There's a reason Ian Stephens is invited to speak around the world - 29 countries so far. That's because he has a passion for equipping people with practical tools which they can use immediately to amplify their personal & professional results.
Ian Stephens, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is a globally recognized speaker renowned for empowering teams, sales executives, and senior leaders to achieve exceptional results through practical tools and a growth mindset. With a passion for integrating Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques, Ian specializes in guiding individuals to attain the optimal mental state for peak performance.
Honored among Australia's top 20 Business Speakers & Trainers, Ian received all three excellence awards from Professional Speakers Australia. In 2025 he was named ‘Keynote Speaker of the Year. His engaging presentations, infused with humor and tailored to organizational needs, serve as masterclasses in focus, discipline, and achievement.
Sometimes Ian uses his jaw-dropping skills on the speedball (speedbag in the USA) on stage as a metaphor for mastery, getting in the zone, and achievement. It creates immediate curiosity and can be linked to any conference or event theme.
A prolific author, Ian has penned six books dedicated to enhancing sales, leadership, and personal and business outcomes. His latest works, "shiFt yourself" and "shiFt MINDSET," delve into the transformative shifts necessary for achieving excellence.
A true professional. Engaging and dynamic. His use of stories and humour made a real impact on the team. The tools and processes he introduced and implemented played a major role in our turn around from 20% down, to now being 40% ahead of budget YTD.
SensisIn my 15 years as a HR professional, I have never seen a speaker capture an audience's attention like Ian did with his speedball routine. Inspiring, fresh, and still talked about, Ian delivered on the promise of practical tools which could be immediately implemented after the conference.
Cleanaway
It was a pleasure working with Ian. His closing presentation brilliantly synthesized the messages from our conference and left our audience feeling fantastic. They especially enjoyed his motivational approach, including the dynamic speedball activity and his surprise song, which was a big hit. Overall, it was a great experience, and Ian truly made a memorable impact.
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