Speaking Engagements | Keynotes | Conference workshops
Find out how our contribution can make your event a success.
Connecting and engaging with the audience is a key factor in making your conference or event a success, and leaving a lasting impression on your attendees.
Recent engagements
- Keynote Speaker at the Melton City Council People Leaders Forum 2024
- Presentations to various CEO Syndicate members - 2019 to 2025 The CEO Institute Speaker Program
- Presenter at the RLDatix People Summit Asia-Pacific 2024
- Keynote Speaker at the ABLE Authors Book Launch Expo 2023
- Keynote Speaker at the Chef Success Workshop at Foodservice Australia Tradeshow 2023
- Keynote Speaker at the MCIE Melbourne City Institute of Education 2022 Graduation
- Keynote Speaker at the 2021 QuIET Network AGM
- Keynote Speaker at the 2021 VETASSESS Annual Conference
- Keynote Speaker at the MCIE Melbourne City Institute of Education 2021 Graduation
- Keynote Speaker and Workshop facilitator at the 2019 VET Development Centre Annual Teaching and Learning Conference
- Guest presenter at the 2019 Gartner International CFO & HRD Forum
- Keynote Speaker at 2018 Procurement Australia National Conference on the topic ‘Disruptive Leadership’
- Workshop facilitator at the 2018 VET Development Centre Annual Teaching and Learning Conference
- Interactive workshop facilitator at the 2018 QuIET Network Annual Conference
- Workshop facilitator at the 2018 ACDEVEG Annual Conference
Watch this short clip from the Procurement Australia Annual Conference. >>
Meet the speaker
Our highly experienced and award-winning CEO Martin Probst has a proven track record for inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking keynotes and conference breakout workshop facilitations.
Martin Probst
CEO - Chief Education Officer
Find out more about Martin
Martin is an esteemed #1 International Bestselling author and renowned leadership expert who holds the prestigious title of ‘Learning Professional of the Year’ from the Australian Learning Impact Awards 2019. As the founder of PROfound Leadership, winner of the 2023 MBN Leadership award and listed among the ‘Top 10 Leadership Development Training/Coaching Companies’ in the Asia Pacific region, Martin brings 25+ years of global experience in human-centred leadership.
Martin’s endeavour to make a lasting impact in the Learning & Development space has seen him travelling the world, studying the field of self-development and human potential. He understands what it means to work in pressured environments and the importance of becoming the best at what you do. His background and experience working with a wide variety of cultures and range of industries include:
Education | Hospitality | Procurement | Retail | Finance | Compliance | IT | Marketing
Martin is a passionate and approachable facilitator and teaches strategies and concepts that are easy to learn and apply. Through this, he encourages students to fully engage in the learning journey and explore diverse perspectives collaboratively. His mission to maximise human potential and achieve peak performance in a supportive environment have led to:
- Working in different industries on 6 continents for 35+ years
- Certified ‘Everything DiSC Practitioner’, Certified ‘Learning and Virtual Facilitator’, and certified in other modalities
- Designing and delivering 450+ workshops and speaking engagements
- Teaching over 10 years in formal education
- Facilitating over 1,100 hours of one-on-one coaching sessions
- Authoring 8 Australian and international books, audio books and leadership journal
- Serving as an adviser and member on various committees & boards
Awards
2023 Melbourne Business Network Awards
Winner Leadership Award
2022 Wyndham Business Awards
Service Micro Finalist
2022 Asia Pacific Learning Impact Awards
Finalist L&D Provider of the Year
2020 Top 10 Leadership Development
Training/Coaching Companies in APAC
2019 Australian Learning Impact Awards
2019 Wyndham Business Awards
Finalist Professional Services Small
Today, Martin continues to inspire and guide individuals, teams, and organisations in Australia and around the world on human-centred leadership paths. Renowned for his skill in guiding diverse clientele toward their full potential, he employs simple-yet-profound and solution-based leadership strategies to empower them in successfully overcoming challenges in today’s busy and ever-changing ecosystem.
Please connect with Martin on LinkedIn and if you have any questions, please feel free to send him an email.
Martin’s workshop and speaking skills left an inspiring effect.
Explore the keynote topics
What booking options do you have?
- The delivery of your speaking engagement or breakout workshop facilitation is completely tailored to your needs.
- Presentations and workshops can be delivered as a stand-alone keynote, or as a series over the course of a multi–day conference.
- We suggest allowing 30 to 60 minutes for keynotes, and 2 to 6 hours for conference workshops.
What are the available topics?
- Some of the most popular topics are listed below.
- Please note that we will tailor each presentation to meet the unique needs of your group.
- Please contact us if you have a specific human-centred leadership topic in mind, or if you would like to arrange for content in line with your conference or event theme.
BUILDING RESILIENCE - cope and thrive in the face of challenges
Resilience enables us to cope with change, problems and stress. It helps us to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and setbacks into comebacks.
Attendees will be empowered and inspired to maximise their own level of resilience required to respond positively to the pressures and demands in their personal and professional environment.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE – understand human behaviours and lead with positive influence
Successful people have the ability to understand human behaviours and connect with others at a personal and emotional level.
