Entrepreneur, world-class debater and behaviour change expert — co-founded two companies acquired by EY and Qoria.
Dominic Thurbon has spent his career at the intersection of behaviour change, innovation and leadership — and has earned the right to talk about all three from a position of hard-won experience. He co-founded Karrikins Group, growing it to 150 staff across three countries before its acquisition by EY, and co-founded Educator Impact, later acquired by Qoria. As a senior executive, entrepreneur and award-winning program designer whose behaviour change initiatives reach more than half a million people annually, he brings a rare combination of real-world track record and intellectual rigour to the speaker's stage.
His presentations are built around a central insight: that the greatest opportunities in innovation, leadership and performance are behavioural ones. The organisations and individuals who thrive in disruption are not those with the best technology or the most sophisticated strategy, but those who understand how human behaviour works and how to change it. Dom draws on his experiences building companies, designing programs and working with leaders across industries to deliver this message with energy, specificity and genuine practical utility.
One of Australia's most accomplished conference closers, Dom is also sought after for his keynotes on truth-telling in business, the human dimensions of AI adoption, and purpose-driven leadership. His sessions consistently generate the kind of response — from audiences and event organisers alike — that reflects not just entertainment but real impact on how people think and act.
Dominic Thurbon is a keynote speaker based in New South Wales who speaks on business strategy, innovation and leadership. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
A great conference deserves a great ending — one that leaves attendees inspired, energised, and ready to take action. Dominic Thurbon's closing presentation is a unique, dynamic, and deeply personalised closing keynote that does more than recap content. With nearly two decades of experience as a world top-10 debater, speaker, and facilitator, Dominic masterfully distils key themes in real time, ensuring the conference ends on a high note with actionable insights.
How businesses unlock value and drive growth through the simple act of telling the truth. So much value in business lies, untapped, behind an inability or unwillingness to tell the truth. Increased innovation, improved agility and change responsiveness, deeper engagement of teams and better financial outcomes are all fuelled by telling the truth.
How to get beyond the hype and start extracting breakthrough value from AI. Every company is talking about AI, but they're not all getting value from AI. The companies getting the most value view AI as a people challenge first, and a technology challenge second.
Using the science of human behaviour to unlock innovation, navigate change and improve results. It doesn't matter how much you know about innovation, how many books you've read on AI and disruption — if you can't do behaviour change, you can't do any of them.
Making the most of ESG, sustainability and the purpose movement. The truth is, you cannot PR your way out of a problem you behaved yourself into. If we want to get real value from sustainability, ESG and corporate purpose, we have to turn words into action and intent into impact.
Dominic was excellent. Related his stories and messages to the network and audience very well. We've had lots of positive feedback. Kept on point the whole time, weaved the conference theme and messages throughout his content and brought it home in the wrap up session. Well done.Hydraulink
Dom’s keynote was a real highlight, so we booked him again immediately after. He brought so much experience, insight and energy to the room.CEO, SCA
Dom opened the conference with a spectacular start that wowed everyone in attendance. From understanding our brief to your incredible presentation, he was fantastic to work with and we were thrilled.CEO, Jobs Australia
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