A behavioural expert on why people disengage —
and how to spot the warning signs before burnout, quitting, or failure.
Nick is a psychology PHD researcher specialising in disengagement, burnout, and human risk in organisations.
Nick has been one of Australia’s best motivational speakers for a long time now.
As a seasoned psychotherapist and accomplished speaker, Nick specialises in translating complex psychological concept into accessible and actionable insights. With formal qualifications in Applied Science, Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, complemented by post-graduate work in Positive Psychology, Social Psychology, Addiction Recovery, Suicide Behaviour and Prevention, and Behavioural Genetics, Nick is dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing.
From compulsive behaviours like scrolling, spending, exercising, to substance use, Nick’s PhD research takes audiences behind the curtain of human behaviour, showing how easily our minds get hooked – and how freedom is possible.
By using artificial intelligence and machine learning models that he has personally built to spot the hidden signals of obsession and disengagement, Nick is uncovering insights that challenge the way we think about resilience, recovery, and choice.
He shows how these patterns shape the way we eat, drink, shop, work, and connect with those we love. His speaking blends lived experience, psychology, and technology, leaving audiences with scienfitic depth delivered with humour, hope, and humanity – and a clearer path to change.
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Nick’s psychology research explores
one of the most pressing questions
of our time:
Why do people
so often repeat
patterns that hurt
them, even when
they want to
change?
Nick has been one of Australia’s best motivational speakers for a long time now.
As a seasoned psychotherapist and accomplished speaker, Nick specialises in translating complex psychological concept into accessible and actionable insights. With formal qualifications in Applied Science, Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, complemented by post-graduate work in Positive Psychology, Social Psychology, Addiction Recovery, Suicide Behaviour and Prevention, and Behavioural Genetics, Nick is dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing.
Nick’s psychology research explores one of the most pressing questions of our time:
Why do people so often repeat patterns that hurt them, even when they want to change?
From compulsive behaviours like scrolling, spending, exercising, to substance use, Nick’s PhD research takes audiences behind the curtain of human behaviour, showing how easily our minds get hooked – and how freedom is possible.
By using artificial intelligence and machine learning models that he has personally built to spot the hidden signals of obsession and disengagement, Nick is uncovering insights that challenge the way we think about resilience, recovery, and choice.
He shows how these patterns shape the way we eat, drink, shop, work, and connect with those we love. His speaking blends lived experience, psychology, and technology, leaving audiences with scienfitic depth delivered with humour, hope, and humanity – and a clearer path to change.
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Having worked with Nick on numerous occasions, I can absolutely guarantee that he delivers on his promise. Audiences love him. he calls it as he sees it and I have absolute admiration and respect for his speaking “kick-assedness’. Book Nick and every expectation that you have will be exceeded – and your audience will have a blast.
Andrew Griffiths
International Speaker & Best Selling Author
Authentic, intelligent, amusing and very giving of his time & knowledge. Always happy to answer questions and gives an honest response. If you look around a room when Nick’s speaking you will notice he has the audiences undivided attention, the content is always that good! Love hearing him speak whenever we get the chance.
EON Digital
Nick has thought leader status with his knowledge and the way he presents his topic connects very well with the listener, engaging them to get the most out of what he has to give
EMB Strategies
Nick knows his stuff and you won’t find a more informed speaker and innovative thinker. I’ve had Nick present at several of my events over the past 4 years and put simply – Nick Rocks!
Terri Cooper Events
How would I describe Nick Bowditch? The REAL DEAL – Genuine, authentic, entertaining and delivers 100% usable rich-content – wrapped up in a hilarious delivery without even trying! A True Aussie legend that could dominate any world stage!
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You are a 5-star speaker because of how you effect the audience. They laugh and connect with you every step of the way. You are genuine, have loads of stories, get people thinking and most importantly, leave people feeling inspired that they can be a success in the online space no matter how much experience they have!
Autopilot Your Business
Dead set amazing speaker. Relates to all ages and tells it like it is.
Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management
The best!
Online Marketing Australia
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POPULAR SPEAKING TOPICS
Stay, Stray, Return: Why people disengage – and How to Spot it Early
People rarely disengage suddenly. They withdraw before they quit, burn out, or fail.
This keynote explains why organisations miss early warning signs of disengagement and how leaders can respond before it becomes costly.
Audience Takeaways:
1. Identify early behavioural warning signs of disengagement in staff, teams, and customers.
2. Understand why traditional engagement strategies intervene too late.
3. Apply evidence-based principles to improve retention, performance, and trust.
Typical Audience
Senior leaders, executive teams, HR People & Culture, government departments, professional associations, conference audiences.
Format
Keynote (45-60 minutes)
Optional breakout or facilitated discussion available.
Investment
Keynote fees typically range from $5,000–$7,000 AUD, depending on event size, location, and format.
Resilience That Sticks: Preventing Burnout Before Performance Slips
Burnout is predictable.
This keynote explains why most resilience programs fail and how leaders can prevent burnout by addressing systemic risk before performance declines.
Audience Takeaways:
1. Distinguish between individual resilience and system-level resilience.
2. Recognise early burnout risk factors before productivity and morale drop.
3. Build environments that sustain energy, focus, and performance.
Typical Audience
Senior leaders, people managers, HR & People and Culture teams, government agencies, education and health organisations, conference audiences.
Format
Keynote (45-60 minutes)
Optional breakout or facilitated workshop available.
Investment
Keynote fees typically range from $5,000–$7,000 AUD, depending on event size, location, and format.
Compulsive Loops: How Hidden Habits Undermine Focus, Health, and Performance
Compulsive patterns show up as overwork, distraction, and avoidance.
This keynote explains how these behaviours quietly erode performance and what organisations can do to interrupt them early.
Audience Takeaways:
1. Recognise early signs of compulsive behaviour affecting performance and safety.
2. Understand why willpower-based solutions fail.
3. Apply practical strategies to support healthier, sustainable work habits.
Typical Audience
Senior leaders, safety and risk teams, HR & Wellbeing, health and education sectors, organisations managing high cognitive load or fatigue risk.
Format
Keynote (45-60 minutes)
Optional breakout or executive briefing available.
Investment
Keynote fees typically range from $5,000–$7,000 AUD, depending on event size, location, and format.
The Human Advantage in an AI World: Judgement, Risk, and Decision Failure
AI accelerates decisions, but over-trust and disengaged judgement create risk.
This keynote explains where AI helps, where it introduces human risk, and how leaders keep humans meaningfully in the loop.
Audience Takeaways:
1. Understand where AI improves decisions and where it increases risk.
2. Identify human disengagement risks in AI-supported systems.
3. Apply an ethics-first framework for safer AI adoption.
Typical Audience
Senior leadership teams, boards, government departments, technology-adjacent organisations, professional services, conference audiences.
Format
Keynote (45-60 minutes)
Optional executive or leadership briefing available.
Investment
Keynote fees typically range from $5,000–$7,000 AUD, depending on event size, location, and format.
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