Better decisions start with better thinking
Andy Nunn is a mentalist, keynote speaker, sales leader, and endurance athlete who has dedicated his life to unravelling the mysteries of the mind. A member of The Magic Circle from the age of 10, Andy blends psychology, illusion, and lived experience to challenge how people think, decide, and perform under pressure.
Drawing on a background in sales leadership and years of performing for audiences around the world, Andy now speaks on stage to help senior leaders understand decision-making under pressure, navigate uncertainty, and step beyond their comfort zones. His work explores the hidden forces behind belief, bias, perception, and behaviour, turning complex ideas into engaging and practical insights.
Andy’s perspective is shaped not only by his work on stage and in business, but also by the extreme challenges he has taken on personally. He has completed some of the world’s toughest ultra marathons, including UTMB Mont-Blanc and the Dragon’s Back Race; a 370-kilometre event with 17,000 metres of elevation gain, roughly the equivalent of climbing Everest twice in a week.
Blending sharp storytelling, science, and unforgettable demonstrations, Andy helps audiences think more clearly under pressure, embrace discomfort, and grow beyond what they thought was possible.
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Seeing isn't Believing: The unseen forces behind belief and behaviour
Seeing Isn’t Always Believing shows leaders and teams how hidden biases, beliefs, and blind spots shape the way they think, decide, and act—often without realising it.Seeing isn't Believing: The unseen forces behind belief and behaviour
Drawing on the ideas behind his TEDx talk, Andy Nunn takes audiences inside the psychology of perception, judgement, and belief, revealing how easily our minds can be influenced and why smart people still make flawed decisions. Through powerful storytelling, practical insight, and unforgettable demonstrations, he gives audiences a new lens on how they see the world—and themselves.
Who is this for:
Business leaders, executives, sales teams, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, and anyone interested in better decision-making, influence, and human behaviour.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand how belief, bias, and perception quietly shape judgement and decision-making
• Learn why people so often mistake confidence for certainty, and how to think more clearly under pressure
• Gain practical tools to challenge assumptions, reduce blind spots, and make better decisions in high-stakes environments
The Human Advantage -
In an AI-powered world, leaders need the human judgement to question assumptions, navigate uncertainty and make better decisions. Through live mentalism, psychology and audience participation, Andy Nunn reveals how perception and cognitive bias shape the way we think and lead. Audiences experience their own blind spots in real time, then explore how those same patterns appear in everyday workplace decisions. His practical Catch–Challenge–Change framework gives leaders a repeatable way to test their thinking and respond more thoughtfully under pressure.The Human Advantage -
Key Takeaways
- A practical decision-making framework: Use Catch–Challenge–Change to identify assumptions, examine the evidence and choose an appropriate next step.
- Better questions for coaching conversations: Separate observations from interpretations and explore what else might explain someone’s behaviour.
- A more useful approach to change: Recognise when an initial reaction is closing down options, and replace certainty with curiosity.
- Stronger decision reviews: Evaluate the quality of the thinking and behaviours behind a decision, alongside its outcome.
- A shared language for teams: Bring the framework into meetings, coaching and project reviews to make assumptions visible and invite different perspectives.
Wonderfully Uncomfortable: Growth begins where comfort ends
Wonderfully Uncomfortable shows leaders and teams how to step outside their comfort zone, take action on meaningful goals, and grow through challenge, when it matters most.Wonderfully Uncomfortable: Growth begins where comfort ends
Andy Nunn will guide audiences through the psychology of fear, awe, discomfort, and action, revealing why people stay stuck in what feels safe and what it takes to move forward. Through powerful storytelling, practical insight, and unforgettable demonstrations, he shares tools to help people embrace uncertainty, do hard things on purpose, and find deeper meaning through challenge and growth.
Who is this for:
Business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, sales teams, emerging leaders, and anyone ready to step beyond what feels safe and grow through action.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand why comfort can quietly block growth, momentum, and meaningful progress
• Learn practical strategies to act on important goals even when fear and uncertainty are present
• Reframe discomfort as a path to awe, resilience, purpose, and personal growth
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Keynote Speaker Sydney Andy Nunn Reel
Andy Nunn is a leadership keynote speaker and mentalist who helps audiences navigate change, uncertainty and discomfort. In this speaker reel, Andy explores why change can feel so difficult, highlighting the pressure many Australians face in today’s workplace and reframing change as a mindset challenge, not just a systems issue. Blending mentalism, psychology, storytelling and audience interaction, Andy challenges people to question assumptions, rethink the stories they tell themselves and choose who they want to become in moments of pressure. With his powerful message of becoming “wonderfully uncomfortable”, Andy encourages leaders and teams to step beyond hesitation, embrace uncertainty and take action before confidence arrives. Ideal for conferences, leadership programs, corporate events and change-focused initiatives, Andy Nunn inspires audiences to think differently, adapt with clarity and grow through discomfort.Audio
Andy Nunn’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary. His performance not only entertained but also provoked thought and reflection, complementing our theme in a powerful and memorable ... keep reading Ralph Lauren
What an incredible presenter! He challenged our organisation's way of thinking by showing us the impact our mind has on our performance, outcomes, relationships, and how we receive information. The magic was an absolute highlight for everyone. By far, Andy is one of the greatest key note speakers we have had!
If you’re looking for someone who will elevate your event, get people talking, and leave a lasting impression, Andy is a great speaker to have. Highly recommend!
Andy Nunn was a standout at the BOUNCEinc 2026 Conference. His humour, quick wit, magic and incredibly practical frameworks had our entire team engaged from start to finish. Andy has a brilliant ability to challenge thinking while keeping the room laughing and learning at the same time. Our team walked away with clear tools and fresh perspectives they’re already putting into practice. Highly recommend Andy and his workshop.
Andy was great! Perfect for a team bonding and morale boosting experience. Clearly a master at his craft, and great with people, I would highly recommend The Mentalist for any occasion!
We had the good fortune of using Andy as our Keynote at our company sales conference for Bunnik Tours. He was incredibly engaging and the staff walked away from the event feeling enthralled, inquisitive and satisfied with the last session of the day. Thanks Andy!
Andy performed at our Summer Ball - French Riviera at the Ivy Ballroom. Our 250 guests and FACCI team were dazzled by his talent. We recommend Andy for any kind of event.
