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Helping Leaders & Teams Navigate the Future with Confidence

Tony’s clientele includes an impressive roster of Fortune Global 500s, NGO’s, and educational institutions.

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A collection of documents and tools to make your planning easier.

Client Testimonials

At the US Patent Office conference, in Virginia, Tony joined me to co-present All-In. Meant to share a few stories, his easy Aussie charm, humour and inspiring global experiences stole the show, delighting 1,500 people with real-world insight and genuine warmth.

Chester Elton, NYT Best selling author, Speaker

Tony headlined our Indonesian Sustainable Business Awards in Jakarta as keynote. Before 600 senior leaders and four government ministers, his deep Asian experience, cultural ease and adaptable humour shone, guiding a fast-changing evening with exceptional grace and insight.

Tony Gourlay, CEO, Global Initiatives

Tony Boatman is an exceptional keynote speaker. Drawing on hands-on experience launching world-class technology products, he delivered an authoritative, engaging, and humorous presentation on innovation to 600 delegates. We recommend Tony to you.

Paul Hornsby, Asia Packaging Federation

Tony is one of the most engaging speakers I have worked with. His experience enabled him to add value to our audiences across a gamut of topics including innovation, technology, leadership and culture.

Matthew Godfrey, President and CEO Y&R Asia

Tony is a very inspiring and experienced speaker who knows how to engage with an audience on important and sometimes rather controversial topics in a subtle yet convincing and constructive way.

Carine Seror, Director Corporate Engagement World Wild Life Fund

I first met Tony, when we were joint speakers at a Regional Marketing event - and there was no doubt that Tony was the draw for the audiences in Hong Kong and Singapore. Tony is a highly engaging public speaker and gifted storyteller.

Siva Ganeshanan, Managing Director | Experience Platforms | JAPAC, MEA, Accenture

We were honoured that Tony accepted our invitation as Keynote speaker as part of our "Engaging together for Sustainability" seminar. Tony’s speech was entertaining yet very instructive and thoughtful.

Carine Lespayandel, Executive Director, French Chamber of Commerce

Tony Boatman delivered a highly engaging presentation to a large regional audience of HSBC bankers gathered in Singapore. We have no hesitation in recommending his services and will be using him again.

HSBC, VP Corporate Services

I have engaged Tony Boatman’s services as a speaker on two occasions to address large corporate audiences. He has a phenomenal personal story of success, rising to head the marketing functions of two of the world’s largest consumer’s brands.

Adam Djokovic, Managing Director,Unilever Indonesia

Storytelling That Moves People & Inspires Ideas

Catalyzing change, shaping influence, and unlocking potential in business & beyond.

5 Reasons to book Tony

Tony Boatman offers globally-informed, experience-driven insights, delivered through compelling storytelling.

1

Global expertise

Having worked in & with organisations from Shanghai to Silicon Valley to Jakarta, Tony brings deep knowledge & cross cultural perspective.

2

Lived Experience

Real-world insights from doing—he’s a practitioner, not a theorist—grounded in lived experience, not recycled ideas.

3

Authentic story teller

A gifted storyteller— who creates compelling narratives that inspire, engage, and hold attention when it matters most.

4

Part of your team

Tony will understand your objectives, ensuring his insights are aligned with your organizational culture and desired outcomes.

5

Easy to work with

Tony’s relaxed, professional style makes him a breeze to work with—reliable, flexible, and always audience-ready.

FAQs

Can Tony’s keynotes be customised to suit my organisation?

Absolutely. Tony will collaborate with you to craft a tailored presentation that reflects the trends, challenges, and opportunities specific to your industry. He’ll develop bespoke sound bites and relevant takeaways that resonate with your audience and align with your organisation’s context.

Why doesn’t Tony have any social media accounts?

Short answer: he deleted them all in 2016. Having helped build the very products that drive algorithmic engagement early in his career, Tony is now a passionate advocate for protecting attention and wellbeing. He speaks openly about the harms of the attention economy — in fact, one of his keynote presentations explores this issue in the context of work and education. Check out phonefreesunday.com

Can I download a synopsis of Tony's speaking themes?

Yes, on the home page you can click to download a 1 page PDF summary. Even better setup a call to discuss your brief.

Tony doesn’t have dozens of videos — why is that?

Tony has been speaking to audiences for over 30 years — as part of his work, & a side hustle. Until recently (05.09.25), he didn’t have a website! Every speaking engagement has come through word-of-mouth referrals, not marketing. All testimonials are genuine, and every talk has been delivered by request. Keep an eye out — videos are coming soon.

Does Tony travel internationally to speak?

Yes, he has spoken in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, China, Indonesia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Finland, England & Thailand!

Does Tony do consulting work?

No. Tony is a practitioner, and a story teller who has spent a life time doing the things he speaks about!

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