International Keynote Speaker

Leaders, in times of crisis are defined by their actions and reactions and by their ability to make decisions without deliberation - to act with confidence but without recklessness. The amazing thing about working in disasters is that True Leaders are identified. Without the constraints of an organisation chart or imposed management structure, true leaders rise. How many true leaders lie dormant in your organisation just waiting for the opportunity to rise? What if we gave them that opportunity?

Peter Baines is an international keynote speaker who will capture the full attention of his audience as he shares his stories and experience. Peter was part of the leadership team that responded to Bali after the bombings in 2002 and was called upon in 2005 to lead national and international teams in response to the Boxing Day Tsunami. Peter headed up multiple rotations into Thailand leading international teams in the identification process of those who died. All the time his leadership theories were tested in this trying environment.Peter has recently been engaged to work in the Middle East, by the government of Saudi Arabia, to assist them in building their leadership and crisis management capacity.

As a former Detective Inspector of Operations within the Forensic Services Group of the NSW Police, Peter offers a rare insight into what it takes to lead powerfully, with integrity and compassion, in the most extraordinary of circumstances.You don’t lead international teams through one of the world’s biggest natural disasters and not have stories to tell.

More importantly,the topics and leadership issuesPeter covers, carry relevance across all industries and he has made an impact with everyone he has worked with.From the big four banks in Australia to the leading pharmaceutical company in Spain whichever his audience his messages will not be forgotten quickly.

Here is what they have to say:

I was watching the audience whilst listening and you certainly struck a chord with everyone. On both occasions that I have heard you speak the absolute silence in the room is something that is quite amazing with such a large audience.
National Australia Bank, March 2011

Peter recently delivered his 'Leadership Matters' Keynote for our Senior Leaders and extended it into a follow up workshop. As the organiser of the event it was fantastic to look around the room and see the genuine engagement on their faces, and watch as they absorbed his truly compelling messages. The feedback we have received has been excellent, both on Peter's amazing content but also on his thoroughly engaging and captivating presentation style. He truly challenged us to think differently about Value-Based Leadership and what impact and personal contribution our Senior Leaders really want to make.
St George Bank, Sydney 2010

After having just heard Peter Baines speak, what I have got to offer you is of no value at all and pails into insignificance having heard his story.
Stephen Lundin 2011, author of Fish and International speaker

From the moment I spoke to Peter over the phone to when I said good bye to him after the event it has been an absolute pleasure. I provided Peter with my theme, outcome and ideas of what I wanted from the conference and therefore from his speech. Peter exceeded all expectations.The content of his speech and his actual journey resinated with my and so many of my people. Being in travel the majority of people had been to the places around the world that Peter was talking about therefore felt some emotional connection to the situation and environment that Peter was faced with. Peter is an exceptionally strong courageous man that the entire audience had a lot of respect for. Peter joined us in costume for our Bollywood Dinner where many of my people were able to ask questions and find out more of Peter's journey and future projects. I would highly recommend Peter as your guest speaker in the future. Thank you Peter for sharing your story with us.
NORTH STAR NSW, FLIGHT CENTRE LIMITED, March 2011

Inspiration comes in many forms sometimes in nature, sometimes in human form and your presentation combines the power of both. For me, it highlighted that human decency shines through in the end and that the little things we forget more often means the most. I did actually run straight out of the presentation and told my partner I love her, as I now do at every chance I get. I have been a leader on the sporting field and off it but now I realise what true leadership is all about. I carry your message with me to spread it freely and do hope one day that I am fortunate to cross your path again. I am certain your charity will benefit directly from me and can only say thank you to you and your family for all the work you do and sacrifices you make (and continue to make). Thank you.
Authorised Representative.AXA FINANCIAL PLANNING, April 2010

To read more testimonials from the audience where Peter has presented his keynote visit http://www.peterbaines.com.au/testimonials.asp