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EMBRACE YOU
30/45-MINUTE KEYNOTE SPEECH + OPTIONAL Q&A
In this deeply personal keynote, Taryn takes audiences on a journey from hating her body to embracing it, showing how this powerful mindset shift has allowed her to inspire millions to do the same.
Lauded globally for her leadership in the body image space, Taryn’s work has been recognised by UN Women, seen her awarded an Honorary Doctorate and earned her the title of 2023 Australian of the Year.
With a no-holds-barred approach and her trademark humour, Taryn challenges audiences to consider some uncomfortable truths, guiding them to look inward and discover what truly matters in life.
She shares her life-changing Embrace manifesto, full of practical, actionable advice that empowers every audience member to embrace their life by embracing their body.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Discover how body appreciation fuels stronger mental health, greater resilience, and improved physical wellbeing.
- Unlock the Embrace framework to supercharge your life and boost your time, energy, and confidence.
- Get a practical ‘to do’ list to kickstart building a better relationship with your body.
EMBRACE@WORK
30/45-MINUTE KEYNOTE SPEECH + OPTIONAL Q&A
Taryn brings a bold message to audiences in this keynote: If your staff have bodies, then body image is an issue your organisation needs to tackle.
Why? Because work demands the best of your mind and body every day — and how people feel about their appearance directly affects their physical wellbeing, mental health, confidence and performance. In fact, Deloitte has found poor body image costs businesses a staggering $69 billion in lost productivity every year.
It’s time to remove the invisible barriers and Embrace@Work — Taryn’s workplace wellbeing program designed for corporate environments that want happier, healthier, and more productive teams.
With her trademark energy and straight-talking style, Taryn leaves audiences inspired and armed with practical tools to build a culture of respect, inclusion and high performance. This is the mindset shift that can transform your people — and your bottom line.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Learn how poor body image secretly drains focus, productivity, positivity and energy at work.
- Get an introduction to Embrace@Work — a world-first workplace wellbeing program that powers
GET IT
30/45-MINUTE KEYNOTE SPEECH + OPTIONAL Q&A
Taryn knows what it takes to break through self-doubt and turn dreams into reality. Now, she’s helping audiences all over the world get whatever they're chasing. Whether it’s professional ambition, personal growth, or lifelong dreams, this powerful keynote will help you Get It!
With her signature blend of heartfelt storytelling, humour, and practical wisdom, Taryn shares the powerful framework of taming DOubt and dialling up couRAge to take action — affectionately known by audiences as the DO-RA effect.
Through candid insights and real-life strategies, Get It empowers audiences to dream big, back themselves, and take action — no matter the obstacles.
This keynote is perfect for anyone seeking energy and inspiration — whether they’re sales-driven, performance-focused, or simply ready to level up.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Seven powerful tools to turn self-doubt into unstoppable momentum.
- Convert intentions into purposeful action that drives meaningful change in your personal and professional life.
- Harness the power of self-belief to push past fear and reach your next level.
- Turn setbacks into springboards and build confidence that lasts.
Taryn Brumfitt
A global impact entrepreneur, dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author
Building on her remarkable year of advocacy and thought leadership for body image positivity as the 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt has since launched several significant projects and initiatives, touching the lives of over 200 million people worldwide. Kicking off 2024, she introduced the body-positive children's book Chico in partnership with Penguin Books. This was followed by a series of resource launches through her charity, The Embrace Collective, including Body Blocks for early childhood education, the Embrace Kids Classroom program for schools, Activate for sporting clubs, and Embrace Live events nationwide, reaching over 2,000 children across the country.
Taryn’s journey began with a personal struggle against societal beauty norms, culminating in a bold decision to share her story through viral social media posts over a decade ago. These candid revelations sparked a global movement against body shaming and propelled Taryn to the forefront of the body positivity movement.
As the founder of the Body Image Movement, Taryn has leveraged her platform to direct and produce impactful documentaries. Her social impact documentary that explores the serious issue of body loathing, ‘Embrace’, became a sensation, topping the German box office and challenging Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘King Arthur’. This success led to her second documentary, ‘Embrace Kids’, released in 2022, addressing the pervasive issue of body hate among young people. Currently, she is preparing her third instalment, ‘Embrace Men’, completing a trilogy aimed at reshaping societal attitudes towards body image.
Taryn’s influence extends far beyond filmmaking. She’s a highly sought-after keynote speaker, voted as General Electric’s highest rated speaker, and celebrated for her compelling presentations that blend personal narrative with a call to action for societal change. Her international speaking engagements range from prestigious venues like Google HQ in Silicon Valley and Ted X talks, to Sky News in Scotland, Bras N Things in Singapore, and local school visits. Taryn’s work has been recognised by esteemed organisations including United Nations Women, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, the Geena David Institute, and Ashton Kutcher who famously praised her activism as “good for the world”, affirming her impact on cultural discourse.
Taryn is also the author of three best-selling books that delve deeper into her advocacy and personal journey. She has also launched the thought-provoking ‘Start Living’ campaign, garnering over 2 million video views within only the first few days. As well as ‘The Embrace Magazine’, in partnership with ARE media, hit the shelves with Taryn as the editor in chief. Amidst these exciting developments, she has continued her corporate and non-profit speaking engagements, having appeared in Cairns for Pinterest, delivered a keynote at SXSW in Austin, and speaking at Harvard University. Taryn’s unwavering commitment to empowering individuals to embrace their bodies and live authentically is evident in every facet of her work and personal life.
Taryn invites others to join in her rejecting of societal pressures and embracing personal power. Whether on stage delivering empowering messages, collaborating with global brands that share her values, or engaging with communities worldwide, she champions the belief that everyone possesses the inherent ability to create positive change. Her message is clear: by embracing our unique selves and supporting one another, we can foster a world where body positivity and self-acceptance thrive.