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Rachael Robertson    

Extreme Leadership

Rachael Robertson presents real leadership - true stories and insights about what it takes to be an authentic leader; the highs and lows, the ups and downs. After 16 years spent leading people in a range of complex and challenging environments Rachael took on the ultimate leadership test - a 12 month expedition to Davis Station in Antarctica, where she lead a diverse team of 18 people, through total isolation, months of darkness, with no way in and no way out. The intensity of this leadership role, where the leader is on-duty all day, every day, with no respite, gave Rachael the opportunity to road test leadership the hard way - youre it. Youre in charge. There is no one else. With breathtaking examples, Rachael shares the insights she gathered from this unique experience. As part of this journey, Rachael found her own solutions to challenges such as - How do you lead a diverse team towards a common goal? How do you inspire people to make decisions, especially when the going gets hard?

How do you show up, front and centre, when a crisis occurs and all eyes are on you? How do you keep yourself going when you feel like you have nothing more to give? It was a leadership laboratory in the most extreme and hostile environment on Earth, where none of the theory applied. Rachael's presentations resonate with audiences seeking practical tools around inspiring leadership and managing constant change. Whether youre in the most unique and isolated workplace on the planet, or a busy corporate office, the same rules apply. Great leaders are authentic, resilient, innovative and adaptable. The best leaders also know how to get the most out of their teams, even when navigating in the dark without a compass.

Speech Topics

DGE MOMENTS

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO INSPIRE PEOPLE???

YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED!!!

Here’s a tip, it’s not big visions, audacious goals, innovation or disruption that inspires people… it’s the little, everyday moments that make all the difference.

Most people want to inspire others. They really do, and they make great efforts to do so. Over 70% of Australian companies say the ability to inspire is critical, supported by a deafening chorus of employees shouting “I want my leader to inspire”. People say to me “But I’m not an inspiring person!”

THE SECRET ABOUT INSPIRATION (sssh!!!)

The ability to inspire is not about charisma or magnetism and its not the “big” things . Inspiration is born and shaped in everyday, normal interactions, the moments that make up our day, the moments that are memorable, the moments that happen around the edges.

Edge Teams

Few of us get to choose out teams. Rachael uncovers the secret formula that can take a rag-tag bunch of strangers and turn them into a powerful, successful team.

Edge Leadership

The Edge Leadership theme resonates with audiences seeking practical tools to accelerate their own leadership journey.

Life, love and leadership in Antarctica

This keynote theme is perfect for after-dinner, opening and closing addresses and whenever your people need a great pick-me-up.

LEADING ON THE EDGE

If you’re looking for an entertaining opening/closing keynote; a lively and unique session within a conference program; or a thought-provoking and challenge conference session that inspires, challenges and entertains your audience – this is it.

This presentation provides a compelling insight into the highs and lows of 18 strangers living in complete isolation in the most remote place on the planet, for an entire year. With awe-inspiring images of Antarctica, plenty of humour and using real-life stories, Rachael takes the audience on an emotional journey revealing the truth behind life in this most fascinating and isolated environment.

This keynote is always adapted to the theme of your event, be it entertainment, leadership skills or improved teamwork. Rachael's clients typically choose from one these themes:

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