Sydney-based, speaking globally

Keynote speaker for associations and peak bodies

Talks and workshops that give your members tools for leading change and rebuilding trust. Jobs Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ and the Strata Community Association have all booked Dom Thurbon.

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A small sample of the associations and peak bodies Dom has worked with

“This year's ADIA Leaders Forum conference was a resounding success, and much of that is thanks to Dom's exceptional skills. Dom brought genuine energy and connection to the event, and led a truly engaging session with our CEOs, skilfully drawing out valuable insights about the opportunities and challenges the industry faces in the age of AI. We are already looking forward to welcoming Dom back to the Forum stage next year. Frankly, I can't imagine holding the event without him!”

Sarah Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, ADIA

Dom's view on association and peak body events

Associations and peak bodies are an invaluable part of any industry – and are more important than ever. At a time when members are facing profound disruption and change, the ability to bring together leading thinkers, best practice case studies and external insights and to help people develop skills, confidence and techniques to improve their business and performance is essential. At the same time, in an ever-tightening economy where every dollar of spend is being scrutinised, they're also under more pressure than ever to "show their value" and "create return for members".

This makes the world of association and peak body events higher stakes (and higher potential return) than ever before. And picking speakers who can bring a unique fusion of industry-specific knowledge and experience with leading-edge, global-facing out-of-industry perspectives is more critical than it's ever been.

“Brilliant! …an incredible mind… I feel privileged to have witnessed this highly energised and impactful narrative.”

Ray Mostogl, Chief Executive Officer, Tasmanian Mineral and Energy Council

Dom Thurbon brings exactly that unique fusion. More than 'a speaker', Dom has in-the-trenches real-world experience as a successful entrepreneur who has built and sold multinational companies, a seasoned senior executive who spent over half a decade as a Partner at EY, and a globally engaged author, speaker and researcher who has delivered over 1,000 presentations in over 10 countries. He has truly walked-the-walk of responding to change and disruption, not just talked-the-talk from stages.

Dom has the firm belief that, as a peak body and association, the value you create is more important now than ever. Your audiences are discerning, value-oriented and experienced professionals who don't just want a 'tap dance' or a feel-good story; they want tools, techniques and proven strategies they can take back to their organisations and apply. And you want them to walk away not just saying, 'that was great', but 'geez that event was the most valuable thing I've done this year'.

Luckily – you don't have to choose between insight and inspiration, between education and entertainment, and between provocation and practicality. With deep global experience across financial services, technology, telco, government, education, community services, retail, professional services and more, Dom Thurbon offers a presentation experience that can leave your delegates delighted, levelled up, and ready to perform.

Presentations for association conferences

Dom builds every presentation for your event from research into your industry and a briefing with your team. Each one can run as a keynote, a workshop or both.

Thriving, surviving and driving change in your industry

It's a cliché to say 'the world is changing fast' – but it's a cliché because it's true. Across more than 4,000 CEOs in over 115 countries, more than 40% say their business will cease to exist within the next 10 years without radical transformation. Technology, demographics, shifting customer expectations, economic and political volatility and other forces of change are combining to mean markets will likely change more in the next five years than in the last 50.

But the core truth is this: the future is not a place we are going, it's a place we are creating. Change is not something that simply happens "to" us – we have tremendous agency in shaping what our individual and collective futures look like.

So, in this dynamic, provocative and deeply practical presentation we will:

explore the forces of change reshaping your profession and industry, both here and around the world
unpack a toolkit for moving from 'receiving' change to 'leading' change, both personally and professionally
share inspiring and surprising case studies that show the incredible power of proactivity in shaping our response to change
leave with practical, usable strategies to accelerate change and transformation in your businesses, and adapt with confidence

More on this theme: Thriving, Driving and Surviving Change

The truthful leader: making trust and transparency happen in a world of misinformation

We are no longer living in the "information age", but rather the "misinformation age". Across industries and geographies, trust levels are at an all-time low. We are losing faith in our leaders, our businesses, our political institutions and the media. This is of real concern to business leaders, because trust is the currency on which business runs – businesses with higher trust levels are more innovative, more productive and faster growing than those with low trust.

So, in a world where it's harder than ever to tell the difference between fact and fiction, where staff and customers are more discerning and harder to please than ever, how do we rebuild trust, improve the quality of our relationships, and grow? Dom Thurbon literally wrote the book on truth and trust. His latest book, To Be Honest…, charts the rise of the misinformation age, why it's happening, and what we can do about it.

In this provocative and practical presentation, we will:

look at the causes and problems of the misinformation and disinformation age – where it comes from and why it matters to your organisation and industry
unpack in a fresh, distinctive and engaging way the incredible power of "truth" to drive results, engagement, customer experience and growth
examine a toolkit for "making truth happen" individually and organisationally, and show how this can drive not only innovation, but help to win the battle for trust in an increasingly trustless world

More on this theme: Making Truth and Trust Happen

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What clients say

“Dom's keynote was a real highlight of our Australasia conference. So much so that we booked him again immediately after, but for more time this time!”

Alisha Fisher, Chief Executive Officer, Strata Community Association

“You opened the conference with a spectacular start that wowed everyone in attendance. From understanding our brief to your incredible presentation, you were fantastic to work with and we were thrilled.”

Deb Cerasa, Chief Executive Officer, Jobs Australia

“Dom Thurbon was an outstanding keynote speaker and an absolute professional to work with. His keynote was engaging and thought-provoking, setting the tone for the conference before extending the learning through his workshops. Dom struck the perfect balance between inspiration and practical application, leaving delegates with fresh perspectives, actionable leadership strategies and ideas they could immediately implement within their own leadership teams. Delegate feedback consistently highlighted his engaging presentation style, authenticity and relatability. I would highly recommend Dom as a keynote speaker who can genuinely connect with an audience while delivering meaningful and lasting professional learning.”

Claire Leese, Treasurer and Conference Convenor, Queensland Association of Special Education Leaders

“Dom was a pleasure to work with. His keynote was engaging, insightful, and delivered with clarity and confidence, keeping the audience fully involved throughout. A highly effective speaker who made a lasting impression.”

Lana Miles, CPD Delivery Specialist, Chartered Accountants ANZ

Your Event Deserves a Keynote They'll Never Forget.

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