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Straight Talkin' Teams: 1-Day Tactical Communication Workshop7 Secrets for Dealing with People
Biography
Depending on your background, there's a good chance you've never heard of Rob Redenbach.
However, if you've ever been a member of the British SAS, the FBI or Nelson Mandela's bodyguard team then you may have taken part in his elite unarmed combat training.
Similarly, if you’ve attended his conflict resolution workshops, you may be from the Australian Federal Police or the Australian SAS – part of the elite few chosen to participate as preparation for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Alternatively, if you've spent time in Iraq or Afghanistan as an aid-worker you might recognise Rob Redenbach as the person involved in providing you with security escorts as you travelled covertly through the streets of Baghdad and Kabul.
Then again, if your life hasn’t been quite so combative, perhaps you’ve studied at Cincinnati Christian University where one of his books is required reading for Applied Psychology students. Likewise, if you've completed Executive Education at Harvard University, you may have crossed paths with him in the corridors of the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Or, perhaps you've seen him interviewed on Sky News, Sunrise or the ABC's Midday Report.
Or perhaps you’ve never heard of him at all. That’s fine too. Either way, if you're planning an event and you're looking for something genuinely different, with both a business and a team application, Rob Redenbach can help.
Listed by Business Review Weekly as one of Australia's top 10 professional speakers, Rob regularly presents to business leaders and high-performing teams nationally and internationally. Some of the organisations Rob has provided multiple presentations to include: ANZ, Brambles Industrial Services, Seagate Technologies, Unity Resources Group, Westpac and Zurich Financial Services.
Rob Redenbach's Presentations:
7 Secrets for Dealing with People – communication skills for overcoming objections, resolving conflict and improving cooperation.
Most people, at least most reasonable people, don't want to deal with someone who is difficult. And yet, difficult people exist. They exist at work, at home and within teams. Wouldn't it be great to be able to deal with difficult people under your terms? Imagine if you could communicate in a way that overcame objections, resolved conflict and improved cooperation. Well, you can.
With a message that crosses industries and personality types, Rob Redenbach's 7 Secrets for Dealing with People provides an extraordinarily unorthodox, yet highly practical approach to communication, negotiation and conflict resolution.
Who will benefit?
- Existing & emerging leaders.
- Customer service staff.
- Sales professionals.
- Negotiators and mentors.
Emphasising the importance of a pro-active approach to influencing behaviour and benefiting from change, 7 Secrets for Dealing with People provides practical tools for managing risk and improving cooperation. Although the key points and conceptual models contained within the program are highly pragmatic, this is not an aggressive approach to conflict resolution. On the contrary, 7 Secrets for Dealing with People incorporates a healthy balance of empathy, humour and field-proven techniques needed to work with – rather than against – people.
7 Secrets for Dealing with People is available in three presentation formats:
1) Full program: 90 minute Keynote.
2) Abridged version: 55 minute Keynote.
3) A luncheon/dinner speech: 35 minutes.
Straight Talkin' Teams: 1-Day Tactical Communication Workshop
Common problems within teams and management groups include; artificial harmony, ambiguity, conflicting objectives and an absence of open, robust communication. Add to this the influence of ego, vanity and pride (which, to varying degrees we all suffer from!) plus a general lack of collective trust, and it's not surprising that many teams struggle to harness their full potential.
Rob Redenbach's Straight Talkin' Teams not only teaches how to engage in honest, productive communication, it also equips existing and emerging leaders with proven techniques to:
- Manage external pressure and internal doubt.
- Enhance personal performance in difficult situations.
- Say what needs to be said, and do what needs to be done – even when the odds are against you.
- Enhance teamwork, trust and mutual respect.
The Straight Talkin' Teams workshop is deliberately challenging and at times confronting, yet in the words of Ian Lynass – Chief Executive Officer, BIS: "Rob Redenbach's facilitation allows the learning process to unfold at a rate paced to the individual and the team, creating a unique connection between learning outcomes and their application within the business environment. I personally commend Rob to organisations seeking to redefine their leadership courage in today’s fast-paced commercial world."
