Barratt Kennett

About Barratt

Barratt Kennett is widely regarded as one of Australia's leading minds in face-to-face sales and marketing, and has translated that expertise into a speaking and consulting career working with businesses of all sizes. His company was recognised as the best place to work in Australia in the Great Place to Work international survey for 2023 — a result that reflects his core commitment to fostering the next generation of business talent through specialised training that fills the gaps left by conventional education. His company employs over 50 salespeople across four cities.

What sets Kennett apart is a biography few business speakers can match. He grew up in Bermuda, travelled to over 30 countries, launched his professional career as an MMA fighter — winning two Australian championships by the age of 19 — and later spent years running stage performances before pivoting entirely into business. He founded his company out of that experience, building it around a belief that education and opportunity should be accessible to young people with the drive to make the most of them. He is also the author of the best-selling book Leadership in Sales: 4 Simple Steps for More Sales, More Scale, and More Success, and was named Gold Coast Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Marketing category.

Kennett speaks on sales, leadership and scaling for organisations ranging from start-ups to established enterprises. He brings the credibility of someone who has built, run and grown a real business — not a career built on the conference circuit. For corporate conferences, sales kick-offs and leadership forums where audiences want straight talk and practical frameworks, he delivers exactly that.