Rob Redenbach – Author & Speaker

"A master storyteller."

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Helping Leaders Adapt, Engage, and Influence

Rob Redenbach has shared resilience and communication strategies with leaders in 23 countries. His message has reached audiences at the Sydney Opera House and the Edinburgh Fringe, and has been featured in media ranging from Conversations with Richard Fidler to the Building Resilient Kids podcast.

With a background that includes directing security operations in Papua New Guinea, safeguarding aid workers in Iraq, and coaching U.S. undercover narcotics agents, he has consistently turned real-world pressure into lessons leaders can use.

Strengthened by postgraduate study at Charles Sturt University and Harvard, Rob blends lived experience with humour and fact-based clarity, equipping leaders with the skills to adapt, the resilience to endure, and the stories to inspire.

Talking Points

The Adaptable Leader ~ Micro Keynote: 30 minutes

When change is constant, adaptability is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. In this fast-paced keynote, Rob distils decades of real-world experience into practical insights leaders can apply immediately. In just 30 minutes, audiences discover how to lead by choice, not by chance.

The Resilient Leader ~ Interactive Workshop: 90 minutes

Resilience is more than grit. It’s the ability to recover, and keep moving forward. In this interactive workshop, Rob shares tested strategies drawn from lived experience and collaboration with leaders in business and wellbeing, including the authors of The Resilience Shield. Participants gain practical methods to strengthen resilience in themselves and their teams, and the capacity to reset rather than retreat.

The Storytelling Leader ~ Interactive Workshop: 3 hours

Facts inform, but stories inspire. In this immersive workshop, Rob shows leaders how to harness the timeless craft of storytelling to engage teams, build trust, and leave a legacy. Participants practice turning lived experience into powerful narratives, exploring structure, delivery, and presence. The result: leaders who connect more deeply and communicate with lasting impact.

“The response to Rob Redenbach’s workshop on leadership was overwhelmingly great. Nearly every evaluation rated him 9s or 10s all the way through. Very high marks from a cynical bunch of senior narcotic cops.” — Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Association

Rob’s book Always a Little Further is a practical guide to building adaptability and resilience. Drawing on real-world experience, from surviving a roadside ambush in Baghdad to coaching leaders in more than 20 countries, it translates personal protection strategies into powerful tools for leadership and personal growth. Fast-paced, insightful, and grounded in action, it delivers practical takeaways that stick. For more details, click here.

"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."