Nik and Harry Robinson
Unexpected business partners. Rule breakers. Making the world a better place.
Nik and Harry Robinson are the co-founders of Good Citizens Eyewear, a father and son duo whose journey inspires, challenges thinking and shifts perspectives. They are driven by a singular purpose: to untrash the planet® by turning waste into something truly good.
Nik (the taller one) has worn many hats: radio broadcaster (Triple M), creative director, donut maker and lecturer. In 2018, he teamed up with his kids and wife Jocelyne to tackle the plastic crisis. After 2503 failed attempts across 752 days, they cracked it by turning a single-use plastic bottle into a 100 percent recycled, modular, repairable eyewear frame made in Sydney.
Good Citizens is no ordinary business. The balance of power is equal. Harry (now 14) and his brother Archie (12) have 50 percent of the decision-making power, proving that leadership and bold ideas can come from any age.
Their story has taken them from the kitchen table to the United Nations, from a window beside Prada at Selfridges London to keynote stages alongside Fortune 500 CEOs. They've been featured in Forbes US, voted one of Australia's Top 20 Coolest Retailers and won Best in Class at the Good Design Awards. Nik was named Time Out's Sustainability Future Shaper.
They've spoken to innovation teams at companies like Google and Tesla, met one-on-one with the Prime Minister to talk about change, and are now helping write new government-led higher education courses on circular design and sustainable manufacturing. Nik also lectures at RMIT, UNSW and UTS, encouraging students to question old models and design for a better future.
Why book them?
Because you'll get more than a great story. You'll get a mindset shift. Audiences leave energised, equipped with new ways to approach challenges and a clearer sense of purpose. Nik and Harry help teams reconnect with what is good inside their own organisations and show how to use it as fuel for transformation. Expect honesty. Expect humour. Expect to think differently. And expect to leave inspired to go do something good.
Testimonials
Swamped when he left the stage!
I reached out to Nik after I had seen a video of him presenting his brand at another event. I was completely blown away by his presentation which showcased his brand, journey and enthusiasm for what he does.
Nik came to our conference in Dubai to give a keynote speech at The Retail Summit. He spoke with passion about his sustainable journey and impressed our audience of big brand C-Suite executives from all over the world, so much so that he was swamped when he left the stage!
Jade Smith - Allianz Insurance.
Captivated & inspired. Nik & Harry are an amazing father-son speaker duo - funny, earnest & brutally honest about the challenges of trying to start a family business to help save the planet. Our team was absolutely captivated & inspired.
Gabi Conlon. Director - Google Product Partnerships, APAC
We were absolutely delighted to have Nik and Harry grace our stage as the keynote speakers for the highly anticipated launch of Essencemediacom, the merger of two prominent media agencies in Australia. The entire day was centered around the concept of 'breakthrough thinking,' and the Good Citizens story they shared perfectly encapsulated this theme.
Their keynote presentation was truly exceptional, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in attendance. It was an awe-inspiring, heartwarming, and humor-filled experience that resonated deeply with our audience. In fact, an overwhelming 79% of our employees identified it as the most memorable highlight of the entire day.
Sophie Price. Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at essencemediacom
Truly inspiring. Nik and Harry Robinson were keynote speakers at our Sydney and Melbourne events in March 2023. Their story of perseverance, purpose and untrashing the planet left a lasting impact. Where most would've given up, they pushed through - and motivated us all to do better. Over 320 media agency leaders heard them speak, and every single person was engaged. We all walked away energised to be good citizens.
Nik and Harry Robinson were keynotes at our events in Sydney and Melbourne, March 2023.
Their story was truly inspiring (they pushed through, where most of us would have given up), their purpose to untrash the planet was motivating and I know everyone walked away energised to be good citizens.
All up they spoke to over 320 leaders in the media agency industry, everyone was engaged.
