An extraordinary ability to engage and motivate teams
Drawing on two decades of experience across global organisations, a decade in senior corporate leadership, certification as a NeuroLeadership Institute facilitator, and more than three decades as an internationally award-winning magician, Alex tailors every keynote to the audience, bringing neuroscience to life through unforgettable shared experiences.
Winner of Best Newcomer 2026 at The Speaker Awards in London, the first Australian winner of a judged category. Alex delivers more than an inspiring presentation. Through memorable demonstrations and practical insights, audiences strengthen human connection, reframe how they think about change, and develop the mindset needed for high performance, creating lasting behavioural change long after the event.
Recognised by his peers in both professional speaking and magic, Alex brings together leadership credibility, neuroscience expertise and world-class audience engagement to create keynote experiences that transform how people think, lead, and adapt.
Expect a keynote where neuroscience, storytelling and cognitive illusions combine to create unforgettable shared experiences. Through multiple audience-wide interactions, moments of wonder and practical science, Alex transforms complex ideas into insights that are felt, remembered and applied long after the event.
And be ready for a twist that will give you goosebumps.
Unlock your ingrained mental patterns and predictive brain. Discover the ripple effect of social contagion and how your presence alone influences how others feel and respond. Human Connection insights that will change the way you communicate.
Reframe your mindset and discover how focus shapes reality. Through an astonishing interactive demonstration, Alex brings neuroplasticity to life with a volunteer, revealing just how adaptable the human brain is, and why lasting change is more achievable than most people realise.
Conquer the mind by learning how new mental patterns are formed to support high performance, change and stronger human connection. Leave with practical strategies to thrive when challenges arise, because the reality we experience tomorrow is shaped by the mindset we choose today.
Talking Points
Human Connection
Beyond Assumptions: The Neuroscience of Human Connection.Human Connection
This neuroscience-driven, experiential keynote reveals how our brains construct perceptions, make assumptions, and interpret the people around us. Through powerful cognitive illusions and interactive experiences, audiences discover how curiosity, empathy and understanding become even more valuable in an AI-driven world.
Key Takeaways:
- Experience how the brain constructs reality and why two people can perceive the same situation differently.
- Understand how unconscious assumptions shape conversations, decisions and relationships.
- Learn how curiosity can challenge mental maps and strengthen human connection.
- Discover why empathy, perspective-taking and trust are essential human skills in the age of AI.
- Develop practical strategies to improve communication, collaboration and connection.
Contagious Mindset
How Mindset Spreads and Cultures Transform.Contagious Mindset
This neuroscience-driven keynote reveals how attitudes, energy, and expectations spread through teams, and how leaders and teams can drive cultural transformation from the inside out. Mindset isn't just personal, it's social.
Key Takeaways:
- See how emotions, behaviours, and beliefs are caught, not just taught.
- Understand the neuroscience behind social contagion and non-verbal influence.
- Learn 'The Luck Factor' to prime optimism, openness, and increase opportunity
- The neuroscience of growth mindsets vs fixed mindsets and how to switch.
- Recognise how collective attention and unconscious expectations shape team culture - often blinding us to what truly matters.
Rewired for Change
Building Mental Agility in an Uncertain World.Rewired for Change
Watch a volunteer's mind shift so completely, it challenges what we think we know about ownership, perception, and change. This high-energy keynote helps people adapt faster, think flexibly, and stay resilient when everything around them keeps shifting.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover how the brain resists change and how to override it.
- Build resilience and adaptability with reframing tools rooted in neuroscience.
- Shift from "threat mode" to "reward mode" in real-time.
- Understand how mindset shapes energy, focus, and decision-making.
- Discover how to future-encode your brain to respond well in difficult situations.
Cognitive Clarity
How High Performers Think Smarter and Lead Sharper.Cognitive Clarity
This high-performance focused keynote explores how attention, bias, and mental shortcuts shape our choices and shows teams how to upgrade their thinking, improve clarity, and lead with calm precision.
Key Takeaways:
- Spot and override the cognitive traps that affect even top performers.
- Learn how the brain filters reality and why attention misleads.
- Build better mental models for faster, smarter decisions.
- Use neuroscience to boost clarity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
- See how perception is shaped and tricked with live demonstrations.
Roving Magic (Close-Up / Walkaround)
Roving magic is perfect for corporate receptions, networking events, or gala dinners. Alex moves smoothly among small groups or tables, delivering mind-bending illusions right in guests’ hands. It creates laughter, astonishment, and instant conversation starters, helping colleagues, clients, and strangers connect naturally. Because it requires no staging or technical setup, roving magic adapts seamlessly around catering, speeches, and schedules, ensuring every guest feels included.Roving Magic (Close-Up / Walkaround)
Best for: Cocktail receptions, networking events, and gala arrivals. Formal dinner entertainment.
