Strategist.
Speaker.
Innovator.

JON BERGMANN

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Jon Bergmann

Jon Bergmann helps organisations make sense of a fast‑changing world, turning uncertainty into a catalyst for strategic, values‑driven leadership. A strategist, speaker and innovator, Jon challenges audiences to rethink how they work so people and organisations can truly flourish.

KEYNOTES

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Change is constant. How we respond defines the future. The Fluencies of the Future offers a clear framework for thriving in uncertainty—eight human competencies that strengthen resilience, deepen connection, and inspire a future worth believing in

TAKEAWAYS

→ Master 8 Fluencies
Equip leaders with core human competencies for
a hopeful tomorrow.

→ Embed Human-Centered Growth
Align strategy with adaptability and empathy.

→ Build Resilient Teams
Foster confidence and creativity in times of change.

KEYNOTES

Organisational Resilience

Strong organisations are adaptive—they are systems that bend without breaking. Organisational Resilience explores how healthy structures, adaptive leadership, and cultural depth enable organisations to thrive in uncertainty. This keynote equips leaders to design organisations that don’t just survive disruption—they grow stronger because of it.

TAKEAWAYS

→ Think in Systems
Create structures that flex and strengthen under pressure, using systems thinking principles.

→ Anchor Culture in Values
Make culture your organisation’s resilience engine..

→ Lead Through Uncertainty
Apply practical tools for decisive leadership in disruption.

KEYNOTES

The Power of Presence in an Age
of Optimisation

In a world obsessed with speed, metrics, and constant improvement, presence is a radical act. The Power of Presence in an Age of Optimisation challenges the myth that progress must come at the expense of our humanity. This keynote calls leaders to show up—fully, consistently—because presence is what builds trust, deepens connection, and creates the kind of impact that optimisation alone can never achieve.

TAKEAWAYS

→ Show up fully
Use presence as a strategic advantage for trust and engagement.

→ Humanise Progress
Balance growth with connection and care. Move forward, sustainably.

→ Create lasting impact
Build teams that feel seen, valued, and inspired.

  • I have had the privilege of working with Jon Bergmann from Avenir across multiple contexts, and I can say without hesitation that he is an outstanding communicator, thinker, and strategic advisor.

    One of the most remarkable aspects of Jon’s speaking is his ability to present without notes. His talks are full of sophisticated and at times complex concepts that are always clearly explained…and all without notes! This is a skill that never fails to be commented on by attendees and speaks to both his depth of expertise and his ability to engage authentically with an audience.

    Jon Bergmann and Avenir bring rare clarity, wisdom, and integrity to everything they do, and I recommend them without reservation.


    Nathan Brown
    CEO of CMAA

  • Jon is a go-to facilitator who provides valuable stimulus that helps clarify and deepen purpose and strategy. I have found Jon's presentations immensely helpful, catalysing fresh insights about present challenges. For me, they often precede breakthrough ideas with immediate application. His thoughtful and well researched presentations are like a much needed energy boost at half time. I always come away encouraged and stimulated, with a fresh commitment
    to the big idea.

    Stephen O’Doherty
    OAM, Board Chair, Former CEO & Shadow Minister 

  • Jon Bergmann is an outstanding communicator. He is always thoughtful and well-read but has an unusual ability to weave significant content together with the audiences lived experience. As a result, people lean in and listen when he speaks. He shifts gears readily – from humour, to pathos, to challenge, to the fascinating and interesting. The impact is real – and often transformative. Jon is not your ‘same old, same old’ speaker. He makes a difference.


    Dr Brian Harris
    Author/Speaker

  • When I listen to Jon speak it is immediately obvious that he is well read, educated, and intelligent. But his strength as a speaker lies in his translation - wrestling with theories, practices, problems, data, leadership and human experiences to mine what is meaningful for his audience, then delivering it with presence, humility and poetic precision.


    Sam Valich
    Founder of Monostory

  • Jon Bergmann recently led a two-day retreat for our Rhema Media executive team, and it was an outstanding experience. Jon has a rare combination of insight, knowledge, and warmth that enables him to both challenge and support leaders in equal measure. His sessions were engaging, deeply relevant, and tailored to the dynamics of our team and mission. Jon created space for genuine reflection and meaningful discussion, leaving us not only with greater clarity but also with renewed energy for the road ahead. I would recommend Jon as a speaker and facilitator to any organisation looking to invest in its people and leadership culture.


    Luke Weston
    Chief Executive, Rhema Media

KEYNOTES

Event organisers choose Jon when they need a keynote that is both future‑focused and deeply human, helping people see their role in shaping what comes next.

If you are planning a conference, leadership retreat or all‑staff event and want a keynote that speaks honestly about the future while empowering people to lead it, Jon Bergmann is ready to partner with you.

For media inquiries, please email Jon@avenirgroup.com.au.

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