A former special forces commander, best-selling author, popular podcast host and human optimisation pioneer, Bram Connolly has an authentic style and the unique ability to not only motivate, but also take people on a journey of self discovery.

Bram has over twenty years’ experience within the Australian Defence Force, fifteen years of which was spent in the Australian Special Forces. His roles have ranged from the head of selection for Special Forces right through to leading professional combat soldiers in war zones including Somalia, East Timor and Afghanistan. Bram was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in combat with the Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan in the 2012 Australia Day Honours List.

Since leaving the Defence Force he has facilitated leadership and crisis Management training for such companies as BHP Billiton, Exxon Mobil, LINFOX, PYBAR and Petronas. Bram holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, is a Certified Project Director, has an Advanced Diploma of Government, a Graduate Certificate in Management and Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.