Straight Talkin' Teams is presented as a single-day of adult education at a location of the client's choice. Intended for groups of between 8 and 12 participants, the relatively small class size means that no one can 'hide' or just cruise. If your organisation consists of teams and management clusters larger than a dozen, Rob recommends multiple workshops.
If you're planning a staff development session and you're looking for something beyond team-building games and a 'talking head', Straight Talkin' Teams will, literally, take your team to a place it has never been before. Reflecting the collective wisdom and real-world experiences of leaders and high-performing teams from around the globe, this unique learning opportunity is guaranteed to engage, educate and empower – simultaneously!
Testimonials
"I have had a chance to speak with a number of people who attended and they have all commented on Rob's outstanding abilities as a presenter. I was standing at the back of the ballroom for a large part of the afternoon, there was little doubt that everyone was totally engrossed. My thoughts reflect those of the committee - the presentation was fantastic!"
Event Manager - Australian Direct Marketing Association
"If I have any complaint it would only be that I wish I’d asked Rob to speak longer. I thought the delivery and insights he provided were great and getting it across in such an unconventional way was exactly what I was after."
Director of Sales - Austereo
"Our partners loved Rob's insight . . . direct, surprising, informative, entertaining, and relevant were some of the words used to describe his presentation."
National Operations Manager - Boost Juice
"Rob Redenbach brings a wealth of 'Real Life Experience' coupled with practical tools that have assisted my team to exceed their own aspirations and those of the company, his approach allows the learning process to unfold at a rate paced to the individual and the team, creating a unique connection between learning outcomes and their application within the business environment. I personally commend Rob to organisations seeking to redefine their leadership courage in today’s fast-paced commercial world."
CEO - Brambles Industrial Services
"An insightful presentation . . .. highly enjoyed by our Branch Managers and I am sure has given them much to think and talk about."
Director - Operations, South Pacific, Cummins
"Rob immediately hit the ground running capturing and holding the group's attention from start to finish . . . not bad considering the broad demographic in the room. Rob was effectively able to deliver his address drawing in parallels to our market with a blend of humour and his own inspiring experiences. Comments from the group included: 'mesmerising', 'I didn't want it to end', 'I really learnt something'."
National Sales & Marketing Manager - Dunlop Foams
"Rob Redenbach handled our audience exceptionally well. The content and delivery of his presentation was inspiring, meaningful and useful on a daily basis. The fact that he received a standing ovation speaks volumes."
State Manager - EC Credit Control
"Action, not reaction is a war cry that every company should live by today. Rob was able to translate life's lessons into a powerful presentation that every business owner could identify with. Engaging and relevant. A great delivery."
Managing Director - Fuji Xerox Australia
"Many parallels to the corporate world. The reference to taking action, planning and the discussion of 'being in the bubble' were particularly pertinent as we move at a very fast pace. As with everything, these presentations require open-minded recipients. Ours is a tough crowd but I had fantastic feedback. My only disappointment was that we didn’t get to hear more from Redenbach. I was hooked and could have listened for hours."
Conference Organiser - Gold Coast Bulletin
"Rob, I really wanted to sincerely thank you for your work at our national staff conference. Your presentation was able to make us take off our educator's 'hats' for a few hours and focus on our selves as people within our profession – to think about our own learning and personal resilience. I know your work will resound with many professions and I sincerely recommend you to any organisation who wants their 'team time' to be inspiring and productive."
Executive Coordinator - Principals Australia
"Rob is an excellent presenter who delivered well beyond our expectations. He was able to blend his thoughts on leadership and safety into a grounded presentation that was relevant, compelling and drove home the real work that needs to be done. Our group was on the edge of their seats and were buzzing about the presentation, the context and the message Rob provided."
Service Strategy & Logistics Manager - QR Passenger Pty Ltd
"It was a pleasure to work with Rob and typical feedback from conference delegates included: ‘Redenbach was bizarrely relevant!’ .. . . ‘It was fantastic to hear a different style of speaker, something other than some amazing extreme sporting achievement’ . . . ‘Everyone could relate to Robert and take away learnings’ . . . ‘A sensational presenter who tied in his life stories with leadership aspects perfectly."
Events Marketing Manager - Toshiba
“An outstanding presentation - we gave Rob the hard shift, immediately after the final lunch and he kept delegates rivetted to their seats! His style is engaging, enthusiastic and he directed his presentation to the audience superbly”.
