Workshops & Keynotes

Unfiltered. Unconventional. Unstoppable.

Stew Darling is not your typical speaker. With over two decades of elite military experience, including running global covert operations and building pioneering intelligence networks, he brings unmatched depth, clarity, and presence for every stage he attends.

Drawing from lived experience in some of the world’s most complex environments, Stew delivers powerful sessions that challenge assumptions, ignite momentum, and leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re running a leadership retreat, conference, or culture workshop, Stew’s message can be applied to your audience and your mission.

Make your event unforgettable!

Stew Darling's captivating workshops will leave a lasting impression and ignite your teams potential.

Speaking & Workshop Topics

Keynotes

Be the Captain
Challenging traditional leadership and stepping into true captaincy.
Unmasking the Truth
A fresh approach to negotiation, informed by the world of intelligence and human behaviour.
From Darkness to Light
Ethics, courage, and leading in times of pressure and uncertainty.

Workshops

Living Your Unstoppable Life
A hands-on, mindset-shifting experience rooted in purpose and clarity.
Creating Powerful Values
Develop value-driven culture that actually sticks.
Body Language Bootcamp & Negotiation Skills
Learn to read the room, influence outcomes, and communicate with presence.
Captaincy Fundamentals
The essentials of modern-day leadership, team cohesion, and self-mastery.

All of our keynotes and workshop sessions can be tailored to suit your audience, event or challenge.

Delivery Options

1-Hour Keynote

A high-impact, energising presentation designed to spark new thinking and leave your audience inspired. Perfect for conferences, leadership summits, or opening/closing sessions where time is limited but engagement is essential.

2-Hour Intensive

A deeper dive into one of Stew’s core topics, combining storytelling with practical takeaways. This format allows time for audience interaction, discussion, and a more immersive learning experience.

Half-Day Workshop

Ideal for teams or groups looking to explore a topic in greater depth. Includes interactive exercises, breakout discussions, and tools your audience can apply immediately in their work or personal lives.

Full-Day Experience

An immersive, full-scale experience focused on transformation, team cohesion, and deep personal insight. Combines strategic content, self-reflection, and action planning to create a lasting impact.

Online or In Person

All sessions are available in-person (anywhere in New Zealand or internationally by arrangement) or delivered virtually with the same high level of energy and interactivity.

Ready to Book Stew for Your Event?

Let’s start the conversation. Whether you know exactly what you’re after or want help shaping the right session for your team, we’ll make it impactful, relevant, and unforgettable.

Dive Deeper into Unstoppable Force

Explore our collection of free resources, including Stew’s books, podcasts, and videos, to gain deeper insights into the Unstoppable Force philosophy and discover how it can transform your life and your organisation.