Keynote Speaking “2019 Keynote Speaker of the Year”
I find speaking at conferences and events both exciting and challenging. Exciting because I have opportunity to influence the future of individuals, teams and organisations in a positive way. Challenging, because I have an overwhelming desire to be the very best, to do the very best and provide the very best, to always wanting to play a bigger game. It’s part of my DNA and its what I love to do.
Some of Rowdy’s recent testimonials
“It has been our pleasure to present Rowdy McLean as our keynote speaker at DSOA events in Australia and the USA. In each of his live sessions, Rowdy’s infectious energy and experience never fails to keep our audience captivated and hungry for more.
Rowdy is consistently ranked highest among our speakers in our audience feedback. He is extremely professional in all event preparation and logistics, and exceeds all expectations when it comes to engaging compassionately with our guests both during and outside of his sessions.
You certainly won’t be disappointed when hiring Rowdy for your next event.” Clint Salter, CEO Feb 2020
As the organizer of the ‘Pro Athlete Entrepreneur Network’ event in Scottsdale Arizona, I knew it would be challenging for a speaker from Australia,to connect and engage with an audience of current and former stars from the NFL, NBA and MLB.
Within minutes of Rowdy taking the stage, I witnessed seasoned sporting greats sitting on the edge of their seats totally engaged with Rowdy’s “Play a Bigger Game” presentation.
The amount of people queued up to chat with Rowdy at the end of his keynote is a testament to the impact Rowdy had on the group. Its no surprise that he won “keynote speaker of the year” He is a masterful keynote presenter that can find his way to the heart of any audience! Brett Flanigan CEO, Jan 2020
This was the second time I have heard Rowdy speak and each time has delivered aha moments that I need to hear. The feedback from his latest presentation in Las Vegas was so positive that I know I was not the only one inspired by his story! Kristy Ellis – event specialist Jan 2020
Rowdy, thanks you so much for closing our iCon19 conference – it was even better than I imagined! You brought our best ever event home in spectacular fashion! Thank you, Kim Andrews – Conference Organiser Nov 2019
Rowdy’s keynote at a finance professionals conference that I attended was great! He was a very engaging and funny presenter, but most importantly his message was one that hit home and gave you some real thought provoking take-always. Kelli Oct 2019
It was great having Rowdy present his ‘Play a Bigger Game’ keynote at our conference. Rowdy is an engaging speaker who delivers powerful messages through his storytelling. It was also great to have the keynote link directly back to our conference theme and company strategy. Thanks Rowdy! Ali Sept 2019
I heard Rowdy’s “Play a Bigger Game” presentation as part of Accor’s Executive Leadership Program. Rowdy was an engaging speaker who captured the attention of his audience through humour and story telling. He shared his vast array of experiences both personally and professionally and motivated us to believe in ourselves. A genuine individual who is inspiring many. Renee Sept 2019
Rowdy delivered an engaging and powerful presentation to our team at our national conference, that provided them with reflection and clear action plans to play a bigger game and impact their personal and professional lives. Rowdy tactfully incorporated our key conference messaging and our team overwhelmingly enjoyed him as he inspired and motivated them. Ludovic Aug 2019
I have had the opportunity to lead in many diverse circumstances. From the sporting arena to the boardroom. I have been a successful captain, a CEO, an Entrepreneur and a Company Founder. I still run 5 companies day in day out and have dealt with leading, motivating and embracing change in good times and tough times, growth and decline, change and disruption and through complexity and uncertainty. I believe that “leadership is the path to every success”
I have written two best selling books on leadership from my 30 years of experience (I have learned some valuable lessons on that journey). It is these lessons and stories that I share in my keynote presentations. I show leaders how to build a positive lasting legacy that will endure beyond their lifetime. A legacy that delivers results, creates an impact and builds a lifetime of great experiences.
Leadership is a fine art in the modern business world. In today’s companies leaders are confronted with a pace of change never seen before. Those that can stay abreast of the leadership challenges of a modern society will be the leaders that thrive and will be the leaders of teams and organisations that remain remarkable and relevant in the future.
Rowdy’s most popular keynotes
Leadability Keynote:
“Leadership is the path to every success”
Leadership is the defining element of any business. Growing and developing leaders in a rapidly changing business world is an absolute imperative. In this keynote I show leaders the 5 levels of leadership and how to climb through those 5 levels to become an outstanding leader that delivers remarkable results.
“Remarkable leaders are the driving force of amazing teams and organisations ”.
Play a Bigger Game Keynote:
“Self leadership is the first element of leadership success”
Successful leaders are self motivated, self driven and self aware. There are 4 things that every leader can control that ultimately affects their ability to get the results they want. Very few people control or 4, however in this keynote I show leaders how to take control so they can achieve more, be more, do more and have more than you they imagined. Once a leader embraces and controls these 4 things their leadership changes for better, forever.
“One idea executed really well can completely change your world”.
Simplicity Keynote:
Play a Bigger Game for Business – Creating the best business – Insights, strategies and actions for SME’s that improve the bottom line.
Success in business is about doing the right things for your business at the right time. Not doing more things or adding more things. The best businesses are lean success machines. In this keynote we explore the play book for removing complexity so that you can focus on the drivers of your success. 7 simple tools that will streamline your bottom line. When your whole team understands the game and exactly how you want to play the game. Your results invariably get better, you win more often and reap the rewards of that success.
“Simplicity is the magic metric that drives successful businesses”
Cultural Dynamics Keynote:
Play a Bigger Game for cultural excellence – Creating an amazing culture – The critical elements of cultural dynamics.
Every successful culture is built on the back of 7 key aspects. This keynote explores these elements, what they mean and how to create them. An engaging keynote with insights into most successful ancient cultures and their modern equivalents. Great culture are about belonging, contributing and creating strong foundations for a successful future, This keynote delivers on all of these.
Serviceability Keynote:
Play a Bigger Game for service excellence – Creating exceptional service – The only real differentiator.
In the modern business world its almost impossible to differentiate your business on product or price, Products are easily copied, pricing is competitive, However exceptional service is a rare commodity. Many organisations try to create it, few succeed. I own a company that has been creating service excellence in organisations for over 15 years. In this keynote we explore the critical elements that will take your service from erratic to exceptional and keep it there.
