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Change Management Keynote Speakers Who Turn Resistance Into Buy-In

Change Management Keynote Speakers Who Turn Resistance Into Buy-In

Change is the one constant every organisation is navigating — AI, restructures, shifting workforces and relentless uncertainty. But the real challenge on the day isn't the change itself. It's resistance: people who are anxious, fatigued or quietly checked out, and a message that doesn't land.

That's exactly what the right change management keynote speaker is there to fix. The best ones don't lecture your audience on a framework — they shift how people feel about what's coming, turning resistance into buy-in and uncertainty into momentum. Your audience leaves energised and ready to act, not overwhelmed.

Whether your event calls for hard-won crisis leadership, the behavioural science of why people resist, a futurist's read on what's next, or a story that makes resilience feel achievable, the right voice sets the tone for everything that follows.

Below are outstanding speakers who help corporate audiences lead, adapt and thrive through change. Explore their topics, stories and showreels to find the perfect fit for your next conference, leadership offsite or team event.

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  • Brad Twynham
    Brad Twynham

    Brad is not just a leadership speaker; he is known as being the leader of leaders. He has built groundbreaking products that have disrupted the world's largest corporations, has guided C-level executives through business transformation initiatives and collaborated with CEOs and Boards to cultivate adaptable cultures that nurture resilient and innovative people. His recent clients include CEO Institute, Singularity U, Minter Ellison, Rio Tinto, Port Waratah Coal Services, Endeavour Group, ARTC, Pitcher Partners, Mazars, EO Org, and Western Sydney University. 

    Additional Info
    • Presenter Type Speaker
    • Fee Range $5,000-$10,000
    • Travels From Australia - NSW
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    • Topics [{"Title":"Welcome to or acknowledgement of country","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

      Target Audience:<\/strong> Large Conferences, Award Ceremonies, Government Events and Symposiums and Association Gatherings<\/p>

      Brad Twynham is a direct descendant of Bungaree, of the Garigal of Broken Bay and Matora of the Walkaloa of Lower Lake Macquarie. A direct bloodline custodian of the SaltWater People North of Sydney, the Stingray people.<\/p>

      Brad makes welcome and acknowledgement of country truly special, through his amazing story telling, authentic truth telling, connection to culture and traditional music via the didgeridoo.<\/p>

      It is not often you find a professional conference speaker who is also able to give welcome and acknowledgement to country, in an authentic and moving way.<\/p>

      Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

      • Deepen an understanding of Aboriginal Culture and why Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country is so Important.<\/li>
      • Entertaining and Engaging opening to events that moves audiences and sets a tone for the event.<\/li>
      • Yudaki (Didgeridoo) performance that ties into the event or conference theme.<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"Beyond the Algorithm: Weaving Human Insight with Artificial Intelligence","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

        In the age of AI, we are asking the wrong question. It's not about choosing between machine intelligence and human skill; it's about creating a powerful new synthesis of both.<\/p>

        This is not your typical AI keynote. Drawing on over 25 years of building AI systems and the timeless wisdom of his Aboriginal heritage, Brad offers a unique perspective you won't find anywhere else. This session provides a practical roadmap for leading with integrity and vision in a world of incredible technological change.<\/p>

        Attendees will discover how to build their AI literacy while amplifying their most powerful human tools: intuition, emotional intelligence, ethical discernment and contextual wisdom.<\/p>

        Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

        • How to balance AI's potential with its risks, including bias and over-reliance.<\/li>
        • Practical tools to reclaim your most powerful human skills: intuition, emotional intelligence, ethical discernment and contextual understanding.<\/li>
        • A unique framework for leadership drawn from the long-term, ethical thinking of Indigenous wisdom.<\/li>
        • Simple strategies to remove the fear of AI adoption and build a culture that blends machine intelligence with human wisdom<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"Event Host & MC","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

          A truly memorable event is more than just a lineup of speakers-it's a carefully designed journey with a clear narrative arc, consistent energy, and a unifying theme. As a Master of Ceremonies, Brad Twynham brings a unique modular approach, blending his First Nations heritage with his experience as a global technology entrepreneur to create events that are seamless, resonant, and purposeful.<\/p>

          Brad doesn't just introduce sessions-he connects ideas, weaves storytelling through the day, and engages audiences from beginning to end. With building blocks such as cultural ceremonies, Yidaki performances, strategic storytelling, insightful panel facilitation, AI-powered synthesis, and future-focused closings, he ensures every event is not only well-orchestrated but deeply meaningful and unforgettable.<\/p>

          Audience Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

          • Experience an event that feels cohesive, connected, and energizing.<\/li>
          • Gain insights that are synthesized and reinforced throughout the program.<\/li>
          • Engage in meaningful cultural and future-focused moments.<\/li>
          • Leave inspired, with a clear sense of purpose and momentum.<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"Radical Influence: A New Playbook for Selling in a Cynical World","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

            The ground has shifted. Your customers are living in a cynical world where scepticism is the default and trust is harder to earn than ever. In an age of AI generated noise and deepfakes, how do you forge the authentic connections that actually drive results?<\/p>

            This isn't another keynote about AI sales bots. This is a new playbook for sales professionals on how to build Radical Influence by being powerfully human in an increasingly artificial world. This session provides actionable strategies for building unshakeable trust in a world where seeing is no longer believing.<\/p>

            You'll learn how to move beyond outdated sales tactics and embrace a customer centric approach that AI can't replicate, one that prioritizes transparency, empathy, and genuine relationship-building.<\/p>

            Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

            • Understand why AI and technology are fuelling the growing "trust gap" and how it impacts your sales process.<\/li>
            • Learn practical techniques for building credibility and fostering long-term customer loyalty in a "zero-trust" world.<\/li>
            • Develop a framework for leading with integrity and authenticity in every sales interaction.<\/li>
            • Gain simple strategies to forge genuine human connections that drive real world results.<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"Radical Leadership: The New Operating System for the Age of Transition","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