City of Melbourne
“When Rob started his presentation there was a look of bewilderment, intrigue and curiosity on the faces of our audience. However, with his incredible experiences, obvious tenacity and hard-earned wisdom he won our delegates over completely.”
FM500
“Finally, a really unique speaker with a fresh and truly amazing story to tell.”
Jack Morton Worldwide
“Rob delivers an important message that applies to all of us in everyday life . . . entertaining and thought-provoking. Feedback from delegates has been great.”
Lend Lease
“Before his presentation I had doubts about the suitability of Rob Redenbach's background to our conference audience, however, it was an absolute pleasure to hear him speak, an absolute pleasure! The passion, commitment and real life experiences he outlined can be directly incorporated into our business to make a DIFFERENCE!”
Pioneer Construction Materials Pty Ltd
“Not only did the audience enjoy Rob Redenbach's presentation, there was great take-home value as well. His 'standing ovation' was testament to this, particularly as our delegates can be very hard to please.”
The Executive Connection
“An excellent presentation…well received, informative and interesting.”
Young Entrepreneurs Organisation
“Rob's presentation is as dynamic and impacting as his punch. He delivers the key messages succinctly and caters well to an audience of international participants. Truly a masterful performance!”
Seagate Technologies
“An excellent keynote…really held everyone's interest. Great mix of practical techniques and good humour.”
AMP
“Rob Redenbach's presentations were highly original and extremely professional…he far exceeded expectations.”
LM Investments Pty Ltd
“Really enjoyed Rob's session . . . very enlightening and will help in future decision-making. It provided a 'value added' component not offered by other fund managers.”
IOOF
“Rob Redenbach's presentation was the topic of conversation for weeks . . . very enjoyable and worthwhile.”
Australian Financial Risk Management
“An inspiring speaker. His experiences translated well to our industry.”
Local Government Managers Association
“Rob delivered a perfect opening keynote presentation and provided a 'talking point' for delegates for the duration of the Congress. People 'raved' about his presentation and from the feedback we have since received, it certainly kicked the Congress off in the right tone - delegates were totally motivated and touched. We received nothing but 'excellent' on our own internal survey forms.”
National Institute of Accountants
“As you are aware, the feedback on the day, and in particular your keynote presentations, has been fantastic. In fact, it is exceeded all our expectations. I certainly appreciated the way that you have worked with us to ensure sessions were aligned well, and that your closing session fit with the overall message and other content delivered. Your insightful tips on improving success with strategic alliances were delivered in a very entertaining and enjoyable way. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services.”
Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited
“Rob was absolutely fantastic. Mesmerising in fact. From the very start he captured the full attention of the delegates and held on to the very end. We had delegates come up and ask for him to return at the next Seminar. “
Jigsaw Services
Rob is a high quality presenter, who was very, very well received by all of our delegates. His ability to relate with our conference theme and to connect with our delegates and guests was outstanding. I would not hesitate to recommend Rob for any conference. A number of our delegates made the point that Rob was the best guest speaker that we had ever engaged.
Stacks of Snacks
"Rob Redenbach's presentation was by far one of the more inspiring and impactful messages delivered to our team in a very long time. Rob’s opening immediately caught the attention of our 120 delegation and with ease he successfully opened the door to his world. His message delivered great focus on the importance of thinking out side the square, emphasising the importance of adjusting, adapting and achieving our goals and missions through thinking differently and working smarter. Rob's interaction with delegates intensified his presentation, making the experience real. His personable nature and professionalism is definitely a key element to making his presentation memorable and meaningful. Thanks Rob for a job well done – and for opening our eyes to the bigger picture!"
Corporate Communications Executive - LG Electronics
“Excellent Great use of the space (covered the whole room – loved the way he moved around), his presentation was down to earth and grounded but full of ‘guts'Great response from delegates”
Proteus Leadership Centres
"Wow - an action packed presentation delivered with humour while at the same time challenging the way in which decisions and the subsequent required actions are made. A must for all decision makers, team leaders and those involved in customer service".
General Manager - Business Development, Phoenix Society Inc
