Ross Reekie is a leading expert on the meaning of work, guiding his clients on their journey to finding their meaning in the workplace and fulfilling his mission of making work a great place for all. Breaking down the complex academic science and philosophy of finding meaning and purpose, Ross empowers all with simple, practical and easy-to-understand methods of finding their purpose in the workplace. Famed as the Founder of Rise Consulting, Ross has been on a mission to create happier workplaces since 2009, specialising in everything from culture diagnostics and management to talent acquisition.
After completing his studies for a Bachelor of Engineering at The University of Edinburgh in 2000, Ross embarked on his now illustrious career. Deviating from his studies, Ross’ first major role saw him working as the Manager of Downing Teal – Human Resource Management Consultants. Working here for three years, Ross found his passion for people management and workplace culture, founding Rise Consulting in late 2009. Having also worked as a Management Consultant for St Hilliers, Ross has spent the last decade perfecting his skills in leadership development, talent acquisition, culture diagnostics and management. On a mission to inspire meaning and happiness, Ross informs his audiences on how they can make work, work for them.
Finding fun ways to bring concepts and stories to life, Ross is often described as warm, funny, refreshing and insightful. A regular subject matter commentator in the media, Ross has previously been featured in Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC, Business Insider and FM4. He has also worked with countless blue-chip companies, such as Lloyds, Mirvac and Watpac, as well as working with governmental organisations such as Sydney Water, the European Data Protection Board and the Australian Government. A highly sought-after keynote speaker on meaning at work, Ross inspires his audiences to let go of fear and create a sense of belonging and connection.
Revered for his storytelling and research on meaning at work, Ross is now highly sought after to detail his expertise as a keynote speaker. When hired as a speaker, Ross speaks on topics such as the role of a leader in creating belonging, how belonging and connection impact your organisation, how fear holds us back and what happens to our brains when faced with fear. In recognition of his authority on meaning at work, Ross has also been invited to deliver two TEDx talks, titled How To Find Meaning At Work and Can You Find Happiness At Work?. When looking to reignite motivation in employees and unite workforces, hire Ross Reekie to help people find meaning in their professional lives.
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Ross Reekie's official speaking topics are listed below:
How To Lead With Meaning:
- What Exactly Meaningful Work Is and Why It Is Important
- What It Looks Like and Feels Like When We Have It/ Don't Have It
- The 7 Key Elements That Make Work Meaningful
- How You Have Accidentally Been Destroying Meaning For Your Team
- The Link Between Meaningful Work and Workplace Wellbeing
- How To (Re)Create Belonging & Connection:
The Science of Belonging and Connection and How It Impacts Your Organisation:
- Exactly What it Feels Like to Have a Sense of Belonging at Work
- A New Paradigm for Seeing Belonging, Diversity, Inclusion... and Home
- The Role of the Team Member and the Leader in Creating Belonging
- So Many Insights from the Ancient and Modern Sciences & Philosophy of Human Connection
"Ross' talk was the absolute highlight of the conference. It was full of original thought, deep knowledge of the scientific subject matter, grounded in research and practical application. But most of all, it was extremely fun! Everyone felt included, encouraged and confident thanks to Ross' warm delivery" - Andre, Org Development Director, Technical University Vienna
"This is the best keynote we have ever experienced. Our team of 300 was stuck, we knew something was missing, but we couldn't put our fingers on it. This talk was a huge collective 'penny drop' moment. We learned how to reconnect with our work, and why we're here, and everyone is buzzing to see what we can now achieve together with renewed purpose. Simply fantastic." - Samantha, Director, Create NSW, Government Agency
- 2019 - Master of Research in Meaning and Happiness At Work from Macquarie Graduate School of Management
- 2012 - Master of Business Administration from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management
- 2010 - Master of Management, Sustainable Leadership from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management
- 2010 - Management Consultant for St Hilliers
- 2009 - Founder of Rise Consulting Pty Ltd
- 2006 - Manager of Downing Teal - Human Resource Management Consultants