Linda Wong, Director, People at the Media Federation of Australia
They united the room. We invited Nik and Harry to speak at the opening of our investment and advisory business. A mixed crowd of clients, philanthropists, venture capital, and private equity was captivated by their story and approach to leading with a purpose. Many positive conversations flowed throughout the evening due to the talk they gave. Truly inspiring. Nik and Harry Robinson were keynote speakers at our Sydney and Melbourne events in March 2023. Their story of perseverance, purpose and untrashing the planet left a lasting impact. Where most would've given up, they pushed through - and motivated us all to do better. Over 320 media agency leaders heard them speak, and every single person was engaged. We all walked away energised to be good citizens.
James Isbell. Managing Partner at Second Sphere Partners
Unforgettable highlight. Nik and Harry were an unforgettable highlight of our annual company conference. Their journey - turning a single-use plastic problem into a purpose-driven eyewear business - is a masterclass in resilience, creativity and impact. They captivated the room and left us inspired long after the conference concluded, to think differently about sustainability, innovation and what's possible when you just keep going.
Jade Coote. Head of Marketing. Brother.
Amazing. Wonderful interaction between the two speakers - a great story with many takeouts around resilience and innovation.
Involved Media
Swamped when he left the stage!
I reached out to Nik after I had seen a video of him presenting his brand at another event. I was completely blown away by his presentation which showcased his brand, journey and enthusiasm for what he does.
Nik came to our conference in Dubai to give a keynote speech at The Retail Summit. He spoke with passion about his sustainable journey and impressed our audience of big brand C-Suite executives from all over the world, so much so that he was swamped when he left the stage!
Gary Thatcher. CEO & Co-Founder, The Retail Summit
Engaging. Entertaining. Thought-provoking. When planning a 'brand purpose' session for the Marketing and Comms team at The University of Sydney, Nik Robinson was the first person who came to mind. He spoke with passion about the Good Citizens journey and the role of purpose in building a brand. Nik was the perfect fit, and the team left feeling inspired about their own roles in driving a purposeful brand forward.
Skye Murray. Head Digital Performance. The University of Sydney.
The Social Good Summit Australia brings together voices from all sectors to explore solutions to the world's biggest challenges and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. At our first Melbourne edition in 2022, Nik and Harry were standout speakers. Their dynamic, heartfelt father-son story had the audience in tears of joy. It inspired not just action for the planet, but a fresh perspective on parenting, purpose and what really matters. A truly special double act.
Catia. Founder & Chief Big Believer
Nik was keynote speaker at our inaugural Founders Summit Leadership retreat in Byron Bay. Over 3 days, 30 elite, fast-growth founders explored purpose-driven leadership. Nik delivered a masterclass in turning personal mission into business momentum. He showed us that purpose isn't a trade-off, it's a catalyst for value. His story, honesty and humour were inspiring, and left the group energised to build businesses that truly make a difference.
Peter Whitehead. Head of Strategic Alliances & Communities. Hamilton Locke.
A delight and a powerful reminder.
Good Citizens presented to the VMware team as part of our sustainability drive, sharing their family-led journey and mission to untrash the planet. Speaking to our sales and marketing execs, Nik was passionate, honest and perfectly aligned with VMware's EPIC2 pillars. His Year 12 son Harry joined him, offering cheeky charm and real-world purpose. Together, they inspired us to think bigger about the legacy we leave behind.
Andrew Johnston. Real Estate and Workplace Manager VMware ANZ
Highlight of our event
Nik and Harry were the highlight of our event. Great personality and stage presence, the presentation felt approachable and was an energetic end to our day!
Commerce Ballara
Super engaging. The Learn team had the pleasure of working with Nik during our Masterclass series at the annual Shape exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum. His insights into sustainable design lit up the room for HSC Design and Industrial Tech students. As a guest speaker, Nik shared the Good Citizens journey with passion, humour and clarity, inspiring learners both in person and online throughout the fortnight-long program.
Alexandria Jackson. Education. Powerhouse Museum Sydney
Inspired our next generation. Thank you Nik and the Good Citizens team for your lecture to our Bachelor of Design students at UNSW. As they explore circular design principles, your talk brought real-world context and clarity. You inspired with your honesty, passion, generosity, advice and single-minded mission to untrash the planet, a powerful example for the next generation of designers.
Emma Mills - UNSW Faculty of Arts Design & Architecture
