#07: “You’re more than your rank, you’re more than your uniform” with Mark Elm

In this episode “You’re more than your rank, you’re more than your uniform” Mark Elm,  currently a Senior Emergency Manager with the New South Wales Government opens up about the realities of life in the job, his commitment and dedication to the service and tough experiences that impacted on him greatly. 

He is one of those people who have dedicated so much of their lives to being of service to the community and to those around him.

His service to our communities is extensive. In this episode, I introduce Mark by sharing his professional career such as his roles within the Australian Federal Police, his contribution to peacekeeping, Police Liaison roles, his proud and longstanding history in veteran and first responder advocacy and also his ongoing commitment to sitting on not for profit committees and contribution to support services. 

Mark has been clinically diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder as a direct result of his service, and after taking stock, and challenging labels, he set about rebuilding his life where he now commits his life to assist others on their journey under a personal lens of lived experience, matched with a personal level of authenticity and accountability.  

This man has and will continue to make a huge impact on the world and I can’t wait to see what he does next.