              Target Audience:<\/strong>\u00a0Executive Leadership Teams, Emerging Leaders, All Staff Gatherings and Retreats, Sales Teams, Boards & Conferences.<\/p>

              Your old leadership playbook is obsolete. In an era of unprecedented disruption, transition, and complexity, adaptability is the ultimate competitive advantage. This keynote provides the solution, a new foundation for leading called Radical Leadership.<\/p>

              Inspired by Brad's book 'Radical Thinking', this session equips your team with five essential skills to create dynamic stability in an unstable world: Radical Open-mindedness, Radical Creativity, Radical Empathy, Radical Acceptance, and Radical Candor. Attendees will learn how to use these skills to drive innovation, break down old beliefs, and lead change with courage and clarity.<\/p>

              Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

              • A clear understanding of why today's leadership challenges are so unique.<\/li>
              • Practical tools to develop the five essential skills of a Radical Leader.<\/li>
              • Simple strategies to build a culture of innovation and adaptability.<\/li>
              • The confidence to lead through change and achieve lasting success.<\/li><\/ul>"}]
              • Testimonials [{"Referee":"Innovation and Purpose Lead \u2013 Minter Ellison","Content":"The best attended workshop the firm has ever had. I love the way Brad weaves in powerful storytelling with practical lessons.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Deputy Secretary \u2013 AusIndustry","Content":"Fun, light-hearted and created space for the team to experience the benefits of being more open.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Director \u2013 Sydney School of Entrepreneurship","Content":"An entertaining, humorous and content rich keynote.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"CEO - Lead Your Industry","Content":"Hands down the best keynote we have had.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"CEO \u2013 Zadro Agency","Content":"An exciting and engaging keynote, providing valuable implementable frameworks.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"EGM \u2013 Rio Tinto","Content":"A home run! Met the brief and then some.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"GM, AMCHAM Australia","Content":"Incredible energy, passion and amazing storytelling.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"CEO \u2013 Singularity U","Content":"Captivating from the opening to the closing sentence of his talk.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Senior Partner \u2013 Minter Ellison","Content":"I saw Brad speak at a retreat and just had to get him into speak to our firm. I got more the second time around from his keynote.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Head of L&D \u2013 DuluxGroup","Content":"Thought provoking, engaging and inspiring keynote with fascinating content.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Head of HR \u2013 Port Waratah Coal Services","Content":"Absolutely fantastic. Our people have never given a standing ovation before.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Royal Auto Club of Tasmania","Content":"Brad's messages really resonated, and I noticed afterwards his\u00a0Radical\u00a0Leadership\u00a0elements\u00a0were being cited, and DAD is now part of our lexicon!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"CEO Institute","Content":"The audience was kept on the edge of their seats wanting to hear more!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Manager - Port Waratah Coal Services","Content":"In one morning Brad took me from being fearful of AI to wanting to dive in and use it.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Director of Services - Rio Tinto","Content":"The best professional development I have ever done and I have done a lot!","Sequence":null}]
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  • Dr. Emily Heath
    Dr. Emily Heath

    Dr Emily Heath works with companies and leaders who want to create change: for their teams, their customers or even themselves. As a behavioural neuroscientist, author, and executive known for creating award-winning behaviour change programs across industries like tech, finance, cyber safety, and mental health, Emily fuses deep real-world business experience with academic expertise. If you are facing a behavioural challenge, complex problem, or simply seeking to better understand your world, Emily can help.

    Additional Info
    • Presenter Type Speaker
    • Fee Range $5,000-$10,000
    • Travels From Australia - NSW
    • Topics [{"Title":"Harnessing the Science of Behaviour Change","SubHeading":"The practical science of accelerating transformation and making change stick.","Content":"

      Most organisations focus on telling people what needs to change, but awareness and information alone don't drive behaviour. This session reveals the science behind why we resist change, and the practical levers leaders can pull to make new behaviours stick. Using real-world case studies and interactive examples, Dr Emily Heath shows how to design behaviour change initiatives that work with human psychology, not against it.<\/p>

      Drawing on behavioural science and over 15 years' experience designing large-scale behaviour change initiatives, Emily shows audiences how to move beyond awareness, information and good intentions, and create the conditions that make meaningful change last.<\/p>

      Audiences leave with concrete tools they can apply immediately: how to reduce friction in decision-making, build motivation through small wins, and create environments where better actions are the easy choice. This is particularly valuable for leaders managing organisational transformation, culture shifts, or large-scale performance improvement.<\/p>

      Audience Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

      • Understand the gap between intention and action, and how to close it using behavioural science<\/li>
      • Learn practical tools to reduce friction and build momentum for new behaviours<\/li>
      • Recognise the hidden barriers derailing behaviour change initiatives, and how to design around them<\/li>
      • Apply evidence-based strategies to make behaviour change faster, easier and stickier<\/li><\/ul>

        Perfect for:<\/strong> Organisational leaders and change managers, HR professionals and operations teams, and anyone driving culture or performance transformation.<\/p>"},{"Title":"Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions","SubHeading":"Overcoming your brain's blind spots to make better decisions under pressure.","Content":"

        Every day, we make decisions that shape careers, teams, customers, cultures and futures, and the quality of those decisions matters. Good decisions drive good outcomes. Bad decisions can drive disastrous ones.<\/p>

        The truth is, smart people make poor decisions every day, not because they lack information, but because our brains are wired with hidden biases, mental shortcuts, and blind spots.<\/p>

        This session takes audiences inside the decision-making engine, revealing the emotional, cognitive and neurological forces that shape our choices under pressure. Dr Emily Heath explores why rational thinking often isn't, how biases hide in plain sight, and what strategies actually work to overcome them.<\/p>

