Rob Redenbach

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.

Rob Redenbach talks about:

KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS

Rob’s presentations can be delivered as stand-alone keynotes or combined as one interactive workshop. His content focuses on:

• Adaptability & Resilience
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Trust & Cooperation
• Communication & Influence

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 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

LEADERSHIP WITHOUT RANK

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.

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.