Attendees will learn how to take ownership of their own emotions, to enable them to positively influence others and to succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.
THE LEADERSHP PARADOX - Why letting go of what we know can lead to greater success
There is a profound truth behind our tendency to hold onto old problems instead of accepting and embracing new solutions. However, breaking free from this pattern is the key to unlocking progress in both our personal and professional lives.
Attendees will explore how they, as leaders and mentors, can guide others within their network and community to step outside their comfort zones, tap into their true potential and unlock new horizons. By embracing change and letting go of outdated approaches, they can lead their teams and themselves to greater success in an ever-evolving world.
INSPIRATION IN LEADERSHIP - create an independent workforce
Great leaders inspire great teams. And great teams require a culture of employees being independent and motivated individuals, performing interdependently within their team.
Attendees will learn how to assist individuals to overcome their fears, step out of their comfort zone and take responsibility for their own actions.
DISRUPTIVE LEADERSHIP - the key for a rapidly shifting economy
Today it is about quick change, rapid change, exponential change. And to stay ahead of the game, you want to be the disrupter, rather than the one being disrupted.
Attendees will learn how to challenge the status quo and to ‘Dare to make a difference!’ by applying the PROfound Leadership Methodology.
MASTER THE ART OF COMMUNICATION - communicate with impact
Even though we communicate all day long, communication is not as simple as it seems, and what we say can easily be misunderstood. Therefore, effective communication is about the response we get.
Attendees will be provided with tools to build rapport and hold basic conversations with a clear message.
DELIVERING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK - promote growth and success through feedback mastery
We’re all familiar with the process of giving feedback, but we don’t always have the tools to make it a graceful, constructive and positive experience. Feedback can be difficult to give, but when done effectively, it can promote growth and contribute to a positive work environment.
Attendees will gain a well-tested and powerful toolkit of feedback techniques, empowering them to foster growth and success within both themselves and their teams.
SELF-LEADERSHIP - being ahead of the game
Self-leadership is about knowing when and where to direct those efforts that will help you succeed. It is essential to gain an empowering mindset to take control of your own success and get the results you desire.
Attendees will learn the skills of pro-active task management and be equipped with prioritisation techniques, so they can successfully deal with change and handle workloads with more ease.
What you can expect
Let’s talk logistics: pricing and booking info
We keep things simple.
Speaking fees vary depending on the length, location, and level of customisation required. Whether you're planning a keynote, conference session, or in-house event, we’ll provide a clear quote upfront and guide you through every step.
Ready to inspire your audience? Let’s chat about the possibilities.
Live Event Speaking Fee Structure
As a general guideline, below prices are applicable for:
- Stand-alone engagement (i.e. not as part of a series)
- In-person facilitation in Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs
IN-PERSON engagement
30 minutes |
45 minutes |
60 minutes |
ONLINE engagement
30 minutes |
45 minutes |
60 minutes |
* Prices are exclusive GST, subject to change without notice
** Appropriate AV set up to be arranged by the client for on-site deliveries
*** Terms and Conditions at www.profoundleadership.com.au/profound-leadership-terms-conditions/
If you are interested in the facilitation of a conference breakout workshop, please check out the topics and fees on the Group Training page.
FAQs about Speaking Engagements and Facilitations
Why should you work with us?
What puts our services ahead of those of our competitors are our 30+ years of experience in a variety of industries, extensive qualifications and no-nonsense approach to getting you the success you are looking for. We don’t believe in the “cookie cutter” approach, where the one solution suits everybody. We take pride in offering our clients keynote speeches and facilitations tailored to your needs, so we can together achieve the best possible outcome for you.
What topics are available?
Our available topics for speaking engagements or workshop facilitation include many of the skills of the future:
- Building Personal Resilience
- Unlocking Emotional Intelligence
- Disruptive Leadership
- Confident Conflict Management
- Interpersonal Communication Strategies
- and many more
Topics can be delivered as a stand-alone or as a series over the course of a multi–day conference, and will always be tailored to your specific needs, so we can together achieve the best possible outcome for you.
What is a session length?
We suggest allowing 30 to 60 minutes for keynotes, and 2 to 6 hours for workshops.
Presentations and workshops can be delivered as a stand-alone keynote, or as a series over the course of a multi–day conference.
How much does it cost?
Speaking fees vary depending on the length, location, and level of customisation required.
30-minute online keynotes start from $1,400. For a detailled overview, please refer to the pricing table on this page.
What you CAN expect from us:
- Free initial discussion to get clear on our role and your expectations
- Facilitator with high level of expertise, knowledge and commitment
- Tailored speech or facilitation specifically developed to your needs
What you CANNOT expect from us:
- Legal or financial advice
- Boring sessions that will only waste the participants' time
Require further clarification?
We are here to support you. The planning process should be as easy as possible for you. That’s why our awesome Leadership Skills Team will help you with any questions you have, and explore a suitable keynote together with you to ensure your next event is right for your business and a great success.
Book now or enquire.
Download the brochure, access the online planning tool, or complete the form below.
Ready to inspire and motivate your audience?
Enquire now to bring engage a thought-provoking, award-winning speaker for your event.






