        With real-world examples from business, finance, and leadership, this presentation equips executives and teams with practical frameworks to cut through noise, recognise their cognitive traps, and make better decisions when it matters most. It's essential for leaders navigating complexity, managing risk, and building teams that think clearly under pressure.<\/p>

        Audience Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

        • Identify the cognitive biases and mental shortcuts that derail good decision-making<\/li>
        • Learn practical tools to pause, reflect and choose better in high-pressure moments<\/li>
        • Discover strategies to support better decisions in life, work and leadership<\/li>
        • Apply decision-making frameworks that reduce risk and improve outcomes<\/li><\/ul>

          Perfect for:<\/strong> Executive teams and risk professionals, project leaders and financial professionals, and any group making high-stakes decisions.<\/p>"},{"Title":"Be Heard. Make Meaning. Drive Action.","SubHeading":"Unleashing the science of storytelling and communication to turn messages into momentum.","Content":"

          In a noisy, distracted world, clear communication is a competitive advantage. Yet most messages fall flat, not because they're wrong, but because they don't connect with how humans actually process information, emotion and trust. This session explores the neuroscience and psychology of impactful communication: how to cut through noise, make your message memorable, and move people to act. Because even the best message can fall flat if it does not connect with the humans receiving it.<\/p>

          Dr Emily Heath reveals how emotion, story and context shape perception, and provides practical techniques for bridging the gap between what you mean and what people hear. From crafting narratives that stick to avoiding hidden communication traps, this session helps leaders, communicators and salespeople create messages that resonate, influence and inspire action.<\/p>

          Audience Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

          • Master the science of storytelling, and how emotion and narrative create buy-in and commitment<\/li>
          • Learn how to frame messages so people understand, remember and act<\/li>
          • Understand how perception, bias and context shape what people hear, and how to account for it<\/li>
          • Develop clarity and influence across presentations, conversations and written communication<\/li><\/ul>

            Perfect for:<\/strong> Marketing and communications professionals, sales teams and executives, managers and leaders of teams, and anyone leading change or transformation.<\/p>"},{"Title":"The Memory Cheat Code","SubHeading":"The science of remembering more and forgetting less.","Content":"

            Ever forgotten someone's name moments after meeting them? Walked into a room and wondered why you were there? Or lost the one thing you swore you would remember?<\/p>

            Memory is powerful, practical and wonderfully imperfect. In this fun, interactive masterclass, Dr Emily Heath explores the science of how we remember, why we forget, and how to work with the brain's natural quirks to boost recall.<\/p>

            Audiences will discover practical, science-backed techniques for remembering names, facts, ideas and to-dos, and learn why memory is shaped by attention, emotion, association and practice. From everyday recall to building expertise over time, this session helps people understand their memory, train it, and use it with more confidence.<\/p>

            Audience Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>

            • Understand why we forget, and why memory is more trainable than we realise<\/li>
            • Discover practical tools to improve recall in everyday work and life<\/li>
            • Learn simple memory techniques, including mnemonics and association<\/li>
            • Explore how repetition and practice help build expertise over time<\/li><\/ul>

              \ufeffPerfect for:<\/strong> Learning and development professionals and trainers, educators and technical experts, and any group wanting to boost retention and skill development.<\/p>"},{"Title":"Why Smart People Get Scammed","SubHeading":"How to protect people before, during and after a scam takes hold.","Content":"

              Every scam relies on a human being deceived.<\/p>

              As scams become more sophisticated and losses continue to rise, organisations are under increasing pressure from customers, regulators, legislators and internal stakeholders to keep people safe. But protection cannot rely on systems, warnings and controls alone. Scams are a human problem, and they require human-centred solutions.<\/p>

              Scammers are not just exploiting technology, they are exploiting human psychology, vulnerability and trust. No matter how much organisations invest in detection, prevention and response, humans can remain the weak link if systems are not designed around how people actually think, feel and act under pressure.<\/p>

              In this evidence-based session, Dr Emily Heath explores the behavioural science of scams, and what it reveals about prevention, intervention and support. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology and real-world scam prevention research, Emily shows how organisations can better understand the human factors scammers exploit, reduce vulnerability, interrupt scam decisions and design protection around real human behaviour.<\/p>

              This session will help you:<\/strong><\/p>

              • Understand the human factors that make scams work, and what this means for prevention and response<\/li>
              • Recognise how systems, processes and messages can unintentionally increase scam vulnerability<\/li>
              • Explore practical ways to protect customers, teams and communities before, during and after a scam takes hold<\/li>
              • Build more human-centred approaches to scam prevention, intervention and support<\/li><\/ul>

                Perfect for:<\/strong> Banks, financial services and telco organisations, fraud, risk and customer protection teams, and anyone responsible for keeping customers, staff and communities safe from scams.<\/p>"}]

              • Testimonials [{"Referee":"Director, EY Future Friendly","Content":"Insightful and fun. She brought the change process to life and had us laughing along the way.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Senior Project Officer, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water","Content":"Seering focus, high impact and packaged with grace and humour!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Business NSW, Northern Rivers","Content":"Emily was a key part of the success of our Business Transformation Summit. Her session felt alive and relevant.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Joanne Yates, CEO IDRS","Content":"The energy in the room, the light-heartedness, and the genuine collegiality. A contemporary and authentic approach.","Sequence":null}]
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  • Dominic Thurbon
    Dominic Thurbon

    Dom is an internationally recognized speaker and facilitator, specializing in behavior change amid external disruption. A best-selling author, his works span generational change, business strategy, leadership, and the future of work. With 17+ years as a senior executive and entrepreneur, he founded Karrikins Group, later acquired by EY, and Educator Impact, acquired by Qoria. He has led award-winning programs impacting 500,000+ people annually and spoken to tens of thousands worldwide. Dom's clients span financial services, technology, FMCG, and government sectors, making him a sought-after expert on disruption, leadership, and strategy in an evolving world.

