A keynote on the early warning signs that appear before burnout, quitting, or performance failure.
Nick Bowditch is a psychologist and behavioural science researcher specialising in disengagement, burnout, and human risk.
People rarely disengage suddenly. Long before burnout, resignation, or failure, there are subtle behavioural shifts that signal withdrawal.
This keynote explains why organisations miss those signals and how leaders can recognise disengagement early enough to respond effectively.
Rather than treating engagement as a motivation problem, this session reframes disengagement as a risk detection issue — one that can be addressed before performance, trust, or retention are affected.
Senior leaders
Executive teams
HR and People & Culture
Government departments
Professional associations
Conference audiences
Keynote presentation
(45–60 minutes)
Optional breakout or facilitated discussion available
Keynote fees typically range from $5,000–$7,000 AUD, depending on event size, location, and format.
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