What makes Alex Moffat different from other keynote speakers?

Alex combines more than 30 years of cognitive illusion and stagecraft with two decades of corporate experience, including senior leadership, and further study in NeuroLeadership and behavioural change. His keynotes are designed so the audience experience and the learning work together, rather than using entertainment as a separate add-on.

Can the keynote topics be tailored to our specific industry, event theme or corporate challenges?

Yes. Every corporate booking includes a pre-event briefing to understand your audience, industry, event theme, internal language and desired outcomes. Alex then adapts the examples, emphasis, practical application and interactive elements so the keynote feels relevant to your organisation rather than like an off-the-shelf presentation.

What specific organisational outcomes can you expect from Alex’s keynotes?

Alex’s keynotes are designed to leave audiences more energised, reflective, curious and open to challenge. Depending on the topic, outcomes can include clearer thinking, greater adaptability, stronger human connection and more constructive conversations. Audiences also leave with practical tools, shared language and memorable reference points they can continue using afterwards.

How does combining neuroscience and magic make for an impactful keynote presentation?

Magic can reveal how easily attention, expectation and perception can mislead us. Neuroscience helps explain why. Alex combines the two so audiences experience a cognitive process first, then understand the science behind it and connect that insight to practical workplace issues such as change, leadership, decision-making and human connection.

Can a single keynote presentation really initiate meaningful mindset or behavioural change?

A single keynote cannot transform an organisation on its own, but it can create the moment that starts a shift in thinking. Alex uses interactive experiences, neuroscience and practical tools to challenge assumptions, create shared language and give teams useful ideas they can reinforce through later coaching, leadership conversations and change initiatives.

How much do professional keynote speakers charge in Australia?

Professional keynote fees vary significantly depending on experience, demand, profile, location and the level of preparation or customisation required. In Australia, professional speakers commonly start from around A$4,000–A$5,000, while established and in-demand speakers often charge A$8,000–A$15,000+, with prominent or international names charging considerably more.

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Interactive Keynotes That Spark Connection, Shift Mindsets and Inspire Action, Through Neuroscience + Magic.

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Meet Your Speaker:

Alex Moffat is an award-winning interactive keynote speaker who combines neuroscience insights, senior leadership experience, and award-winning cognitive illusions to create powerful shared experiences that transform how people think, lead, and adapt.

Winner of the Best Newcomer 2026 award at The Speaker Awards in London, with finalists and winners from around the world, Alex is a former senior corporate leader, and a certified NeuroLeadership Institute facilitator who has delivered impactful keynotes for global organisations from Sydney to London - creating memorable moments and practical insights that audiences remember long after the event ends.

He is the only Australian winner of a judged category at The Speaker Awards, held in London, in the five years it has been running.

Alex has also been recognised internationally for his magic, now earning prestigious awards in both professional speaking and performance. Today, he brings those two disciplines together to deliver engaging, evidence-based keynotes that entertain, challenge thinking, and create lasting behavioural change.

What to Expect:

Choose from 4 keynote experiences listed further below, each tailored to the audience, designed around their unique challenges, and created for executives, senior leaders, and high-performing teams who are ready to:

Unlock new perspectives by challenging the assumptions that shape behaviour.

Reframe thinking using neuroscience-backed insights and live interactive demonstrations.

Conquer change with practical tools that strengthen adaptability, connection and high performance.

Through audience-wide experiments, cognitive illusions and unforgettable moments, Alex doesn’t just explain how the brain works - he allows audiences to experience their own thinking and learning in the moment.

"Exceeded expectations. The session was engaging, insightful and highly relevant."

Katie Jones

People & Culture Manager

"Alex challenged thinking, created connection and left people with practical ideas they can take back into their work."

Grace Williams

Senior Communications Business Partner

"Alex Moffat was an outstanding keynote speaker."

Thomas Wagner

Director of Strategic Communications

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Alex has been trusted to change the mindsets within these famous companies:

"My absolute fave session!!"

"Boy did we hit the mark with Alex".

Shayne Elliott

Retired CEO, ANZ Bank

"They rated your session from 1 – 5 and the majority of delegates surveyed selected 5".

Zoe Jackson

Project Manager, FCM Meetings & Events

"Alex was a highlight of our team day".

Kenny Devasagayam

Head of Commercial, PEXA Insights

Keynote Topics:

Building Mental Agility in an Uncertain World.
Watch a volunteer's mind shift so completely, it challenges what we think we know about ownership, perception, and change. This high-energy keynote helps people adapt faster, think flexibly, and stay resilient when everything around them keeps shifting.

How High Performers Think Smarter and Lead Sharper.

This high-performance focused keynote explores how attention, bias, and mental shortcuts shape our choices and shows teams how to upgrade their thinking, improve clarity, and lead with calm precision.

Key Takeaways:

Spot and override the cognitive traps that affect even top performers.
Learn how the brain filters reality and why attention misleads.
Build better mental models for faster, smarter decisions.
Use neuroscience to boost clarity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
See how perception is shaped and tricked with live demonstrations.

Building Mental Agility in an Uncertain World.

Watch a volunteer's mind shift so completely, it challenges what we think we know about ownership, perception, and change. This high-energy keynote helps people adapt faster, think flexibly, and stay resilient during organisational change.

Key Takeaways:

Discover how the brain resists change and how to override it.
Build resilience and adaptability with reframing tools rooted in neuroscience.
Shift from "threat mode" to "reward mode" in real-time.
Understand how mindset shapes energy, focus, and decision-making.
Discover how to future-encode your brain to respond well in difficult situations.

