Workshops & Keynotes
Speaking Truth to Power: Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines
I’m not your typical speaker. With more than two decades of elite military experience, including covert operations and global intelligence networks, I bring depth, clarity, and presence to every stage.
When I step in front of a room, my job isn’t to motivate for a moment. It’s to challenge assumptions, spark momentum, and leave leaders with tools they can actually use when the pressure is real. Whether you’re running a retreat, conference, or workshop, I’ll tailor the message to your mission.
Make your event unforgettable!
My goal is simple: to leave your audience sharper, braver, and clearer than when they walked in.
Speaking & Workshop Topics
Keynotes
Be the Captain: The Leadership Evolution No One Is Talking About
Most talks are about getting better. This one is about getting different. Drawing from elite military operations and leadership at altitude, I dismantle the myths of control and introduce a radical model of captaincy. Built on unreasonableness, elevated standards, and the courage to drop the mask, this keynote challenges leaders to show up differently when it matters most.
Unmasking the Truth: Redefining Negotiation Techniques
Negotiation isn’t about tricks — it’s about human behaviour. Informed by intelligence work, this keynote reframes how leaders influence outcomes with integrity.
From Darkness to Light: Leadership and Ethics
Leading under pressure isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about ethics, courage, and clarity when the stakes are highest.
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.
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