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Most organisations know their people aren't performing at their best.
What they don't always know is why — or what to do about it, other than to offer new incentives or "manage" personnel.
Justin does.
He works with organisations and leaders to help them understand what drives human behaviour — not the carrot-and-stick version most workplaces default to, but the deeper psychology of what makes people show up fully, care about their work, and keep going when things get hard.
Justin's sessions are interactive, practical, and disarmingly honest. People leave with a clearer understanding of themselves, their colleagues, and the conditions that bring out the best in both.
The results tend to surprise people. Not because the ideas are complicated, but because they're not.
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Dr Justin was a highly engaged speaker that immediately connected with the audience. His real life examples and easy-to-implement parenting advice hit home with all of our parents and carers. We've had a flood of feedback on how good the session was and how practical the advice was. Can't recommend highly enough!
Kym Poynter, Client Partner - Zenith Media
The organisations that are thriving right now aren't the ones with the best perks.
They're the ones who actually understand their people.
That's Justin's domain
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Dr Justin Coulson
Evidence-based | Actionable | Engaging
Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia’s most in-demand speakers for organisations seeking real, lasting cultural change. With a PhD in Psychology and over 15 years of applied research, Justin specialises in helping leaders move their workplaces from functioning to flourishing.
Justin is best known for making complex psychological research accessible and actionable. His sessions equip leaders, teams and entire organisations with the evidence-based tools they need to build environments where people genuinely thrive - improving wellbeing, relationships, motivation and performance.
He has worked with corporations, government departments, not-for-profits, and community organisations across Australia.
Dr Justin Coulson delivered an outstanding and highly engaging session for our Deputies and Curriculum Coordinators, centred on motivating learners and boosting classroom engagement. His insights into intrinsic motivation, the importance of meeting basic psychological needs for both students and teachers, and the power of autonomy-supportive practices were both practical and thought-provoking. What truly set this session apart was his ability to create a warm, collaborative atmosphere—encouraging rich discussion, shared experiences, and genuine connection among delegates. There was a wonderful balance of learning, laughter, and professional dialogue, with participants leaving feeling both affirmed and inspired. Dr Coulson’s professionalism, energy, and seamless facilitation ensured the session ran perfectly to time while maintaining high levels of engagement throughout.Julie Sampson - Independent Primary School Heads of Australia NSW / ACT
"In 2002, I lost my temper with my toddler in a big way - and while it wasn't the first time, it was definitely the worst time.
My wife told me the brutal truth:
"You're failing as a father - and a husband."
I searched my soul, quit my radio career and went back to school. After close to a decade of studies, I earned my PhD in psychology. I've spent 15-plus years helping thousands of Australian families, teachers, and students do what I had to learn the hard way."
Dr Justin Coulson
2026 Workplace Topics
Sessions That Move Organisations to Act
Every session is tailored to your organisation’s culture, your team profile, and the outcomes you’re working towards. Justin’s work spans keynotes, half-day workshops and full-day intensives.
Need Justin’s full bio, topic synopses, and photos for your proposal or board paper?
2026 Workplace Presentations
High Performance Habits
How to set up systems to achieve the extraordinary
Do you find that staff often say they’ll do something but struggle to do what they say they’ll do? Are your staff’s workplace habits too often unproductive? Are your team’s goals clear, but the systems and habits they need to achieve those goals a little foggy? High Performance Habits is a deeply interactive presentation created […]
Attitude is Everything
Have you ever been to a major event and had front-row seats? A sports event, the theatre, a rock concert… maybe your child’s school awards assembly! If you have, you know the difference between the front row experience—where everything is magnified and so personal—and the back row experience, where you can barely see what’s going […]
Emotional Intelligence at Work and Home
Why being smart isn’t enough for productivity, success and fulfilment
Emotions wield enormous power in our lives. We marinate in them every day, often without realising. They’re the secret sauce that flavours everything from our motivation to our creativity, decision-making, and even our relationships. Yet, in the fast-paced world of work, emotions are often overlooked or brushed aside when they rear their seemingly inconvenient heads. […]
Motivated: Why People Do What They Do
Management requires an understanding of how people work—for empathy, efficiency, and effectiveness. But people are complex. An array of tools exists to help compartmentalise people into INTJs or Ds or some other personality profile. But none of them really get to the core of why people do what they do or how we can work […]
"His ability to captivate an audience of more than 650 delegates was exceptional."
Dr Justin Coulson delivered an outstanding keynote on “Attitude is Everything” and followed it with an insightful masterclass on “Why People Do What They Do?” at the School Business Managers’ Association Qld (SBMAQ) Conference. His ability to captivate an audience of more than 650 delegates was exceptional.
Throughout both sessions, Justin kept the room fully engaged, there was constant laughter, nods of recognition and a genuine connection to the stories and messages he shared.
Justin’s presentation style is warm, relatable and grounded in practical experience. Beyond the formal sessions, he was generous with his time, happily speaking with delegates afterward and continuing valuable conversations sparked during his presentations. This willingness to connect personally added significant depth to the overall experience.
The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive and I would gladly invite Justin back to future SBMAQ conferences. His contribution was memorable, impactful, and deeply appreciated by our members.
Leanne Buller
President
School Business Managers’ Association Qld Inc.
Track Record
Justin Has Worked With Organisations Across Australia
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Client Snapshot
If you have a date in mind, we’d love to hear from you - the earlier we connect, the more flexibility we have.
How It Works
Meet the Team
From your first question to the moment Justin walks on stage, you'll be looked after by people who genuinely care that the day goes well.
Caroline Martel
Sarah Wantier
Dr Justin Coulson
How It Works
From First Enquiry to a Session Your Team Remembers
Organisations often comment on how easy it is to work with the Dr Coulson team. Here’s a breakdown of what the process looks like - from your first question through to the day itself.
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Everything you need is right here
Browse Justin’s workplace topics, watch the sizzle reel, and download the Speaker Kit - it’s designed to give you (and your decision-makers) everything needed to move forward.
A very engaging presentation - personable, clear articulation of takeaway strategies aligned to the theme delivered to the audience.
Pansy Lau - Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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It’s easy to get in touch with Caroline via the contact form, phone, or email. Tell us your date and a little about your event - she’ll take it from there.
Justin's delivery was fantastic - enthusiastic, grounded, and relevant. From our initial meeting with Justin, we appreciated his eagerness to understand our particular audience and tailor his presentation to the context of our group.
Leanne Surjadi - Vision Australia
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Let the team look after you
From here, we make it easy
Caroline will be in touch within 1 business day. From that first conversation through to the day itself, the team manages every detail so you don’t have to.
You focus on your event.
We take care of the rest.
Dr. Coulson's ability to connect with the audience made the sessions both engaging and thought-provoking. We're so grateful for his insights and impact he had on our teams.
Hannah Kwok - Qantas Group
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Booking for a school or conference?
Justin also speaks at conferences, parent evenings, staff PD days, and student assemblies.
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Justin's 2026 Speaker Kit — bio, synopses, photos, and testimonials.
