Brad Twynham
The global expert on resilience, innovation, and leadership, known for his transformational programs and immersive storytelling steeped in First Nations wisdom.
Brad Twynham is exclusively represented and managed by ODE Management for all keynote, workshop, MC and speaking engagements worldwide. ODE Management holds Brad's diary and confirms all availability and fees for keynotes on leadership, artificial intelligence and First Nations custodianship. Event organisers can book direct, and speaker bureaus can book on behalf of their clients.
To check availability, contact ODE Management on +61 2 9818 5199 (Asia Pacific) or +1 877 950 5633 (USA).
My speaker bio...
Brad Twynham is a global speaker in resilience, innovation, and leadership. He has delivered his Radical Leadership Programs to corporations including Minter Ellison, DuluxGroup, Rio Tinto, Endeavor Group, IBM, ARTC, Queensland Health and Singularity U. Brad's keynotes and workshops are transformational and interactive and is a great addition to any event as a keynote speaker, breakout session or workshop.
Brad is not just a leadership speaker; he is known as a leader of leaders. He has built groundbreaking products that have disrupted the world's largest corporations, guided C-level executives through business transformation initiatives and collaborated with CEOs and Boards to cultivate adaptable cultures that nurture resilient and innovative people. Brad's keynote presentations and leadership workshops are transformational and highly interactive. He has developed and speaks on “Radical Leadership,” a term he coined that is recognised globally and is now used by Harvard Business School to describe the mission-critical mandate of today’s modern business leaders. His recent clients include CEO Institute, Singularity U, Minter Ellison, Rio Tinto, Port Waratah Coal Services, Endeavour Group, ARTC, Pitcher Partners, Mazars, EO Org, Western Sydney University and International Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL).
As a keynote speaker, Brad’s special gift lies in his powerful lived experiences, which capture the audience's attention and catalyse change. These stories are drawn from his extensive journey as an award-winning Enterprise Technology Entrepreneur, Corporate Innovator, and proud First Nations man.
As a leadership speaker, Brad brings over 25 years of experience building disruptive products and services and leading innovative change and innovation into some of the largest global organisations, including Visa, CBA, UBS, Swisscom and DXC Technology.
As a technology speaker, he plays at the intersection of where technology meets humanity and has been involved in significant AI based projects since 2010 across the globe, mentoring startup founders in Silicon Valley and New York, and focuses his keynotes on AI being a people problem not a technology problem. As a First Nations leadership speaker, he brings his cultural knowledge, talent for the Didgeridoo, song in language and immersive storytelling to put a modern leadership twist on how our Ancient Aboriginal culture can unlock the keys to modern-day leadership as we move into an era where intelligence is being rapidly commoditised and our human skills require amplification.
Brad’s conference opening and closing keynotes, Welcome and Acknowledgement to Country are renowned for being a highlight of many conference participants and consistently talked about as being the best Welcome to Country conference participants have ever seen.
His high-energy and authentic presence delivers a fast-paced and immersive keynote presentation and a journey that creates a contagious energy that motivates audiences and leaves a lasting impression. Brad pushes individuals and organisations to rethink what leadership is in today's uncertain and volatile business environment, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones and embrace the benefits of becoming Radical Leaders.
In one morning Brad took me from being fearful of AI to wanting to dive in and use it.
Manager - Port Waratah Coal Services
Our people have never given a standing ovation to a speaker before.
Senior Executive - Port Waratah Coal Services
Brad's messages really resonated, and I noticed afterwards his Radical Leadership elements were being cited and are now part of our lexicon!
Royal Auto Club of Tasmania
The audience was kept on the edge of their seats wanting to hear more!
CEO Institute
The best attended workshop the firm has ever had. I love the way Brad weaves in powerful storytelling with practical lessons.
Innovation and Purpose Lead – Minter Ellison
My speaking topics...
Welcome to or acknowledgement of country
Target Audience: Large Conferences, Award Ceremonies, Government Events and Symposiums and Association Gatherings
Brad Twynham is a direct descendant of Bungaree, of the Garigal of Broken Bay and Matora of the Walkaloa of Lower Lake Macquarie. A direct bloodline custodian of the SaltWater People North of Sydney, the Stingray people and Brad Twynham brings extraordinary cultural depth, authenticity, and meaning to every Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country he delivers.
