From outback Australia, Rob is a former CEO turned leadership speaker and coach in the USA

Hi, I’m Rob

Leadership Speaker and Coach | Entrepreneur | Author | Former CEO

Growing up in the Aussie Outback gave me a truly humble foundation—a value I carried with me to the big smoke of Sydney at the tender age of 18. While my mates were shaking up cocktails in trendy bars, I kicked off my career in hotel housekeeping.

After getting my hands dirty for a few years, and learning the ins and outs of hotel operations, I stepped onto the slippery corporate ladder. While working my way around the globe, I climbed through the ranks landing several C-suite roles. By the beginning of 2018, I was fortunate to be offered the top job at one of the UK’s largest hotel chains.

It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, but over the years, I’ve learned a fair bit from some great leaders and even more from a few bad ones. I found that business is messy—non-linear—and there is no straight line to success. The secret sauce, however, starts with your ability to lead yourself well. It’s about doing the small things right and marching intentionally toward a desired destination.

These days, I now call Naples, FL home. There’s nothing I love more than stepping off stage, knowing I’ve fired up a few people in the audience to want more—more from themselves, their work, their relationships, and life in general. If you’d allow me, I’d be thrilled to fire up your next event too.