top keynote motivational speaker in singapore, hong kong and worldwide

The best keynote speaker
for today's changing world

Rob Lilwall’s unforgettable keynotes about his extreme adventures build resilience, agility and growth mindsets in conference audiences.

top keynote motivational speaker in singapore, hong kong and worldwide

The best keynote speaker
for today's changing world

Rob Lilwall’s unforgettable keynotes about his extreme adventures build
resilience, agility and growth mindsets in conference audiences.

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resilience and leadership keynotes

Rob Lilwall’s story is not one of natural fearlessness or extraordinary talent.

It is the story of an unremarkable geography teacher who accepted a friend’s invitation to join a cycling trip—a decision that led to 70,000km of adventures across ice, desert, jungle, mountains and warzone, and two National Geographic TV series. Along the way, Rob discovered what it takes to adapt, persevere and thrive when the path ahead was uncertain.

Today, as a global motivational keynote speaker, Rob helps leaders and teams develop a growth mindset and think like an adventurer by:

Taking ownership and initiative in the face of change
Turning challenges into opportunities under pressure
Staying focused and persevering when goals seem unreachable

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Motivational Keynote and Conference Speaker FAQs

What topics does Rob Lilwall speak about?
Rob speaks on resilience, agility, leadership, growth mindset, collaboration, navigating change, prioritising, self-care, adaptability, and performing under pressure.
Both. Rob Lilwall is an international motivational speaker and keynote speaker who delivers talks for conferences, leadership meetings, corporate events, sales kick-offs, and company off-sites across Singapore, Hong Kong, Asia, and internationally.
Rob regularly speaks about resilient leadership, adaptability, collaboration, courage, ownership, prioritisation, decision-making under pressure, growth mindset, and leading through uncertainty and change.
Both. Rob combines extraordinary expedition stories with practical lessons and frameworks that audiences can apply immediately to leadership, teamwork, resilience, and organisational change.
Rob’s talks are built around real experiences from 70,000km of extreme expeditions through fast-changing environments – ice, jungle, desert, mountains, warzone. His bicycle and walking expeditions have taken him across Siberia, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the UK, and the Americas. Rob’s epic stories are combined with practical lessons organisations can apply immediately in high-pressure business environments.
Yes. Rob’s keynote speeches are highly story-driven and draw on real expedition experiences to create memorable lessons on resilience, agility, leadership, collaboration, and navigating uncertainty.
What types of organisations book Rob Lilwall?

Rob’s keynote themes resonate across industries and functions, especially in fast-changing and high-pressure environments. Organisations book Rob Lilwall for leadership meetings, sales kick-offs, client events, company off-sites, learning and development programmes, and large-scale conferences.

Rob has delivered keynote speeches for organisations including:

  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • DBS
  • HSBC
  • Citi
  • Heineken
  • adidas
  • Disney
  • P&G

as well as organisations across healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, logistics, education, and professional services.

Rob is regularly booked for leadership conferences, annual meetings, sales kick-offs, client events, partner summits, company off-sites, transformation programmes, and organisation-wide conferences.
Yes. Rob frequently delivers keynote speeches or masterclasses for executive teams and senior leadership groups focused on transformation, resilience, culture, prioritisation, leadership alignment, and navigating uncertainty.
Yes. Rob regularly speaks at sales conferences and commercial events focused on resilience, adaptability, growth mindset, teamwork, and sustaining performance under pressure.

Yes. Rob is often booked for client-facing conferences and partner events where organisations want a keynote speaker who is inspiring, memorable, and aligned with business themes.

Rob has spoken to audiences ranging from small executive leadership groups of 10–20 people through to conferences in the thousands.

Yes. Rob regularly delivers keynote speeches for conferences, leadership meetings, company off-sites, and corporate events in Singapore. He has spoken for organisations across industries, including finance, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, telecommunications, and professional services.

Organisations in Singapore book Rob for leadership conferences, sales kick-offs, client events, company off-sites, and transformation-focused meetings. His keynote themes around resilience, agility, collaboration, and navigating uncertainty are particularly relevant for fast-changing and high-performance business environments.

Singaporean clients include DBS, Bank of Singapore, GIC, Temasek Holdings, Surbana Jurong, Keppel, ST Engineering, SUSS, SIM, SPH Media.

Does Rob customise keynote speeches for each event?

Yes. Rob works closely with organisers to tailor each keynote around the audience, conference theme, organisational challenges, and desired outcomes.

Rob has delivered keynote speeches for organisations including:

  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • DBS
  • HSBC
  • Citi
  • Heineken
  • adidas
  • Disney
  • P&G

as well as organisations across healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, logistics, education, and professional services.

Yes. Rob regularly works with clients to align keynote speeches with conference themes, transformation initiatives, leadership messages, organisational values, and strategic priorities.

Yes. Depending on the format and objectives of the event, Rob usually includes audience interaction, reflection exercises, facilitated discussion, Q&A, and workshop-style elements.

Yes. Depending on the event, Rob can also deliver workshops, breakout sessions, fireside chats, and follow-up discussions designed to reinforce learning outcomes and leadership messages.

Yes. Rob delivers both in-person, hybrid and virtual keynote speeches for organisations around the world.

Most keynote speeches range from 30–90 minutes, depending on the event format, level of interaction, and whether Q&A or workshop elements are included.

How much does it cost to hire Rob Lilwall as a motivational speaker?

Speaking fees vary depending on the event location, audience size, format, travel requirements, and level of customisation required. Contact the team directly to discuss your conference or corporate event and receive a tailored quote.

Yes. Rob regularly travels internationally for keynote speeches and corporate events across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.

Many organisations book several months in advance, especially for major conferences and leadership events. Early booking is recommended for peak conference periods.

The process typically begins with a short discovery call to discuss the audience, event objectives, conference themes, and desired outcomes, after which a tailored proposal is prepared.

Yes. Rob regularly collaborates with conference organisers, HR teams, learning and development leaders, internal communications teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and event impact.

Over the past 16 years, Rob Lilwall has worked as an international keynote speaker and has been based in both Hong Kong and Singapore. He has a company with operations in Singapore and he delivers keynote speeches across Singapore, Hong Kong, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and internationally. 

Has Rob spoken for global companies?

Yes. Rob has delivered keynote speeches for multinational organisations across technology, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, consumer goods, education, logistics, and professional services.

Yes. Rob’s adventures have been featured by organisations including National Geographic TV, BBC Breakfast, TEDx, Channel News Asia, The Guardian, The Sunday Telegraph, The Straits Times, and others.

Adventure keynote speakers bring fresh perspectives on resilience, uncertainty, leadership, teamwork, and adaptability by drawing lessons from real-world, high-pressure environments beyond typical business settings.

Many organisations today are navigating constant change, uncertainty, pressure to perform, competing priorities, and the challenge of keeping teams engaged and adaptable.

Rob’s keynote speeches explore how individuals and organisations can respond effectively in these environments — drawing lessons from real-world expeditions where resilience, agility, teamwork, decision-making, and leadership were essential for survival and success.

Rather than offering abstract theory, Rob combines powerful storytelling with practical insights that help teams think differently about change, pressure, collaboration, growth mindset, and how to perform well in uncertain conditions.

Rob combines extraordinary real-world stories, humour, vulnerability, practical insight, and audience interaction to create keynote speeches that are both emotionally engaging and strategically relevant.