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Transform your leadership, mindset, and team performance with Brian Ward's proven 8 principles for purpose, resilience, and positivity.

A seasoned leadership coach and motivational trainer who empowers individuals and organisations to thrive through high-energy programs built on real-world military and civilian experience.

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About Brian Ward

Leadership Coach
Facilitator | Motivational Trainer

Military Leadership Excellence

Brian Ward is a seasoned leadership specialist with over 35 years of military service in the Royal Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force. From aircraft mechanic to senior facilitator, his journey has taken him across the globe and shaped thousands of future leaders.

Civilian Sector Impact

Over the past 10 years, Brian has worked extensively in the civilian sector, delivering life skills and self-leadership programs to everyone from janitor to CEO.

BRIAN8 Program

Now based in Queensland, Brian runs BRIAN 8, a unique personal development program built on eight powerful principles. Known for his high-energy, down-to-earth style, Brian inspires lasting change in individuals, teams, and organisations alike.

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BRIAN8 Key Services

Comprehensive leadership and development bespoke programs, custom-designed to transform individuals, teams, and organisations.

Leadership Development & Training

Workshops and programs on leading self, teams, and organisations. Drawing from 36 years military leadership + civilian industry expertise. Tailored to frontline leaders, executives, and emerging leaders.

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Team Building & Communication

Practical strategies for stronger collaboration and trust. Interactive sessions to improve communication, conflict resolution, and cohesion. Led by Brian, an accredited Belbin practitioner, these sessions are ideal for workplaces seeking higher engagement and performance.

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Outdoor Experiential Learning

Outdoor Programs designed to engage, activate and inspire leadership development, team communication, and hands on experiential learning.

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Inspirational Keynotes & Motivational Speaking

Engaging presentations, making audience shuffle forward in their seats. Themes include: growth, resilience, adapting to change, conflict resolution, and performance optimisation.

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Organisational Culture & Change Programs

Helping businesses shift culture, align values, and lead change effectively. Based on the Brian8 framework — motivation, purpose, and impact at every level.

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Custom Coaching & Mentoring

One-on-one or group coaching for leaders and teams. Focused on growth, self-leadership, and long-term performance.

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What Our Clients Say

"Brian Ward has been a great asset to the Squadron, positively influencing leaders at all levels. His passion, vibrant style, and deep leadership knowledge helped many achieve their best. He will be greatly missed and is highly recommended."
Royal New Zealand Air Force

Mark Henderson

Royal New Zealand Air Force

"Brian delivered an inspiring leadership session with unique Air Force insights. His high energy and warm style left a lasting impact, inspiring one participant to hire him for workplace training. I highly recommend Brian and look forward to working with him again."
Clubs Queensland

Millie Mitchell

Clubs Queensland

"Brian's high energy and warm manner bring out the best in people. He facilitated a Mentoring and Coaching Day, empowering our leadership team and supporting our Wellbeing Program. I highly recommend Brian and look forward to future collaboration."
Whitsunday Escape

Jaclyn Watson

Whitsunday Escape

"Brian led exceptional wellbeing and leadership sessions, blending storytelling with insights that boost morale. His transformative training is perfect for teams seeking inspiring leadership development. I highly recommend him."
Tilt Renewables

Peter Hryhorec

HSE Manager, Tilt Renewables

"Brian's session was engaging, entertaining, and perfectly met our brief. His support helped promote a healthier workplace through inspiring leadership training. I highly recommend him for leadership and wellbeing programs."
Jurlique International

Georgia Young

People & Culture Advisor – Jurlique International

Discover 'Present Your Best: How to Deliver High Impact Training'

If you are a trainer/presenter and you find yourself occasionally frustrated with your audience not being where you want them to be, i.e annoyed, not interested or even worse falling asleep, then this book is for you.

You will learn:

  • How to generate buy in from your audience
  • How to create an exciting, fun and engaging environment
  • How to develop YOU as a presenter

Brian Ward spent 36 years in the military where he developed accelerated training practices that worked for thousands of trainees. This ensured that critical knowledge was retained and aircraft were kept flying safely. In his own words "There are no laybys in the sky".

"There are no boring lessons only boring presenters" - Brian Ward

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Mackay Harbour, QLD, Australia

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