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About Rik Rushton
Rik Rushton is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and one of Australia’s leading voices on human connection in a performance-driven world. Having delivered more than 2,000 presentations to over 250,000 professionals, Rik works with leaders and teams to strengthen the skills that matter most when everything else is automated – communication, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and influence.
In an environment where data is abundant but clarity is rare, Rik helps organisations bridge the gap between insight and action – equipping people to engage more effectively, lead with intention, and perform under pressure.
Trusted by leading brands including Emirates, Wesfarmers, CGU, and NAB, along with elite sporting organisations such as Collingwood Football Club and Cricket Australia, Rik is known for delivering keynotes that are practical, story-driven, and immediately actionable.
Whether on stage, in the boardroom, or working directly with teams, his focus is simple: helping people make better decisions, have better conversations, and create better outcomes.
A highly regarded keynote speaker, MC, and event host, Rik brings a rare combination of energy, relevance, and real-world application – making him a sought-after voice across industries..
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Areas of expertise
- Communication
- Leadership
- Culture
- Peak Performance
- Sales
- The Customer Experience (CX)
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Introduction
Rik Rushton – Speaker, Author, Peak Performance Coach
Bestselling author and TEDx speaker, Rik empowers leaders, teams, and organisations to communicate with impact, build high-performance cultures, and achieve extraordinary results. With over 36 years of experience across business and elite sport, Rik delivers practical, time-tested strategies that inspire action and create lasting outcomes — from boardrooms to conference stages across Australasia and the USA.
General Bio
Rik Rushton is a peak performance coach, platform speaker, and trainer to leading brands including Emirates, AGL, CGU, and NAB, as well as professional sports organisations such as Collingwood Football Club, Cricket Victoria, and Cricket Australia.
From boardrooms to training rooms, and onto conference stages, Rik empowers individuals and teams to communicate with impact, lead with confidence, and achieve personal and professional growth.
He is the bestselling author of The Power of Connection — How to Become a Master Communicator in Your Workplace, Your Headspace, and at Your Place, which reached bestseller status. Rik is an in-demand speaker across the Asia Pacific region and the USA.
Success Snapshot
- 36+ years professional sales experience
- 33+ years leadership and management
- 28 years business ownership
- Professional speaker since 1995
- Twice featured at NAR, the world’s largest real estate conference (USA)
- Six-time host/speaker at AREC, Southern Hemisphere’s largest property event
- Inaugural host of AREL & Ideas Exchange
- Host and keynote at national REI conferences across Australia
- Inaugural keynote for Law Biz 2024 (Legal Industry)
- Inaugural keynote for Level Up Experience 2025 (Building & Construction)
- Symal Group of Companies 2025 (Building & Construction)
- Tasco Petroleum Group of Companies 2025 (Petroleum Industry)
- Mauri (Part of the Western Group of Companies), 2025
- Finsure Group 2026