• kaushik@orkaadvisory.com

EST FEB 2024

SPEAK
KEYNOTE SPEAKING

Ideas that challenge.
Stories that connect.

Action that lasts.

Keynotes that combine real-world experience, evidence, storytelling and practical insight to help audiences think differently about sustainability, leadership, resilience and change.

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THE ESG OPPORTUNITY • RESILIENCE • FIND YOUR DOT • SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE • LEADERSHIP • CHANGE • PURPOSE • SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE & ESG •
MORE THAN A PRESENTATION

Give people something to think about afterwards.

The aim is not simply to entertain an audience. It is to create a conversation, challenge assumptions and leave people with ideas they can use.

01

A different way to see the issue.

Complex ideas are translated into clear, relatable perspectives that make sense beyond the event.

02

Stories people can connect with.

Personal and professional experience is used to make ideas memorable, human and relevant.

03

Practical ideas people can use.

Audiences leave with practical questions, frameworks and actions rather than abstract inspiration.

04

A conversation that continues.

The best keynote creates reflection, discussion and momentum well after the speaker leaves the stage.

SIGNATURE KEYNOTES

Big themes. Practical relevance.

Each keynote can be adapted around the audience, industry, event theme and desired outcome.

ESG
01 SIGNATURE KEYNOTE

The ESG Opportunity

From obligation to value creation.

Sustainability and ESG are often introduced through regulation, disclosure and compliance. This keynote reframes the conversation around strategy, resilience, innovation and business value.

ESG & strategy Risk & opportunity Financial outcomes Leadership Practical action
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01 Why ESG is changing
02 Where value is created
03 The role of leaders
04 Turning insight into action
02
RESILIENCE

Resilience in a Changing World

A personal and practical exploration of adapting to change, navigating uncertainty, overcoming setbacks and continuing forward.

03
PURPOSE

Find Your Dot

A keynote about purpose, career, identity and the decisions that help people find where they can contribute most.

04
PERFORMANCE

Sustainable Performance

Exploring the relationship between performance, wellbeing, resilience, purpose and long-term effectiveness.

STORY
THE SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

Authentic. Relevant. Audience-first.

The strongest speaking engagements combine substance with connection. Every session is shaped around the audience rather than delivered as a generic presentation.

01 Authentic storytelling

Personal experience is used where it strengthens the message.

02 Practical insight

Ideas are grounded in real organisational experience.

03 Audience connection

Sessions are conversational, engaging and accessible.

04 Tailored content

Each keynote is shaped around the event and audience.

ENGAGEMENT FORMATS

Built around the room.

Speaking can be adapted for large conferences, leadership groups, professional audiences, corporate teams and learning programs.

01 CONFERENCE

Keynote Speaking

High-impact keynote presentations for conferences, summits and major events.

02 CONVERSATION

Fireside Conversations

Interview-style sessions designed for deeper, more conversational exploration.

03 LEADERSHIP

Executive Sessions

Smaller-format sessions for leadership teams, executives and professional audiences.

04 EVENTS

Panels & Facilitation

Panel participation, facilitated discussion and event contribution.

AUDIENCE FIT

Different rooms. Different conversations.

The content, examples and language are adjusted to the people in the room and what matters to them.

Boards & Directors Executives Finance Leaders Sustainability Professionals Business Leaders Professional Associations Government Universities Emerging Leaders Corporate Teams Students Industry Conferences
AUDIENCE & EVENT FEEDBACK

What people remember.

Storytelling, clarity, authenticity and practical relevance are recurring themes in feedback from speaking engagements.

“
insightful address of the ESG opportunity
Tanuja Bissa ICAI Australian Chapter
“
storytelling is utterly compelling
Mimi Kwa Board Member
“
engaging delivery, relatable stories and interactive approach
Clare Harper Study Melbourne
“
clearly articulate what ESG and the reporting framework is
Caroline Edwards Business Director, Hays
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insightful, engaging and inspiring
Event Participant Leadership Program
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engaging and inspiring speaker
Event Organiser Australian Conference
IMPACT
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE STAGE

Practitioner first. Speaker second.

Dr Kaushik Sridhar brings more than two decades of experience across sustainability, ESG, corporate leadership, consulting, governance, education and organisational change.

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01 Corporate

Experience working inside complex organisations.

02 Advisory

Cross-sector sustainability and ESG consulting.

03 Education

University and executive education experience.

04 Leadership

Governance, coaching and organisational change.

05 3 TED Talks

Experience translating ideas for broad audiences.

06 International

Speaking and professional experience across markets.

PLANNING THE ENGAGEMENT

Tailored before anyone takes the stage.

The briefing matters. The keynote is shaped around your audience, context and what you want people to leave thinking about.

01 UNDERSTAND

Define the audience.

Who is in the room, what matters to them and why are they attending?

02 TAILOR

Shape the message.

Adapt themes, examples, stories and emphasis to the event context.

03 DELIVER

Create the conversation.

Deliver an engaging experience designed to create reflection and practical momentum.

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Give the room something worth talking about.

Tell us about your audience, event and the conversation you want to create.

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