Taryn knows what it takes to break through self-doubt and turn dreams into reality.
Taryn Brumfitt is a global impact entrepreneur, dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author. She’s on a mission to spark a mindset shift and unlock human potential through storytelling, science and soul. She’s already reached more than 200 million people in 190 countries — and she’s just getting started.
A powerhouse founder and visionary, Taryn has created impact at every level. She’s launched the global Body Image Movement, raised over $12 million for her charity, The Embrace Collective, directed the Embrace and Embrace Kids documentaries, and developed a world-first workplace wellbeing program, Embrace@Work.
Taryn’s unique leadership style gets noticed, from being named 2023 Australian of the Year and receiving an Honorary Doctorate to earning recognition from UN Women, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, and the Geena Davis Institute.
With over 250 keynote addresses under her belt, Taryn has spoken on world-class stages, including Pinterest, Disney and SXSW. Her talk at Google HQ was live-streamed to every Google office around the world, and she was General Electric’s highest-rated speaker.
Talking Points
Get It! – Tame Doubt, Turn Up Courage, Take Action
Taryn knows what it takes to silence self-doubt and step into courage. In this energising Keynote, she shares the proven framework that helps individuals and teams move from hesitation to high performance. Whether you’re tackling imposter syndrome, driving change, or chasing ambitious goals, this session shows you how to Get It.Get It! – Tame Doubt, Turn Up Courage, Take Action
With her signature mix of humour, honesty, and practical wisdom, Taryn introduces the DO‑RA Effect – taming DOubt and dialling up couRAge – through seven actionable principles. These tools are designed for real-world application, helping audiences convert intention into impact.
Expect candid stories, including lessons from global stages and unexpected moments that prove courage can be gamified. Every insight is geared towards building confidence, resilience, and momentum.
Key Takeaways
- Seven practical strategies to transform self-doubt into decisive action
- How to tackle imposter syndrome and build lasting self-belief
- Convert intentions into purposeful steps that drive measurable results
- Turn setbacks into springboards and create a culture of courage
Embrace @ Work
Taryn brings a bold message to audiences in this keynote: If your staff have bodies, then body image is an issue your organisation needs to tackle.Embrace @ Work
Why? Because work demands the best of your mind and body every day — and how people feel about their appearance directly affects their physical wellbeing, mental health, confidence and performance. In fact, Deloitte has found poor body image costs businesses a staggering $69 billion in lost productivity every year.
It’s time to remove the invisible barriers and Embrace@Work — Taryn’s workplace wellbeing program designed for corporate environments that want happier, healthier, and more productive teams.
With her trademark energy and straight-talking style, Taryn leaves audiences inspired and armed with practical tools to build a culture of respect, inclusion and high performance. This is the mindset shift that can transform your people — and your bottom line.
Key takeaways:
● Learn how poor body image secretly drains focus, productivity, positivity and energy at work.
● Get an introduction to Embrace@Work — a world-first workplace wellbeing program that powers up productivity, wakes up wellbeing, and boosts your bottom line.
Embrace You
In this deeply personal keynote, Taryn takes audiences on a journey from hating her body to embracing it, showing how this powerful mindset shift has allowed her to inspire millions to do the same.Embrace You
Lauded globally for her leadership in the body image space, Taryn’s work has been recognised by UN Women, seen her awarded an Honorary Doctorate and earned her the title of 2023 Australian of the Year.
With a no-holds-barred approach and her trademark humour, Taryn challenges audiences to consider some uncomfortable truths, guiding them to look inward and discover what truly matters in life.
She shares her life-changing Embrace manifesto, full of practical, actionable advice that empowers every audience member to embrace their life by embracing their body.
Key takeaways:
● Discover how body appreciation fuels stronger mental health, greater resilience, and improved physical wellbeing.
● Unlock the Embrace framework to supercharge your life and boost your time, energy, and confidence.
● Get a practical ‘to do’ list to kickstart building a better relationship with your body.
