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Keynote speaker · Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia

I won't give your people takeaways. I'll change how they think.

Information is cheap. Your people can get tips anywhere. A keynote earns its place when the room walks out thinking differently. If you think differently, you'll do differently.

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30 minutes. Straight talk. Let's see if we fit. If I'm not the right person, I'll tell you, and point you to someone who is.

Seven talks · each tailored to your room

Pick the conversation your room needs.

Flagship

Leadership Is the Last Human Job

AI does the knowing. Leaders are left with trust, talent and teams. Welcome to the age of the heart.

Best for
Conferences, CEO forums, all-leader events

Winning the Gap

How elite performers reach bold goals through uncertainty and change. Point B keeps moving, and the gap is where leaders earn their keep.

Best for
Senior leadership teams in the middle of change

Rewriting Your Story

We're all driven by the stories we tell ourselves, often without realising it. Real change in life or leadership starts with changing the story.

Best for
Teams stuck in "how we've always done it". A Women in Leadership version is available.

Leading Strong in Chaos and Complexity

The tools, habits and mindset to lead through disruption, uncertainty and the human side of change.

Best for
Organisations going through restructure or rapid change

Leadership Without Clichés

Cuts through the tired leadership tropes to real-world leadership, with simple principles that drive results.

Best for
Leaders who have heard it all before

What Great Teams Do When No One Is Watching

Real performance is built in the moments no one sees. The habits that help teams build trust, take ownership and perform under pressure.

Best for
Teams and team leaders

The Power of Body Language

Your body speaks louder than your words. Posture, presence, eye contact and non-verbal signals that build trust and influence.

Best for
Client-facing teams, emerging leaders
On stage

What's different when I'm on stage.

No takeaways

You won't get five tips and a worksheet. You'll get a shift in thinking that sticks after the slides are forgotten.

First principles

I was trained as an engineer to design ships from first principles. I strip leadership back the same way, to what actually moves results.

Real stories

A metal trunk at age eight. A medal on a hotel floor. A deployment in the Sinai. Stories from my own scars, told plainly, with a bit of dry humour.

Watch me speak

Get a feel for Kenny.

From the stage Short clips from live keynotes

  • Opportunities & Threats 0:58

  • See the world as we are 0:31

  • Spock vs Kirk 0:48

  • Consistency wins 0:33

  • Emotions are contagious 0:37

  • The power of connections 0:36

From the studio One idea, straight to camera

  • Not filling empty cups 1:36

  • Stop investing in Ferraris 1:27

  • Pivoting my own career 1:22

  • Outfocus the competition 1:25

  • Micromanaging 1:16

  • Drowning in leadership advice 1:17

Organisers

What organisers say.

Kenny connects with real stories, real insights, and a powerful shift in thinking that has stayed with the team long after the talk.
Barfoot & ThompsonAuckland
This is exactly what we needed. Engaging, to the point, and refreshingly real.
Coastguard NZNorthern Regional Hui, Auckland
Kenny's talk was hands down one of the highlights of Summit in Wellington.
Women in Leadership SummitWellington
Kenny's keynote was one of the highlights of our event. His message resonated deeply with our delegates.
Wellington Regional Primary Principals' AssociationWellington
The attendees were fully engaged, taking notes and snapping photos of the slides. I highly recommend Kenny to deliver future sessions.
2026 Rural & Lifestyle Conference, NZ Realtors NetworkHamilton
A thoughtful, powerful and heartfelt hour with us that was right on the mark. That is exactly what we got and I am very grateful to Kenny.
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland CouncilAuckland
Fees

From $3,500 + GST

Travel outside Auckland is quoted separately.

  • A pre-event call with you, so the talk lands for your people and your moment
  • 45 to 60 minutes on stage, with time for questions if you want it
  • Tailored examples for your industry and audience
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30 minutes. Straight talk. Let's see if we fit. If I'm not the right person, I'll tell you, and point you to someone who is.