Russell Wardrop
Russell is a keynote speaker, bid consultant, strategic forum facilitator, panel expert and senior leadership mentor.
The Change Agent
Russell ignites transformation, inspiring you to change what you think and how you act.
Presenting to a packed-out room of hundreds or thoughtfully running a small group training session, Russell is disruptive, spiky and startlingly effective. He packs a punch as a conference keynote, panel expert, bid consultant, strategic forum facilitator and mentor.
Speaking on the TEDx stage
Change happens outside your comfort zone – Russell will get you there.
Book Russell if you want to win that game-changing pitch, get actionable outcomes from a corporate strategy session, motivate one person or hundreds, deliver your best-ever keynote without a deck or add millions to your bottom line.
Immersive and transformational
Keynote Speaking
Selecting a keynote speaker for your event isn’t easy, but if you want a memorable and interactive event, Russell’s dynamism, knowledge and no-holds-barred presentation style is entertaining and educational.
Count on Russell to deliver must-watch, ignore-your-phone knockout sessions even in the dead spot after lunch.
From one to three hours, and no matter the number of sceptics present, Russell will shift the energy and creatively compel everyone to be present, to think and to challenge themselves. Everyone leaves on a high, with specific action points to promote change in themselves and improve organisational performance.
Bid Consultancy
Millions or billions on the line, a pitch that you are not going to win or delivery deficits in your team? That’s Russell’s sweet spot.
Assertive and outcome-focused, Russell asks tough questions, puts you through challenging but rewarding drills and exercises and makes sure you leave excuses by the door. You’ll be uncomfortably scrutinised and thoroughly prepared for every eventuality.
Russell’s knowledge of what makes a winning bid, behavioural change expertise and tough love approach will deliver success that seems out of reach.
The Art of Storytelling
When the stakes are high, and a vital presentation is on the horizon, even the most experienced and competent Directors need to pull out all the stops.
Thanks to Russell, tens of thousands of leaders are now more impactful and persuasive.
With pre-session work to aid targeted improvement, all sessions include an audit of presentational first principles and 1:1 support for each attendee.
Learn how to Burn the Deck and leave investors, your Board and audiences blown away with your storytelling skills.
Strategic Facilitation
Russell is the antidote to spending thousands on hotel rooms, pastries and Post-its and getting no decisions made. Unleash him and watch as your most intractable business or board communication issues are thoughtfully discussed and creatively solved on the day and actioned immediately.
Using intuition, disruptive creativity and a certain detachment to flush out and deal with key issues, Russell will shift the perspective of your senior team and get you ready to capitalise on emerging opportunities that align with your strategic goals.