Rob Horstman

Leadership Keynote Speaker

Rob is a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience in both business, local government and community. As well as his role at EQ Minds, Rob is the Deputy President of the Shire of Northampton and founder of numerous community projects including leading the community response in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Seroja.

With over two decades of leadership experience, he knows first-hand the challenges of working in high-pressure, complex environments and the impact it can have on mental wellbeing. He will equip your team with the tools and strategies to lead with empathy and care, while also taking care of yourself. His approach is not only good for the individuals who lead, but also good for the teams they lead.

Rob has worked with leaders from eBay, QMS Media, First National Real Estate and Western Australian Local Government Association to cultivate a mindset of compassion and resilience.

Rob will empower your team to lead with purpose and compassion whether they hold a leadership title or not.

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"The fabric of leadership is based on the mutual trust we have in one another to achieve great things together "

Rob Horstman

Keynotes

Mindful Leadership

Leadership is not a title, it’s a mindset.

In this workshop, Rob will empower your team to cultivate awareness and intention in their everyday decision-making and actions. He will equip your team to become leaders who don’t react, but respond thoughtfully, fostering a psychologically safe culture that encourages resilience, problem solving and a commitment to the wellbeing of both themselves and others.

Topics:

• Psychological Safety

• Caring for yourself so you can care for others

• Leading through change

• Resilience

• Hybrid Team Leadership

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Resilience

How to cultivate a culture of empathy and growth.

Does your team feel empowered to challenge the status quo and embrace failure as an essential part of growth? The lessons learned from failure are crucial for true growth, and it relies on cultivating resilience. Today, we explore how empathy and reflection nurture a culture where trust, creativity, and growth can thrive.

Topics:

• Agility

• A culture for creativity

• Empathy

• Resilience

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Change & Psychological Safety

How to embed trust and innovation in your team.

Strengthen your team with the tools to make better decisions, foster stronger connections, and ignite creativity. In this workshop, Rob will guide your team towards cultivating a culture of trust and respect, where psychological safety thrives and unlocks their full potential.

Topics:

• Creativity

• Strategy

• Collaboration

• Emotional Intelligence

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Workshops

Mindful Leadership

How to lead with purpose and compassion. In this workshop, Rob will empower your team to cultivate awareness and intention in their everyday decision-making and actions.

Resilience through Uncertainty

How to focus your mindset to deal and thrive in change. In this workshop, Rob will share a series of tools to help your team keep focused and perform at their best with less stress.

Psychological Safety

How to embed trust and innovation in your team. Rob will guide your team towards cultivating a culture of trust and respect, where psychological safety thrives and unlocks their full potential.

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"The Givaudan leadership team very much enjoyed the presentation you delivered on psychological safety at our recent APAC meeting.
Your keynote provided a really great segway into the subject which was light, fun personal and informative. Well Done."

- GARY CRAWFORD, COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR. HEAD OF TASTE & WELLBEING, OCEANIA