Julian Mather

Julian Mather is a seasoned motivational keynote speaker renowned for his captivating storytelling, insightful messages and his unique ability to bring change to life.

His career as a documentary cameraman for ABC, BBC, and National Geographic gave him rare access to extraordinary individuals like Sir Edmund Hillary, Dalai Lama and astronauts. He wondered: what enables them to handle change with such grace and strength? He wanted to know their secret and discovered that ChangeAbility isn’t a talent—it’s a skill anyone can develop. So he did.

Julian’s journey of Change

• average shot to army sniper
• home movies to National Geographic cameraman
• fumbling card tricks to a professional magician
• never swinging a hammer to building a home
• high school dropout to published author
• business rookie to building & selling a business
• stutterer to motivational speaker

He learned that mastering change isn’t about being fearless or gifted—it’s about working on a few basics, a little bit every day.

Understand this and your business will move through change faster, smoother, and with better results.

What Does This Mean for Your Event?

Whether your event empowers senior leaders, develops emerging talent, or guides teams through uncertain times, his CHANGEABILITY keynote equips audiences with the mindset and tools to embrace change, lead confidently, and maximise their potential.

Through captivating stories and practical insights, Julian inspires them to see change not as a challenge, but as their greatest opportunity.

What the Audience Will Learn

• Own Up. Stop blaming others for where you are and take responsibility for where you are going.
• Wise Up. You can’t win a new game playing by old rules: what got you here won't get you there.
• Step Up. A daily dose of mild discomfort makes massive goals manageable.

The Big Ideas

• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Possibility

Captivating Original Stories

• How Julian "literally" fell into the arms of murderers.
• The little-known item he carried as an army sniper, without fail.
• If you want a funny joke who do you ask? The world’s happiest man of course.

Why This Keynote Stands Out

• Relatable & Inspiring: Julian's faced the same doubts your audience has—and overcome them.
• Entertaining & Engaging: Compelling stories, humour, and magic tricks that captivate and connect.
• Actionable & Practical: Lessons your leaders and teams can start using immediately.

Why Julian?

• FRIENDLY STRAIGHT-TALKER: He delivers exactly what your audience needs in a simple, jargon-free way.
• BOUNDLESS ENERGY: He lives what he teaches, and your audience will feel that spark.
• INSPIRING EMOTIONS: He takes the audience on a rollercoaster of laughter and reflection.
• INSIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT: Julian uses balloon twisting and magic tricks to drive the lessons home.

Inspire Change at Your Next Event

From emerging leaders summits to senior leadership forums, and team retreats to conferences, he’ll help your audience embrace change, challenge assumptions, and step into their full potential.

Take the Momentum Further...

Your audience has just experienced a keynote designed to ignite change, challenge assumptions, and inspire action. They’re energized, motivated, and ready to rewrite their stories—but what happens next?

Without the tools to cement what they’ve learned, that energy risks fading once the event is over. That’s where my complimentary 60-minute workshop comes in.

Why Add the Workshop?

After the keynote, this hands-on session turns inspiration into practical action. It’s the bridge between being motivated and being truly ready for change.

In this highly interactive workshop, participants will:

• Make a change plan: Where do I want to be? How do I get there? First steps.
• Learn self-coaching techniques to navigate personal and professional challenges.
• Walk away with actionable strategies to embrace change with confidence.

This isn’t just a “nice add-on.” It’s a game-changer for organizations that want their teams to leave empowered and equipped to create lasting impact.

The Details

• 60 minutes of focused, results-driven training.
• Held the same day and location as the keynote.
• Schedule permitting

This workshop is my way of ensuring your event delivers long-lasting value. Let’s take the first step together—and make sure your audience is truly change-ready.