Through powerful storytelling, authentic truth-telling, connection to culture, and traditional music via the Yidaki (didgeridoo), Brad Twynham makes Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country deeply moving and memorable.
It is not often you find a professional conference speaker who is also able to give welcome and acknowledgement to country, in an authentic and moving way.
Key Takeaways:
- Deepen an understanding of Aboriginal Culture and why Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country is so Important.
- Entertaining and Engaging opening to events that moves audiences and sets a tone for the event.
- Yudaki (Didgeridoo) performance that ties into the event or conference theme.
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Radical Leadership: The New Operating System for the Age of Transition
Target Audience: Executive Leadership Teams, Emerging Leaders, All Staff Gatherings and Retreats, Sales Teams, Boards & Conferences.
Your old leadership playbook is obsolete. In an era of unprecedented disruption, transition, and complexity, adaptability is the ultimate competitive advantage. As a leading leadership and change keynote speaker, Brad Twynham introduces a powerful new foundation for leading in uncertain times through his Radical Leadership framework.
Inspired by Brad’s book Radical Thinking, this session equips leaders with five essential skills to create dynamic stability in an unstable world: Radical Open-mindedness, Radical Creativity, Radical Empathy, Radical Acceptance, and Radical Candor. As a trusted executive leadership and transformation speaker, Brad shows teams how to use these skills to drive innovation, challenge old beliefs, and lead change with courage and clarity.
Key Takeaways:
- A clear understanding of why today's leadership challenges are so unique.
- Practical tools to develop the five essential skills of a Radical Leader.
- Simple strategies to build a culture of innovation and adaptability.
- The confidence to lead through change and achieve lasting success.
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Beyond the AI Algorithm: Weaving Human Insight with Artificial Intelligence
Audience: Perfect for leaders and teams navigating digital transformation who want to harness AI’s power while elevating distinctly human strengths.
In the age of AI, we are asking the wrong question. It’s not about choosing between machine intelligence and human skill; it's about creating a powerful new synthesis of both. As a leading AI and human-centred leadership keynote speaker, Brad Twynham shows leaders how to harness artificial intelligence while strengthening the distinctly human capabilities that drive trust, judgment, and innovation.
This is not your typical AI keynote. Drawing on over 25 years of building AI systems and the timeless wisdom of his Aboriginal heritage, futurist and digital transformation speaker Brad Twynham offers a unique perspective on leading with integrity and vision in a world of rapid technological change, where ethical thinking and emotional intelligence matter more than ever.
Attendees will discover how to build their AI literacy while amplifying their most powerful human tools: intuition, emotional intelligence, ethical discernment and contextual wisdom.
Key Takeaways:
- How to balance AI's potential with its risks, including bias and over-reliance.
- Practical tools to reclaim your most powerful human skills: intuition, emotional intelligence, ethical discernment and contextual understanding.
- A unique framework for leadership drawn from the long-term, ethical thinking of Indigenous wisdom.
- Simple strategies to remove the fear of AI adoption and build a culture that blends machine intelligence with human wisdom
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Radical Reinvention: Your Personal Guide to the AI Age
Audience: Perfect for any audience seeking clarity, confidence, and actionable steps to embrace the AI age with optimism and innovation.
This presentation takes audiences beyond the hype of Generative AI, delivering a foundational understanding of AI’s profound impact on business and industry. As a leading AI and future-focused keynote speaker, Brad Twynham offers a simple, practical guide to understanding the forces shaping the future and how individuals and organisations can confidently navigate radical reinvention.
An everyday man’s futurist talk, delivered through compelling industry-specific examples, shows how AI is redefining each audience’s unique sector. As a trusted futurist and innovation speaker, Brad sparks powerful in-session conversations around how leaders can radically reshape strategy, culture, and capability to create a new future for their organisation.
Other standalone building blocks that can be incorporated into this keynote include: cyber security, automation, robotics, web3 and quantum computing.
This isn’t just a presentation, it’s an interactive experience, prompting a dynamic exploration of how to radically reinvent your organisation using the vivid picture of the radically creative future that awaits all of us.
