Rob Redenbach – Author & Speaker

"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.

Drawing from a diverse background, Rob developed a series of keynote presentations and interactive workshops, 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.

Before focusing on communication and leadership development, Rob managed a security company in Papua New Guinea and 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.

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 storytelling, humour, and hard facts, his content focuses on:

Adaptability & Resilience
Teamwork & Collaboration
Communication & Influence

Leadership Without Rank

True influence isn’t about authority—it’s about earning respect and trust. Leadership Without Rank challenges the outdated notion of pulling rank, providing a practical framework to cultivate influence, inspire collaboration, and advance professionally. Through compelling real-world examples and actionable strategies, Rob equips participants with the tools to lead effectively—regardless of title.

Write The Script

Write The Script challenges audiences to break free from complacency and group conformity—forces that trap individuals and teams in rigid, unproductive routines. Bringing to life key lessons from Always a Little Further, Rob provides practical tools to foster adaptability, take ownership, and drive meaningful progress.

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.

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

"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."