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 stagecraft. The result: leaders who connect more deeply and communicate with lasting impact.
"A master storyteller."
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Rob Redenbach helps leaders and teams navigate change and connect with clarity. As a keynote storyteller, he shaped that approach into his signature presentation, The Adaptable Leader, which began in a tiny upstairs room at the Edinburgh Fringe, where six people turned up to his debut performance. Nine shows later the room was full, the Edinburgh Evening News named it among the top ten acts to see, and the momentum carried through to a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House.
Before finding his footing as a storyteller, Rob worked in roles that required calm heads and clear decisions, including protecting aid workers in Iraq and teaching defensive tactics to Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard team. Executive education at Harvard added further depth and helped him translate those experiences into practical lessons for leaders and teams.
His unusual back story has seen him featured on programmes ranging from Conversations with Richard Fidler to the Building Resilient Kids podcast, and he continues to share his expertise pro bono with NGOs working in challenging environments — most recently in East Sepik Province with Living Child Inc.
The Adaptable Leader (Keynote)
When change is constant, adaptability is not a luxury. It is a necessity. In this fast-paced keynote, Rob distils decades of real-world experience into practical insights that can be applied immediately. By revealing how everyday scripts shape behaviour, he shows how anyone – regardless of title – can break unhelpful patterns, reset their approach and move forward with purpose.
The Storytelling Leader (Workshop)
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."
"Rob provided a great presentation to our group and really nailed the key messaging that he was briefed on."
"Key messages succinctly delivered and catered well to an audience of international participants."
Seagate
"Relevant, compelling and drove home the real work that needs to be done."
Queensland Rail
"Very well received and helped us step outside our usual language and mindsets."
Swinburne University of Technology
"Overwhelmingly great. Nearly every evaluation rated him 9s or 10s all the way through."
Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Association
"Captivating. Rob's insight on sophisticated communication resonated deeply with our GMs and employees at all levels."
Brownes Dairy