Key Takeaways:
- A clear, hype-free understanding of how AI is shaping your future.
- Practical insights into how AI will impact your specific job or industry.
- A personal framework for adapting to and taking advantage of what's next.
- Confidence and optimism about your place in the future.
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Radical Influence: A New Playbook for Selling in a Cynical World
Audience: Perfect for anyone in sales or client-facing roles who wants to cut through cynicism and create real human influence that drives lasting results.
The ground has shifted. Your customers are living in a cynical world where scepticism is the default and trust is harder to earn than ever. In an age of AI-generated noise and deepfakes, sales and influence keynote speaker Brad Twynham shows how professionals can forge authentic connections that actually drive results by leading with integrity, empathy, and genuine human impact.
This isn't another keynote about AI sales bots. This is a new playbook for sales professionals on how to build Radical Influence by being powerfully human in an increasingly artificial world. According to trust and communication speaker Brad Twynham, lasting success in client-facing roles now depends on transparency, credibility, and real relationship-building—qualities no algorithm can replace.
You'll learn how to move beyond outdated sales tactics and embrace a customer centric approach that AI can't replicate, one that prioritizes transparency, empathy, and genuine relationship-building.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand why AI and technology are fuelling the growing "trust gap" and how it impacts your sales process.
- Learn practical techniques for building credibility and fostering long-term customer loyalty in a "zero-trust" world.
- Develop a framework for leading with integrity and authenticity in every sales interaction.
- Gain simple strategies to forge genuine human connections that drive real world results.
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Event Host & MC
A truly memorable event is more than just a lineup of speakers—it’s a carefully designed journey with a clear narrative arc, consistent energy, and a unifying theme.As an experienced event host and Master of Ceremonies, Brad Twynham brings a unique modular approach, blending his First Nations heritage with his experience as a global technology entrepreneur to create events that are seamless, resonant, and purposeful.
Brad doesn’t just introduce sessions—he connects ideas, weaves storytelling through the day, and engages audiences from beginning to end. As a sought-after conference MC and event facilitator, he uses building blocks such as cultural ceremonies, Yidaki performances, strategic storytelling, insightful panel facilitation, AI-powered synthesis, and future-focused closings to ensure every event is not only well-orchestrated but deeply meaningful and unforgettable.
Audience Takeaways:
- Experience an event that feels cohesive, connected, and energizing.
- Gain insights that are synthesized and reinforced throughout the program.
- Engage in meaningful cultural and future-focused moments.
- Leave inspired, with a clear sense of purpose and momentum.
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NAIDOC Recommendations...
Custodianship in an Age of Change
Leadership After Intelligence
Custodianship in an Age of Change
AI is accelerating everything. Decision-making. Output. Expectations. But it’s also exposing a deeper leadership gap:
Most leaders have been trained to drive performance, not take responsibility for the long-term impact of their decisions.
So the real question is no longer just “How do we perform?” It’s “What are we actually responsible for?”
In this thought-provoking keynote, leaders are introduced to a powerful shift from traditional leadership to custodianship, where success is not just measured by results, but by the outcomes we create for people, culture, and the future.
This is not theory. It’s a practical framework for leading in a world where technology is moving fast, and the consequences of leadership decisions are moving faster.
In this keynote, audiences will learn how to:
- Move from managing functions to owning system-wide outcomes
- Lead beyond short-term performance and into long-term impact
- Shift from authority to true accountability in complex environments
- Make decisions that stand up over time, not just in the moment
The result:
Leaders leave with a clearer understanding of their role, a practical way to navigate change, and a framework they can immediately apply to lead with greater responsibility, clarity, and confidence.
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Building Connection in Disconnected Systems
Leadership After Intelligence
Building Connection in Disconnected Systems
We’ve never been more connected through technology, yet inside organisations, people are feeling more disconnected than ever.
It shows up in silos, low trust, misalignment, disengagement, and a lack of psychological safety. And when connection breaks down, performance follows.
This keynote goes beyond surface-level culture conversations and tackles connection as a critical business driver.
