Rachael Robertson

Rachael Robertson presents real leadership - true stories and insights about what it takes to be an authentic leader; the highs and lows, the ups and downs. After 16 years spent leading people in a range of complex and challenging environments Rachael took on the ultimate leadership test - a 12 month expedition to Davis Station in Antarctica, where she lead a diverse team of 18 people, through total isolation, months of darkness, with no way in and no way out. The intensity of this leadership role, where the leader is on-duty all day, every day, with no respite, gave Rachael the opportunity to road test leadership the hard way - youre it. Youre in charge. There is no one else. With breathtaking examples, Rachael shares the insights she gathered from this unique experience. As part of this journey, Rachael found her own solutions to challenges such as - How do you lead a diverse team towards a common goal? How do you inspire people to make decisions, especially when the going gets hard?

How do you show up, front and centre, when a crisis occurs and all eyes are on you? How do you keep yourself going when you feel like you have nothing more to give? It was a leadership laboratory in the most extreme and hostile environment on Earth, where none of the theory applied. Rachael's presentations resonate with audiences seeking practical tools around inspiring leadership and managing constant change. Whether youre in the most unique and isolated workplace on the planet, or a busy corporate office, the same rules apply. Great leaders are authentic, resilient, innovative and adaptable. The best leaders also know how to get the most out of their teams, even when navigating in the dark without a compass.