Tomorrow
Better Than Today.
Engaging Keynotes & Workshops that help senior leaders take action on ideas.
Delivered virtual, in-person, or hybrid, for events worldwide.
A trusted advisor in Australia, Asia-Pacific, and The Middle East:
Keynote Fee Range: $10,000 – $20,000 (inc travel)
Virtual Fee Range: $3,000 – $7,000
Travels From:
- Melbourne, Australia
- Singapore
- London, UK
- Denver, USA
Phone / Whatsapp : +61 418 810 397
WHY ORGANISERS CHOOSE AJ
Many speakers inspire.
Some entertain.
Few help leaders decide and act.
AJ’s work sits at the intersection of:
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Execution Intelligence™: translating strategy into action
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Business Creativity & Opportunity: seeing and moving on what others miss
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Human-centred leadership insight: turning authority into influence
AJ delivers with calm authority and a creative strategic edge, transforming how leaders think and how they act in complex environments.
WHO IS AJ FOR
AJ is the perfect speaker for you if :
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Your audience is senior, experienced, and sceptical of hype
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You’re seeking strategic clarity without “fluffy inspiration”
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You need relevance and actionable insight
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You want your event to be memorable for the right reasons
GLOBAL CREDIBILITY
AJ Kulatunga’s keynotes are trusted by organisations in Australia, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, who need more than entertainment. They need relevance, momentum, and real value from their events.
AJ is frequently engaged by:
Associations & Member Organisations
For depth, practical relevance, and value that members talk about long after the event.
Enterprise & Regulated Environments
For clarity, credibility, and leadership alignment in high-stakes, complex contexts.
Professional Services, Leadership Summits & Senior Forums
For strategic insight that sticks and creates conversations that matter.
Whether it’s a national conference, executive summit, industry forum, or regional leadership gathering, AJ delivers content that feels calmly authoritative and strategically provocative, exactly what senior audiences want.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE ROOM
Senior audiences want relevance, insight, and momentum. In AJ’s sessions, audiences experience:
- Clear, practical frameworks that support action
- Customised stories and examples that translate to real organisational challenges
- A tone that challenges thinking without alienating the room
- Leadership relevance for today’s complexity and ambiguity
AJ moves your attendees beyond motivation and creates momentum.
SOCIAL PROOF THAT MATTERS
Associations, enterprises and senior forums alike describe AJ as:
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Highly engaging and easy to work with
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Relevant to senior leadership priorities
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A trusted choice for associations and enterprise audiences
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A speaker whose work sparks discussion after the event
AJ Facilitated TCASS Strategy Day
TRUE EVENT PARTNER.
“Your preparation, energy, laser focus on getting the messaging right, and passion, all helped to make this Ingram Micro and Red Hat event the huge success it was! Thanks a million, AJ!”
Grant Cleary, Principal Partner Marketing Manager | Red Hat
ABSOLUTE STANDOUT.
AJ Kulatunga was the kind of closing speaker that makes you forget you’re at a conference and just tune in. Funny, vulnerable, totally disarming and somehow managed to say (and sing) things we all needed to hear. A nice reminder that influence comes from how we connect, and the energy we leave behind. Overall Audience Satisfaction: 5/5
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
ABOVE & BEYOND.
AJ spent 90 hours to build a whole new presentation to impact attendees in the room. He went above and beyond, and it shows you everything about who AJ is at the core. He then spent the rest of CyberCon engaging with everyone, supporting those he knew were presenting. AJ is definitely part of our Cyber community now, and we shine brighter because of his inclusion.
Ben Doyle | CISO, Thales (RSAC Conferences CISO Bootcamp Convener)
SIGNATURE TOPIC AREAS
Every keynote is tailored to your organisation challenges and event needs through deep research, but typical themes include:
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Execution Intelligence™: Turning strategy into action in today’s complex world
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Business Creativity: Finding opportunity where others see chaos
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Impact & Influence: How leaders build authority in ambiguous times
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Leading Through Change: Making confident decisions when pressure is high
These are carefully curated thought leadership conversations tied to behaviour and outcomes.
presentations & workshops
Adapt Quicker | Innovate Smarter | Lead The Future
Keynote | Challenge Thinking | Channel Partner Events
Keynote | Leadership Communication | Conference Closer
Masterclass | Thought Provoking | Conference Breakout
Keynote | Inspiring | Conference Opener / Closer
TED Style Keynote | Thought Provoking | Leadership Days
Workshop | Skills Upgrade | Capability Building
Briefing | Thought Provoking | Leadership Days
12 Month Program | Skills Upgrade | Transformation Support
PLANNING YOUR NEXT CONFERENCE, SUMMIT, OR LEADERSHIP EVENT?
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Masterclass | Leadership Communication | 60 minutes
Perfect for:
Conference Breakout | Lunch & Learn
Review:
“Terrific! You got our people thinking innovation is not as difficult as you might think. I loved the framework you shared – it’s outcomes-based and helps you achieve more by getting through those barriers.”
– Innovation Manager | Thales
ask smarter questions
In a world where answers are instant, the real power lies in the questions you ask.
Have you ever found yourself answering a question that added no value, wasted time, or led nowhere? I call these $2 Questions and they are kryptonite to a high performing organisation.
As Generative AI continues to democratise information, the edge no longer belongs to those who know more, but to those who think better. This provocative and energising Masterclass flips the script on traditional problem-solving and reveals why great leaders don’t just have answers – they ask smarter questions.
Designed for progressive leadership teams, innovators, and decision-makers, this session explores how transformational change, faster innovation, and better collaboration all begin with the questions you choose to ask.