Drawing on First Nations thinking, storytelling, and cultural knowledge systems, this session offers a powerful and practical lens on how leaders can rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and create environments where people take ownership and perform at their best.
This is not about adding more initiatives. It is about changing how leaders think, show up, and lead.
In this keynote, audiences will learn how to:
- Build genuine trust as the foundation for execution and performance
- Break down silos and improve alignment across teams
- Create psychologically safe environments where people contribute fully
- Strengthen connection in a way that drives accountability and results
The result:
Leaders walk away with practical tools to build stronger, more connected teams, a deeper understanding of what drives human performance, and a clear pathway to improving alignment, engagement, and results across their organisation.
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Decision Making in Complex Environments
Beyond Sustainability
Decision-Making in Complex Environments
Most organisations are overwhelmed by complexity, more data, more pressure, and more decisions, yet better information isn’t leading to better decisions.
The challenge is not access to intelligence. It’s how we use it.
In fast-moving, uncertain environments, many leaders find themselves reacting instead of thinking deliberately, relying heavily on data while underutilising judgement, and making decisions in isolation rather than creating shared responsibility.
This keynote explores how leaders can cut through complexity and make better, more considered decisions, even under pressure.
Drawing on a framework grounded in thousands of years of wisdom, this session provides a practical approach to navigating uncertainty, balancing data with human judgement, and leading decisions that stand up over time.
Attendees leave with:
- A practical framework for making clear, confident decisions in complex environments
- The ability to move from reactive thinking to deliberate, strategic decision-making
- Greater confidence in balancing data with judgement under pressure
- A stronger sense of shared responsibility and accountability for outcomes
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Welcome to or acknowledgement of country
Target Audience: Large Conferences, Award Ceremonies, Government Events and Symposiums and Association Gatherings
Brad Twynham is a direct descendant of Bungaree, of the Garigal of Broken Bay and Matora of the Walkaloa of Lower Lake Macquarie. A direct bloodline custodian of the SaltWater People North of Sydney, the Stingray people and Brad Twynham brings extraordinary cultural depth, authenticity, and meaning to every Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country he delivers.
Through powerful storytelling, authentic truth-telling, connection to culture, and traditional music via the Yidaki (didgeridoo), Brad Twynham makes Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country deeply moving and memorable.
It is not often you find a professional conference speaker who is also able to give welcome and acknowledgement to country, in an authentic and moving way.
Key Takeaways:
- Deepen an understanding of Aboriginal Culture and why Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country is so Important.
- Entertaining and Engaging opening to events that moves audiences and sets a tone for the event.
- Yudaki (Didgeridoo) performance that ties into the event or conference theme.
Watch me...
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The Leadership Speaker Redefining NAIDOC Week Experiences
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Decision Making in Complex Environments
Beyond Sustainability Decision-Making in Complex Environments Most organisations are overwhelmed by complexity, more data, more pressure, and more decisions, yet better information isn’t leading to better decisions. The challenge is not access to intelligence. It’s how we use it. In fast-moving, uncertain environments, many leaders find themselves reacting instead of thinking deliberately, relying heavily on data while underutilising judgement, and making decisions in isolation rather than creating shared responsibility. This keynote explores how leaders can cut through complexity and make better, more considered decisions, even under pressure. Drawing on a framework grounded in thousands of years of wisdom, this session… Read more +
Building Connection in Disconnected Systems
Leadership After Intelligence Building Connection in Disconnected Systems We’ve never been more connected through technology, yet inside organisations, people are feeling more disconnected than ever. It shows up in silos, low trust, misalignment, disengagement, and a lack of psychological safety. And when connection breaks down, performance follows. This keynote goes beyond surface-level culture conversations and tackles connection as a critical business driver. Drawing on First Nations thinking, storytelling, and cultural knowledge systems, this session offers a powerful and practical lens on how leaders can rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and create environments where people take ownership and perform at their best.… Read more +