Stage Magic (Spotlight Showpiece)
Stage magic brings the entire room together for a shared experience of surprise and delight. In a 10–30 minute segment, Alex blends impossible illusions with quick wit and corporate-friendly humour. This works brilliantly as a high-energy opener, an after-dinner highlight, or a memorable transition between awards or keynote speakers. With professional showmanship and audience participation, Alex’s stage magic transforms a standard program into a peak moment that guests continue to talk about long after the event.Stage Magic (Spotlight Showpiece)
Best for: Awards segments, after-dinner highlight, opener, conference plenary.
MC + Magic Hybrid
As MC, Alex doesn’t just keep the event flowing; he elevates it. With polished stagecraft, corporate professionalism, and moments of interactive magic woven into introductions, segues, and award announcements, he ensures the program never feels flat. The magic creates surprise and laughter while the MC role provides structure, timing, and audience connection. This hybrid approach keeps energy consistent from start to finish, making even the most formal program engaging, memorable, and seamless.
MC + Magic Hybrid
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Alex Moffat | Keynote Promo
Join Alex Moffat, an award-winning Sydney keynote speaker and corporate magician, as he blends neuroscience, leadership, and interactive magic to transform mindsets. Perfect for conferences, corporate events, and senior leadership retreats.Alex Moffat | Keynote Promo 2
Join Alex Moffat, an award-winning Sydney keynote speaker and corporate magician, as he blends neuroscience, leadership, and interactive magic to transform mindsets. Perfect for conferences, corporate events, and senior leadership retreats.Alex Moffat | Sydney Keynote Speaker | Testimonials
The Rubber Hand Illusion
This video demonstrates the Rubber Hand Illusion, a psychological experiment showing how the brain can be tricked into adopting a fake hand as part of the body through visual and tactile cues. It highlights the brain’s rapid neuroplasticity and how easily perception of ownership can shift with simple stimulation.Effective Storytelling Techniques: How to Grab your Audience's Attention
The power of storytelling in communication is not a secret. It has been used since time immemorial to engage and persuade audiences. If you want people to remember something well, if you want to convey something creatively, if you want to connect with your audience, then storytelling is the quickest way to make that happen. So, on , this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams discusses the finer points of the art of storytelling with three incredible guests - multi-award-winning magician and certified brain-based coach Alex Moffat, TikTok Influencer and Personal Growth Mentor Kudzi “Sir Candle Man” Chimbu, and stand-up comedian Orlando Leyba. Together, the three of them share some valuable insights on: • Linear and Nonlinear Storytelling • Capturing & Engaging Audience Attention • Short-Form Storytelling Techniques • Importance Of Authenticity In Storytelling • Power of Positivity in Storytelling • Nonverbal Storytelling Cues …and many other nuances of storytelling! Storytelling is more than just a tool; it’s an essential part of how we connect, communicate, and influence others. The strategies shared by Alex, Kudzi, and Orlando in this episode will give you fresh perspectives on how to capture and hold your audience’s attention. From perfecting different storytelling structures to understanding the subtle cues that make your story impactful, these insights are designed to help you create stories that not only entertain but also leave a lasting impact.Magic Principles for Leaders Who Want Messages That Stick
Learn how to use neuroscience, storytelling, and the psychology of attention to lead more effectively, communicate with greater impact, and stop multitasking from quietly destroying your team's productivity. Most leadership communication is forgettable. In this episode, Lee speaks with Alex Moffat, a keynote speaker and former Fortune 500 leader who spent three decades as a professional magician, about what the art of illusion reveals about how leaders capture attention, make messages land, and drive lasting behaviour change. Alex draws on neuroscience and his own leadership experience to explain why multitasking is a myth, how Parkinson's Law can be used to reclaim focus, and what the 'wisdom of crowds' looks like in practice when building team performance. He also shares a practical framework any leader can use to think about first impressions, retention, and what people say about you after you leave the room.It was spectacular and the way you linked the magic to the strategy and purpose was outstanding. I think it was a brilliant way to cement the themes in people’s minds. ... keep reading ANZ Bank
Alex possesses an extraordinary ability to engage and motivate teams. His unique use of magic to connect people to strategy embeds important themes and was a highlight of our team day.
Alex was seamless to work with. He learned who the audience was, what our business focuses were and aligned his keynote presentation accordingly to address those specific areas. The session went amazingly, and the feedback was excellent.
I truly enjoyed your speech; it resonated deeply with me, and I heard the same from other attendees. We definitely made the right choice!
They loved your magic and your presentation. Everyone who encountered you loved the theatre and expectation. Thanks for bringing energy and enthusiasm, I know our PR and GM were very happy.
I was blown away as I’d hoped. Amazing feedback about your presence, engagement and entertainment.