    Additional Info
    • Presenter Type Speaker
    • Fee Range $5,000-$10,000
    • Travels From Australia - NSW
    • Topics [{"Title":"The Closer","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

      A great conference deserves a great ending-one that leaves attendees inspired, energized, and ready to take action. Too often, the closing session is overlooked, yet research shows that the final moments of an event have a lasting impact.<\/p>

      Dominic Thurbon's "locknote" is a unique, dynamic, and deeply personalized closing keynote that does more than recap content. With nearly two decades of experience as a world top-10 debater, speaker, and facilitator, Dominic masterfully distills key themes in real time, ensuring the conference ends on a high note with actionable insights.<\/p>

      This one-of-a-kind closing experience:<\/p>

      • Summarizes key themes in an engaging, insightful, and humorous way.<\/li>
      • Operationalizes learning, helping attendees turn insights into action.<\/li>
      • Energizes delegates, leaving them motivated and inspired.<\/li><\/ul>

        Audience Takeaways:<\/p>

        • Clear, connected insights that tie together the conference's biggest lessons.<\/li>
        • Practical strategies for applying new knowledge in work and life.<\/li>
        • An inspiring close that ensures attendees leave feeling uplifted and ready to take action.<\/li><\/ul>

          Unlike a generic closing speech, Dominic fully immerses himself in the event, integrating real-time insights to create a seamless, engaging finale. His "locknote" ensures your conference doesn't just end-it leaves a lasting impact.<\/p>"},{"Title":"The Truthful Leader","SubHeading":"How businesses unlock value and drive growth through the simple act of telling the truth","Content":"

          So much value in business lies, untapped, behind an inability or unwillingness to tell the truth. Increased innovation, improved agility and change responsiveness, deeper engagement of teams and better financial outcomes are all fuelled by telling the truth.<\/p>

          And yet we live in a world where telling the truth increasingly seems like an optional luxury - a world dominated by 'fake news' and 'alternative facts'. In fact, despite its importance and its power, evidence suggests we are getting worse at it, not better!<\/p>

          For example, in a fact-check of the winning 2024 campaign for US President, only 3% of statements scored 'true'. False stories are 70% more likely to be shared on social media than true ones, and spread up to 20 times faster. An ACCC review found 37% of businesses studied were engaging in 'concerning conduct' when it came to telling the truth.<\/p>

          The fact is that telling the truth is a behaviour, you're either doing it or you're not! And it's a behaviour that can improve and transform your business. So, in this dynamic, provocative, and deeply practical presentation, we will:<\/p>

          • Look at why and how telling the truth is so important to your business in driving performance, innovation, engagement and agility<\/li>
          • Explore why it's hard, why it often doesn't happen, and the effect that is having on us as leaders and business owners, and on our teams<\/li>
          • Look at the three levels of truth-telling (self, sector, system) that are most important to improving your performance<\/li>
          • Unlock a toolkit for 'making truth happen' inside your business in a way that drives change, improves outcomes and unlocks value<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"The Human Element of AI Adoption","SubHeading":"How to get beyond the hype and start extracting breakthrough value from AI","Content":"

            Every company is talking about AI, but they're not all getting value from AI. Having built and sold an AI-enabled tech company, I know first hand the ones that are view AI as a people challenge first, and a technology challenge second.<\/p>

            That's because with technology like AI, companies don't change, people do.<\/p>

            For example, according to recent research from 2024, the companies getting the most value from AI are spending twice as much on people as they are on algos and tech. Gen AI "high performers' do a much better job of helping everyone understand value and risks of AI in their daily job (52%) compared to those not getting value (only 21%)... this is what I mean by people first, tech second.<\/p>

            So, in this dynamic, provocative and practically useful session we will:<\/p>

            • unpack the 'why', the 'what' and the 'how' of leading edge Gen AI technologies and share compelling, industry- and role-relevant case studies of how companies are getting value<\/li>
            • look at the human element of AI integration, and how ensure that our teams are set up and structured to adopt and get value from these new tools<\/li>
            • unpack the practical risk management and governance mindsets and frameworks required to avoid pitfalls and perils while still making progress<\/li>
            • Draw on Dom's first-hand experiences building and selling an AI-enabled technology company to bring a real on-the-ground perspective the conversation<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"Making Behaviour Change Happen","SubHeading":"Using the science of human behaviour to unlock innovation, navigate change and improve results","Content":"

              You have a behaviour change challenge... you just don't know it yet!!<\/p>

              Ever heard someone in your business say "we need to be more innovative", "we need to respond to disruption" or "we need to do things differently"?<\/p>

              I'm sure you have - after all, we are doing business amidst profound disruption. About 40% of CEOs say their business will cease to exist within 10 years without radical reinvention!<\/p>

              But the truth is, it doesn't matter how much you know about innovation, how many books you've read on AI and disruption, how many podcasts you've listened to on sales effectiveness... if you can't do behaviour change, you can't do, any of them.<\/p>

              Conversely, if you can master the art and science of behaviour change, you can take you and your team's performance to a whole new level.<\/p>

              In this provocative and interactive session, we will:<\/p>

              • unpack the core drivers of human behaviour, and the 5 universal responses to change you will encounter in your team<\/li>
              • examine how organisations don't change, people do - and how learning the art and science of behaviour change can drive your agenda<\/li>
              • share inspiring, industry-relevant case studies and stories that are packed with usable insights and apply them to leadership, marketing, sales, change and staff engagement<\/li>
              • unpack a toolkit we can use to be more effective in making change happen inside our organisations<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"Purpose, On Purpose","SubHeading":"Making the most of ESG, sustainability and the purpose movement","Content":"

