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Adam O'Donnell has been charged by a herd of elephants, slept on by a yak and shared a trench with a large, and as-yet unidentified, snake - all in a days work for a soldier in the SAS. His service has taken him from peacekeeping in Bosnia to combat operations in Afghanistan, and from the freezing heights of Mt Everest to the scorching heat of Africa. All this as he trained relentlessly to maintai ...

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Afterburner is a high performing team of men and woman who are real life fighter pilots or military aviators. The Afterburner pilots are passionate about helping people learn and apply the techniques they use every day to achieve a consistent mission success rate of 98%.  

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    Flawless Execution

    Whether you're wanting a keynote, team building and development or a training program- the approach remains the same. Their keynote will introduce you to the FLEX Methodology and mindset, whilst more immersive programs will allow you to practice and experience the benefits of FLEX first-hand.

    To help facilitate those "a-ha!" moments, Afterburner customises their programs to ensure they are tailored to your strategic objectives to deliver a "how to get things done better, faster and with greater success" message to your team.

    First, you meet your fighter pilot and learn what it takes to be one and how Flex can assist you in accelerating your own success. Your pilot focuses on everything from highly skilled commentary, awe-inspiring and compelling stories to multimedia for you to become fully immersed into their world of a fighter pilot. They might have you holding on to the edge of your seat, but most importantly, they help your people understand that success is a mindset, not a talent.

    They remind you that being consistently successful is possible if we all understand the common human performance traits that get in our way and understand the simple way to manage them. Once you understand a little more about the fighter pilots secret to success, Boo and his team will take you on the FLEX journey and show how it can be applied to your life, your team and your organisation.

    Key highlights of the program include:

    • The importance of aligning strategy and day to day goals, with clarity and total accountability
    • PLAN - How to plan collaboratively and set realistic goals
    • BRIEF - The importance of communication when executing a plan or strategy
    • EXECUTE - Highlighting the performance draining effects of task saturation and how to prioritise, focus and achieve 300% more in a day or "3X"
      your team.
    • DEBRIEF - Improve performance, enhance mentoring and deliver change rapidly through a simple meeting focused on learning from common mistakes and errors in a "nameless and rankless" environment.

    The Adrenaline Shot

    Just when we thought we were out of the woods, we're rolling into our third year of the pandemic driven uncertainty. Now's a great time to check in with your team, wrap your arms around each other and as a team, lean into what is likely to be another challenging year.

    To help you rally your team and remind yourself how resilient you all are, how capable you can be when you work together and the determination you share to succeed Afterburner Australia is launching THE ADRENALINE SHOT.

    A short sharp keynote or half-day workshop designed to focus your people and break up the monotony of remote work. The goal? To equip your team with the skills fighter pilots use to remain effective during adversity, delivering a 98% success rate.

    Join over 3,500 of the worlds most successful, action-focused businesses and schedule a discovery call now.

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    Afterburner armed us with the right tools and mindset needed to maintain a high-performance environment. It was a fantastic and highly engaging immersive exercise.
    - Chief Executive Officer, Investa Property Group

    The weaving in of the messaging and outcomes we had discussed before the event was brilliant. All delegates felt the relevance of the session to their work. We've already had fantastic feedback on the session from our GMs and leaders.
    - Vice President Operations, South East Asia and Korea - IHG Hotels & Resorts

    Even four months later, people are still talking about Afterburner seminars. Your portion of the meeting really had a big impact on our managers. Plan, brief, execute and debrief are terms we hear around the office now. I feel we have built a great working relationship and I look forward to our next project together.
    - Program Manager, Sprint

    The impact that the Afterburner seminar had was incredible. Not only was it the highest-rated segment of our annual meetings, but our store managers have begun to apply what they learned on a day to day basis. The Afterburner seminar received a standing ovation after every one of its programs.
    - Director of Management Development, Home Depot

    I can honestly say that the seminar significantly exceeded expectations and was the highlight of our meeting. We enjoyed the fact that the seminar was delivered in a very professional manner, and had the right blend of pertinent business focus in a light-hearted and fun way.
    - Senior Vice President, ditech.com

    The Afterburners Team obviously spent an incredible amount of prep time getting to know our business and our competition. This enabled them to walk and speak our language, which earned instant credibility with our senior leadership team. It opened the door to some great discussions around improving how we work together - the result of which has already made us a more effective team.
    - Vice President of Leadership Development, Bank of America

    Having been involved with many "team-building" type exercises before, I can honestly say yours was the most relevant, practical, entertaining and thought-stimulating program I have ever seen.
    - President, IBM Credit Corporation

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AJ Hackett is best known as the founder of Bungy Jumping, establishing the first bungy bridge in New Zealand in the late 80s, the extreme sport craze that has popularised itself at sites from Acapulco to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Some of AJ's career highlights include his "unofficial" Eiffel Tower jump, Auckland SkyCity Casino Tower Jump, television series "Can U Hackett?" and the presentati ...

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Andrew Sparks is a peak performance expert, motivational speaker and coach to business leaders, athletes and aspiring achievers. His mission is to create positive change in the world by enabling individuals and teams to excel in all areas. Following Andrew's own life turnaround, he now teaches others the strategies that helped him personally make massive change, such, that today he is a recognise ...

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All he had was a flimsy pocketknife, but it worked. Aron Ralston will share his harrowing survival story and the leadership lessons learned in his recent experience of beating unbeatable odds. Find out how many corporations and organizations around the world are inspiring their clients and employees through Aron story. ...

