Your speaker just cancelled.
Slot covered.
Do not leave that session empty or hand it to someone with a slide deck. One call and Andy is there. A real keynote. A real framework. Delivered to your audience like it was planned all along.
This happens more than anyone talks about. Speakers cancel. Flights get missed. Emergencies come up. You should not have to choose between an empty slot and a panel discussion nobody asked for.
Four steps. Done.
From your call to your audience in their seats. No lengthy brief. No back-and-forth. Just a straight answer and a speaker who shows up.
You call or email
Tell Andy the event time, venue, and rough audience size. That is all he needs to say yes.
Andy confirms immediately
If the timing works and the venue is in Auckland, it is locked in. Straight answer. No runaround.
Andy arrives prepared
He brings everything he needs. All he asks for is a microphone and a screen. AV requirements sent on confirmation.
Your audience gets a real keynote
Not a fill-in. A story-driven leadership session they will actually reference long after your event.
Closing the Trust Gap
One talk. Delivered well. Every time. This is the only session Andy delivers as a last-minute booking. That is not a limitation. It is a guarantee of quality.
Most teams do not have a performance problem. They have a trust problem. When trust breaks down, people stop speaking up, stop taking initiative, and the team stays busy but stops moving forward.
Andy uses the SWARM framework and the three C’s to show your audience exactly why that happens and give them three practical things they can do about it before the week is out.
Clarity
People need to know where they stand. Clear direction stops teams chasing every ball.
Consistency
Trust is built in small moments, repeated. Leaders earn it by doing what they said they would do.
Connection
Influence is earned, not assumed. People follow leaders who genuinely see them.
Your audience leaves with
- A clear picture of where trust breaks down and why it happens to good leaders under pressure
- The SWARM framework: visual, memorable, explainable to a colleague in thirty seconds
- Three concrete actions they can apply on Monday morning
- The difference between a team that is surviving and one that is genuinely performing
- A single idea they will still be referencing months after your event
“Andy kept me engaged throughout. An excellent session full of insights and action steps.”
Greg Anderson
Not a fill-in.
A real speaker.
Andy Rolston is a leadership keynote speaker based in Auckland. His background is not the classroom. It is the training paddock, the shop floor, and the moments when everything goes sideways and someone has to step up.
In 2002 he landed in Toronto with his family, ten suitcases, and a job offer that turned out not to exist. No plan B. Just a family looking at him to figure it out. He rebuilt from scratch, coached a semi-professional rugby team, and came home having learned more about real leadership than in the decade before it.
He has coached rugby across New Zealand, Canada and England, spent over 20 years running his own businesses, and is a four-time MC of Live2Lead New Zealand.
The session people talk about afterwards
The programme gave me real tools I could use straight away. The biggest shift was seeing my team actually get on board and work toward the same goal. Tell anyone thinking about it to just give it a go.
His coaching and communication style is relatable and easy to connect with. He uses personal stories, real experience, and genuine insight to create valuable learning moments.
Andy kept me engaged throughout. I remember him saying that leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less. An excellent session full of insights and action steps.
Straightforward pricing.
No surprises.
The rate depends on how far out your event is. The closer it is, the more this page is built for you.
+ GST • Fixed. No negotiation needed.
- Full keynote delivery (20 to 45 minutes, your choice)
- Pre-event call to confirm logistics and timing
- Andy arrives on time with everything he needs
- The SWARM framework and three C’s as a complete session
- Content adapted to your audience and event theme
- Invoice issued same day
Travel within the Auckland region is included. Events outside Auckland are assessed case by case. Ask when you call.
You have a bit more runway. Andy may still be able to help at a middle rate. Give him a call and have a straight conversation about what works.
Call to discussYou have time to plan it properly. Head to andyrolston.com to enquire about a standard keynote booking with full tailoring and preparation.
Visit andyrolston.comThe things you are probably wondering right now
My speaker just cancelled. What do I do?
Call Andy directly on +64 21 064 1123. Tell him the event time, venue, and audience size. He will give you a straight yes or no within minutes. If he can make it, the slot is covered.
How much notice do you actually need?
Two hours minimum for venues within Auckland’s urban area. That gives Andy enough time to get there and arrive ready to go. If you have more notice, even better. Call as soon as you know.
Can you cover events outside Auckland?
The two-hour guarantee applies to Auckland. Events elsewhere may still be possible depending on timing and flights. Always worth a call. Andy will give you a straight answer immediately.
Can you go longer than 45 minutes?
The keynote is designed to land cleanly between 20 and 45 minutes. A focused session outperforms a padded one every time. The content will fill your time properly without filler.
What do you need from us on the day?
A lapel or handheld microphone and a screen for slides. Andy confirms technical requirements on the call and sends a simple AV rider. No lengthy briefing document needed.
What audience is this right for?
Leadership conferences, association events, franchise groups, HR and people and culture days, and any event where the audience includes managers or leaders. Practical and story-driven, it lands well even with sceptical audiences.
Is this the same quality as a fully planned keynote?
Yes. Andy delivers one talk and knows it inside out. The last-minute nature of the booking does not change what is delivered. Your audience gets the same session organisations plan months ahead to book.
How does payment work?
Invoice issued on the day of the event. Standard payment terms apply. No deposit required on last-minute bookings. The whole point is to make this as frictionless as possible for you.