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Taryn Brumfitt| Speaker Reel | Saxton Speakers
Taryn Brumfitt is a globally recognised Keynote Speaker, filmmaker, and author, named Australian of the Year in 2023. From outback Australia to the White House and Harvard, Taryn has delivered over 250 keynotes that inspire individuals and organisations to take action and create lasting impact. In this speaker reel, Taryn shares her powerful message of courage, persistence, and transformation. Her storytelling and practical framework help audiences move from intention to action, and from action to meaningful change. With a mission to help people back themselves and stop sitting on the sidelines of their lives, Taryn brings energy, authenticity, and insight to every stage.Taryn Brumfitt named 2023 Australian of the Year | AOTY | ABC Australia
Taryn Brumfitt leads the Body Image Movement, teaching people to love and appreciate their bodies. In 2016, Taryn's documentary Embrace tackled the serious issue of women’s body loathing and her own path to body acceptance. Her work has since reached more than 200 million people, leading her to become an internationally recognised keynote speaker whose work is recognised by UN Women.Stop hating your body; start living your life | Taryn Brumfitt | TEDxAdelaide
You are fat You are ugly You are disgusting. That's what millions of women around the world say to themselves in the mirror every day. That's what Taryn said to herself every day before she realised that her body is not an ornament; it's the vehicle to her dreams. This talk explores the global issue of body loathing and what we can do to change our own perspective and the unrealistic standards that surround us. Taryn Brumfitt is a best-selling author and internationally recognised body image activist and founder of the Body Image Movement. Taryn first rose to prominence when her unconventional before and after photo went viral in 2013, garnering 100 million views and sparking an international media frenzy. Her debut feature documentary 'Embrace' delves further into the issues of body image and is one of Australia's most successful documentaries to date.How Taryn Brumfitt loved her body, broke the internet and started a revolution | Australian Story
Adelaide woman Taryn Brumfitt is the suburban mother-of-three behind a global movement inspiring women to make peace with their bodies. Tired of dieting and striving in the gym for an impossible ideal, she proudly posted a photograph of her 'real' self online. The response was extraordinary and, two years later, her drive to change the way women view their bodies has catapulted her onto the world stage.Taryn Brumfitt helps us redefine the ideals of beauty
Author and Founder of 'Body Image Movement' shares with us her story about dealing with body image issues and what she's doing to help others.Taryn’s keynote was absolutely terrific - engaging, thought-provoking, and truly impactful. It set such a positive tone for the entire event, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positiv ... keep reading HFMA Australia
Working with Taryn for our conference was a pleasure. Her energy, professionalism, knowledge and leadership lifted our conversation and made it incredibly memorable for attendees.
In a room filled with talent, Taryn stood out as a catalyst for change. As women working in the media, we are a discerning audience and hard to impress. Taryn’s remarks at the Women in Media National Conference 2023 ignited a conversation.
Not surprisingly, Taryn has rated as our most valued external speaker. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many participants sharing their profound insights and empowerment to act differently for the betterment of themselves, their daughters, friends and family
Taryn was a hoot to work with! She brought our audience to their feet with her no-holds-barred approach to loving their bodies more and bringing an awareness to the issue with an unparalleled level of passion and enthusiasm that only Taryn can!
On the day she delivered a memorable, punchy session with new content that had everyone laughing and leaving inspired - just what we were after! The session was really well-reviewed with delegates commenting on the passion that Taryn brought to her session. Thank you
In a room filled with talent, Taryn stood out as a catalyst for change. As women working in the media, we are a discerning audience and hard to impress. Taryn’s remarks at the Women in Media National Conference 2023 ignited a conversation on redefining beauty on our own terms.
Taryn’s energy and leadership lit up the room. Professional, inspiring and unforgettable - Taryn delivers a world-class keynote.
We just love what Taryn brings to the table. We go at it from a data perspective, thinking deeply about the things we can do to change the world and we love how Taryn connects the data and the emotion together. Awesome and amazing presentation