                The market has never been so hot for conversations about purpose, sustainability and ESG. On one level, that's brilliant: it could herald in a new age of sustainable business and accelerate our transition to a cleaner, more just, more equitable world (and help companies innovate and transform, along the way).<\/p>

                On another level, it runs the very real risk of going the way that many similar conversations have gone before: more marketing and PR hype than action.<\/p>

                The truth is, you cannot PR your way out of a problem you behaved yourself into. If we want to get real value both as a business and as a society out of sustainability, ESG and corporate purpose, we have to turn words into action and intent into impact.<\/p>

                In this dynamic and engaging session, we will:<\/p>

                • look at the value and the drivers of 'purpose' in business, and how you bring it to life for both customers and staff<\/li>
                • demistify what ESG and sustainability mean for you and your team<\/li>
                • examine mega-trends that drive both the risks and opportunities of ESG<\/li>
                • unpack the oft-misunderstood link between ESG, sustainability and corporate 'purpose'<\/li>
                • develop practical, usable strategies that can help you leverage the ESG agenda to drive greater sustainability and improved performance<\/li><\/ul>"}]
                • Testimonials [{"Referee":"CEO, Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council","Content":"It takes an incredible mind to distil 40 speakers' insights into a succinct call to action. Dominic delivered a highly energised and impactful narrative. Brilliant!!!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Chief Sustainability Officer, EY","Content":"Dom delivers the perfect blend of practicality and provocation. He knows how to energise an audience, and how to push and challenge their thinking so they leave not only inspired but also behaving in news ways.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Chief Executive officer, SCA","Content":"Dom's keynote was a real highlight, so we booked him again immediately after. He brought so much experience, insight and energy to the room.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Chief Executive Officer, Jobs Australia","Content":"Dom opened the conference with a spectacular start that wowed everyone in attendance. From understanding our brief to your incredible presentation, he was fantastic to work with and we were thrilled.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Bush Heritage","Content":"Engaging and deeply thought-provoking. Dom's ability to connect big ideas with practical application made the session highly relevant.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"LexisNexis","Content":"Dom bought learnings to life through sharing relevant research and examples, while allowing the perfect amount of time for the team to interact, discuss and reflect.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"CEO, EventSphere","Content":"Dom's ability to weave all the pieces together is not only seriously impressive, but the perfect way to tie up all the content in a neat little bow with some 'now what' actions.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Paul McGee, Global bestselling author, \"S.U.M.O\"","Content":"I've spoken in over 40 countries at over 1000 conferences and I've just seen Dom. He did the most outstanding summary I've ever seen. Phenomenal. I've never come across anyone who's done it as well.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Managing Editor, Elite Agent","Content":"What Dom does in his closing keynote is like magic. He delivered the perfect closing session. He left people energized and inspired.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Glaxo SmithKilne","Content":"Dominic is a fantastic, dynamic presenter who really demystified the whole technology thing for us. His presentation was engaging, entertaining andbest of all really valuable to us in the way we work","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"IBM","Content":"Dominic delivered a series of presentations for our senior client audience. His presentations were right on brief and really inspired people about the potential to unleash collaboration and innovation in their organisations. He speaks the language of business, understands business models and tailors his message to suit the audience. His dynamic and engaging style affects real behavioural and attitudinal change and his entertaining and energetic style made him a real hit with the audience","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Commonwealth Bank Foundation","Content":"Dom is engaging, enthusiastic and has an infectious energy that really got the audience involved and made a real impact.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Charles Darwin University","Content":"Dom's passion is contagious and he speaks the right language to affect real behaviour change.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"CEO Forum Group","Content":"WOW! What a truly terrific, inspiring and informative session. The room was just buzzing!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Australian Broadcasting Corporation","Content":"Dom Thurbon made us think very differently and we were all buzzing with new ideas at the end of the session. I would highly recommend Dom to work with your team - you will certainly be engaged, challenged and very creative with your approach.","Sequence":null}]
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  • Prof. Rocky Scopelliti
    Prof. Rocky Scopelliti

    Professor Rocky Scopelliti is a globally recognised futurist, bestselling author and AI expert who helps organisations navigate rapid technological change. Through his groundbreaking research, keynote presentations and Adaptive Capacity Quotient System™, he equips leaders to build future-ready organisations. Rocky's insights into artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and organisational adaptation are trusted by Fortune 100 companies and audiences worldwide.

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    • Fee Range $5,000-$10,000
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    • Topics [{"Title":"The Adaptive Capacity Quotient System","SubHeading":"Why Some Organisations Will Survive the Age of AI (and Others Won't)","Content":"

      AI isn't the risk. Slow adaptation is.<\/p>

      Artificial intelligence is not the disruption-the real disruption is the compression of time between waves of change. This keynote introduces the Adaptive Capacity System\u2122, a new model for measuring, governing and accelerating organisational renewal.<\/p>

      Audience Takeaways<\/h2>
      • A new understanding of disruption as time compression, not just technology.<\/li>
      • A framework for measuring and increasing adaptive capacity.<\/li>
      • Insights into how leading organisations renew ahead of disruption.<\/li><\/ul>

        Ideal Formats<\/strong><\/p>

        • Signature Keynote<\/li>
        • Boardroom Strategy Session<\/li>
        • Executive Offsite<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"Adapting to Accelerated Change","SubHeading":"Building Confidence in the Future","Content":"

          The future won't wait. The question is - can your organisation?<\/p>

          In a world of constant disruption, the greatest risk is not change itself-but the inability to adapt fast enough.<\/p>

          Audience Takeaways<\/h2>
          • Tools to reframe disruption as opportunity.<\/li>
          • Strategies to build resilience and adaptability at scale.<\/li>
          • Practical methods to embed continuous renewal into culture.<\/li><\/ul>

            Ideal Formats<\/strong><\/p>

            • Opening \/ Closing Keynote<\/li>
            • Leadership Development Program<\/li>
            • Executive Retreat<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"The Augmented Workplace","SubHeading":"Reimagining Work in an AI-Driven World","Content":"

