Sports and Business Keynote Speaker – What John Speaks On

Igniting the Champion Mindset in Your Organisation in many ways…

The Champion’s Mindset: Lessons from the World’s Elite

  • Positive Culture:
    Build a winning culture that attracts top talent, fosters collaboration, and drives exceptional results.
  • Responsibility:
    Empower your team to
    take ownership, embrace accountability, and contribute
    to a culture of excellence.
  • Inspiring Vision:
    Create a compelling vision that unites your team, inspires action, and provides a clear path to success.
  • Motivational Leadership:
    Uncover the secrets to inspiring leadership and learn how to motivate, empower, and guide your team effectively.

The Business of Winning: Applying Sporting Principles to Corporate Success

  • Resilience & Adaptability:
    Expertly navigate change, overcome obstacles, and
    thrive in a constantly
    evolving business landscape.
  • The Power of Belief:
    Understand the critical role
    of self-belief in achieving ambitious goals, how to
    cultivate and implement it.
  • Personal Mastery & Team Optimisation: Equip your team with tools to enhance focus, maintain energy, and consistently perform at their best.
  • Building a High-Performance Team: Discover strategies for fostering collaboration, great communication, and a shared commitment to excellence.

The Boomerang Effect

Your Blueprint for a High-Performance Company Culture

The “Boomerang Effect” is more than just a philosophy; it’s a practical framework for cultivating a positive, resilient, and high-achieving mindset at work and in life. It’s about understanding that the energy you put out – as an individual and as a team – is the energy that comes back to you.

By focusing on positivity, accountability, and a shared sense of purpose, organisations can create a self-sustaining cycle of success.

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Master Resilience

Learn to bounce back from setbacks, embrace challenges, and maintain a positive outlook in the face of adversity.

Optimise Performance

Implement proven strategies for enhancing focus, improving high standard work output, managing pressure, and achieving peak performance when it matters most.

Cultivate Personal Mastery

Empower individuals to take ownership of their roles, strive for continuous improvement, and unlock their full potential.

Instil Unwavering Self-Belief

Foster a culture of confidence, self-assurance and positive team-mate support, where every team member believes in their ability to contribute to collective success.

The Elite
Sport Mindset Coach

John Novak is widely known as Australia’s No. 1 Sports Mindset coach with his athletes quickly reaching National and International success at World Championships and Olympics. John has published numerous Sports Mindset books and presented many podcasts and TV shows.

John has recently worked as the Mindset Coach for Sydney FC (A-League football) (2021-2023) and Melbourne FC (AFL) 2023. He was previously Head Mindset Coach at several National Rugby League (NRL) clubs: Manly Sea-Eagles (2019-2022), Canterbury Bulldogs (2012-2017), and Roosters (2009). Additionally, John was the Mindset Coach for a couple of seasons with Sydney Kings (NBL) and the NSW Waratahs (Super Rugby).

He has worked with 1000+ elite athletes and teams in 50+ different sports. His extensive experience in sports mindset is unparalleled. He is a true pioneer of excellence of sports mindset.

What leaders are saying…

“I strongly recommend
John for any related
position in sports
organisations, the
wellbeing sector,
counselling and
mind management /
mind coaching spheres
within sports and business.”

 

Des Hasler
Head Coach,
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

“Johnny’s energy
bought our whole
change-room to the
next level this season.
It is infectious.
It penetrates
your mindset
and his theories
are easily put
into practice.”.”

Andrew Redmayne

Sydney FC
Goalkeeper

“The Boomerang Effect
and the way John
implements it
has completely
changed my
mindset both
in and out of
competition.“

Melissa Wu

5x Olympian
Olympic Medallist

“I absolutely LOVED
spending every
minute with Johnny!
I was blessed to
be taught ways to
bounce back,
accept things in
life and to be more
kind to myself.”

Grace Kim

Evian Championship
Winner 2025

“During his time at the Bulldogs, we were in two grand finals and John’s program was a very important element in this achievement. John is an experienced and proven mind management professional and
would be an asset to a sporting team, an individual athlete or a corporate who is looking to unlock their potential.”

 

Raelene Castle

CEO of Rugby Australia 2017-2020
CEO of Bulldogs 2014-2017

“The intensity and structure of sporting competition is in many ways a wonderful metaphor for business life. John Novak’s remarkable success in working
with sporting champions and champion teams demonstrates the validity of his approach, a success that will translate directly to business. The Boomerang Effect approach will no doubt be a powerful tool for entrepreneurs and other business leaders working to translate their business visions to reality and enable value creation. John’s work over the past 20 years in bringing together the Boomerang Effect provides a powerful structured tool for business and sports champions to change the way they think and operate to be more present, positive and success based; to remove limited mindsets and to allow breakthrough.”

