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Key Points for Joel Mckerrow

  • With over 250 presentations in 2024 alone, Joel McKerrow has mastered the art of unlocking creativity and innovation in any industry. Whether guiding business leaders or inspiring teams, he teaches a transformative creative process that turns stagnation into momentum and drives true innovation.
  • As one of Australia’s top performance poets, Joel blends intellect, humour, and raw emotion to captivate audiences. From the Sydney Opera House to Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Centre, his dynamic presence leaves people laughing, reflecting, and energised to take action.
  • Joel’s keynotes, workshops, and workplace training go beyond theory—he delivers practical tools to embed creativity into company culture. His sessions help teams develop innovative practices that don’t just inspire but lead to real change.
  • Having shared the stage with creative giants like Linda Woolverton (Disney), Seth Godin, and Cirque du Soleil’s Krista Monson, Joel brings next-level creative engagement to conferences, summits, and corporate events. Whether as a keynote speaker, trainer, or MC, he ensures an unforgettable experience.

Topics for Joel Mckerrow

  • Unleashing creative momentum: Turning inspiration into creative breakthrough
    Most of us don’t consider ourselves inherently creative, or see its value in our careers, yet, according to the World Economic Forum, Creativity is the NUMBER ONE, in-demand, soft-skill for the future of work. So, what if every person on your team could, on cue, tap into inspiration and turn it into powerful, game-changing, innovative solutions?
  • An analogue poet in an AI world: Creativity and connection in the new era
    In a world increasingly driven by algorithms and artificial intelligence, what happens when we skip the messy, human-centered process of creativity and rush to the output? In this session Joel unpacks how embracing the tension between analogue and AI, process and product, can lead us to breakthroughs that are not only innovative but also deeply human.
  • StoryWork: Leveraging the power of narrative intelligence
    This is not about Storytelling, this is about fact that the Operating System of the brain, how we make meaning in life, is through STORY. Whether we like it or not, the stories we tell become who we are (both as individuals and as organisations), how crucial it is then, to understand how story works and how to leverage its power in your life and business.
  • Leading from the inside: Creativity as the fuel for wellbeing
    What if there was a in-built remedy for the 80% of the Australian workforce that is struggling with stress and burnout? There is…but few of us are taught how to access it. This session will do exactly that for your people.

Testimonials for Joel Mckerrow

Working with Joel McKerrow is a truly transformative experience... Joel is a true creative genius and his impact on my team was nothing short of extraordinary.
CEO
Village Roadshow

Joel is a great presenter and tailors his approach to the industry and the participants - this was very important for MEA as a "one size fits all" approach is not what we needed or wanted. MEA appreciated the time Joel took to understand our audience and work with us to craft an engaging session. MEA is pleased to recommend Joel McKerrow to others looking for well-constructed and interesting training, presentations or any speaker opportunities.
National Educaton Manager
MEA (Meeting and Events Association)

Joel McKerrow is one of Australia's most compelling speakers. His ability to capture the attention of an audience in a moment is remarkable and breathtaking.
Helen Parker OAM
CEO The Babes Project

Where creative genius meets poise and polish! Joel delivered such an impactful session that had our audience laughing at points and tearing up at others, all while activitating their individual creativity. A true professional to work with both on and off the stage. One of few keynote speakers who you never want to put down the mic!
Founder
Learning and Development Collective

Book him! Don't even think about it. If you want a keynote speaker who will move hearts and minds with the mastery of and magic of words, then Joel is your man.
Anelli Blundell CSP
Speaker, Author, Leadership Expert

Joel is a once in a generation communicator. He masterfully weaves the robustness of his intellect with a striking empathy and compassion. Joel will deeply challenge your mind and above all- widen your heart.
Hagar Australia

Joel is in the uppermost tier of speakers I've worked with, so much so that I hired him again and again, and again..
Brooke Shaden
Promoting Passion Conference USA

Completely free, reckless and unbound in his expression.
Kate Cebrano

Joel’s ability to connect and relate the creative process with meaning and relevance, is absolutely unique. Speakers such as Joel are a terrific gift to come by, for any audience within any industry.
Head of Entertainment
Village Roadshow

Joel is captivating. He stole the ‘show’ with an extraordinary blend of warm generosity, deft poetry, powerful charisma and no ego.
Creative Director
Cirque Du Soleil Las Vegas