In this mind-stretching session, your audience will learn:
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The dangers of “$2 Questions” and how to elevate beyond them
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Why how you think is more important than what you think
- How to activate Business Creativity to solve problems faster
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The 8 unconventional ways to use questions that shift team dynamics, challenge assumptions, and unlock fast creative breakthroughs.
Whether you’re leading strategy, driving innovation, or navigating change, Ask Smarter Questions is the Masterclass that helps your leaders sharpen their thinking and unlock new levels of performance.
Keynote | Leadership Communication | 30 or 60 minutes
Perfect for:
Conference Closing | Channel Partner Events
Review:
“AJ’s session brought our event to life. In running over 60 events, I’ve never had the same level of positive feedback – the energy in the room was indescribable!”
– State Manager | ACS
Impact & Influence
Speak Confidently. Build Trust. Inspire Action.
Today’s workplaces are scattered, digital, and changing fast. Organisations need leaders who can cut through the noise and inspire real action.
In Impact & Influence, Business strategist and Global Keynote Speaker, AJ Kulatunga, transforms how you think about personal branding and influence. His T.L.C. Framework shows how helping others succeed ultimately drives your own impact. Based on working with top leaders across seven countries, AJ reveals how to position yourself as both capable and approachable to gain lasting influence across continents and cultures.
Whether leading your organisation, or adding value to complex partner ecosystems, this session has a tonne of practical wisdom backed by neuroscience and a decade of experience that your people can implement today.
Key Takeaways:
- A fresh perspective on personal branding that focuses on making your mark by lifting others up
- Simple ways to position yourself as a “safe option” while demonstrating your unique value
- Techniques to meet people where they are and lead them on a journey to your desired outcomes
- Strategies to harmonise your knowledge, appearance, and communication style for maximum impact internally, or strengthen partner relationships and speed up decision-making
Keynote | Inspiring | Thought Provoking | Flexible Timing
Perfect for:
Conference Closing
Review:
“AJ’s session brought our event to life. In running over 60 events, I’ve never had the same level of positive feedback – the energy in the room was indescribable!”
– State Manager | Australian Computer Society
Tomorrow Better Than Today
For organisations who are feeling the pressures of a changing world, where the old ways are no longer yielding the desired results. This session inspires participants and challenges their thinking to explore new ways of doing things so they adapt, innovate, and lead to thrive in this new era of business. Organisations that wish to close their conference and give attendees a way to implement their best takeaways when they return to work.
Keynote | Thought Provoking | 30 or 60 Minutes
Perfect for:
Conference Opening / Closing | Channel Partner Events | Strategy Planning Days | Leadership Offsites
Review:
“Your preparation energy, and laser focus on getting the messaging right, and passion, all helped to make this Ingram Micro and Red Hat event the huge success it was! Thanks a million, AJ!”
– Channel Manager | Red Hat
business at the speed of opportunity
Opportunity doesn’t wait. It rewards the prepared, the perceptive, and the bold. This interactive keynote is designed to ignite business creativity and unlock the mindset and tools leaders need to move from hesitation to action, fast.
Perfect for channel partner events, strategic planning days, and leadership offsites, this presentation challenges conventional thinking and provides a fresh lens on how to detect, evaluate, and seize opportunities before the competition does.
In this engaging session, particpants will discover:
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How to activate and amplify business creativity across teams
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The three distinct phases of opportunity – and how to master each one
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What to pay attention to so you can recognize and act on opportunities with speed and confidence
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The difference between reactive and proactive leadership in moments of disruption
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Why a culture of curiosity is your secret weapon in seizing growth
Whether you’re opening a high-stakes event or wrapping up a strategic leadership session, Business at the Speed of Opportunity will leave your audience inspired, aligned, and ready to act.
TED Talk Keynote | Thought Provoking | 20 mins
Perfect for:
Improving Leadership and Culture
Review:
“Just Perfect! Exactly what we wanted to set the tone for our inaugural inclusive volunteering conference. “
– CEO | EV Strengthening Communities
The Power of Inclusivity
For DEIB Focused Leaders who would like their organisations to understand the game-changing benefits of inclusivity within the modern business landscape. This session helps to drive better leadership outcomes, boost employee engagement, and unlock unprecedented business performance.
Presentation | Thought Provoking | Flexible Timing
Perfect for:
Leadership Off-sites / Strategy Days
Review:
“The way you make complex technology concepts easy to understand is just amazing. I feel more confident in exploring these new technologies with my team.”
– CEO | Global Recruitment Company
BYTE ME
Supporting our upcoming book – Byte Me: Making Emerging Technology Useful. This session educates leaders on what’s possible with technology leaving them with key questions to ponder on how to make the best possible use of emerging technology within their organisation.
IWorkshop | Thought Provoking | Flexible Timing
Perfect for:
Teams to Resolve Challenges and Improve Performance
Review:
“AJ’s enthusiastic and authentic approach sparked thinking and encouraged us all to approach challenges in new and creative ways. We’re looking forward to using the frameworks he shared to help navigate the year ahead”
– Senior Director | Northern Territory Government
Get It Done
The core methodology powering all our programs. This session is an interactive workshop/masterclass designed to introduce participants to the most relevant parts of the methodology and apply it against real world issues or challenges they are facing.
12 Month Program | Supporting Transformation | Mix of Resources
Perfect for:
Emerging Talent / Graduates
Review:
“AJ’s unique style, emotive approach and high energy style make him such an engaging speaker and coach. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough!!!“
– State President | Australian Human Resources Institute
Hidden Genius
For organisations who want their Emerging Talent or Graduates to transform into high performing, future focused, commercially savvy leaders that deliver immense value to the business.