A Melbourne keynote speaker with range
Looking for a keynote speaker based in Melbourne?
Every keynote or guest speaker presentation Brett de Hoedt delivers is aimed to provoke, entertain and provide practical advice. He utilises current real-life experiences and examples and constantly involves his audience.
Some of his keynote presentations are more akin to a conversation.
Brett is funny – his testimonials testify to that - but he treats his audiences as intelligent adults who wish to be informed and challenged. His testimonials fall into the ‘rave’ category.
As a Melbourne talkback radio host he interviewed Prime Ministers, business leaders and newsmakers so he can handle a serious brief. He performs across Australia and New Zealand.
He is less predictable than most, never sticks to a script but will respect your schedule. He’s low-maintenance off-stage, high-energy on stage, refreshingly free of contemporary speaker jargon, swearing or merch to sell.
Browse his keynote presentation options below or get in touch to discuss your preferred theme or topic. Unlike some other keynote speakers, if Brett can’t genuinely meet your brief, he won’t waste your time and money.
Can we talk fame?
Some clients feel more secure spending big dollars on a celebrity keynote speaker. This might work out great but too many high-profile speakers trade off their fame as opposed to their knowledge or concern for your issues. These keynote presentations can come across as a little off-the-shelf or self-orientated.
The athlete or mountain climber may not resonanate with your audience. Not being famous (despite his best efforts) makes Brett try a little harder and focus on the value he brings audiences through his content, rather than his presence.
HOW TO CULT! INSPIRE IRRATIONAL DEVOTION FROM YOUR CUSTOMERS
Delivered in 30 – 90m.
Why do some brands, causes and people inspire obsessive devotion when their competitors fail to set pulses racing?
Cults enjoy higher profits, influence, queues around the block and constant media attention.
Brett looks at the nine characteristics of cults and shows you how to create your own. (Use this for good, not evil.)
Filled with real world examples and stories from brands you know and many you don’t. His scope is global, drawing from retail, apparel, politics, nations, the arts and some very special individuals.
THE HARDEST WORD. HOW TO APOLOGISE
Delivered in 30 – 60m.
Apologies are hot right now.
Never have they been so loudly demanded, closely scrutinized and steadfastly rejected. Thus this keynote presentation on the art of the apology.
Leaders of all persuasions will one day be called upon to apologize - sometimes one-to-one, sometimes to the nation. Are you prepared?
Brett draws on his experience training leaders in the art of the apology, managing PR crises and insights drawn from hosting the acclaimed apology podcast The Hardest Word.
As always, this presentation is fun and energetic - never worthy.
THE CONVERSION FORMULA: TRULY UNDERSTAND YOUR AUDIENCE
Delivered in 60 – 180m. | Also available: the Marketing Savvy workshop.
A keynote presentation delivered to hundreds of clients from $500m+ organisations to community groups.
The best marketers have the best understanding of their audiences. Salespeople, consultants and campaigners need a systematic way to understand their various audiences.
The Conversion Formula takes you through a step by step process looking at your audiences’ motivations, desires, pinch points, fears and triggers. Then work out how to use these insights for better results.
CAREER SKILLS THEY NEVER TAUGHT YOU
Delivered in 45 – 120m. | Also available: the Personal Brand workshop.
As delivered to CFA, Australian Medical Students Association, multiple leadership courses, LG pro etc in Melbourne and beyond.
Performance is key but little things matter if you want to build a career. This fun and interactive keynote presentation looks at building personal brands and profile in relation to your career. It begins with basic interpersonal skills and ends with networking and reputation-building. Agenda:
what’s required to be a person with presence;
dealing with self-inflicted barriers to a more prominent profile;
practical behaviours to adopt immediately - from introductions to meetings;
Q&A on the group’s networking road blocks.
Advice and techniques for: introductions, meetings, pitching ideas, presenting and networking.
DISCOVERING YOUR INNER MEDIA TART
Delivered in 30 – 90m. | Also available: the Media Savvy workshop.
As presented at Al Gore’s Climate Reality event, Commonwealth Bank et al
The meek shall not inherit the Earth – nor will they gain significant media coverage. Gaining media coverage is still the best boost you can give your organisation, campaign or career – but how does it happen?
Via his consultancy Hootville Communications keynote speaker Brett has generated 1000+ media hits. He regularly appears in media himself.
Whether as an organisation, sector or individual, Melbourne-based Brett de Hoedt will tell you what it takes to gain your share of the media spotlight. (Perhaps more than your share.)
He looks at the culture you’ll need to cultivate and the many ways you can ensure the media come knocking on your door.
THE INTERNET: NOT JUST A PHASE WE’RE GOING THROUGH
Delivered in 45 – 90m. | Also available: the Digital Savvy workshop.
As delivered to dozens of local government authorities and hundreds of community groups from sporting to creative.
How many organisations are making the most of websites, eMarketing and social media? Almost none; including yours.
This keynote presentation sets you on a path to digital domination. Minimal jargon and delivered from a marketing – not technical – perspective. Agenda includes:
Why websites matter more than social media.
How your email list should be your most precious possession.
How to save time and angst finding social media content.
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Delivered in 30 – 60m.
This is a little different from the rest.
It’s easy to be overwhelmed with the world’s problems. Take your audience’s mind off the day-to-day with this ad-hoc selection of positive developments big and small, scientific and social.
Some of the good news will be vaguely familiar, most won’t. This will leave your audience more-than-a-little pleasantly surprised and you know…hopeful.
A presentation from a Melbourne-based keynote speaker that will make you laugh, think and glad you came.