"A master storyteller."
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
ROB REDENBACH is the author of Always a Little Further—a practical guide to becoming more adaptable, more resilient, and more open to change.
While managing a security company in Papua New Guinea, Rob developed a defensive tactics system that he later taught to special forces in the UK, the FBI in the United States, and Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard team in South Africa. That work led to roles providing close personal protection for aid agencies in Iraq and regular appearances as a commentator on Channel 7’s Sunrise.
Expanding beyond those domains, Rob developed a series of keynote presentations and interactive workshops—including The Campfire Effect—which he has since used to coach business leaders in 23 countries. His sold-out talk at the Sydney Opera House—and a Top 10 listing at the Edinburgh Fringe—highlights how his message connects across industries and cultures.
In addition to his lived experience, Rob holds a Master of Arts with Distinction from Charles Sturt University, has studied mediation at Bond University’s Centre for Dispute Resolution, and completed executive education at the Harvard Kennedy School.
KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS
Rob’s material can be delivered as stand-alone keynotes or combined as one interactive workshop. Blending humour, hard facts, and lived experience, his content focuses on:
- Adaptability & Resilience
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Communication & Influence
The Campfire Effect: Building Stronger Teams Through Story
- Forget group hugs and blindfolded obstacle courses. The Campfire Effect is a fresh, story-driven alternative to traditional team-building events. Designed for anyone who wants to lead, connect, and communicate more effectively—whether they’re a team member, teacher, trainer, or mentor—this interactive learning experience shows participants how to tell their own stories with authenticity and maximum impact.Built on a simple three-step model, The Campfire Effect gets teams thinking, talking, and connecting—fast. Delivered as a keynote or expanded into a tailored workshop, it offers a flexible format for exploring virtually any theme—such as adaptability, resilience, communication, or whatever matters most to the team—making it as relevant as it is memorable. It’s also a lot of fun.
“This is a wonderful workshop or keynote to gift to your team to help them communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.” Deborah Claxton – Founder & CEO, Claxton Speakers International
Leadership Without Rank
Write The Script
Stress is Not The Problem
- Eliminating stress isn’t the key to resilience—balancing high performance with intentional recovery is. In Stress is Not The Problem (the problem is a lack of recovery), Rob introduces a practical framework built around four key areas—Mind, Body, Social, and Global. Through this lens, his interactive facilitation creates an open dialogue that engages teams, sparks reflection, and improves resilience.
"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
