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Calm When It Counts
Rob’s signature presentation, Calm When It Counts, builds the capacity to stay steady under pressure by framing de-escalation as resilience in action and an essential skill for leadership and life. It is designed for anyone whose work involves people, judgement, and moments that matter. The result is less conflict, better decisions, and greater clarity when options blur.
The 45-minute keynote suits plenary or conference audiences, while the half-day workshop is better suited to smaller, more interactive groups. Humour supports engagement in both formats, but Calm When It Counts is not a comedy routine. It delivers evidence-based guidance on how to de-escalate pressure before it distorts judgement.
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Rob Redenbach
Resilience Expert, Author, and Speaker – Inspiring Leaders to Thrive in Adversity
Rob Redenbach is a dynamic speaker, author, and resilience expert who has spent decades helping leaders and teams confront adversity with courage, purpose, and adaptability. His remarkable journey has taken him from surviving a roadside ambush in Baghdad to performing sell-out talks at iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where his biographical show was listed in the Top 10 by Edinburgh Evening News in 2023.
A former member of the Australian Defence Force, Rob has had a diverse career that spans the military, security, and humanitarian sectors. He’s managed a security company in Papua New Guinea, worked alongside Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard team in South Africa, and provided close personal protection to aid workers in conflict zones like Iraq. Rob has also taught unarmed combat to special forces in the UK, honing the skills that have shaped his expertise in resilience and leadership.
Today, Rob can be seen helping organisations around the world build stronger and more adaptable teams. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including BHP, CommBank, Toyota, Fuji Xerox, Griffith University, and YPO, delivering keynotes and workshops that provide practical, actionable strategies for overcoming challenges. He has taught leaders in over 20 countries, offering evidence-based tools for developing resilience, decision-making under pressure, and leading through uncertainty.
A graduate of Bond University’s Centre for Dispute Resolution, Rob also holds a Master of Arts (with Distinction) from Charles Sturt University, has completed executive education at Harvard University’s Kennedy School, and studied mediation at Bond University’s Centre for Dispute Resolution. His book, Always a Little Further, encapsulates his philosophy of perseverance, providing readers with real-world advice on how to face adversity and thrive.
Whether leading workshops, speaking at global events, or sharing his story with audiences, Rob blends humour, wisdom, and a deep understanding of human behaviour to inspire and equip others to push past their limits and achieve excellence, even in the toughest circumstances.