Peter Baines
Keynote Speaker: Leadership Expert, Founder of Hands Across the Water, Crisis Management Specialist
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Peter Baines Biography
Peter Baines OAM, one of Australia’s foremost leadership experts, has applied his leadership skills in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. With 22 years of distinguished service in the NSW Police, he led teams in response to significant crises including acts of terrorism and natural disasters.
Baines played a crucial role in the leadership team that went to Bali following the 2002 bombings, and in early 2005, he led international teams in response to the Boxing Day tsunami in South-East Asia. Tasked with overseeing operations in Thailand, his role involved the identification of victims, a task that tested his leadership theories under extremely harrowing conditions.
His experiences, particularly witnessing the impact of the tsunami on children who were orphaned, ignited a passion for sustainable leadership and led to the founding of Hands Across the Water in late 2005. This organization, which has raised over $30 million, focuses on creating long-term sustainability for children and communities in Thailand. Under his leadership, Hands Across the Water has provided homes for hundreds of children, supported educational opportunities, and established income-generating projects such as a rubber plantation and a digital learning center in the northeast of Thailand.
Baines's commitment to leadership and humanitarian efforts has been recognized with numerous awards. He received the Order of Australia Medal in 2014 and the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn in 2016 from the King of Thailand. His other accolades include being a NSW finalist for the Australian of the Year awards in 2010 and receiving the Rotary Professional Excellence Award in 2008. He was also the first NSW Police Officer to be awarded the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal and the Australian National Medal.
Concluding his career with the NSW Police on secondment to the National Institute of Forensic Science, Baines worked on capacity-building projects related to counterterrorism and leadership. He consults on sustainable leadership and corporate social responsibility, serving as Director of International Operations for Hands Across the Water and holding positions on several boards.
In 2023, Baines authored "Leadership Matters: Stories and Insights for Leaders, Achievers and Visionaries," his third book published by Wiley. His previous works, "Hands Across the Water" and "Doing Good by Doing Good," have also contributed to his reputation as a leading voice on leadership and resilience. He remains dedicated to improving organizational leadership and continues his philanthropic efforts through various initiatives, including leading long-distance bike rides in Thailand to raise funds for his charity.
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Peter Baines Speaking Topics
True leaders are identified by their actions and reactions, it’s what people do not the position they hold that really makes a difference. In the Leadership Matters keynote, Peter shares with the audience insight into the value of:
- How the actions and reactions of a leader is of greater value than the position or title they may hold
- Why having a clarity of purpose will benefit an individual and a company, particularly when their resolve is tested
- The importance of presence in our leaders and the two essential messages it conveys
- How to focus on results and not excuses
- Not letting perfect be the evil of good
- Why hope is not a plan
- How communication can leave a lasting impression
- Building a legacy.
Peter Baines is a well regarded international leadership speaker who for many years has been speaking to audiences on the topic of leadership. He has focused on the importance of presence in leaders, having a clarity of purpose and building meaningful shared experiences.
In the new keynote the Challenge of our Time, Peter reflects on the value of finding a journey that is worthy of our heart and soul. He considers what are the six growth areas before our leaders of today and our emerging leaders of tomorrow and provides a way to meet those opportunities.
Peter draws on lived life experiences of leading international teams through crisis and disaster as well as twenty years as an internationally recognized humanitarian. He continues to deliver his stories in a uniquely captivating way.
Audience members will leave with a deeper understand of how to:
**Scale the Solution to the Problem
- Not let perfect be the evil of good
- Importance of starting
- Hopes are greater than our fears
**Trust Trumps Competence
- Recognize that building trust will outweigh competence
- Consistency and culture will trump competency
- Our struggles shape our purpose
**Courageous Leadership
- Doing the right thing, not necessarily what’s popular
- Growth is found on the edge of our limitations
- Courageous leaders build their own redundancy
**Authentic Optimism
- Dangers of cruel optimism
- Accepting we can’t overcome what we don’t face
- Give information you get understanding
Perils of Risk Avoidance
- Recognizing the value of accepting risk
- Risk of reaching for rules
- Consider long term implications of short term risk avoidance
Creating Resilient Leaders
- Benefit of believing
- Not letting the struggles of yesterday define tomorrow
- Growth is found on the edge of our limitations
Workshops - In addition to the keynote presentations that Peter often delivers when opening or closing a conference he also runs longer programs to explore in greater detail his experiences and learnings.
Operation Delta - a half day simulation exercise where delegates following on from Peter’s Leadership Matters keynote, are then tested how they would respond to a similar crisis as one unfolds before their eyes and they call the shots in how to respond facing leadership and moral dilemmas.
Multi day programs - Over 2-3 days Peter takes the delegates through an intensive journey through the work that he has done with very hands on practical and engaging learnings.
Journey of Change - This is an event where the value is best experienced with teams of up to 15 20 pax . Peter leads teams into Thailand and over 3-4 days he combines leadership and values based learning with Hands on experience. It’s a mix of reality and luxury.
Thailand Social Venture Experience - Travelling through the various homes that have been built by Hands this is a leadership experience unlike any other. Leaders in a group of 20-40, will spend time with the Asian of the Year, a charity founder known as the Angel of the Slums and other inspirational leaders.
Corporate Bike Rides - Staring in 2009 as a fundraiser the success of the rides and the magic that has to be experienced to understand the true value has seen the demand for these rides grow. From 17 people in 2009, to 250 people in 2014, Peter is now leading “closed” rides for corporate teams over five or eight day tours through Thailand.
