Mar 25, 2026
What does it take to stay mentally strong when your job exposes you to the worst moments of human life?
In this week’s episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, the show that helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies sits down with Craig Semple, a former homicide detective turned mental health educator and resilience expert.
Craig spent 25 years with the New South Wales Police Force, investigating serious crimes including homicides and organized crime. After being medically retired due to psychological injury, he was forced to confront the realities of mental health, not as an observer, but personally.
Today, Craig is the founding director of Mentality Plus, where he delivers mental health, wellbeing, and resilience education to individuals and organizations across Australia. He is also an ambassador for the Black Dog Institute and has helped tens of thousands of people better understand mental health and how to recover from adversity.
He is also the author of two
powerful books:
The Cop Who Fell to Earth
and
Getting Back Up Again – A Plan to Get Your Head
Back in the Game
In this conversation, Curtis and Craig explore resilience, mental health, leadership under pressure, and what it really takes to rebuild your mindset after life knocks you down.
This episode is especially valuable for global professionals dealing with stress, pressure, or major life challenges — and for anyone who wants to build stronger communication and mental resilience in their personal and professional life.
🧠 What years of working as a
homicide detective taught Craig about human behavior
💬 How mental health was viewed in high-pressure professional
environments
⚠️ The turning point that led to Craig’s psychological injury and
career transition
💪 What real resilience looks like, beyond motivation and “staying
strong.”
📘 Key lessons from his book Getting Back Up Again
🌍 Common misconceptions about mental health and
recovery
🤝 How leaders can better support mental health in their
teams
🔥 A practical mindset shift to help you stay mentally strong and
communicate with more confidence
“Resilience isn’t about avoiding adversity — it’s about learning how to get back up again.”
— Craig Semple
This episode is powerful, honest, and deeply practical — a reminder that mental strength is something we build, not something we’re born with.
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