Gary Jubelin
Former Homicide Detective, Keynote Speaker & Author
Gary Jubelin is a former homicide detective turned media figure, bestselling author, and creator of the top-rating podcast I Catch Killers. Known for his leadership on high-profile investigations, he now captivates audiences as a keynote speaker and MC, delivering powerful, authentic, and thought-provoking presentations on leadership, resilience, integrity, true crime, and the justice system.
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Gary Jubelin is one of Australia’s most respected former homicide detectives turned media figure. Renowned for leading some of the country’s most complex and high-profile investigations, including the disappearance of William Tyrrell, he left the NSW Police Force in 2019 and has since become a prominent voice in media and true crime.
Gary is the creator and host of the top-rating podcast I Catch Killers, with over 40 million downloads, and has hosted acclaimed series including Breaking Badness and Predatory for NewsCorp. He is a bestselling author of two No.1 true crime books, I Catch Killers and Badness, and is currently writing his third, The Stoic Detective. He has appeared on major television programs including 60 Minutes, Four Corners, Australian Story, and Under Investigation.
A captivating keynote speaker and MC, Gary brings authenticity, real-world experience, and human insight to every stage. His presentations—often powerful, emotional, and occasionally humorous—cover leadership, resilience, integrity, true crime, and the complexities of the justice system. Gary tailors each talk to his audience, leaving them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Topics
What Is Leadership?
Insights from 34 years in policing and leading major investigations:
- Empathy as a leadership strength
- Decision-making under pressure
- Learning from mistakes
- Motivating and empowering teams
Dealing with Stress
Maintaining mental and physical health in high-pressure environments:
- Strategies for resilience
- Building a support system
- Achieving balance
The Importance of Resilience and Tenacity
Lessons from career highs and personal setbacks:
- Pushing through adversity
- Maintaining motivation and focus
How to Maximise a Team’s Performance
Drawing from decades of leading elite squads:
- Team dynamics and cohesion
- Leadership structures and autonomy
Decision Making
The anatomy of making and owning high stakes decisions:
- Informed decisions vs inaction
- Accountability and confidence in judgement
Accountability
Understanding public scrutiny and institutional responsibility:
- Planning, documentation and ethics
Maintaining Integrity
What it means to stay true to your values:
- Standing for what’s right
- Personal accountability
Overcoming Adversity: A Stoic Approach to Life
From career collapse to media success:
- Letting go of anger
- Finding peace in chaos
Inside a Criminal Investigation
An unfiltered view into Australia’s most gripping investigations:
- Crime scenes, evidence, and catching killers
The Role of Media in Society
A unique perspective from both sides of the camera:
- Media ethics and influence
- Being the subject and the storyteller
Preventing Crime vs Fighting Crime
Systemic solutions that go beyond arrests:
- Justice reform
- Insights from inside the prison system
Are People Born Bad?
Exploring the roots of criminal behaviour:
- Nature nurture
- Lessons from face-to-face interviews
