Adrian Rainey is a world-leading authority on the power of commitment. Whatever it takes commitment can be your greatest strength and your biggest weakness. These days, it guides his success. As a youngster, it nearly ruined him.
He played professional rugby league at 18 years of age and was crowned rookie of the year. At 19 years of age, he tested positive for a performance enhancing substance. Banned from playing for two years, he worked and trained alone. Returning two years later, he played in a grand final squad with the Parramatta Eels. As if he had never been away from the game, he reestablished his early momentum. Soon an opportunity to move to England and play for Hull KR was given to him and he took it.
At the age of 25, Back in Australia playing for the Bulldogs. He decided to retire from playing professional rugby league. The thought of investing boundless energy into business excited him to much. He opened his first business and started training people outdoors.Very quickly he moved into a premises and went from no income to turning over black belt income in less than 6 months. Within 18 months he was managing up to 12 staff and turning over a high six figure income. He then expanded his network to include a consumer education service. Today it helps 100's of people all over Australia through a learning, development and mentoring program.
After starting out his career in the National Rugby League and overcoming a major setback to return to this elite level and then becoming a successful entrepreneur, he most recently authored his first pocket book, Blood In The Water: The Power Of Commitment.
Today,regularly speaking to both professional and public audiences,he delivers content in an engaging way. Audiences have described him as energetic,f unny, and entertaining. Influencing people in a positive way and leaving them more committed is his passion.
Adrian's keynotes/workshops topics include-
Blood In The Water-Blood in the water is a metaphor for whatever it takes commitment. This session looks at how to boost individual commitment in your career or organization. Adrian uses his real world experience outlining how to start and build sustainable commitment with the nine keys, and three questions: Why? When? How much?
Sales Mindset - Today companies invest more money into sales than any other occupational category. Sales performance is more about mindset than it is about skill set. What we have to do is teach our teams how to be mentally tough so that we can produce the results we need in business today.
High Performers - Organisations that succeed have high performers who are inspiring, mentally tough and highly influential. Culture, employee engagement and delivering results are built on your high performers.Your team demands your organisation is able to roadmap the journey to becoming a high performer.
The Weight Loss Study - A refreshing look at the drivers of behaviour and lifestyle. The result of interviews with over 100 top performers this educational session outlines the 9 lifestyle habits and how to get them into your daily work style.
Testimonials
Adrian is fun, knowledgeable and motivated to help others. I found him to be helpful, inspiring and engaging and someone who has a real energy and passion for what he does- helping other be the best they can be. As well as being an expert in the physical aspects of personal training, Adrian also understands the mindset, mental preparation and energy needed to achieve big goals and conveys this in a way that makes you want to take action! Highly recommended.
- Liza Smith,It Executive
Adrian is one of the most infectious people I know. An infectious enthusiasm for helping people achieve their goals and and instilled in me a infectious drive for achieving my own.
- Peter Barnett,Managing Director, Print Impressions
Brilliant! Inspiring! I'm In!
- Stacey Martin, Senior Wealth Advisor, NAB
Fabulous presentation on commitment. Nice to see the link with sports and sales but with greater emphasis on attitude rather than just sports stories.
- Christina Pargeter,CPE Coordinator,Recruitment and Consulting Services Association
Great content Adrian. Mind Performance. Great Strategy for a presentation.
- Marg Booth,Managing Director,Great Expectation