14 hires on Bark
4 years in business
5 min response time on Bark
Self-employed
"The most inspiring & practical speaker I've ever seen." Transforming teams with powerful strategies on resilience, change management, and wellbeing. If you're looking for a inspirational speaker who will leave your audience genuinely moved, thinking differently, and still talking about it months later, Bart Walsh is who you're looking for.
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14 hires on Bark
4 years in business
5 min response time on Bark
Self-employed
"The most inspiring & practical speaker I've ever seen." Transforming teams with powerful strategies on resilience, change management, and wellbeing. If you're looking for a inspirational speaker who will leave your audience genuinely moved, thinking differently, and still talking about it months later, Bart Walsh is who you're looking for.
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The Advantage of Adversity
An inspirational experience for businesses and teams needing a different perspective on change, uncertainty and performance. Bart's keynote reframes adversity and change as fuel. Drawing on cancer, loss, and a degenerative condition to show audiences what personal and professional resilience really looks like. Built around three practical tools: Name it, Claim it, Reframe it.
1% Better- Corporate Health and Wellness Keynote
Your team's health isn't a HR problem, it's your biggest performance lever. This keynote presentation cuts through the noise on movement, nutrition, sleep and stress, replacing overwhelm with simple, compounding habits your people can start Monday. Real change, no fads, and an optional team building workout to prove it.
The Advantage of Adversity - Workshop
The keynote opens the door. This workshop walks through it. Diving deeper into the ideas explored on stage, your team will work through Bart's Name it, Claim it, Reframe it framework in real time. Everyone leaves with a personalised action plan, and a shared language for performance and resilience that sticks.
23 customer reviews
Helen Kentros
Bart's presentation stirred up some very raw emotions in me, some of which I found myself sharing with the other delegates — something that doesn’t usually come easily to me. For that, I am sincerely grateful. It speaks volumes about the safe and powerful space Bart created.His message has stayed with me, and it made a lasting impact. I truly admire the way Bart uses his story to inspire others. It can't be easy reliving some of the hardest times in your life over and over. Thanks again Bart you are an awesome Human. More...
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Erini Moormann
Wow - what an incredible speaker! Bart showed professionalism in the leadup to the conference and had the delegates completely enthralled with his powerful and inspiring story. Thank you Bart! You touched our heartstrings and will go down as one to remember! More...
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Scott Marsh
Bart gave an engaging and emotive presentation about the keys to resilience. I definitely recommend Bart for your conference.
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Benjamin Kearney
An extraordinary speaker
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David Zerafa
Thanks Bart, I thought your presentation at the Lucky Charm conference today was very powerful and inspiring. Amazing work mate!
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Lorraine Causo
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Brandon Campbell
Bart is a truly inspiring and motivating person. After seeing him present and learning about all he has overcome, it made me realize what resilience truly is and since seeing him present I often use the lessons he spoke about in my own life to overcome obstacles in my own life. I would highly recommend you book Bart if you are looking for someone who is walking the walk everyday that can truly inspire and motivate your team and teach some amazing skills along the way. More...
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Sarah Bocquee
Bart is a living example of how to build resilience in the face of adversity......many adversities actually! His story is truly amazing and inspiring. Bart presented his story at a team building event for GJ Gardner Homes and we were in almost disbelief at how life has thrown him some serious curveballs...and yet, he continues to get back up and get on with it.Bart is a natural storyteller and a kind human with an amazing ability to connect to all who are in the room. Highly recommend! More...
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Tamera Dowling
Bart is one of the most powerful keynote speakers I’ve had the privilege of hearing. His life story is deeply moving, but more than that, it’s profoundly inspiring. He speaks with authenticity, humility, and a rare ability to connect with every person in the room.What sets Bart apart is not just the challenges he’s overcome, but the way he translates his experiences into practical lessons for both life and business. You don’t just listen — you feel it. You leave with clarity, motivation, and a renewed sense of purpose.Beyond the stage, he is a genuinely wonderful human being. If you ever have the opportunity to hear him speak, take it — you won’t walk away unchanged. More...
