Keynote Speaking
Bringing Real-World Experience to the Stage
I don’t do buzzwords or empty motivation. As a speaker, I speak from lived experience; years in the military, in leadership, and in life, bringing authenticity, composure, and a touch of humour that keeps people engaged. From leading soldiers overseas to coaching elite women’s rugby teams, managing regional sporting programs, and serving in law enforcement, I’ve spent my life in environments where leadership insights, culture, and accountability aren’t just ideas, they’re survival skills. This perspective is what makes my talks resonate differently, emphasising that responsibility is freedom.
What I Speak About
At the heart of every keynote I deliver is a simple idea: responsibility is freedom. In a world obsessed with comfort, convenience, and comparison, I help audiences rediscover the value of agency; the power of showing up, owning your choices, and leading with authenticity. My sessions provide valuable leadership insights, blending psychology, humour, and storytelling to create an experience that leaves people thinking, laughing, and walking away with practical tools they can actually use. Whether it’s a corporate conference, leadership summit, school assembly, or community event, I tailor each talk to fit the audience, from senior executives to young men trying to find their place in the world, as a speaker.
Signature Keynotes
1. Responsibility Is the New Rebellion
Why accountability has become the most radical act in modern leadership.
We live in a time where blame is easy and ownership is rare. This talk challenges teams and individuals to step up — to lead from the front, communicate with honesty, and rebuild trust in themselves and each other.
It’s a call to action for those ready to swap excuses for impact.
2. Built, Not Born: What Boys and Men Actually Need
Strength isn’t about dominance — it’s about self-control, purpose and integrity.
This keynote cuts through the noise of modern masculinity to explore what healthy manhood looks like in practice. Drawing from years of fatherhood, coaching and military life, I offer a grounded and hopeful message about raising men who are capable, kind and courageous.
3. The Cost of Avoidance
Avoidance looks harmless — until it costs us everything.
This talk explores the real price of dodging discomfort, responsibility and emotion, both in leadership and in life. Delivered with honesty and humour, it reminds audiences that meaning doesn’t come from comfort, but from carrying the right weight and choosing to engage with life directly.
What Audiences Can Expect
Real talk, not theory – grounded insights drawn from lived experience, offering valuable leadership insights.
Relatable humour – enough to make people laugh, then think, while understanding that responsibility is freedom.
Practical takeaways – clear frameworks for responsibility and leadership, ensuring everyone walks away with actionable steps.
Calm authority – no hype, no ego, just genuine connection.
As a speaker, I engage audiences from boardrooms to school halls, and my approach is always the same: create connection first, then deliver something people remember.
Previous Audiences & Experience
Australian Defence & Emergency Services
Corporate and community leadership teams
Schools, sporting organisations and universities
Men’s groups, professional development programs and mentoring initiatives
Over the years, I’ve shared stages and conversations with coaches, educators, executives, and everyday people who are ready to do the work and have a few laughs along the way, while exploring key insights.
Why Book Me
Because I’m not selling a message, I’m sharing a mindset. My experience gives me credibility as a motivational speaker. My humour offers relatability, and my mission — to bring responsibility is freedom, connection, and meaning back into leadership — gives it all weight.
If your organisation, team, or event needs a speaker who can both ground and inspire people - who can make them laugh, think, and want to do better, let’s talk.