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Key Points for Brett Rutledge

  • Organise complex ideas. The language we use shapes our worldview. Brett Rutledge explains how words organise complex ideas, guide decisions, and solve problems. Mastering language gives us control over our thinking.
  • Choose words wisely. Language turns abstract ideas into clear, impactful communication. Brett shows how choosing the right words ensures clarity and resonance.
  • Think before you speak. Context shapes meaning. Brett demonstrates how understanding the context, audience, and purpose refines language, ensuring messages are clear, relevant, and impactful.
  • Communicate with purpose. By using language intentionally, we bridge the gap between internal thoughts and external actions. Brett explains when communication is purposeful, it transforms our thoughts into clear actions, aligning our intentions with the outcomes we seek.
  • Lead with impact. Mastering language enhances communication, sparks innovation, and builds stronger connections. Brett shows how refining language skills drives collaboration, leadership, and impact.

Topics for Brett Rutledge

  • Communication that connects
    Turning complex ideas into clear messages
    Effective communication is the bridge between ideas and action. Brett teaches you how to structure messages, craft memorable narratives, and engage diverse audiences with purpose-driven communication.
    • Clarify complexity: Simplify complex concepts for any audience.
    • Create compelling narratives: Use storytelling to make ideas memorable and actionable.
    • Build engagement: Foster alignment and collaboration through clear, shared language.
  • AI without the hype
    Making smart decisions in a rapidly changing world
    AI is transforming business, but its potential often gets lost in hype and complexity. Brett simplifies AI concepts, helping you connect them to real-world business opportunities and navigate the challenges.
    • Understand AI's real value: Identify where AI can genuinely impact your business.
    • Cut through the hype: Use clear thinking to avoid common pitfalls.
    • Drive tangible outcomes: Leverage AI effectively to gain meaningful business advantages.
  • Leadership that inspires through language
    Using language to drive alignment and trust
    Effective leaders communicate in ways that inspire, align, and drive action. Brett explores how language becomes a powerful tool for transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
    • Master communication channels: Balance factual, emotional, and symbolic communication.
    • Inspire with clarity: Use language to build trust and maintain team alignment.
    • Adapt to audiences: Communicate consistently while being flexible to different contexts

Testimonials for Brett Rutledge

We have started receiving evaluations from the AMP Annual Convention and the feedback on Brett is unanimously saying: Bring him back next year!
AMP

A very talented performer who can tailor his repertoire around your needs. Our guests loved the performance and have told us we have set a precedent impossible to beat next year.  Thanks Brett!
Marketing Co-ordinator
STIHL Limited
 
Our sincere thanks … not only did you deliver a captivating speech with tremendous impact but being available to talk to our guests before and afterwards was perceived by Opal as value added. We felt that this certainly exceeded our expectations and we wish to express our gratitude.  You were well received, highly regarded and contributed towards making the evening a great success.
Candidate Liaison Manager
Opal Consulting Group
 
The feedback was excellent.  Brett responded brilliantly to our needs and was not only very professional but also very good on his feet.  Our people related well to the four key points he presented and especially enjoyed the laughs and the opportunity to hear one of New Zealand’s best speakers.
National Manager – Agency
National Mutual Financial Services
 
Everyone was greatly impressed by the elegant structure of your brilliant performance as well as the subtle mix of the humour and seriousness it contained.  You have a great talent and it was our pleasure to be able to see it in action!
CEO
Life Education Trust
 
We all thoroughly enjoyed your talented mimicry and superbly crafted speech which reflected the many hours of preparation and research put in, thus providing excellent entertainment and humour on our special occasion.
Finance & Distribution Manager
Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd
 
There is no doubt that the highlight of the conference was your address, and we certainly recommend your services to any other organisation looking to take a unique and innovative approach to these types of events.
Fisher & Paykel Communications
 
We were very pleased with the success of the evening and there is no doubt you were a hit with the audience.  Your MC work and guest speaker slot were excellent and we particularly appreciated the way that you circulated amongst the crowd after the ceremonies.
NZ Gift Trade Association
 
An excellent end to the evening. I don’t think I have ever seen people enjoy themselves so much at a company function.
Carter Holt Harvey Forests
 
Your presentation was outstanding and all the feedback I have had post the event has been positive. I can assure you that this alone is a major feat considering the difficult nature of the group you addressed – Well done!
Tip Top Ice Cream
 
Brett was excellent! He certainly put in the homework and the results spoke for themselves.  
NZ Institute of Management & Control
 
Brett is no ordinary speaker. His presentations ring with laughter – his impact memorable! He uses his multiple personalities to highly entertain with fun and laughter to punch home the message!
The Business Network
 
Your talk was again excellent and very funny. Thanks again, your contribution was enormous!
Primary Distributors Limited
 
Your professionalism is exceeded only by your brilliance!
Export Institute of New Zealand
 
Brett Rutledge was the star of the show. His delivery and timing were excellent, his jokes just right for the audience and his impersonations flawless!
Motor Trade Association
 
We have had many conferences and guest speakers over the years and your presentation was simply superb. I have only heard very favourable comments from all the attendees who were amazed at the different people you portrayed, particularly Ronald Reagan. In amongst the humour, there was also a good message which I am sure they have all taken on board.

 J. D. Edwards
 
Many thanks for your excellent work – we have had much complimentary feedback about your performance and professionalism!
Event Organiser
 
Far exceeding our expectations Brett spent many hours prior to the function studying the program, sponsors and audience to ensure his approach was highly entertaining and appropriate.
Gesundheit Design Marketing
 
Just wanted to drop you a personal note of thanks for the excellent job you did at our customer function.  As I visit customers they still compliment us on the night and how excellent our MC was.
BHP New Zealand Steel.
 
Brett marshalled an incredible array of celebrities who told us how to master vital Service Excellence skills.  The cleverness of his sustained routine and the refreshing experience of laughing at ourselves made for an oasis of actual merriment in the middle of the pre-Christmas frenzy.
Telecom NZ Ltd
 
Brett is a thoroughly entertaining speaker who sticks to his brief, guarantees audience involvement and ensures a very good overall performance!
Nestle Ltd
 
We couldn't have had a better MC. An MC who can entertain, yet have a complete grasp on issues from economic management to media exposure is rare. We were lucky - we had Brett.
Nursery & Garden Industry Vic
 
Everyone was greatly impressed by Brett's performance. Brett is extremely talented and knows how to capture an audience ... he had us laughing in the aisle!
Pirtek Fluid Systems
 
Brett was our conference facilitator, he was very professional and entertaining and also kept the conference running on time. He also ran an auction for us at our gala dinner that was a huge success!
Foodco Group
 
Brett was great, really managed to cover a very wide audience in terms of ages and kept them all laughing which is a great achievement at that time of the morning.
Adelaide Convention and Tourism Authority

Excellent. It was a pleasure working with Brett during the course of the conference. He was very professional but down-to-earth at the same time. Would definitely ask Brett to MC one of our conferences again.
Customs Brokers & Forwarders Council of Australia Inc.