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Toby Jenkins' speaking includes keynotes and workshops on resilience, leadership and high performance for public and private conferences and events.

I am often asked to speak at companies, conferences, or private events around the world.

Previous clients include Google, Rio Tinto, EY, CBRE, BDO, Deloitte, Queensland University of Technology, Partners Group, Australian Men’s Water Polo Team, Scrum.org, West Moreton Health, Zuellig Pharma, Brisbane Grammar School, McCullough Robertson Lawyers and many more.

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A shift in perspective

As an Olympian, I used to think performance mindset was about harder, tougher, stronger. I used to think it was about eliminating stress and pressure and about setting goals and chasing them. 

The science shows I was way off.

At best, those strategies are only a third of what’s needed for resilience, leadership and performance in times of pressure and change. 

From four decades of research, the science of psychological flexibility provides an evidence-based mindset toolkit to unlock the three foundational pillars: Open Up, Be Present and Do What Matters.

Elevating Mindset: Mastering The Science Of Psychological Flexibility To Transform Resilience, Leadership And Performance

A talk on the power of psychological flexibility by keynote speaker Toby Jenkins.

Join me as I unpack the science, laying out strategies to elevate resilience, leadership and performance.

You’ll:

  1. Understand the science of psychological flexibility
  2. Enhance self-awareness through reflection
  3. Build a personalised, evidence-based toolkit 
  4. Foster alignment, support, and connection through group activities

It’s worked for executives, professionals, elite military, doctors, pro-athletes, investors, founders and more.

Ultimately, it’s to bring out your best.

What we’ll cover

  1. The core mindset shift
  2. The impact of mental models
  3. My toughest Olympic moment
  4. Why psychological flexibility matters
  5. The unexpected path to personal commitment
  6. Proven methods to manage stress 
  7. How to unlock intrinsic motivation and grit
  8. High performance decision making

This workshop is story-driven, experiential and extremely interactive.

Depending on duration, there will be a variety of activities including self-reflection, workbooks, small group sharing, Q&A and much more.

This presentation is filled with practical suggestions on how to develop psychological flexibility to transform resilience, leadership and performance in situations of stress and pressure.

It is one of my most popular keynote speech and workshop topics.

You can download the workshop overview (inc testimonials and other details) at this link >>

You can also watch a recording of the presentation below.

Keynote Speaker on Resilience, Leadership and Performance

As a keynote speaker and workshop presenter, my goal is to share cutting edge, evidence-based ideas in the most inspiring and engaging way possible.

I draw from the science of Psychological Flexibility and my lived experience as an Olympian and in business to help my audiences improve their resilience, leadership and high performance.

I aim for high interactivity and extreme practicality.

My audiences leave with immediately actionable strategies to manage stress, navigate change, lead themselves and others, perform when it matters and still be the person they want to be in the process.

Key Takeaways
  1. Education of the science of psychological flexibility
  2. Self-awareness through reflection and activities
  3. A personalised, evidence-based toolkit to enable ongoing practice
  4. Peer-to-peer networking, support and relationship development through group activities and safe sharing
  5. Access to relevant digital tools and resources
How It Works

Duration 

  • Keynote, 1 hr, 2hr, half day and full day formats available

Preparation

  • In some contexts, a handful of short interviews with a select group of participants can help to tailor content and key messages.

Requirements

  • Space (or virtual)
  • Flipchart or whiteboard
  • Screen for slides
  • Participants will need their phones and a pen each

Price

  • The price of an engagement depends on scope and context. It ranges from free to corporate rates. Please enquire below to find out more.

Speaker Kit

Speaking Sample

A keynote I did for 500 boys and parents at Brisbane Grammar School here: What Does The Blazer Mean To Me? Choice. (Brisbane Grammar School Yr 9 Blazer Ceremony Address, 10 May 2024)

Toby Jenkins Speaker Introduction

Toby Jenkins – Speaker Introduction [PDF] – click to download

Headshot

High Res Headshot of Toby Jenkins [JPG] – click to download

Client testimonials

This is a collection of testimonials from clients for speaking and workshops.

Testimonials
"I've had the fortune of being exposed to various leadership coaches. I found Toby's messaging to be incredibly powerful and differentiated in recognising the nature of the human struggle, how to accept it, and work with not against it. His teachings have stuck with me and I've found myself repeatedly returning to his guidance as I move forward as a leader of a team, and of a family."
zoe
Zoe Hayes
Head of Consumer Apps & Sport Partnerships
B2C Marketing , AUNZ at Google
The session was hugely beneficial for our executive team as we navigate uncertain times and a series of new challenges/obstacles related to the current high inflation/interest rate environment.

Your ability to capture the imagination of the team in a short period of time was exceptional and it certainly left everyone asking, ‘when is the next session’.

Of particular benefit was your raw approach to the concept of negative thoughts, which we all experience and the fact these thoughts are natural and we all have them countless times per day.

We found your content relatable, easy to follow and engaging.

I hope we can have many more of these workshops in the coming years.
Chris Butters
Chris Butters
Managing Director – Brisbane & State Director – QLD
CBRE | Advisory & Transactions | Investor Leasing
Performance Mindset Speaker Toby Jenkins
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