Custodianship in an Age of Change
Leadership After Intelligence Custodianship in an Age of Change AI is accelerating everything. Decision-making. Output. Expectations. But it’s also exposing a deeper leadership gap: Most leaders have been trained to drive performance, not take responsibility for the long-term impact of their decisions. So the real question is no longer just “How do we perform?” It’s “What are we actually responsible for?” In this thought-provoking keynote, leaders are introduced to a powerful shift from traditional leadership to custodianship, where success is not just measured by results, but by the outcomes we create for people, culture, and the future. This is not… Read more +
The Leadership shift the Construction sector can't afford to ignore
Technology is changing how construction projects are planned, coordinated, and delivered. But the deeper shift is not about the tools. It is about leadership. As AI and automation become embedded in the systems that drive the built environment, the advantage moves to the leaders who can think clearly, decide confidently, and bring their people through periods of sustained change. That is the conversation Brad Twynham has been built to lead. Read more +
The mindset shift winning Real Agents are making
In a market defined by low trust and high anxiety, the old real estate playbook is no longer enough. Brad Twynham's Radical Influence framework shows agents how to stop leading with accolades and start turning high-stress negotiations into lasting client relationships. Read more +
Cybersecurity and Trust: Why the Old Playbook No Longer Works
There are 3 monumental shifts happening in cyber security right now that every leader needs to know about. Brad Twynham brings 25 years of enterprise technology leadership to help organisations rethink security as a strategic asset and build the human-centred approach that the AI age demands. Read more +
Leading in the Age of AI and Fragile Customer Trust
In a world where AI is transforming industries and trust is harder to earn, Brad Twynham offers a new operating system for leadership. Drawing on decades of experience and First Nations wisdom, Brad helps organisations blend machine intelligence with the human tools of empathy, intuition, and ethical discernment that no algorithm can replace. Read more +
Bridging the Leadership Capability Gap in the Age of AI
In the age of rapid change, futurist and speaker Brad Twynham notes that old leadership playbooks have started becoming outdated. With decades of experience building AI systems, here’s how Brad helps organisations reinvent leadership for a world in rapid transition. As one of Australia’s leading AI and future-focused keynote speakers, he equips leaders with the tools required to navigate uncertainty, disruption, and accelerating technological change. Read more +
Event Host & MC
A truly memorable event is more than just a lineup of speakers—it’s a carefully designed journey with a clear narrative arc, consistent energy, and a unifying theme.As an experienced event host and Master of Ceremonies, Brad Twynham brings a unique modular approach, blending his First Nations heritage with his experience as a global technology entrepreneur to create events that are seamless, resonant, and purposeful. Brad doesn’t just introduce sessions—he connects ideas, weaves storytelling through the day, and engages audiences from beginning to end. As a sought-after conference MC and event facilitator, he uses building blocks such as cultural ceremonies, Yidaki performances,…
Radical Influence: A New Playbook for Selling in a Cynical World
Audience: Perfect for anyone in sales or client-facing roles who wants to cut through cynicism and create real human influence that drives lasting results. The ground has shifted. Your customers are living in a cynical world where scepticism is the default and trust is harder to earn than ever. In an age of AI-generated noise and deepfakes, sales and influence keynote speaker Brad Twynham shows how professionals can forge authentic connections that actually drive results by leading with integrity, empathy, and genuine human impact. This isn't another keynote about AI sales bots. This is a new playbook for sales professionals on how to…
Radical Reinvention: Your Personal Guide to the AI Age
Audience: Perfect for any audience seeking clarity, confidence, and actionable steps to embrace the AI age with optimism and innovation. This presentation takes audiences beyond the hype of Generative AI, delivering a foundational understanding of AI’s profound impact on business and industry. As a leading AI and future-focused keynote speaker, Brad Twynham offers a simple, practical guide to understanding the forces shaping the future and how individuals and organisations can confidently navigate radical reinvention. An everyday man’s futurist talk, delivered through compelling industry-specific examples, shows how AI is redefining each audience’s unique sector. As a trusted futurist and innovation speaker,…
Beyond the AI Algorithm: Weaving Human Insight with Artificial Intelligence
