Rob Redenbach – Author & Speaker

“Redenbach is self-effacing as he teases out the fibre of human integrity.” The Courier Mail

ON SATURDAY 13 JULY, Rob Redenbach will perform Conversations with Mandela at the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE. To purchase tickets CLICK HERE.

Drawing from experiences that range from surviving a road-side ambush in Baghdad to performing stand-up comedy at the world’s largest arts festival in Scotland, Rob has empowered and entertained over 1000 audiences in 23 countries.

A master storyteller, Rob’s novella The Promise was described by award-winning journalist Melissa Doyle as “Such an important story. Beautifully written, it brings history to life.” Available from Amazon.com.au all profits and royalties go to veteran-focused charities.

Rob’s first book, Self Defence in 30 Seconds, sold over 10,000 hard copies before being purchased by Macmillan (AU) and published as an e-book on Amazon. Incorporating the strategies and techniques Rob taught to Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard team in South Africa, it was Self Defence in 30 Seconds that was a catalyst for Rob’s regular appearance on channel 7’s Sunrise program. Since then Rob has completed Executive Education at Harvard, studied postgraduate law at Bond University’s Centre for Dispute Resolution and been awarded a Master of Arts (with Distinction) from CSU.

Rob’s proven track record, on and off the speaker’s platform, has seen him work with leaders and high-performing teams from ASX listed companies through to family-owned businesses and not-for-profit NGOs. Blending humour and hard facts, his presentations and workshops provide powerful insights into resilience and adaptability.

“The Promise reaches back through the battles of the mind and the heart, with timeless advice on how to grapple with the mess, pain and uncertainty of life. I love it.” Mark Wales – Ex-Special Ops Commander & Australian ‘Survivor’ Winner

Leadership Without Rank (1-4 hours)

Rob Redenbach’s Leadership Without Rank equips existing and emerging leaders with practical tools for improving performance in business and everyday life.

Interactive, challenging and fun, Leadership Without Rank casts fresh light on:

Adaptability
Behavioural Change
Collaboration & Teamwork
Difficult Conversations
Resilience & Confidence

Boost Juice, Commonwealth Bank, Fuji Xerox, LG Electronics, Toyota and Unilever are some of the groups that have benefited from this proven method of personal and professional development.

Conversations With Mandela (50 minute keynote)

With hundreds of shows to choose from at the world’s largest arts festival at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, the Edinburgh Evening News compiled a list of the Top 10 acts worth catching at the Fringe – Rob Redenbach’s Conversations With Mandela was positioned at #4. With a masterful mix of humour and storytelling, Redenbach recounts his journey from Australian nightclub security to working in South Africa with the bodyguard team of Nelson Mandela. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as Conversations With Mandela provides unforgettable insights into one of the 20th century’s most celebrated leaders.

For more details on how Rob can tailor a live presentation that best suits your particular needs and time frame, contact your preferred speakers bureau or email rob@redenbach.com

"You could have heard a pin drop. Great message, entertaining, real."

"Feedback has been fantastic . . . I will be in touch to discuss what I can do later with the Managers."

"Excellent delivery. Excellent examples. Excellent engagement."

"Rob’s address was clearly the highlight of our business program . . . an outstanding presentation."

"Rob’s message of courage and relentless curiosity aligned perfectly with our values of initiative and helping others to be successful."

"Rob’s insights will surely have a lasting impact on how we motivate and lead our teams on a daily basis."

"Each session stimulated thinking and discussion among our global leadership team."

"A powerful presentation that every business owner could identify with."

Fuji Xerox

Everyone could relate to the message and take away learnings.

"An excellent, practical no-hype speaker."

"Due to overwhelming positive feedback, we continue to recommend Rob to clients who are looking for a different style of leadership speaker."

"Not only did the audience come away with some fantastic tools, but the presentation enabled our conference to end with a real buzz."

Commonwealth Bank Australia

"Well received and much appreciated."

"Rob's message delivered great focus on the importance of thinking differently and working smarter."

LG Electronics

"Very thought provoking. The analogies used were particularly timely."

Seven Network Australia

"On an agenda filled with the best of the best from around the world, Rob provided a unique and compelling session."

"Our partners loved Rob's insight . . . direct, surprising, informative, entertaining and relevant were some of the words used to describe his presentation."