David Keir

CEO Freedom Road Travel Group
Former Director of Australian Chamber of Commerce

“The Boomerang Effect
is an integral part of
my Sports Management
Business. John Novak has
a true gift to be able to
speak to elite athletes
in a relatable way
prompting them
to action.”

Rev de Silva

Co-Founder & Managing Director
The Thoughtful Agency

“From the first conversation I had with John,
I immediately felt more driven, more inspired,
and more courageous. He is an empowering, transformational leader and coach, who will
truly change your life. John gets to the core
and essence of who you are; he awakens your limitless potential and helps you harness this
to be your best self, in every breath. Since
working with John, I am more confident,
I’m a more authentic leader and I see possibilities that I didn’t see before, he guides you towards achieving your goals and incredible personal
and professional growth. He is one of a kind
and I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

 


Jemma Downey

CUB
Group GM of Commercial Excellence

 

Business Performance Multiplication Effect

John’s proven and tested mindset program has a multiplication effect in small and medium businesses and large corporations. He helps the executive team achieve results far greater than usually possible.

His program has guided teams to create a positive company culture, implement innovation, manage change effectively, scale quickly and efficiently and achieve results. His strategies vastly improve the businesses performance to achieve outstanding results. 

John guides the executive team to be inspiring, positive and motivational leaders across all industries. The program is simple, clear and easy to action. This is why the businesses and companies enjoy the multiplication effect.

Every team John works with develops laser focus on what’s required and how to achieve their targets while creating dynamic, inspiring workplaces!

John’s speaking includes extensive media experience
in TV, radio, and podcasts…

Frequently Asked Questions

What keynote topics does John Novak speak on?

A: John’s keynotes draw on 25+ years coaching Olympians, World Champions, and NRL and AFL clubs. His most popular topics include The Champion’s Mindset: Lessons from the World’s Elite, The Boomerang Effect: Building a High-Performance Culture, Motivational Leadership, Resilience and Adaptability in Business, The Power of Belief, and Building a High-Performance Team. All topics are customised to your organisation’s goals and audience.

How do I book John Novak as a keynote speaker?

A: Click the Book John for Your Next Event button on this page or use the contact form. John’s team will respond within 24 hours to discuss your event, audience, and objectives. John is available for keynote presentations, half-day workshops, full-day leadership programs, and corporate retreats, in-person across Australia and internationally.

What makes John Novak different from other keynote speakers?

A: John’s credibility is built on 25+ years of real results at the highest levels of sport, not theory. He has served as Head Mindset Coach at Manly Sea Eagles (NRL Premiers 2011), Canterbury Bulldogs (Grand Finalists 2012 and 2014), Sydney Roosters, Sydney FC (A-League), and Melbourne FC (AFL). His athletes include Grace Kim (Evian Championship 2025), Melissa Wu (5x Olympian), and 1,000+ elite athletes across 50+ sports. The same Boomerang Effect framework that wins premierships is what he brings to the boardroom.

What is the Boomerang Effect and how does it apply to business?

A: The Boomerang Effect is John & Theresa’s proven mindset framework built on the principle that the energy you put out, as an individual and as a team, is exactly what comes back to you. In business, this means the culture, leadership behaviours, and mindset habits you create determine your results. John has applied this framework with championship-winning sports teams and with leading Australian and global corporates including Asics, Redbull, Amaysim, Kia, Pepsi, YPO & EO, Fitness First, and marketing company, The Thoughtful Agency.

Can John Novak speak at events outside Australia?

A: Yes. John is available for keynote speeches and workshops internationally. His Boomerang Effect framework translates directly to any industry or culture, and he has presented to corporate and sporting audiences globally. For international events, contact us to discuss logistics, availability, and program options.

What formats are available- keynote only, Q&A panels or workshops too?

A: John offers a range of formats to suit your event. A standalone keynote typically runs 45 to 90 minutes followed by Q&A. Half-day and full-day workshop formats are available for organisations seeking deeper engagement with the Boomerang Effect program, covering personal mastery, team optimisation, leadership development, and resilience.  He is available to MC (Master of Ceremonies) your event, to chair Q&A panels or participate in expert Q&A panels. All formats are fully customised to your industry and objectives.

Bring the Champion’s Mindset to Your Organisation

Ready to unlock the champion within your team? Contact us today to book John Novak — Sydney’s most credentialled sports and business keynote speaker – for your next keynote presentation, workshop, or leadership program.

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John Novak is Sydney’s most credentialled sports keynote speaker, with 25+ years coaching NRL Premiers, Olympians, and LPGA Tour winners. He brings proven sports mindset strategies to business audiences as a keynote speaker across Australia and internationally. Book John Novak as your sports keynote speaker in Sydney for your next event, conference, or leadership program.

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