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Empowering people to rise, believe, & lead when it matters most.

Brett’s unique story spans leadership in business and sport, as well as 15 years of immersive work in Cambodia where he supported youth, coaches and community organisations. Through this global lens, he developed a signature ethos: courageous behaviour, aligned with purpose and perspective, is the foundation for high-performance cultures.

“Brett’s presentation on growth mindset and daily habits was the highlight of our conference — relatable, energising, and thought-provoking.” Commonwealth Bank of Australia

“Brett’s session was inspiring and thought-provoking — his insights into leadership, culture, and performance sparked powerful conversations across our team.” Kmart & Target Australia

Helping build courage, resilience, and belief that lasts.

His speaking engagements deliver practical frameworks, real-world stories and immediate takeaways, helping audiences build resilience, lead through challenge and align belief with behaviour. With Brett on stage, audiences don’t just hear ideas, they discover the tools to act differently and drive meaningful results.

Brett is also part of the Saxton Speakers team: https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/brett-white

Drawing on over two decades of leadership across corporate boardrooms, community organisations, elite and grassroots football, and immersive work in Cambodia, Brett delivers keynotes that are raw, human, and deeply practical. His stories come from the edge of reality — where expectations collide with disappointment, where pressure exposes culture, and where leadership is tested not in theory, but in real life.

Leadership isn’t revealed in comfort — it’s exposed under pressure.

Brett will design a keynote around you, your people, your challenges, your culture, so the session actually land and last. For example: The Success Mindset: Resilience, Mental Toughness, and Tenacity When the Stakes Are High: When pressure rises and expectations soar, success isn’t defined by talent alone — it’s shaped by mindset. In this keynote, Brett explores what it takes to stay strong when everything feels uncertain: how to build resilience, reframe setbacks, and perform under pressure. Drawing from elite sport, leadership, and lived experience, he reveals the mental habits and behavioural anchors that separate those who survive from those who thrive.

Key Takeaways:
– A clear framework for developing mental toughness and composure under pressure.
– Practical tools to build resilience in individuals and teams.
– Strategies to sustain performance and motivation in high-stress or high-stakes environments.
– A renewed mindset of accountability, grit, and belief when challenges seem insurmountable.

I’m a business coach, leader consultant & strategist, author and keynote speaker with a passion for building high-performance cultures—on the field and in the boardroom. As founder of Be Leaders and Be Academy, I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders, teams, and organisations across Australia, Cambodia, Pakistan, and New Zealand. My approach blends behavioural leadership with practical, real-world application—helping people lead with clarity, courage, and consistency. Whether it’s equipping executive teams, supporting emerging leaders, or transforming sports squads, I’m committed to creating environments where people thrive—not by chance, but by design. My work focuses on the core behaviours that drive leadership impact: communication, curiosity, alignment, accountability and trust. From senior executives to frontline managers, I help individuals lead with purpose—and help organisations unlock what’s possible when leadership behaviour shifts.

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