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Bear Grylls, the youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest at only 23, has a natural talent for communicating and entertaining which has made him a popular personality in his own right. He is not only one of the youngest motivational speakers on the international business circuit but is a keen environmentalist and an author; one of Bear's books, Facing Up soared into the best seller list and has sold over 50,000 copies.

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    Never Give Up

    Bear Grylls shares the experiences and lessons that have shaped him, guiding the audience on a journey to overcome obstacles and learn from setbacks. Through stories of resilience, courage, and determination, his keynote will inspire, uplift, and empower listeners to tackle their own challenges head-on.

    Teamwork

    He speaks about the human bonds that hold people together in the most challenging moments. What it truly means to have your life relying on a slender rope connecting you to your teammate, working together at 28,000 feet in -40°C. And how honesty, integrity, and trust become vital when lives hang in the balance.

    Motivation

    Bear’s story highlights the power of discovering something profound within oneself when it truly counts—not a fleeting burst of motivation, but a lasting inner drive that sustains you through the toughest moments. It’s about realizing that while we’re all fragile, humans are inherently built to excel. It’s about finding that "extra"—the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.

    Leadership

    A realization that effective leadership qualities can be cultivated—that true leaders inspire a positive atmosphere, making others naturally drawn to them. Great leaders help others perform better through appreciation, encouragement, and vision, pushing those around them to go further and feel stronger.

    Bear, who has led numerous expeditions, shares the keys to his success: bringing out the best in people when it matters most. His story is one of leadership under the ultimate test.

    Communication

    Bear understands that a strong team on a high mountain depends on honest communication, shared purpose, and a culture of can-do spirit—free from politics or one-upmanship. Building trust means sharing both strengths and weaknesses, recognizing that vulnerability fosters bonds and bonds create strength. It’s about making it together, where humility is a virtue and kindness truly counts.

    Inspiration

    We all have our own "Everests" to climb. Bear’s story is about the simple qualities that kept him alive and helped him become, as he says, “one of the lucky few on Everest.” It’s about understanding that the harder we try, the luckier we become, and the importance of connecting deeply with those around us. Each of us has the strength to reach our own summits, and Bear’s journey proves that, despite incredible obstacles—even overcoming a broken back—reaching life’s highest peaks is within our grasp.

From an early age, Ben Dark had an affinity with the bush. Born on a dam bank in 1972, he spent the first 11 years of his life on his parents' property in Stanthorpe, south-east Queensland. In 1984 Ben was sent to a boarding school. He then spent his time roving around the Queensland outback on horses and motorbikes, through shearing sheds and stock camps, where he mustered cattle and saddled hors ...

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Ben Owen, former military sniper and Head of Intelligence on Hunted (Australia, UK, U.S.), is a powerful keynote speaker. With 17+ years in elite security and covert ops, he delivers high-impact talks on leadership under pressure, cyber‑resilience, and intelligence-driven strategies. His blend of real-world experience, storytelling, and live demos ensures audiences leave motivated, informed, and ready for today's digital challenges.

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  • Topics [{"Title":"Cyber spies vs. cyber criminals","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

    In a digitally complex and dangerous world, the rise of cyber-crime is huge. Ben Owen discusses how we can all remain safe and spot the signs of a cyber-criminal attempting to hack into your digital life.<\/p>"},{"Title":"Digital data in the modern world","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

    Ben Owen discusses how the digital landscape has changed significantly post pandemic. Companies are now mostly remote, around 75% in fact, but with remote work forces comes danger, but how do we stay safe?<\/p>"},{"Title":"How safe are you online?","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

    Ben Owen demonstrates a live hacking session where he illustrates just how much data we all give away each day. From leaving your house for work in the morning to the moment you return, you leave 100's of digital breadcrumbs to be found by the bad guys.<\/p>"},{"Title":"Leadership","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

    Ben Owen has been a leader since the age of 19 where he was thrusted into leading sensitive military operations as a sniper. He then led operational teams to gather intelligence on some of the world's most dangerous people. He will discuss numerous situations where leadership skills have been tested and impart knowledge and experiences.<\/p>"}]

  • Testimonials [{"Referee":"4Secure Cyber Company","Content":"I just wanted to let you know Ben Owen was a huge hit yesterday and was a real pleasure to have! He genuinely is a lovely guy and even managed to have a few gins with us after his talk - I am sure he was parched answering all of the questions he had from our audience, which is really great as it means our guys were clearly engaged. We all loved him and he is absolutely hilarious, so thank you for introducing us. Thank you again for all of your efforts - great team!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"City of London Council","Content":"Ben Owen was really liked! He really grabbed everyone's interest! Thank you so much for all your help!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"CPO","Content":"We didn't think a virtual talk would be as engaging, Wow - we were wrong! Top class.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"AXA","Content":"A highly interactive masterclass delivered by Ben Owen, highly recommended.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Sarah Goodison","Content":"Literally blown away with how Ben Owen demonstrated how vulnerable we are on the web.","Sequence":null}]
On a cold April night in 1912, the magnificent new liner R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg and sank beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic. The following day the words 'TITANIC LOST' shocked the world. Seventy-three years later, on September 1, 1985, the headline would proclaim 'TITANIC FOUND' as explorer Dr. Robert Ballard and his team found this mighty legend in its watery grave 12,000 feet ...

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"Never, ever stop believing in yourself. You never know where you might end up". Bonita Norris is the youngest British woman to climb Mount Everest at just 22 years of age. Remarkably Bonita had never climbed before this challenge! She had to raise her own sponsorship, learn how to climb and entered the record books all within the space of two years. "I couldn't sleep one night and the idea hit me ...

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