ROB REDENBACH – Real stories. Comic timing. Human connection.
From teaching unarmed combat to Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard team in South Africa to performing stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe, Rob Redenbach brings real stories, comic timing and human connection to the corporate stage.
His eclectic background includes protecting aid workers in the Middle East, completing executive education at Harvard, presenting at more than 1,000 corporate events in 23 countries and performing to sold-out audiences at the Sydney Opera House.
Drawing on that experience, Rob makes serious ideas accessible, inviting audiences to reconsider how they respond to setbacks, uncertainty and change.
THE OTHER SIDE OF FEAR – Ideal for sales meetings, teams facing change and leaders navigating uncertainty.
The Other Side of Fear is available as a keynote or a shorter after-dinner talk. Combining humour and insight, it explores the value of taking a chance when we can’t predict the outcome, and the freedom that comes from not taking ourselves too seriously.
Format: 45–50-minute keynote or 25–30-minute after-dinner talk, each tailored to the audience.
STORYCRAFT FOR LEADERS – Ideal for established and emerging leaders, educators and anyone with a story to tell.
Storycraft for Leaders is a practical workshop that helps people find, shape and tell stories worth hearing. Working with their own experiences, participants learn to craft and deliver their stories naturally, using eye contact, body language and vocal variety to engage an audience and build connection.
Beyond developing public speaking and communication skills, Storycraft for Leaders offers a powerful team-building experience. Sharing stories, practising together and offering feedback builds trust and helps colleagues understand one another better. It’s also a lot of fun.
Format: half-day or full-day workshop; ideally 8–20 participants.
Additional background
Before becoming a keynote speaker, Rob served for six years in the Australian Army, managed a security company in Papua New Guinea and taught defensive tactics to members of the British SAS and the FBI. He also spent three years teaching English in Korea, Japan and China – an early lesson in adapting how he communicates to the people in front of him.
He holds a master’s degree from the Australian Graduate School of Policing and has completed postgraduate studies in mediation and dispute resolution at Bond University.
His media appearances reflect the same range, from features in the US journal The Tactical Edge and Virgin Australia’s inflight magazine to multiple appearances on Sunrise. His clients are similarly varied and include Commonwealth Bank, Toyota, LG Electronics, the Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Association and Griffith University.
"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
