National Leader in Discussing Mental Health and Transformational Leadership
Would you like to differentiate your organization from your competition? Let's discuss mental health, safety, and profit.
About Dr. Vince
Welcome to the World of Dr. Vince!
Step into the world of Dr. Vince, where motivation and inspiration meet to create a powerful force for change. With his electrifying energy and empowering message, Dr. Vince has become one of the nation's most sought-after motivational speakers on mental health, safety, and transformational leadership.
When Dr. Vince's forty years of industry experience, his Doctorate of Business Administration Degree, and research on mental health and suicide in construction are combined, you land a seasoned veteran who has experienced it all.
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My Philosophy
While the past may define who I am,
today sets the path for defining my future past.
Today, I have a choice in deciding how much effort I will put forth in defining that past.
My Services
Whether you are looking for a keynote speaker for your next event or organizational coaching, Dr. Vince has the skills and expertise to help you succeed. Join the thousands of people who have already transformed their lives with his assistance!
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My Keynote Will
- Share My Big Idea: Engaging in conversations about mental health and safety can differentiate your organization and give you a competitive advantage.
- Discuss The Consequences of Not Adopting the Big Idea: Decrease in profit, quality, and production, increase in injuries, low employee retention rate, and difficulty in recruiting.
- Present the Rewards You Will Receive When the Promise is Fulfilled: Increase in profit, quality, and production, higher retention rate and employee morale, and respect within your industry, market, and community.
- Close with My Promise to You.
Testimonials
Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky 2025 Conference
Your presentation and message are so important and needed. I judge the audience's response to a speaker by how much movement I see in the crowd and how many people are on their phones. I saw virtually none of that when you were on stage, and that tells me you had their attention.
Brian Wood, P.E., Executive Director
Alabama Asphalt Conference – 2023
Thank you very much for your presentation. I have been doing this conference for 20 years; that was the quietest I have seen our group during a presentation. Also, it was the only standing ovation I have ever seen one of our speakers receive.
Mel Monk, P.E., Executive Director
Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa
I was honored that Vince agreed to share his personal story and mission. Numerous individuals thanked me for bringing Vince to our conference.
I highly recommend Vince to anyone organizing a conference. Vince’s message could be lifesaving to your group.
Scott A. Dockstader, P.E.
EVP, Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa
Oklahoma Asphalt Paving Association
I can't thank you enough for presenting at our convention. I had many comments about your talk, saying how great it was and how it impacted those in attendance. The presentation hit home here in Oklahoma. Everyone needs to hear the keynote.
Larry Patrick, Executive Director
The time to begin a discussion about mental health and suicide and how it can differentiate your organization from your competition is today.
AbC News Calls him the man on a mission
Bay9News Interview
- I will speak with your team about positive mental health and suicide awareness and how to initiate meaningful conversations with men.
Book of Stories and Qualitative Interviews
I invite you to purchase my book at Amazon.
The URL is
Wally Adamchik said, "The book scared the hell out of me and is a must-read for any human."
Jennifer Wolgemuth, Ph.D., said, "Vince is a groundbreaker in every sense of the word. With relentless compassion and commitment, he unearths the deep pain and helplessness of suicide in the construction industry without shying away from his and others' suffering. This book offers much-needed industry information and up-to-date research on mental health, paving the way for managers and executives to improve the working conditions, mental health, and lives of their most at-risk workers. This book is a must-read for anyone impacted by suicide and everyone committed to preventing it."
The construction industry has the second-highest suicide rate in the U.S. While the industry loses two to three workers each day to job-related accidents, they lose ten to fifteen each day to suicide. Listen as Vince tells the story of his phenomenal life until he attempts to end it.
I share twelve individual stories from those who lost someone to suicide and the results of executive level industry interviews.
Presentations & PODCASTS
2024 Keynote
Mental health and organizational performance.
Virginia Asphalt Association
The impact of mental health and suicide in the construction industry.
TEDx Mississippi, February 23, 2023 (2.5 million views and counting)
I thank the University of Mississippi for allowing me to share my story and the mission.
To watch the video, click the photo.
Embrace the Future
What is holding you and your organization in the present and preventing you from addressing mental health, suicide, and transformational leadership? This presentation is built on Vince's suicide attempt and qualitative research while finalizing his Doctorate of Business Administration degree. Vince shares stories of interaction with industry leaders and personal stories of those impacted by suicide.
TEDx Aberystwyth
When I applied as a speaker, the event organizer said, "We only invite speakers from the UK; however, we are going to make an exception. We have been looking for more than two years for someone who could speak on the topic of suicide, and you are that guy."
After a long search, what an honor to be the guy they trusted.
Thank you, Clive!
To watch the video click the link.
The Uncaged Show - Leading with Compassion
In this Podcast with Bant Breen, Vince discusses being a vulnerable leader.
Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Podcast, Episode 11: Death by Suicide in the Construction Industry
Listen as my good friend, Phillip Russell and I discuss mental health and suicide in the construction industry.
Engineering Management Institute Podcast
I had the opportunity to discuss transformational leadership with Anthony Fasano, P.E.
Listen as we highlight mental health and suicide in the construction industry.
Jackson County, Florida Administrator Wilanne Daniels invited me to share my story with her staff.
Keynote
Listen as Vince tells his story and what the industry numbers say.
Recognition
National Utility Contractor Association of Florida
Awarded the 2023Joe Antico Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to community service, sustained influence and outreach within the community, and improving the quality of life locally.
Centerstone Bradenton - Behavioral Hospital and Addiction Center
2023 Life; Story Champion Award for positively impacting mental health in his community.
ARTBA Award for Outstanding Contribution
ARTBA Chair Tim Duit (Duit Construction Co., Inc.), left, Feb. 8 awarded Vince Hafeli (Ajax Paving Industries of Florida) the 2023 ARTBA Award during the Florida Transportation Builders' Association Construction Conference. Established in 1960 and the association’s highest honor, the ARTBA Award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions that have advanced the broad goals of the association.