7 Reasons to Book Paul Fairweather

SPEAKER. ARTIST. WRITER. PODCASTER. ARCHITECT OF BOLD THINKING.

  1. Bold Thinking That Bridges Two Worlds
    We live in two worlds — the one in our head, and the one out there. Bold thinking is the bridge. Paul helps people cross that bridge with clarity, courage, and creative action. He doesn’t just talk about creativity — he makes it usable, visible, and real.

  2. Safe Spaces for Brave Ideas
    As an award-winning architect, Paul didn’t just design buildings — he created spaces for people to live, work, play, and grow. Today, he builds the same kind of space on stage: safe, energised, and quietly powerful. His keynotes are invitations — not instructions.

  3. Equal Parts Zen and Espresso
    Paul’s style is calm, funny, and quietly disarming — like a deep breath followed by a creative jolt. He connects without trying too hard, and his message lands where it matters most: the places we think from and lead from.

  4. Interactive, Visual, and Unforgettable
    No passive listening here. Paul brings ideas to life with interactive drawing, creative exercises, and visual storytelling. He turns abstract thinking into something tangible — and teams leave talking about it for weeks.

  5. Memorable Touches and Quiet Surprises
    Every talk includes a framed watercolour — gifted to the CEO, raffed for fun, or auctioned for impact. Optional extras like live watercolour portraits of attendees bring joy, depth, and a sense of occasion.

  6. A Voice for the Quietly Brilliant
    Paul champions the mid-career experts, the introverts, the 2ICs, and the people who keep the wheels turning. He shows them that creativity isn’t about being loud — it’s about being true, and bold enough to be seen.

  7. Easy to Work With. Hard to Forget
    Paul is a joy to collaborate with — responsive, thoughtful, and low on fuss. He speaks your language, honours your theme, and becomes part of your team. He leaves the audience inspired — and you looking good for booking him.