Drawing from experiences that range from surviving a road-side ambush in Baghdad to performing sell-out talks at the Sydney Opera House, Rob Redenbach helps leaders and teams to thrive in challenging situations.
A graduate of Bond University’s Centre for Dispute Resolution, Rob has a Master of Arts (with Distinction) from Charles Sturt University and has completed Executive Education at Harvard in the United States.
A former member of the Australian Defence Force, his post-military experiences include; managing a security company in Papua New Guinea, working with Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard team in South Africa and providing close personal protection to aid workers in Iraq. Since then Rob has taught adaptability and resilience strategies to leaders in over twenty countries. BHP, CommBank, Fuji Xerox, Griffith University, LG Electronics, Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Association, Toyota and YPO are some of the groups that have benefited from his live presentations.
In 2023 the Edinburgh Evening News compiled a list of the Top 10 acts worth catching at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and listed Rob’s biographical talk at #4. His unique blend of humour and hard facts entertains and educates in equal measure.
Talking Points
Leadership Without Rank (Keynote or Workshop)
The days of barking orders or pulling rank are over. Modern leaders need a different approach, one that helps them progress in their own career as they simultaneously empower the team members they work alongside. This is more than a feel-good ideal – it makes pragmatic sense. And with a pragmatic mix of practical experience and proven techniques, Rob’s Leadership Without Rank explains how to become more respected and more influential – whether you have rank or not.Leadership Without Rank (Keynote or Workshop)
A key feature of Leadership Without Rank is the interactive facilitation of the program. Rather than being a ‘talking head’ that lectures audience members, Rob encourages an open dialogue that incorporates the collective experiences of the team. This style of facilitation not only creates an inclusive learning environment, it simultaneously demonstrates the universal value of collaboration and teamwork.
Conversations With Mandela (Keynote)
Duration: 50 minutesConversations With Mandela (Keynote)
With hundreds of shows to choose from at the world’s largest arts festival at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, the Edinburgh Evening News compiled a list of the Top 10 acts worth catching at the Fringe – Rob Redenbach’s Conversations With Mandela was positioned at #4. With a masterful mix of humour and storytelling, Redenbach recounts his journey from Australian nightclub security to working in South Africa with the bodyguard team of Nelson Mandela. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as Conversations With Mandela provides unforgettable insights into one of the 20th century’s most celebrated leaders.
Footprints & Legacies
With a message that applies in business and everyday life, Rob Redenbach’s Footprints & Legacies is a rollercoaster of adventure, learning and laughs. Combining compelling academic research with a tapestry of true stories, Redenbach delivers unforgettable insights into initiating change, improving leadership and enhancing teamwork.Footprints & Legacies
Footprints & Legacies incorporates some of Rob’s personal conversations with Nelson Mandela, but there’s more to the presentation than that. Among other things, this dynamic keynote incorporates Rob’s academic research at Harvard and addresses the not-for-profit work he’s been doing with his new book The Promise – which Melissa Doyle described as “Such an important story. Beautifully written, it brings history to life.”
If you’re planning a conference or staff development session and you’re considering adding Footprints & Legacies to the agenda, here’s a sample of the feedback you can expect:
“On behalf of our CEO and the Brownes Team, I want to express our sincere gratitude. Rob’s presentation was captivating, and I thoroughly enjoyed his stories and how he tied them back to our company values. His insight on sophisticated communication resonated deeply with our GMs and employees at all levels. It highlighted how we can leverage our relationships and adaptability to thrive both as a team and as individuals. His Harvard example was the perfect illustration of how we can cultivate meaning within our organisation. His life story is truly inspiring.” Executive Assistant – Brownes Dairy
Additional Keynotes & Workshops
Rob’s presentations can be delivered as stand-alone keynotes or combined as one interactive workshop. His content focuses on:Additional Keynotes & Workshops
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Trust & Cooperation
• Communication & Influence
Video
Rob Redenbach | 2023 Fringe | Saxton Speakers Bureau
With hundreds of shows to choose from at the world’s largest arts festival at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, the Edinburgh Evening News compiled a list of the Top 10 acts worth catching at the Fringe – Rob Redenbach was positioned at #4. Rob’s 10-Feet Tall & Bullet Proof (Not!) proves that truth is stranger than fiction, and funnier too. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as Rob weaves his storytelling magic to explore the legacy of leadership and the comedy of life. Perfect as a conference keynote or as a luncheon or after-dinner speech, 10-Feet Tall & Bullet Proof (Not!) will engage your audience from start to finish.Rob Redenbach | Saxton Speakers
With a message that applies in business and everyday life, Rob Redenbach’s Footprints & Legacies is a rollercoaster of adventure, learning and laughs. Combining compelling academic research with a tapestry of true stories, Redenbach delivers unforgettable insights into initiating change, improving leadership and enhancing teamwork. Footprints & Legacies incorporates some of Rob’s personal conversations with Nelson Mandela, but there’s more to the presentation than that. Among other things, this dynamic keynote incorporates Rob’s academic research at Harvard and addresses the not-for-profit work he’s been doing with his new book The Promise – which Melissa Doyle described as “Such an important story. Beautifully written, it brings history to life.”"Rob's ability to gain and hold the attention of his audience as he delivers his message about leadership makes it clear he has the experience to speak about a topic that many claim to under ... keep reading Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs
Our elite group expect the best and they were not disappointed with Rob Redenbach. The issues and methods he explained proved so relevant to the business challenges we currently face . . . the timing could not have been better.
In this golden age' of circuit speakers and consultants, finding one who earns his/her money can be a lottery. Robert Redenbach represents one of the winning tickets . . . his ability to connect with and hold an audience is outstanding.
Really enjoyed Rob's session . . . very enlightening and will help in future decision-making. It provided a 'value added' component not offered by other fund managers.
Initially we had reservations about Rob Redenbach's background being relevant to our corporate audience, but not only did he provide relevance, his presentation ran the gamut from laughter to tears and culminated in a thunderous standing ovation! He presented his own experiences of managing conflict at a life-or-death level and shared with our audience a number of perspectives for dealing with problems at any level.
Rob Redenbach's presentations were highly original and extremely professional . . . he far exceeded expectations.
An excellent keynote . . . Really held everyone's interest. Great mix of practical techniques and good humour.
Rob's presentation is as dynamic and impactful as his punch. He delivers the key messages succinctly and caters well to an audience of international participants. Truly a masterful performance!
Before his presentation I had doubts about the suitability of Rob Redenbach's background to our conference audience, however, it was an absolute pleasure to hear him speak, an absolute pleasure! The passion, commitment and real life experiences he outlined can be directly incorporated into our business to make a DIFFERENCE!
The whole team thoroughly enjoyed Rob Redenbach's session and it certainly invigorated us for the rest of the afternoon. We all loved the presentation and style and thought it to be absolutely fantastic. It was very relevant to everybody who took away different messages/experiences from the talk.
