Taryn Brumfitt is a global impact entrepreneur, dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author. She’s on a mission to spark a mindset shift and unlock human potential through storytelling, science and soul. She’s already reached more than 200 million people in 190 countries — and she’s just getting started.
A powerhouse founder and visionary, Taryn has created impact at every level. She’s launched the global Body Image Movement, raised over $12 million for her charity, The Embrace Collective, directed the Embrace and Embrace Kids documentaries, and developed a world-first workplace wellbeing program, Embrace@Work.
Taryn’s unique leadership style gets noticed, from being named 2023 Australian of the Year and receiving an Honorary Doctorate to earning recognition from UN Women, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, and the Geena Davis Institute.
With over 250 keynote addresses under her belt, Taryn has spoken on world-class stages, including Pinterest, Disney and SXSW. Her talk at Google HQ was live-streamed to every Google office around the world, and she was General Electric’s highest-rated speaker.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Get It – Taryn knows what it takes to break through self-doubt and turn dreams into reality. Now, she’s helping audiences all over the world get whatever they’re chasing. Whether it’s professional ambition, personal growth, or lifelong dreams, this powerful keynote will help you Get It!
Embrace@Work – Taryn brings a bold message to audiences in this keynote: If your staff have bodies, then body image is an issue your organisation needs to tackle. Why? Because work demands the best of your mind and body every day — and how people feel about their appearance directly affects their physical wellbeing, mental health, confidence and performance. In fact, Deloitte has found poor body image costs businesses a staggering $69 billion in lost productivity every year. It’s time to remove the invisible barriers and Embrace@Work — Taryn’s workplace wellbeing program designed for corporate environments that want happier, healthier, and more productive teams.
Embrace You – In this deeply personal keynote, Taryn takes audiences on a journey from hating her body to embracing it, showing how this powerful mindset shift has allowed her to inspire millions to do the same. Lauded globally for her leadership in the body image space, Taryn’s work has been recognised by UN Women, seen her awarded an Honorary Doctorate and earned her the title of 2023 Australian of the Year. She shares her life-changing Embrace manifesto, full of practical, actionable advice that empowers every audience member to embrace their life by embracing their body.
REVIEWS / TESTIMONIALS
“Taryn has inspired millions of people around the world. A very popular choice, she has made an excellent Australian of the Year.”
ANTHONY ALBANESE | PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA
“We just love what Taryn brings to the table. We go at it from a data perspective, thinking deeply about the things we can do to change the world, and we love how Taryn connects the data and the emotion together. Awesome and amazing presentation.” ELLE DUNCAN | GLOBAL BRAND SOLUTIONS LEAD, GOOGLE HQ
“Taryn’s energy and leadership lit up the room. Professional, inspiring and unforgettable – Taryn delivers a world-class keynote.” MELINDA PETRUNOFF | MANAGING DIRECTOR, PINTEREST
“In a room filled with talent, Taryn stood out as a catalyst for change. As women working in the media, we are a discerning audience and hard to impress. Taryn’s remarks at the Women in Media National Conference 2023 ignited a conversation on redefining beauty on our own terms.” PETRA BUCHANAN | STRATEGIC ADVISOR, WOMEN IN MEDIA
“Taryn’s keynote was absolutely terrific – engaging, thought-provoking, and truly impactful. It set such a positive tone for the entire event, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.” ANNMAREE CARMICHAEL | EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS LEADER, HFMA AUSTRALIA