Keynote: Cognitive Clarity

Keynote: Rewired For Change

How Mindset Spreads and Cultures Transform.

This neuroscience-driven keynote reveals how attitudes, energy, and expectations spread through teams, and how leaders and teams can drive cultural transformation from the inside out. Mindset isn't just personal, it's social.

Key Takeaways:

See how emotions, behaviours, and beliefs are caught, not just taught.
Understand the neuroscience behind social contagion and non-verbal influence.
Learn 'The Luck Factor' to prime optimism, openness, and increase opportunity
The neuroscience of growth mindsets vs fixed mindsets and how to switch.
Recognise how collective attention and unconscious expectations shape team culture - often blinding us to what truly matters.

Keynote:Contagious Mindset

Each keynote combines neuroscience insights with live audience experiences that make complex ideas memorable, practical and immediately relevant.

Through cognitive illusions, audience-wide interaction and evidence-based insights, Alex helps leaders and teams rethink how they connect, adapt and perform long after the event has ended.

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Keynote:Human Connection

Beyond Assumptions: The Neuroscience of Human Connection.

This neuroscience-driven, experiential keynote reveals how our brains construct perceptions, make assumptions, and interpret the people around us. Through powerful cognitive illusions and interactive experiences, audiences discover how curiosity, empathy and understanding become even more valuable in an AI-driven world.

Key Takeaways:

Experience how the brain constructs reality and why two people can perceive the same situation differently.
Understand how unconscious assumptions shape conversations, decisions and relationships.
Learn how curiosity can challenge mental maps and strengthen human connection.
Discover why empathy, perspective-taking and trust are essential human skills in the age of AI.
Develop practical strategies to improve communication, collaboration and connection.

Leadership & Mindset Keynote Speaker:

Is your organisation navigating change, strengthening connection,

or building high-performing teams? Today’s challenges demand more than inspiration alone.

They require people to think differently, adapt faster, and work together more effectively.

What Makes Alex Different

Alex doesn’t just explain how the brain works - he allows audiences to experience their own thinking in real time. Combining neuroscience insights, leadership experience, and award-winning cognitive illusions, Alex creates audience-wide experiences that challenge assumptions, unlock new perspectives, and make complex ideas memorable.

From Sydney to London, organisations engage Alex to help leaders and teams strengthen human connection, navigate uncertainty, and build the mindset agility needed for sustained performance.

What Audiences Leave With

• Practical tools to navigate change and uncertainty.

• New perspectives that challenge limiting assumptions.

• Greater awareness of how attention, expectations and mental maps shape behaviour.

• Strategies that strengthen adaptability, resilience and performance.

• Shared experiences that create lasting memories and meaningful conversations long after the event.

If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who combines science, storytelling and audience interaction to create genuine impact, Alex delivers experiences that are remembered, discussed and applied long after the conference concludes.

Ready to discover what makes Alex Moffat one of the most captivating keynote speakers in Australia?

If you’re looking for a speaker who delivers science, storytelling, and showmanship - and creates moments your audience will talk about long after the event - Alex Moffat is the keynote speaker partner you’ve been looking for.

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Most Useful Frequently Asked Questions Below

What makes Alex Moffat different from other motivational speakers?

Alex combines more than 30 years of cognitive illusion and stagecraft with two decades of corporate experience, including senior leadership, and further study with the NeuroLeadership Institute. His keynotes are designed so the audience experience and the learning work together, rather than using entertainment as a separate add-on.

Read the full answer and supporting research here
What specific organisational outcomes can you expect from Alex's keynotes?

Alex's keynotes are designed to leave audiences more energised, reflective, curious and open to challenge. Often clients' say the audience is 'still buzzing' after his session. Depending on the topic, outcomes can include clearer thinking, greater adaptability, stronger human connection and more constructive conversations. Audiences also leave with practical tools, shared language and memorable reference points they can continue using afterwards.
Read the full answer and supporting research here
How much do professional keynote speakers charge in Australia?

Professional keynote fees vary significantly depending on experience, demand, profile, location and the level of preparation or customisation required. In Australia, professional speakers commonly start from around A$4,000–A$5,000, while established and in-demand speakers often charge A$7,000–A$15,000+, with prominent or international names charging considerably more.
Read the full answer and supporting research here

Can the keynote topics be tailored to our specific industry, event theme or corporate challenges?

Yes. Every corporate booking includes a pre-event briefing to understand your audience, industry, event theme, internal language and desired outcomes. Alex then chooses the keynote topic, or blends more than one if needed, and adapts the examples, emphasis, practical application and interactive elements so the keynote feels relevant to your organisation rather than like an off-the-shelf presentation.
Read the full answer and supporting research here
How does combining neuroscience and magic make for an impactful keynote presentation?

Magic can reveal how easily attention, expectation and perception can mislead us. Neuroscience helps explain why. Alex combines the two so audiences experience a cognitive process and understand the science behind it and connect that insight to practical workplace issues such as change, leadership, decision-making and human connection.
Read the full answer and supporting research here
Can a single keynote presentation really initiate meaningful mindset or behavioural change?

A single keynote cannot transform an organisation on its own, but it helps create the conditions. Alex uses interactive experiences, neuroscience and practical tools to challenge assumptions, create shared language and give teams useful ideas they can reinforce through later coaching, leadership conversations and change initiatives.
Read the full answer and supporting research here