four decades I’ve lived many lives: apprentice, builder, contractor, CEO, TV presenter, husband, father, cancer survivor, and mental health advocate.

Each chapter taught me something different about what it means to be human — how we break, how we heal, how we carry pain, and how we find courage again.

Today, I use those lived experiences to help people and workplaces navigate the challenges that often go unspoken: burnout, pressure, grief, infertility, emotional overload, and the silent weight so many of us carry behind the scenes.

This is The Art of Untangling Lives — the heart of all the work I do.

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Experience

My Story

I started my career in the building game as a 16-year-old apprentice.

Over the years I worked my way up through every role: contractor, supplier, business owner, and eventually CEO. I know what pressure feels like. I know what long hours do. I know what it is to push through pain because “that’s just the job.”

Later, my life took new turns.

I faced infertility, miscarriage, and the deep grief and identity loss that comes with it.
I battled cancer — twice — and continue to live with an incurable blood cancer today.

I became a husband and a father to twins through surrogacy.
I found myself on television, using my building and design background to help people create safer, more beautiful places to live.

But through all of it, one thing became crystal clear:

The strongest foundations in life aren’t physical — they’re mental and emotional.

And those foundations can crack quietly.

Why I Do This Work

I’ve spent the last 15 years speaking with corporate teams, running wellbeing workshops, supporting charities, and advocating for mental health across Australia.

One thing I’ve learned is this:

Everyone is carrying something.

Stress. Grief. Pressure. Fear. Responsibility.
And most of the time, we’re not talking about it.

My purpose is to open those conversations.
To give people tools that help them stay well.
To help workplaces become safer — not just physically, but emotionally.
To remind people that pausing, talking, and asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom.

This work is not theory.
It’s lived experience, turned into something that can help others.

The Four Pillars of My Work

The work I do sits across four key areas that shape the way we live, love, work, and grow. These pillars come from my own lived experience — the challenges I’ve faced, the lessons I’ve learned, and the conversations I’ve had with thousands of people over the years. Each one speaks to a different part of the human journey, but together they form the heart of what I call The Art of Untangling Lives.

These four pillars guide my talks, workshops, and programs, offering practical tools, honest conversations, and genuine support for people and workplaces navigating life’s toughest moments.

Connection

Connection is the foundation of an untangled life. It’s the oxygen that keeps us grounded — found in the people who listen without judgement, the friendships that hold us up, and the communities that remind us we’re not alone. We’re shaped by the support around us, and we heal and grow because we walk through life together.

Curiosity

Curiosity is the spark that nudges us forward when things feel stuck or overwhelming. It helps us ask new questions, see new possibilities, and rebuild after life has knocked us down. When we choose curiosity, we choose renewal — opening the door to hope, perspective, and a different way of moving through the world.

Resilience

Resilience isn’t about being unbreakable — it’s about learning how to bend, breathe, and reshape yourself after hardship. It’s built slowly, like a home, with solid foundations and steady choices made in the middle of uncertainty. Resilience grows every time we show up honestly, ask for help, and keep moving with courage.

Legacy

Legacy is created in the small choices we make every day — how we show up for our families, our communities, and the generations that follow. It grows from the battles we’ve faced and the tenderness we continue to bring to others. True legacy isn’t measured in achievements, but in compassion, strength, and the lives made better because we cared.

My Partners

I Collaborate With

I'm proud to collaborate with top brands and creators to bring you unique, high-quality content. My partnerships help to elevate the experience and deliver even more value to this community.