Patrick Lindsay

After a distinguished 30-year career as one of Australia’s most respected journalists and television all-rounders, Patrick Lindsay is now a best-selling author, inspirational public speaker, and accomplished master of ceremonies.

Patrick’s speaking draws on a remarkable career spent interviewing an extraordinary cross-section of people—from prime ministers to pop stars, elite athletes to criminals, national heroes to those living on society’s margins. These encounters, combined with his extensive experience as a writer and storyteller, form the foundation of his compelling and deeply human presentations.

He brings audiences powerful, true stories from his own life and from the research behind his best-selling books, including The Spirit of Kokoda, The Spirit of the Digger, Back from the Dead, and It’s Never Too Late. His work explores courage, resilience, leadership, teamwork, and the uniquely Australian spirit that emerges in times of adversity.

Before becoming a full-time author, Patrick held prominent on-air roles with Australia’s leading broadcasters, including the Nine Network (Today, Sunday, Wide World of Sports, Sex and Money), the Seven Network (Today Tonight, Sportsworld, 2000 Olympic Games), and Sky News. He has also reported on and produced documentaries and feature programs across the world, including in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific.

Patrick’s first book, The Spirit of Kokoda, was published in 2002, spent nine weeks on the best-seller list, and told the extraordinary story of the young Australian soldiers—average age just 18—who helped save Australia during World War II. His follow-up, The Spirit of the Digger, became Australia’s top-selling history book in 2003. Back from the Dead examined the Bali bombings through the personal story of survivor Peter Hughes, while It’s Never Too Late reflects Patrick’s belief in renewal, growth, and human potential.

A warm, engaging, and highly versatile speaker, Patrick Lindsay combines gentle wit with emotional depth. He leaves audiences inspired, reassured, and motivated—reminding them that boundaries are often illusions, leadership is instinctive, and it is never too late to learn, to love, or to change.