For nearly three decades across nine countries, Ishan Galapathy has been helping organisations answer one deceptively simple question -"How do you achieve extraordinary results without exhausting your people?"
An internationally recognised thought leader on Operational Excellence, Ishan's work centres on a powerful realisation - excellence in productivity is not achieved just through investments in technology and automation, but through involving and empowering people to improve the processes.
Ishan's leadership journey spans some of the world's most recognised manufacturing organisations, including Kellogg's and Arnott's, where he held senior regional and global Operational Excellence roles. Equally comfortable discussing strategy in boardrooms and solving problems on the factory floor, Ishan combines engineering precision, commercial insight and deep operational expertise to help organisations unlock their true potential.
As the author of three business books (two Amazon best-sellers), ADVANCE, UNLOCK and Hidden Growth Opportunities, Ishan has become a trusted voice for leaders seeking practical ways to shift performance while strengthening work culture. His insights have been featured across many media platforms including Channel Nine, TickerNews, Triple-M Radio, the Australian Financial Review, The Australian and The CEO Magazine.
Combining strategic insights, global experience and compelling storytelling, Ishan challenges audiences to rethink how excellence is created and sustained. His keynotes and workshops leave leaders inspired and equipped to unlock the latent capacity within their teams, build high-performing cultures and create organisations capable of achieving extraordinary results that can be sustained year after year.
Speaking topics
Unlocking Excellence
How Ordinary Teams Deliver Extraordinary Results
Leaders often ask how to get better results from their teams. The biggest barrier is not lack of effort.
Teams are often busy, committed and working hard. Despite investments in technology, automation and systems, many teams struggle to achieve the results they want. So, then the question should be what is preventing them from delivering their best despite hard work.
Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Ishan Galapathy reveals the hidden forces that undermine team productivity and how to tackle them.
Through practical insights, compelling stories and case studies, audiences will discover:
- How to identify the hidden inefficiencies that erode performance.
- How to unlock latent team capacity.
- A simple framework to align priorities that matter most.
- How to improve engagement through meaningful involvement.
- The art of delivering better results without working harder.
Audiences will leave questioning how much untapped potential exists within their own teams and they will be equipped with practical actions to unleash it.
Unlocking Excellence is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half or full day program.
Testimonials
Ishan has an ability to build trust and connection from the moment he steps in to the room. His energy and authenticity elevate every session leaving the audience inspired and ready to take action.
Board Chair, Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)
Ishan's ability to simplify complex concepts and engage participants was outstanding.
President, Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME)
It was insightful, informative and delivered in an engaging manner.
Senior Manager, Six Degrees
Ishan's insights into improving efficiencies and engaging people to do their best work had concrete take aways that I was able to put into use immediately.
Deputy President, CPA Australia
Ishan can communicate the intricacies of the industry in simple and pragmatic ways
General Manager, InsideFMCG
An absolutely thought provoking, interactive and engaging presentation
ANZ Director Sales & Commercial Strategy, Oracle
He was right on topic, with good clear advice and thought-provoking ideas with actionable points to take away. Loved the energy, focus, passion and knowledge.
Director, The Marketing Advantage Australia
Valuable, informative and engaging
Head of Operations, Nudie Juice
Ishan was extremely engaging. The session was interactive and had participants really trying to imagine and grapple with the 'what if'.
Lean manager, Thales
Ishan is a truly gifted communicator - nuanced, intuitive, and thoroughly entertaining. He has a way of breaking down the complex issues. It's an art form!
Senior Event Manager, Hannover Fairs Australia