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jack bennett
Life changing. He's story and insights are incredible and the way he held everyones attention the whole time was amazing. One of the best
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Daniel Pender
Bart Walsh is the real deal.I’ve seen a lot of keynote speakers over the years, and Bart stands out because he’s not just motivational, he’s practical. No clichés. Just real leadership insights backed by experience.What I rate most is how relatable he is. He connects quickly, reads the room well and delivers messages around accountability, culture and performance in a way that actually sticks. You walk away thinking differently and with clear actions to take.If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who can genuinely move the needle for business owners, franchise networks or leadership teams, Bart is a safe bet.Highly recommend! More...
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Daniel Pender
Bart is one of those speakers you actually listen to. Just real stories from real experience, the wins, the setbacks and the lessons that actually shape you.
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Tracey S
BART is such an inspirational speaker and he also gets the audience involved. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room after he spoke at our conference which was full of burly tough old coaches. He really motivates you to look at the bright side. Can’t wait to listen to him again. More...
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Ana Mira
Highly recommend it. In my experience it was inspirational and humbling podcast with lots of valuable takeaways. Bart’s resilience is something we can all learn something from. I connected with his life experiences and hardships on every level. More...
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Doug
Motivational Speaking
Thanks again for joining our full team conference Bart, this was an incredible inspiration to the team and a very timely reminder for everyone to relook at their life and make sure they are building their life resilient to tackle every challenge that may arise. Its a very touching story you shared and it meant a lot to everyone in the team. More...
Sarah Rose
Motivational Speaking
A big thank you to Bart for his incredible session with the Paynters team in recognition of Men's Health Week. Bart's story was powerful, raw and very insightful, giving our team the tools and perspective needed to build a a more resilient mindset. Our team were equally impressed & moved by the impactful session - it's still the talk of the floor today. Thank you. More...
Suz
Bart was an absolute pleasure to work with! He is one of the most engaging speakers with a truly inspirational story to share. He took the time to understand our team and our challenges and really made his messages land with each and every team member. I would highly recommend Bart as a speaker for anyone looking for genuine connection with the audience and a lasting message that really hits home and inspires people at the same time. More...
Ali Shah
I had the privilege of listening to Bart speak recently, and wow!! what a powerful experience. His story wasn’t just inspiring, it was raw, real, and deeply moving.
The way he walked us through the challenges he faced, and the sheer determination it took to overcome them, left a lasting impression.
What stood out most was his ability to transform pain into purpose. Bart doesn’t just talk about resilience,he lives it. You could feel the strength behind every word, not because it was polished, but because it was honest.
He’s not your typical motivational speaker. There’s no fluff, no empty hype, just a genuine human being who’s been through it, learned from it, and now uses it to lift others up.
I walked away feeling more grounded, more grateful, and more determined. If you ever get a chance to hear Bart speak, do it. You won’t leave the same.
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Nic
Motivational Speaking
Working with Bart was fantastic, he was easy to collaborate with and left a lasting impression on the team. I’d highly recommend Bart to any organisation looking to build resilience within their team.
Ursula
Bart was Amazing! He drew from his personal experience to inspire and connect with the team. During such a challenging and uncertain time, he provided valuable insights on resilience and looking ahead. We received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from the team. So happy with our decision to have him attend our conference. Thank you Bart! More...
Rob McCann
BART gave one of the most inspirational addresses I have heard in the last 25 years. He focused on personal experiences to leave the audience with messages that were so clear and concise about how we could overcome our own battles in personal and business life. You must hear Bart first hand!
Wendy Lenaghan
Motivational Speaking
We loved Bart. My team are now his raving fans. Bart's presentation was sad, courageous, raw, funny, uplifting and inspiring. What an amazing human. We can't wait to have another session with him. Thank you Bart. More...
What do you love most about your job?
Seeing the moment the penny drops for people in the audience. I think of these 'AHA' moments as the start of a change journey for that person. And without fail, when I follow up after the event, I can see the clarity of thought, the motivation to make change in the eyes of the audience member. I love what I do.
What inspired you to start your own business?
A compulsion to help and inspire people on a large scale. I'm on a hefty mission to inspire people to live a better life, and there's no better way I can do that than on stage, one presentation at a time.
Why should our clients choose you?
My acting background has taught me the art and power of storytelling. This means I can really connect with the audience when sharing my story and its messages.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I am happy to provide a remote presentation, but would prefer in person for maximum impact.