Media entrepreneur. Four-time best-selling author. International keynote speaker on mental health, identity and the power of imperfection. Glenn is the founder of the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, a worldwide movement backed by Hollywood actors, Olympic athletes and Fortune 500 leaders, with more than 12 million media impressions across television, radio, print and digital.
A prominent media figure in Australia, he has shared his work on national television, radio and print, with coverage reaching the United States and beyond. He hosts the Imperfectly Perfect Podcast and leads a four-day Inner Circle intensive in Los Angeles. His keynote is booked for corporate events, leadership summits and wellbeing conferences because it does something rare: it tells the truth, out loud, in a room full of people performing fine, and it gives them a reason to stop.
THE SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
Imperfection: The Greatest Gift We Try To Hide
Most people in any room are performing okay. Leaders performing certainty. Teams performing capability. Individuals performing a version of themselves that looks more put-together than what’s actually happening underneath. Glenn speaks into that, because he’s lived on both sides of it. A private war with his own body, hidden behind a version of himself that looked fine. Then a loss that made silence impossible. And the global movement he built from it, which proves the story doesn’t end at the hardest part. This isn’t theory. It’s a lived story from someone who built something real out of it, and it leaves a room different to how it found it. One keynote. One real story. Adapted for the room it’s in.
WHAT YOUR AUDIENCE TAKES AWAY – A STORY THAT HITS DIFFERENT
Because it’s real, not rehearsed, lived, not researched.
PROOF IT’S POSSIBLE: Not just survival, a real campaign, real reach, real recognition, built from the hardest possible starting point.
PERMISSION TO STOP PRETENDING: A room full of people quietly reminded it’s safe to stop performing fine.
‘ Not a talk they remember for a week. A moment that stays, and a reason to check on the people around them.’
ADDITIONAL KEYNOTES
Fine Is Not a Feeling (workplace wellbeing)
“I’m fine” is the most common thing said in any workplace, and the most unreliable. Glenn uses his own story to show teams what “fine” can conceal, then turns it into practical habits for noticing and responding.
Your team leaves able to recognise when someone’s “fine” doesn’t match what’s underneath, start a real conversation without it feeling awkward, and know what to do next.
Leading Without the Mask (honest leadership)
Leaders often perform certainty the hardest. Glenn built a global movement by going public with the thing he’d spent years hiding, and shows what that did for trust, credibility and the people around him.
Your leaders leave with a clear view of how performing certainty damages trust, a practical way to show vulnerability without losing authority, and a reason to go first.
Available for keynotes, panels, and conference programs, Australia and internationally. Enquire directly to check availability and discuss how the keynote fits your audience.gmarsden@glennmarsden.com
“Speaker Who Moves Audiences to Action”“Glenn doesn’t perform a polished version of his story, he tells the real one. That honesty is what makes him such a compelling and authentic presenter. I wholeheartedly recommend Glenn as a speaker who gets a room to stop pretending and start being real.”
“Masterful Storyteller Who Shifts Perspectives”“Glenn is a masterful storyteller who goes beyond simply delivering a talk, he creates a powerful and unforgettable experience. His authenticity and passion captivate audiences, leaving them inspired and empowered to think differently about imperfection, identity, and self-worth.”
“Transformative Storytelling That Leaves a Mark”“Glenn wasn’t just great, he was absolutely phenomenal. His authenticity, passion, and ability to connect with the audience on such a deep level left a lasting impact. His storytelling and personal insights into what it really means to stop performing fine were both inspiring and transformative.”
“The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is Glenn Marsden’s personal mental health advocacy movement and is not a registered charity or nonprofit organisation. It does not accept donations and is self-funded through Glenn’s professional work in speaking, consulting, books, and events. The Imperfectly Perfect Podcast is a standalone professional media production hosted by Glenn Marsden. For enquiries: gmarsden@glennmarsden.com | Imperfectly Perfect Campaign: generalenquiries@imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org