Transforming Culture &

Human Connection      

A new way to work, parent and grow as a leader

About Dr Arne Rubinstein OAM

Leadership, Parenting & Transformational Mindset Speaker

Arne is an ex medical doctor who is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute and a globally recognised expert on Rites of Passage, Adolescent Development and Transformation. In 2025 was Australian Father of the Year in recognition of his decades-long commitment to guiding young people and supporting parents worldwide. Whether presenting in person or online, Arne is a powerful and professional speaker known for his life changing presentations. He presents in a real, compassionate, humorous and inspirational way that makes the learnings truly memorable. With over 30 years of experience, he has impacted the lives of more than 450,000 people in over 25 countries through transformative programs and workshops.

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Speaker Topics

  • Mastering the art of building great teams is the key to achieving an inclusive culture and ultimately great results. Participants will leave this presentation inspired about the new ways to work with their teams.

  • In these rapidly changing times we need leaders who have the ability to transcend current thinking and find groundbreaking solutions to seemingly unresolvable issues.

  • In a world dominated by AI and rapid technological shifts, this keynote reveals how to cultivate authentic human connections, protect children from anxiety, and adapt education and work practices for resilience.

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What clients say:

  • Tamsin Jones - Head of Programs Small Giants Academy

    Arne guided our cohort through a profound journey of transformation, helping leaders step into who they truly want to become, aligning purpose with action. His engaging presence and understanding of transformation and leadership make him an exceptional speaker for anyone looking to drive meaningful change in their business and personal life.

  • Hunter Johnson - CEO The Man Cave

    Arne has been a mentor, business advisor and a reliable sounding board that has helped our business achieve significant growth. We've impacted thousands of young men, parents and teachers across the country, grown our team exponentially and received global recognition for our best practice programs.

  • Nick Johnstone - Principal Bishop Druitt College

    Arne has been an invaluable partner in developing my staff to implement Rites of Passage programs at my schools. His expertise and guidance have been instrumental in shaping these initiatives, which have become cornerstone experiences for our students. His approach blends ancient wisdom with modern educational practices, creating programs that resonate deeply.

  • Kris Abby - Founder of the Wellness Summit

    Having Arne close the Wellness Summit was the perfect end to our two day event. Not only did Arne tie up the two days in a really neat bow, he created this safe environment that allowed everyone to openly share their challenges and their plan to overcome them.

    Thanks Arne, what you do is extremely powerful!

  • Michael Traill - Former CEO Social Ventures Australia

    Arne’s work is especially relevant to the corporate arena as he has a focus on how to build strong family relationships and create true work life balance. People love what he has to say and his style is highly engaging and informative as well as humorous.

  • Dana Rozner - Chapter Manager YPO

    Arne’s knowledge and understanding of adolescents and rites of passage is second to none and great at helping parents understand what children, especially adolescents are going through and how, as parents, we can connect. All attendees are guaranteed to have great take-aways from his presentations.

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