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Speaking

Words are Powerful.

They shift mindsets, spark new ideas, shape cultures and futures and create breakthrough moments that move people and businesses forward.

Our speaking and keynote experiences harness that power, bringing lived experience, real-stories, bold ideas, and lessons learned to spark purpose, energy, action and lasting change.

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Our Speakers

We’re building a collective of inspiring voices across diverse topics. Right now, our founder, Renee Bowman, leads the way as our key speaker.

Over time, we’ll be adding other specialists and thought leaders to deliver even more perspectives for your audience.

Are You an Inspiring Speaker?

We are seeking experienced thoughtleaders with diverse backgrouds to deliver interesting perspectives for a range of audiances 

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Headline Speaker:
Renee Bowman

Renee doesn’t just talk about transformation - she’s lived it.

A global CEO turned speaker, coach, and consultant, Renee has led organisations across 15 industries and three continents through growth, disruption, and high-stakes change. From IPOs and M&As to cultural turnarounds and executive transitions, she has earned a reputation for bringing clarity to complexity and turning ambition into real-world results.

What sets Renee apart isn’t just the scale of her experience - it’s how she leads. Blending commercial sharpness with a deeply human approach, she challenges the status quo with radical candour, speaks the unspoken, and creates the conditions for leaders and teams to rise, thrive, and deliver.

With a global perspective shaped in Asia, Europe, and Australasia, Renee brings fresh thinking, hard-earned lessons, and an unshakable belief in what’s possible when courage meets clarity.

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Formats Offered

Through sharp insight and bold storytelling, we inspire breakthrough moments that move people to action.
Speaking

Deliver insights that challenge thinking and motivate change. Leave your audience energized and ready to act.

Keynotes

Open minds and set the strategic vision with authority. Make every word count and every idea stick.

Panels

Facilitate high-level discussions that uncover solutions and spark innovation. Bring clarity and perspective to complex topics.

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Guide your event with poise, energy, and precision. Ensure seamless flow while keeping your audience engaged and inspired.

Our Signature Topic

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The Climb:
Stronger With Every Step

Traces the journey of overcoming self-doubt, silencing the inner critic, and rising through the ranks despite the setbacks, biases, and challenges along the way.

 

From burnout and boardroom battles to career headwinds and critical decisions - this session explores the realities of ambition: the pressures, the missteps, the resilience required, and the mindset shifts that turn obstacles into stepping stones.

Key topics covered:

overcoming imposter syndrome, leadership growth, personal transformation, reinvention, resilience, health & wellbeing, ambition, courage

Other Popular Topics

The Reinvention Mindset:
Thriving Through Change, Not Just Surviving It

In a world where disruption is constant, reinvention isn’t a one-off - it’s a daily necessity. This topic gives leaders the tools and confidence to embrace change, adapt quickly, and lead transformation with grit and purpose.

Key themes:

personal reinvention, organizational transformation, adaptability, courage, burnout

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From Chaos To Clarity:
Leading with Confidence in Complex Times

When noise, uncertainty, and competing priorities overwhelm teams, leaders need to cut through complexity and restore clarity. Renee shares practical frameworks for making tough calls, aligning fractured teams, and keeping strategy on track under pressure.

Key themes:

clarity, decision-making, leadership alignment, adaptive leadership, strategy execution, IMPACT

The Human Edge Is a Competitive Strategy: How Trust, Empathy, Grit & Candour Build High-Performance

In this current era of leadership, soft skills are the real power skills.

 

This session:

  • Reveals why empathy, radical candour, and authentic connection drive trust, engagement, and high performance - shaping cultures where people and results thrive.

  • Looks at culture as a lever for performance, not an HR buzzword.

  • Explores how to build psychological safe cultures where challenge, creativity, and fast failure fuel innovation.

Key themes:

human-centred leadership, emotional intelligence, culture, trust, accountability, feedback, psychological safety, performance, innovation.

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Strategy Is a Contact Sport:
Why Great Plans Fail and What to Do About It

Big plans don’t deliver by themselves. This practical, straight-talking session shows leaders how to build discipline into execution, create accountability rhythms, and turn ambitious goals into tangible business outcomes.

 

Key themes:

strategy execution, alignment, cadence, accountability, leadership discipline

Why Booking a Bowman + Co Speaker Just Makes Sense

Dynamic storytelling with human impact.
Real-world experience
Tailored content
Engaging delivery
Topics that matter

Bring fresh thinking, energy, and real-world insights to your next event.

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