Mitch Brown Book as a speaker/entertainer for your next event

Key Points for Mitch Brown

  • Mitch Brown brings lived experience from elite sport to help organisations understand the real impact of culture on performance and wellbeing.
  • He offers a rare insider perspective on identity, belonging and psychological safety drawn from his historic announcement as the AFL’s first publicly bisexual male player.
  • He speaks with clarity and vulnerability about leadership that prioritises presence, empathy and behavioural consistency.
  • He equips teams, clubs and organisations with practical ways to create environments where people can speak up, show up and thrive without hiding who they are.

Topics for Mitch Brown

  • Positive masculinity: Redefining strength
    This keynote challenges outdated stereotypes and explores what it means to show true strength as a man. Mitch shares how vulnerability, empathy, and authenticity can reshape male culture in sport, work, and life.
    • Tools for fostering safe spaces for men to express themselves.
    • Strategies to promote respectful, inclusive male leadership.
    • Insights into shifting cultural norms around masculinity.
  • Authentic leadership: Leading with integrity
    Drawing on his AFL career and personal journey, Mitch shows how authenticity builds trust, drives performance, and creates lasting impact. This session is ideal for teams seeking deeper connection and purpose.
    • How authenticity strengthens leadership and team culture.
    • Practical ways to lead with empathy and courage.
    • Lessons from elite sport on resilience and integrity.
  • Inclusion & LGBTQIA+ visibility: Creating safer cultures
    Mitch shares his experience as a bisexual man in elite sport and the power of visibility in driving cultural change. This keynote supports organisations committed to inclusion, allyship, and psychological safety.
    • The role of visibility and storytelling in inclusion.
    • How to be an effective ally in the workplace.
    • Building environments where everyone feels seen and valued.
  • Resilience & wellbeing: Thriving through change
    From injury setbacks to personal transformation, Mitch offers practical insights into navigating adversity and prioritising mental health. This session supports individuals and teams facing transition or pressure.
    • Strategies for building personal and professional resilience.
    • Tools for managing change and uncertainty.
    • Mental wellbeing practices from elite sport.

Testimonials for Mitch Brown

I had the honour of sitting down and interviewing Mitch Brown, the first openly bisexual or gay male player in AFL history. Hearing his story, courage and humour while reflecting on representation in sport was incredibly powerful. I feel incredibly grateful to work somewhere like Adica Insurance that creates space for conversations like this, fosters inclusion and gives us the chance to hear and learn directly from trailblazers who make the world a little braver, and little safer, for everyone.
Adica Insurance

I just wanted to say a big thank for today. We have had overwhelming amounts of positive feedback and probably our best turn out ever for an event. The messages you left us with about calling out everyday disrespect were really powerful and resonated with many.
Shell

Having Mitch on The Imperfects was a genuine privilege. He arrived with a grounded presence, a clear sense of purpose, and a willingness to share openly - which immediately set the tone for a powerful conversation. What impressed us most was Mitch’s ability to bridge worlds. He spoke with deep respect for the communities he works alongside, while offering relatable insights drawn from his lived experience, AFL career and consulting work. He has a rare talent for making complex ideas deeply human. Listener feedback has been incredible. People connected with his authenticity, his courage in sharing his identity, and the way he leads with integrity as a father, community ally and role model. Mitch is the kind of guest who elevates the space he’s in. Any organisation would be fortunate to work with him.
Executive Producer
The Imperfects Podcast