Speaking
Stories that move people from intention to action
Lachlan speaks to audiences navigating leadership, self-doubt, generational change, and the challenge of turning good ideas into something real.
Drawing on experience across aviation, planning, government, and organisational leadership, his talks combine personal stories with practical lessons audiences can use immediately.
Keynotes, panels, workshops, and tailored sessions across Australia, the United States, and internationally.
Internationally Recognised
Recipient of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots' international award for outstanding contribution to aviation.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Speaker
Three invited forums on the next generation of aviation, rebuilding flying clubs, and the future of grassroots aviation.
President, Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia
Leading Australia's national peak body for aero clubs, flight training, and grassroots aviation.
Signature Keynotes
Three talks designed for audiences navigating leadership, uncertainty, change, and the challenge of turning intention into action.
Key Themes
Emerging Leadership
Self-Doubt & Confidence
Trust & Decision-Making
No Seat at the Table? Build One Anyway
Leadership doesn't always begin with an invitation.
Emerging leaders are often told to wait: for more experience, more confidence, the right title, or permission to contribute. Drawing on his own path through advocacy, public life, and organisational leadership, Lachlan explores what happens when you stop waiting for a seat and start creating one.
Audiences leave with a stronger sense of agency, practical ways to build influence, and the confidence to start before they feel completely ready.
Best for: emerging leaders, universities, associations, young professionals, and leadership conferences.
Signature Keynotes
Three talks designed for audiences navigating leadership, uncertainty, change, and the challenge of turning intention into action.
Key Themes
Emerging Leadership
Self-Doubt & Confidence
Trust & Decision-Making
Leading From The Deep End
What happens when responsibility arrives before confidence?
Leadership rarely waits until you feel ready. Drawing on his experience stepping into senior roles, rebuilding organisations, and learning in public, Lachlan explores the gap between responsibility and self-belief... and what it takes to keep moving anyway.
Audiences leave with practical ways to manage self-doubt, build confidence through action, and lead effectively without pretending to have every answer.
Best for: emerging leaders, young professionals, associations, universities, leadership programs, and teams navigating change.
Signature Keynotes
Three talks designed for audiences navigating leadership, uncertainty, change and the challenge of turning intention into action.
Key Themes
Emerging Leadership
Self-Doubt & Confidence
Trust & Decision-Making
Above & Beyond
What aviation teaches us about trust, judgement, and leadership under pressure.
Aviation depends on people making good decisions in complex environments where trust, communication, and preparation matter. Drawing on experience as a pilot, aviation leader, and national industry advocate, Lachlan translates those lessons into a broader look at leadership, teamwork and decision-making.
Audiences leave with a stronger understanding of how trust is built, how good teams perform under pressure, and why leadership is rarely a solo act.
Best for: corporate audiences, aviation organisations, leadership conferences, professional associations, and teams.
More Talks & Tailored Sessions
Lachlan’s sessions can be delivered as keynotes, school talks, panels, workshops or extended leadership programs. Each topic can be tailored to suit the audience, from students and young leaders to aviation, government, community and industry groups.
Because I was Bored
Curiosity, initiative, & making your own opportunities
Most meaningful projects do not begin with a perfect plan. They often begin with a question, a frustration, or a moment of boredom that turns into something bigger.
In this talk, Lachlan shares how curiosity has shaped his path, from local campaigns and advocacy to leadership, and how small ideas can become real-world impact when people are willing to follow the spark.
Best for:
Schools, universities, youth summits, leadership programs, conferences, and innovation events.
The Résumé I Wasn't Supposed To Have
Non-linear careers, rejection, & building your own path
Behind every polished biography are the false starts, rejections, and awkward detours that rarely make the highlights reel.
Drawing on his own unconventional path through planning, aviation, advocacy, and public life, Lachlan explores how careers are actually built: through persistence, curiosity, relationships, and a willingness to keep moving when the path does not look the way you expected.
Best for:
Schools, universities, graduates, young professionals, careers events, and leadership programs.
Careers That Move The World
Transport, aviation, cities and careers people don’t know exist
Some of the most important careers shaping our cities, transport systems and communities are also the ones young people hear the least about.
Using real-world examples from aviation, transport and planning, Lachlan opens up the breadth of careers behind how people and places move, while showing that there is rarely only one pathway into meaningful work.
Best for:
Schools, universities, careers expos, STEM programs, industry outreach, and student leadership events.
Engaging the Next Generation
How organisations attract, involve, and retain younger people
Many organisations say they want younger people involved, but struggle to move beyond token consultation, one-off events, or assumptions about what the next generation actually wants.
Drawing on experience building youth programs, leading organisations, and speaking about next-gen engagement on the world stage, Lachlan explores what creates genuine participation, belonging and long-term involvement.
Best for:
Associations, councils, not-for-profits, community organisations, industry groups and leadership teams.
Rebuilding What Matters
Renewal, legacy, and making old institutions relevant again
Long-standing organisations often have deep history, strong purpose and loyal people but that does not automatically make them sustainable or relevant.
Drawing on his experience helping rebuild legacy organisations, Lachlan looks at what renewal really requires: understanding what is worth preserving, challenging what no longer works and creating momentum for people to believe in the future again.
Best for:
Associations, clubs, community organisations, boards, volunteer-led organisations and leadership teams navigating change.
From Idea to Action
How to move projects forward when there’s no perfect roadmap
Good ideas often stall between intention and implementation. The challenge is rarely a lack of ambition; it is knowing what to do next when the system is complex, the stakeholders are many and the path is unclear.
Drawing on experience across planning, government, aviation and organisational leadership, Lachlan explores how to turn uncertainty into practical next steps, build momentum and keep projects moving.
Best for:
Government, community organisations, emerging leaders, project teams, professional associations and conferences.
Endorsed by leaders across government, education, and industry
Lachlan focuses on serving young people and fostering positive change in the community.
His dedication is commendable.
David Saliba MP
State Member for Fairfield
Our Year 12 leaders were really impressed by Lachlan’s message and took many lessons away from the presentation. We’re looking forward to having him back to work with our Year 10 students as well.
Sandra Lin
Student Leadership Coordinator, The Ponds High School
Fantastic to see Lachlan's passion for transport and future thinking infrastructure plans.
Andrew Constance MP
Former NSW Minister for Transport & Roads
Students were engaged by Lachlan’s personal stories and many shared positive feedback afterwards, saying they found the session enjoyable and inspiring. The key messages around leadership, recognising personal strengths, and imposter syndrome were very well received.
Amy Murphy
Student Leadership Coordinator, Evans High School
Lachlan's passion and initiative across his projects is commendable.
Tania Mihailuk MLC
NSW Member of the Legislative Council
Lachlan is a leader who exemplifies a collaborative style of working with and for his community.
Peter Wade
High School Principal
Lachlan represents the very best of our community.
Sally Quinell MP
State Member for Camden
As a pilot and young leader, Lachlan sets an exemplar leadership by example.
Lindsay Ellens
International Airline Pilot
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Acknowledgement of Country
I respectfully acknowledge the original custodians of Greater Western Sydney. Recognising peoples of the Eora, Gundungurra, Tharawal, and Dharug Nations have accessed the land beneath us and skies above us for thousands of years.
I pay respect to their elders and communities past, present, and emerging.
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