- Those contextual themes are:
- Leadership Matters
- Leadership without Authority
- Importance of Presence in Leaders
- Clarity of Purpose
- Values based leadership
- Results not Excuses
- Building Strong Teams
- Experiences Matter
- Engineering Experiences
- Why building Engagement is best achieved through Shared Experiences
- Creating Legacy through Leadership
- Engagement leading to Commitment and Results.
- Doing Good by Doing Good
- The benefits of social ventures
- Turning your CSR from a cost centre to a profit centre
- Concept of Shared Value
- What is Caring Capitalism
Peter Baines Videos
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How much does it cost to book Peter Baines for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Peter Baines, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Peter Baines are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peter Baines, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Peter Baines speak about?
Peter Baines is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Resilience, Motivational, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, International Business and Inspirational.
Where does Peter Baines travel from?
Peter Baines generally travels from New South Wales, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Peter Baines?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peter Baines for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Peter Baines for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Peter Baines or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Peter Baines is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Change Management, Resilience and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Peter Baines for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Peter Baines generally travels from New South Wales, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josh Linkner, Mike Walsh and Jeffrey Tobe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peter Baines for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Peter Baines Speaking Topics
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Leadership Matters
True leaders are identified by their actions and reactions, it’s what people do not the position they hold that really makes a difference. In the Leadership Matters keynote, Peter shares with the audience insight into the value of:
- How the actions and reactions of a leader is of greater value than the position or title they may hold
- Why having a clarity of purpose will benefit an individual and a company, particularly when their resolve is tested
- The importance of presence in our leaders and the two essential messages it conveys
- How to focus on results and not excuses
- Not letting perfect be the evil of good
- Why hope is not a plan
- How communication can leave a lasting impression
- Building a legacy.
-
Challenge of Our Time
Peter Baines is a well regarded international leadership speaker who for many years has been speaking to audiences on the topic of leadership. He has focused on the importance of presence in leaders, having a clarity of purpose and building meaningful shared experiences.
In the new keynote the Challenge of our Time, Peter reflects on the value of finding a journey that is worthy of our heart and soul. He considers what are the six growth areas before our leaders of today and our emerging leaders of tomorrow and provides a way to meet those opportunities.
Peter draws on lived life experiences of leading international teams through crisis and disaster as well as twenty years as an internationally recognized humanitarian. He continues to deliver his stories in a uniquely captivating way.
Audience members will leave with a deeper understand of how to:
**Scale the Solution to the Problem
- Not let perfect be the evil of good
- Importance of starting
- Hopes are greater than our fears
**Trust Trumps Competence
- Recognize that building trust will outweigh competence
- Consistency and culture will trump competency
- Our struggles shape our purpose
**Courageous Leadership
- Doing the right thing, not necessarily what’s popular
- Growth is found on the edge of our limitations
- Courageous leaders build their own redundancy
**Authentic Optimism
- Dangers of cruel optimism
- Accepting we can’t overcome what we don’t face
- Give information you get understanding
Perils of Risk Avoidance
- Recognizing the value of accepting risk
- Risk of reaching for rules
- Consider long term implications of short term risk avoidance
Creating Resilient Leaders
- Benefit of believing
- Not letting the struggles of yesterday define tomorrow
- Growth is found on the edge of our limitations
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Offerings
Workshops - In addition to the keynote presentations that Peter often delivers when opening or closing a conference he also runs longer programs to explore in greater detail his experiences and learnings.
Operation Delta - a half day simulation exercise where delegates following on from Peter’s Leadership Matters keynote, are then tested how they would respond to a similar crisis as one unfolds before their eyes and they call the shots in how to respond facing leadership and moral dilemmas.
Multi day programs - Over 2-3 days Peter takes the delegates through an intensive journey through the work that he has done with very hands on practical and engaging learnings.
Journey of Change - This is an event where the value is best experienced with teams of up to 15 20 pax . Peter leads teams into Thailand and over 3-4 days he combines leadership and values based learning with Hands on experience. It’s a mix of reality and luxury.
Thailand Social Venture Experience - Travelling through the various homes that have been built by Hands this is a leadership experience unlike any other. Leaders in a group of 20-40, will spend time with the Asian of the Year, a charity founder known as the Angel of the Slums and other inspirational leaders.
Corporate Bike Rides - Staring in 2009 as a fundraiser the success of the rides and the magic that has to be experienced to understand the true value has seen the demand for these rides grow. From 17 people in 2009, to 250 people in 2014, Peter is now leading “closed” rides for corporate teams over five or eight day tours through Thailand.
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Peter has a number of keynote themes from which he constructs a keynote according to the desired outcomes and audience of each client.
- Those contextual themes are:
- Leadership Matters
- Leadership without Authority
- Importance of Presence in Leaders
- Clarity of Purpose
- Values based leadership
- Results not Excuses
- Building Strong Teams
- Experiences Matter
- Engineering Experiences
- Why building Engagement is best achieved through Shared Experiences
- Creating Legacy through Leadership
- Engagement leading to Commitment and Results.
- Doing Good by Doing Good
- The benefits of social ventures
- Turning your CSR from a cost centre to a profit centre
- Concept of Shared Value
- What is Caring Capitalism
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Peter Baines Videos
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How do I book Peter Baines to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Peter Baines for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Peter Baines, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Peter Baines or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Peter Baines for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Peter Baines, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Peter Baines are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peter Baines, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Peter Baines speak about?
Peter Baines is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Resilience, Motivational, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, International Business and Inspirational. -
Where does Peter Baines travel from?
Peter Baines generally travels from New South Wales, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Peter Baines?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peter Baines for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Peter Baines for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Peter Baines or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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