              In the Age of AI, survival belongs to those who adapt fastest.<\/p>

              The future of work will not be defined by humans or machines alone-but by how effectively they collaborate.<\/p>

              Audience Takeaways<\/h2>
              • A clear vision of AI-human collaboration.<\/li>
              • Strategies for reskilling and redesigning organisational roles.<\/li>
              • Insights into building trust and culture in augmented workplaces.<\/li><\/ul>

                Ideal Formats<\/strong><\/p>

                • Keynote<\/li>
                • Future of Work Summit<\/li>
                • HR & Leadership Forum<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"AI-Native Generations","SubHeading":"The Workforce That Will Redefine Everything","Content":"

                  The organisations that thrive will be those that adapt not just to technology-but to the generations shaped by it.<\/p>

                  Gen Z and Gen Alpha are the first generations shaped entirely by AI.<\/p>

                  Audience Takeaways<\/h2>
                  • Deep insights into AI-native generational behaviour.<\/li>
                  • Understanding how demographic disruption intersects with AI.<\/li>
                  • Strategies to engage and empower the future workforce.<\/li><\/ul>

                    Ideal Formats<\/strong><\/p>

                    • Keynote<\/li>
                    • Education & Leadership Forum<\/li>
                    • Future of Work Summit<\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"The Conscious Code","SubHeading":"When Machines Begin to Think for Themselves","Content":"

                      AI won't just change what we do. It will change what it means to be human.<\/p>

                      Based on The Conscious Code.<\/p>

                      Audience Takeaways<\/h2>
                      • Understanding artificial consciousness.<\/li>
                      • Governance and ethical challenges.<\/li>
                      • Strategic implications for leadership.<\/li><\/ul>

                        Ideal Formats<\/strong><\/p>

                        • Keynote<\/li>
                        • Boardroom Briefing<\/li>
                        • Policy & Governance Forum<\/li><\/ul>"}]
                        • Testimonials [{"Referee":"NEC Australia","Content":"Not only was Rocky's expertise and content packed with sights and incredibly thought provoking, He kept a very cool head in the first 5 minutes when the slides were stuck, and didn't miss a beat on the presentation.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Simon Spencer, Senior Executive, Industry Analyst, Strategist, CTO and host of the #1 online radio show across Asia \u2013 Breaking Banks","Content":"Rocky is one of the most insightful and well-considered analysts of what is happening around us now and what is around the corner. He champions the people around him with good ideas, sponsors emerging leaders and anyone around him who shares his core values of decency, integrity, commitment and quiet optimism\".\u00a0","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Kerwin Rae, Chief Executive Officer","Content":"A rare breed of futurologist who is able to combine a very strong data-driven approach with an almost intuitive ability to be able to see things that others can't that in many cases are right in front of them. Combine that with a powerful communication style and desire to genuinely help others and you have the perfect storm for being able to accurately predict and ultimately respond quickly to a very fast-changing environment. His insights and predictions for the next 10 years have never been more important to be across.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"David Thodey - Chairman CSIRO","Content":"Rocky has always understood the deep impact that technology and innovation has on industries, and the way we live and work. He has the ability to translate technological change into insights for business and community leaders.","Sequence":null}]
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  • Peter Baines
    Peter Baines

    Peter Baines OAM, is one of Australia's leadership experts having road tested leadership the hard way. Peter spent 22 years with the NSW Police leading teams in response to acts of terrorism and natural disasters on a scale not previously seen.

    Peter was part of the leadership team that responded to Bali after the bombings in 2002 and was called in 2005, to lead international teams in response to the Tsunami of December 26, 2004 in South East Asia. Peter headed up multiple rotations into Thailand leading international teams in the identification process of those who died. All the time his leadership theories were tested in this trying environment.

    Creating sustainable leadership became a passion of his after witnessing the devastating effects of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. He was deeply touched by the number of children left without parents by the disaster and was inspired to set up an organisation that could make a significant difference in the lives of these children. In late 2005, Hands Across the Water was formed to raise funds for, and awareness of, the children of Thailand who were left alone. Today Hands, has raised over $30 million Australian dollars. Hands, now has operations in seven different locations within Thailand and provide a home to several hundred children every night. 

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    • Fee Range $5,000-$10,000
    • Travels From Australia - NSW
    • Testimonials

      I just wanted to tell you personally that your talk was the high point of the three days for me. I have thought of it often and am still stunned at the work that you and your colleagues do. So much of what you had to say has lessons that can be used in the leadership work I do with our senior executives. I would have liked to say something to you at the end of the session, but couldn't really trust myself to speak.
      - Commonwealth Bank

      Peter Baines is an inspiration to us all. The experience, skills and knowledge that he has gained from managing high pressure situations in disaster zones allows us to put our own "stressful" lives in perspective. We can all benefit from his simple yet engaging message, and we can be inspired by his stories of human courage and bravery!
      - Think Global Consulting

      When hearing Peter Baines speak on Crisis Management I was alerted to a whole new world of issues - what we call crisis is often a small hitch!. Peter's ability to communicate and entertain while discussing such a vital message was engaging, the message and photos from the Thailand Tsunami and Bali bombing were something most people should never have to deal with - luckily people like Peter do deal with these issues and can bring back lessons learnt in times of extraordinary difficulty. The keynote was entertaining and inspiring and the message a vital to today's business leaders.
      - Peak Partners

      Recently I attended the MEA conference and I would like to pass on how wonderful I thought Peter Baines was, he received a standing ovation - which is really unusual.
      - Capricorn Society

