Trace Dann, the guy behind Captain Krankypants (www.captainkrankypants.com) has achieved a lot in his life. He has done so many things that many ‘normal’ people only dream about achieving. A commissioned army officer (in war zones), a senior public (civil) servant, a consultant, rally navigator, touring car pit crew, international theatre producer, stage show writer, tv producer, radio announcer… and the list goes on.
In 2018, Trace was diagnosed with PTSD and depression stemming from his time in the military - he had suffered the disorders for 10 years prior to diagnosis thinking it was just a normal part of life.
His talks are highly motivational calling upon his life experiences to show how a person can achieve a great deal and be successful despite having mental health conditions. Trace is keen to share these experiences with fellow sufferers to show they are not alone and can still provide significant value to society, business and family. He also wants to help destroy the stigma clouding PTSD and depression by speaking to management groups, media and other entities that may employ or engage with sufferers.
Trace doesn't profess to be a mental health professional nor an expert in the psychological fields - he is just a guy living with the conditions and not letting them control him.