CEO and Founder of Ultimate Freedom. SO Military, Sales and Marketing, Construction, Crisis & Emergency practitioner, Veterans assistance NFP, Keynote Speaker and Author: 'Ultimate Freedom - The Five Fundamental Principles to Being In Charge of Yourself'.

Robert Kilsby is a former Australian Special Operations soldier, with active service as an SAS scout in the Vietnam War and many years in the SAS Regiment, specializing there and in 1 Commando Regiment in Unconventional Warfare. An international Crisis and Emergency practitioner and consultant, and author of 'Ultimate Freedom – The Five Fundamental Principles to Being In Charge of Yourself'. With 22 years in the military, and decades in high-pressure corporate environments, Robert brings a rare blend of battlefield leadership and boardroom insight.

A compelling keynote speaker, Robert has addressed audiences from military units to corporate teams, community organisations, and student groups. His signature message — Be In Charge of Yourself — empowers people to take ownership, make better choices, and lead under pressure.

Robert’s presentations, including 'Ultimate Freedom - Be In Charge of Yourself', 'Leadership Under Pressure', 'It’s Always Too Soon to Quit', 'Fear - And How to Use It', and 'The Power of Choices & Ownership', inspire action and equip audiences with practical tools for resilience and self-leadership. Whether speaking to senior students or corporate leaders, Robert delivers real-world wisdom that motivates change and drives performance transformation.