      Peter Baines' presentation was one of the most original I have heard in a long time. After all, it is not every day that you meet someone who has worked at ground zero of two of the most significant events in our recent history. Peter is the quintessential 'good Aussie bloke' and the warmth and humour he brings to his presentation is a perfect balance for the confronting and challenging nature of the stories he has to tell. Through hearing Peter's examples of strong leadership in a true crisis, we all learned many valuable lessons that can readily be applied within the comfort of our own professional lives.
      - Success Strategies

      Peter's presentation was one of the most inspirational I have ever witnessed. He held the audience in the palm of his hand and managed to deliver an amazing presentation from lessons learned through the worst natural disaster this world has ever seen. Peter's presentation just has to be seen - no words can describe it.
      - Network Central

      I want to thank you for an inspiring and incredible unique experience; no written speech, no "filling in" the time; it was real life. Sometimes it is not easy to put in words certain situations and this is one of these. All I can say is that we still talk about you. To say more? Let’s just say you left us stunned.
      - Rivera Accounting Services

      Peter Baines was phenomenal, inspirational and practical from a leadership perspective. Considering the magnitude of the challenges, he spoke with a real sense of deep personal satisfaction in what he does. I came for a business purpose and was also personally challenged… the best combination of a speaker.
      - Pine Rivers Shire Council

      The delayed impact of your presentation was more than any of us expected. You gave us the direction we needed to regroup, reflect - reconfirm our "clarity of purpose" and we would like to thank-you for this. It has amazed us how we can relate our work environment to the leadership issues that you experienced. As you so aptly called your presentation - Leadership matters.
      - Mercy Hospital

      Peter exceeded my expectations - not only did he deliver an extremely professional and polished performance on the day, he was fully tuned into our key messages for the conference and delivered the key points with a high level of passion and conveyed a sense of personal pride in his team's achievements. He provided our delegates with both a deeper understanding of what inspirational leadership looks like in practice and demonstrated that it's not necessarily something that you train or something that is just reserved for those already in positions of leadership but is something we can all aspire to, by finding our own clear sense of purpose and taking personal accountability to make a difference,
      - QBE Insurance

      A memorable day where the important became real and where an ordinary man became extraordinary, admirable and a hero in a moment. Your presentation, delivered from the heart as only you can, was without doubt the most brilliant I have ever had the privilege to experience.
      - Sony

      Never in my life have I been so intrigued, so interested so absolutely blown away by the wonderful, caring, and truely selfless actions of one human being. But most importantly he spoke of his actions as part of a team and really outlined the importance of team work and leadership, not just in bad times, but in everyday life. Peter is an incredible speaker and has his audiences full attention the whole time he is speaking. I laughed and I cried during Peter's presentation and by the end I was totally overwhelmed by the things he has seen and how he has dealt with them. A truely inspiring man.
      - ANZ Bank

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  • Saul Griffith
    Saul Griffith

    MacArthur "Genius Grant" recipient Saul Griffith is an engineer, inventor and entrepreneur at the forefront of the global energy transition. Founder of Otherlab and Rewiring America, he helps governments and businesses navigate electrification, climate solutions and innovation, delivering practical insights into the technologies shaping a cleaner future.

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    • Fee Range $3,500-$5,000
    • Travels From Australia - Vic
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  • Future Crunch
    Future Crunch

    We're part of a global movement of scientists, technologists, hackers and creatives that think there are new and better ways of doing things in the 21st century.

    Incredible things are happening on our planet. Diseases are being eradicated, millions are being lifted out of poverty, billions of people are gaining access to the greatest information resource humanity has ever known. We can use open source code to print prosthetic limbs, we can cut and paste our own DNA, and we?re taking bold new steps into space. But we?re not hearing a lot about it.

    At Future Crunch, we believe that disruptive technologies are bringing about a world that is more peaceful, transparent and abundant. We?re determined to share that story. Our expertise ranges from politics, economics, coding and bioinformatics to design, art and music. We use our diverse knowledge to provide unexpected perspectives on what the future looks like, through the lenses of science, technology and social theory.

    Our mission is to foster intelligent, optimistic thinking about the future, and to empower people to contribute to it.


     

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    • Fee Range $10,000-$15,000
    • Travels From Australia - Vic
    • Topics [{"Title":"AQ - The Adaptability Quotient - The most important skill for the 21st century.","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

      In today's business environment, the ability to deal with the unexpected has become a crucial issue, because the unexpected has become the new normal. A coronavirus, a tiny bundle of protein 10,000 times smaller than a grain of salt, has turned the world upside down, and almost nobody saw it coming. We can never predict the major events in our lives, the ones where we really need to hit the deck - and the same is true in business \u2013 it's impossible to predict the future. Today's leaders need to be asking themselves: what sort of talents do we need to nurture, and which ones are no longer fit for purpose?<\/p>\n

      How do we account not just for the known unknowns, but the unknown unknowns too? Drawing on the latest insights from the worlds of technology, neuroscience and management, this keynote explores the concept of the Adaptability Quotient: the ability to thrive in unpredictable environments. Instead of being really good at doing one thing, adaptive people and organisations are really good at learning how to do new things.<\/p>\n

      Participants will learn what it takes to foster AQ, how to identify it in others, and how it can be a superpower for anyone looking to maintain an advantage in a complex and unpredictable world.<\/p>"},{"Title":"The Next Economy - A rollercoaster tour across the frontiers of technological disruption.","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

      Technology used to be thought of as a function to be outsourced, or a sector on its own. Today, it\u2019s a layer across all aspects of the economy.
      Connectivity, digital disruption, machine learning and artificial intelligence, intuitive computing, automation, additive manufacturing, decarbonisation, regeneration, gene-editing, synthetic biology, brain-machine interfacing. Each of these technological trends are transformative in their own right. Together, they\u2019re a roaring tornado creating once in a hundred-year revolutions in every industry at once.
      Understanding what's on the horizon is essential for any organisation wishing to harness the opportunities of a rapidly changing global economy in the 21st century. Audiences will come away from this talk with the ability to think clearly and critically about technological disruption, a skill that's particularly relevant for leaders who wish to maintain a strategic advantage \u2014 and protect their organisations against competitors looking to do the same.<\/p>"},{"Title":"The Robot Rule Of Thumb - The future of work, and how to prepare yourself for it","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

