Leadership for the moments that matter
Keynotes • Conferences • Executive forums • Leadership programs • Facilitated conversations
Practical, thought-provoking keynotes and conversations for leaders navigating pressure, responsibility, change and uncertainty.
Drawing on more than eighteen years of military service, senior executive leadership and experience across government, education, health and community organisations, I bring leadership out of theory and into the real world.
My presentations challenge audiences to think differently about how they lead, the responsibility they carry and the effect their leadership has on others.
More than an inspiring story
A strong keynote should do more than energise an audience for an hour.
It should create reflection, challenge assumptions and give people ideas they can apply when they return to their teams and organisations.
My presentations combine lived experience, leadership research and practical lessons drawn from military service, executive leadership, organisational transformation, governance and personal adversity.
I speak honestly about responsibility, pressure, failure, resilience and the human realities of leadership. Audiences leave with a clearer understanding of themselves, the people they lead and the choices that shape organisational culture.
Every presentation can be tailored to the audience, sector and purpose of the event.
Formats
Keynote presentations
Engaging presentations designed for conferences, summits, leadership events and organisational gatherings.
Keynotes can generally be delivered in 30, 45 or 60-minute formats and tailored to the event theme and audience.
Executive and board sessions
Focused conversations for boards and senior leadership teams dealing with complex decisions, organisational change, culture or leadership pressure.
These sessions can include a keynote, facilitated discussion and practical application to the organisation’s current environment.
Workshops and leadership programs
Interactive sessions that allow participants to explore the ideas in greater depth and connect them to their own leadership responsibilities.
Workshops can be delivered as half-day, full-day or multi-session programs.
What audiences can expect
Practical insight
Leadership ideas grounded in real responsibility rather than abstract theory.
Honest reflection
Open discussion of pressure, uncertainty, failure, recovery and the realities leaders face.
Relevant stories
Lessons drawn from military service, executive leadership, governance, community service and high-altitude climbing.
Actionable ideas
Clear principles that audiences can apply within their own teams and organisations.
Every presentation is shaped around the audience. I work with organisers before the event to understand the context, desired outcomes and challenges facing participants.
Experience that extends beyond the stage
Blake Repine is an author, senior executive and leadership practitioner with experience spanning military service, government, higher education, health, infrastructure and community organisations.
He served for more than eighteen years in the United States Army before moving into senior civilian leadership. His roles have included Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Associate Vice-Chancellor and General Manager.
Blake has led workforces of more than 400 people, managed budgets exceeding $250 million and held responsibility for significant assets, essential services and major organisational change.
He is the author of Soldier to Executive, The Leadership Path and The Leader You Are, and is the founder of the Compass & Summit Leadership Institute.
Speaking for leaders carrying real responsibility
Presentations can be tailored for:
Corporate and executive audiences
Boards and governance forums
Government and local government
Emergency services and defence communities
Health and community organisations
Universities and education providers
Leadership conferences and professional associations
Veteran transition and employment programs
Extend the conversation beyond the event
Books can be incorporated into conferences, leadership programs and organisational events.
Bulk orders are available for individual titles or the complete Leadership Collection. Copies can be signed and, where practical, personalised for the audience or organisation.
A speaking engagement can also be combined with a facilitated discussion, workshop or book-signing session.
Speaking Enquiry
Bring practical leadership insight to your next event
Tell me about your event, audience and the outcome you want to create. I will work with you to identify the right topic, format and approach.