YOU ARE UNBREAKABLE!

EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS AND ORGANISATIONS WITH TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP AN

UNBREAKABLE MINDSET, UNBREAKABLE RESILIENCE, UNBREAKABLE LEADERSHIP

We’re not taught how to process the pain of adversity, trauma, and loss - so we numb it, bury it, or simply push through, trying to survive. But what we don’t process doesn’t disappear. It silently shapes our thoughts, behaviours, relationships, health, and identity.

Right now, we’re in the middle of a global mental health crisis.

1 in 8 people - around 970 million - live with a mental disorder (WHO, 2024).

Millions feel lost, disconnected (lonely), burnt-out and without purpose. The system treats symptoms, not root causes. The unprocessed emotions of shame, guilt, anger, fear, grief are holding people back from who they truly are and from living a fulfilled and inspired life.

But here’s the truth: You are not your pain. You are not your past. You are not the labels or limitations life has placed on you.
Pain doesn’t have to define you - it can refine you. Every experience and challenge - no matter how painful - holds blessings, lessons and the potential for growth.

Life isn’t happening to you; it’s happening for you.

You are stronger than your struggles, and your greatest challenges can become the foundation of your most powerful breakthroughs.

You have the power to heal.

You have the power to rewrite your story.

You have the power to transform your life.

YOU ARE UNBREAKABLE!

  • "It goes without saying that Daniel's story is truly impactful and inspiring, However, it’s disingenuous to say this is where the focus should lie. His commitment to using his experience to meaningfully engage with the audience around their own challenges is what makes him stand out. His meticulous dedication to high-level presentation skills, combined with grounding his story in psychological theory is clear, prompting the whole group to evaluate their own understanding of how to overcome adversity, no matter the scale. These factors together made our session with him a truly memorable experience and left a meaningful impact on everyone in the team."

    Chris Treece, Head of Commercial Insights & Strategy - Atlassian Williams Formula 1 Racing

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  • " This story will change your life. It impacted everyone on our team "

    Chris West - CEO Video Narrative

Daniel Costa Gil

Resilience Specialist, Speaker, Coach

Daniel is a renowned resilience and change specialist, speaker, and coach dedicated to empowering individuals, teams and organisations to navigate challenges and thrive in the face of adversity, change and loss. With a wealth of knowledge from his academic studies and his lived experience, Daniel has become a trusted authority on building an Unbreakable Mindset, fostering adaptability, and cultivating Unbreakable Resilience in both personal and professional domains.

You have the power and ability to transform any challenge, any change and any loss into meaning and purpose. I have dedicated my life to learning how to do this.

To create a future greater than your past. No matter what you have faced - setbacks, loss or moments that broke you and shattered you to pieces - you are not defined by them. You are defined by what you choose to do and who you decide to become!

The Unbreakable spirit resides within us all - its time to connect with and develop your own Unbreakable Mindset and Resilience.

  • It’s rare to come across a speaker that completely changes the way you think and feel about a topic. Daniel is one of them. His keynotes are nothing short of extraordinary; they’re as heart warming as they are heart breaking and they leave every audience with more ambition, resilience and hope.

    Alex Merry - Founder MicDrop

This is not just an achievement; it is a powerful reminder of the spirit of our nation - the indomitable courage, resilience, and hope for a brighter South Africa. Out of hundreds of young dreamers and changemakers, you stand tall, embodying the legacy of Nelson Mandela’s values of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to building a better future for all who call this land home.

As Madiba so rightly said during a speech he delivered to a crowd at London's Trafalgar Square in 2005 for the “Make Poverty History” campaign:

“Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom. Of course, the task will not be easy. But not to do this would be a crime against humanity, against which I ask all humanity now to rise up.”

You are a living testament to this call, and your work is a beacon of hope, inspiring us all to believe in the power of young South Africans to lead, create, and transform.

You are part of a generation poised to carry forward the dreams of freedom, unity, and prosperity that shaped this nation. Continue to let your light shine in service of your community, your country, and mankind. This is only the beginning of your incredible journey!

Mpho Raborife - Managing Editor News 24

Congratulations on being selected as one of News24’s

Top 30 Young Mandelas of the Future for the year 2025!

  • "Daniel's talk at our recent event was a game-changer. He doesn't just speak on resilience - he lives it. His personal story of overcoming adversity makes him a credible, relatable force on the topic. He’s not delivering a motivational speech; he’s offering a roadmap for breaking through barriers. His ‘BECOME UNBREAKABLE’ framework isn’t just theory; it’s actionable, built on real-world lessons that resonate with individuals and leaders alike."

    Sinéad Millard - Founder theMakings