      Advancements in technology have provided a catalyst to redefine the needs of people in the workplace, and as a result, we see a move towards more flexibility and a greater desire for meaning and purpose in the next economy. While these changes present challenges, they also offer an opportunity for the workforce of the future to find a sense of renewed freedom.
      In this presentation, Future Crunch explores the changing world of work, and how technological disruption is redefining the skills that matter. The machines aren\u2019t here to take our jobs - but they will change them. And that means that counter-intuitively, it\u2019s the human skills that really count. Audiences will walk away with a better understanding of how to start building a workplace that is prepared for automation, disruption and changing work patterns. Essential insights for any organisation searching to drive innovative ways of working in the 21st century.<\/p>"}]

    • Testimonials [{"Referee":"|Paul Smith | Country Director | Merck, Sharp & Dohme NZ","Content":"In planning for our 2020 event, we asked ourselves if we could deliver the tried and trusted conference format online - and with the same impact. Future Crunch communicated big ideas in succinct and practical nuggets which inspired our audience. The dynamic duo of Tane and Lilian were spirited and energetic, firing on all cylinders in a well-planned virtual workshop with the right amount of detail and a clear subject matter. This was our first fully virtual event attempted and was an enormous success due to their ability to adapt and accommodate our needs in delivering online to live audience members with a good level of interaction.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Sarah Kelly | Marketing Director | Partnerize","Content":"Future Crunch... Where do I even start? Absolutely inspiring, incredibly interesting and just overall outstanding. They brought a level of joy to the stage I haven't ever seen before, and even in a smaller space, with a highly diverse audience, they managed to adapt their content to resonate with each and every person. They ensured our 2020 event was a huge success, and their mixture of learning, personal stories, and a genuine enthusiasm to be on the stage made for a wonderful presentation. I cannot recommend them highly enough.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Jurgen Stock | Secretary General, INTERPOL","Content":"I would like to convey my sincerest appreciation to Future Crunch for their outstanding efforts in presenting the two hour session on innovation at the 87th INTERPOL General Assembly in Dubai. Our colleagues highly valued their inspirational spirit and strong commitment, and it was a great pleasure to follow their exploration of connectivity, artificial intelligence, new machines, digital transformation and forensics. They provided mind-provoking insights into future opportunities and challenges for law enforcement as well as effective police innovation. Their dedicated support during the preparation process and their close collaboration with our Innovation Centre was deeply appreciated.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Stephen P Stahr | CEO, Million Dollar Round Table","Content":"Thank you so much to Future Crunch for opening the Main Platform at the Million Dollar Round Table Annual Meeting. They helped make the event a productive, memorable, and meaningful experience. We greatly appreciate all the hard work and preparation that went into creating a wonderful presentation, which really enhanced our program and truly resonated with our members.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Christina Gerakiteys | Co-CEO, SingularityU Australia","Content":"I first saw Future Crunch a few years ago at a conference, and knew straight away that I wanted to engage them one day. We finally had the opportunity with the SingularityU Australia Summit 2019. In our initial discussions, we asked them to do a live recap of the first day, and it was a vision I wasn't sure would achieve what I wanted it to. They pulled it off brilliantly and added their own content into the mix. It was a remarkable performance, and the feedback we have had reflects this.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Michael Byrne | Managing Director, Toll Group","Content":"Future Crunch were outstanding. They provided a thought-provoking and thoroughly engaging account of the real world we live in \u2013 a world full of hope and positivity. Not an easy job, to keep a room of senior corporate executives on their toes, but they did. It was provocative and showed us a brilliant display of optimism at its finest.","Sequence":null}]
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  • Elias Kanaris
    Elias Kanaris

    Elias Kanaris delivers practical leadership keynotes that help organisations build trust, restore confidence, and perform under pressure. A passenger on a 9/11 diverted flight, he witnessed leadership and trust in action during crisis. Today, he works with leadership teams to deliver practical frameworks that can be applied immediately. A former President of the Global Speakers Federation, Elias combines credibility, clarity, and real-world experience to ensure audiences leave not just inspired - but equipped.

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    • Fee Range $5,000-$10,000
    • Travels From New Zealand
    • Topics [{"Title":"Leading From The Stop","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

      On September 11, 2001, Elias Kanaris was a passenger on one of 38 planes diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. In the space of a few hours, thousands of people found themselves stranded, uncertain, and searching for answers. Yet amid the chaos, something extraordinary happened: ordinary people stepped up. Without formal authority or perfect information, they took responsibility for those around them, communicated clearly, solved problems together, and created calm in the middle of a crisis.<\/p>

      In this engaging and thought-provoking keynote, Elias explores what true accountability really looks like when pressure rises and the normal playbook disappears. Rather than viewing accountability as blame, control, or micromanagement, audiences will discover how the best leaders create environments built on trust, ownership, empathy, and shared responsibility. Through powerful storytelling, humour, and practical leadership tools, Elias equips teams to strengthen communication, increase initiative, and create a culture where people confidently step forward instead of stepping back. Attendees will leave with a renewed understanding that accountability is not about fear - it is about building trust strong enough that people willingly take ownership when it matters most.<\/p>

      • How to create a culture of accountability built on trust, not fear<\/li>
      • Practical tools to help leaders communicate clearly during uncertainty and change<\/li>
      • Strategies to encourage ownership, initiative, and personal responsibility across teams<\/li>
      • A framework for leading calmly and confidently when pressure rises<\/li>
      • How to build stronger, more connected teams that know what to do when it matters most<\/li><\/ul>"}]