Audience: Perfect for leaders and teams navigating digital transformation who want to harness AI’s power while elevating distinctly human strengths. In the age of AI, we are asking the wrong question. It’s not about choosing between machine intelligence and human skill; it's about creating a powerful new synthesis of both. As a leading AI and human-centred leadership keynote speaker, Brad Twynham shows leaders how to harness artificial intelligence while strengthening the distinctly human capabilities that drive trust, judgment, and innovation. This is not your typical AI keynote. Drawing on over 25 years of building AI systems and the timeless wisdom of his…
Radical Leadership: The New Operating System for the Age of Transition
Target Audience: Executive Leadership Teams, Emerging Leaders, All Staff Gatherings and Retreats, Sales Teams, Boards & Conferences. Your old leadership playbook is obsolete. In an era of unprecedented disruption, transition, and complexity, adaptability is the ultimate competitive advantage. As a leading leadership and change keynote speaker, Brad Twynham introduces a powerful new foundation for leading in uncertain times through his Radical Leadership framework. Inspired by Brad’s book Radical Thinking, this session equips leaders with five essential skills to create dynamic stability in an unstable world: Radical Open-mindedness, Radical Creativity, Radical Empathy, Radical Acceptance, and Radical Candor. As a trusted executive…
Helping Educators Navigate the Age of Smart Intelligence
Few sectors are under as much pressure from technological disruption as education. Teachers, administrators, and leaders are grappling with how to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence while protecting academic integrity, supporting student wellbeing, and preparing young people for a future where AI will be embedded in every career. As a leading education and AI keynote speaker, Brad Twynham helps schools and universities adapt their systems, classrooms, and leadership to thrive in this new reality. Read more +
AI Workshops That Drive Real Business Results
Brad Twynham’s AI workshops deliver practical, hands-on learning that drives real business results. Blending deep tech expertise with First Nations wisdom, AI and innovation workshop facilitator Brad Twynham helps teams adopt AI tools confidently, align innovation with strategy, and enhance productivity. His sessions empower leaders to combine human insight with AI capability, creating a future-ready workforce equipped for meaningful, lasting transformation. Read more +
Why It's Time to Rethink Leadership
Keynote speaker Brad Twynham challenges leaders to rethink their approach to AI—not as a tech challenge, but as a human one. He urges a shift from Artificial Intelligence to Intelligence Amplification, highlighting the need for adaptable learning, creative thinking, and radical empathy. Brad equips leaders with the mindset and capabilities to thrive as AI reshapes the future of work. Read more +
Welcome to or acknowledgement of country
Target Audience: Large Conferences, Award Ceremonies, Government Events and Symposiums and Association Gatherings Brad Twynham is a direct descendant of Bungaree, of the Garigal of Broken Bay and Matora of the Walkaloa of Lower Lake Macquarie. A direct bloodline custodian of the SaltWater People North of Sydney, the Stingray people and Brad Twynham brings extraordinary cultural depth, authenticity, and meaning to every Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country he delivers. Through powerful storytelling, authentic truth-telling, connection to culture, and traditional music via the Yidaki (didgeridoo), Brad Twynham makes Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country deeply moving and memorable. It is not often you find a… Read more +
Turning AI Fear into Confidence Across the Enterprise
Generative AI isn’t just a tech shift—it’s a people shift. Brad Twynham recently partnered with Port Waratah Coal Services to deliver an Innovative Problem Solving Workshop that brought AI to life across all levels of the organisation. Through hands-on activities, including prompt engineering and applying Radical Creativity, teams used Microsoft Copilot to tackle real business challenges. The workshop helped demystify AI, reduced fear, encouraged cross-level engagement, and highlighted that successful AI adoption hinges on human capability, not just technology. Brad’s approach empowers teams to confidently scale AI, transforming culture and unlocking innovation across the enterprise landscape. Read more +
Radical Thinking
After a high-stakes legal battle with the FBI and 25 years building successful startups, Brad Twynham knows what it truly means to adapt and endure.
His story is one few would choose—but the insights are essential for anyone leading in a time of reinvention.
In a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, adaptability has become the ultimate leadership currency. Yet most leaders were trained for a steady-state environment—one that no longer exists.
Brad’s Radical Thinking framework equips leaders with five core capabilities: open-mindedness, creativity, empathy, acceptance and candour. More than just personal growth, it calls for a complete shift in how we lead, decide and transform.
Brad is a globally recognised expert in innovation, change and transition—a powerful activator, motivator, and teacher who inspires real, actionable change.
