Dr Justin Coulson

Creating Positive Relationships

at work & school

Dr Justin Coulson is the speaker Australia's schools, conferences, and organisations call when they're ready to stop managing people - and start genuinely connecting with them.

What truly set this session apart was his ability to create a warm, collaborative atmosphere—encouraging rich discussion, shared experiences, and genuine connection among delegates. There was a wonderful balance of learning, laughter, and professional dialogue, with participants leaving feeling both affirmed and inspired.
Julie Sampson - Independent Primary School Heads of Australia NSW / ACT 

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Justin Coulson

"In 2002, I lost my temper with my toddler in a big way - and while it wasn't the first time, it was definitely the worst time.

My wife told me the brutal truth:

"You're failing as a father - and a husband."

I searched my soul, quit my radio career and went back to school. After close to a decade of studies, I earned my PhD in psychology. I've spent 15-plus years helping thousands of Australian families, teachers, and students do what I had to learn the hard way."

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What Kind of Event Are You Planning?

Justin works with schools, conferences, and workplaces — and the conversation looks a little different for each. Choose your path below.

For Schools

Bringing Justin to Your School Community

Justin works with early learning centres, primary and secondary schools across Australia — speaking to staff, parents, and students. Whether you're planning a single parent evening or a full-day program, this is where to start.

"Justin manages to find the perfect balance - personable and relatable to his audience, whilst presenting as an insightful, skilled and highly knowledgeable speaker."

Peter Darrin · Sydney Grammar School

For Conferences and Events

Booking Justin as a Keynote Speaker

Justin speaks at national education conferences, association events, and professional gatherings. He works with event directors and programme teams to deliver keynotes tailored to your audience and your theme.

"The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive and I would gladly invite Justin back to future SBMAQ conferences. His contribution was memorable, impactful, and deeply appreciated by our members."

Leanne Buller · President · School Business Managers' Association Qld Inc.

For Workplaces

Booking Justin as a Speaker for Your Workplace

Dr Justin Coulson empowers organisations to unlock sustainable peak performance by placing the human experience at the heart of their strategy. Moving beyond surface-level fixes, Justin leans into the psychology of what truly makes people thrive.

Not For Profits · Corporations · Organisations · Communities · Fundraising Events

"Dr. Coulson's ability to connect with the audience made the sessions both engaging and thought-provoking. We're so grateful for his insights and impact he had on our teams."

Hannah Kwok · Senior Wellbeing Advisor · Qantas Group

Not sure which fits - or planning something different?

Justin also speaks at community organisations and fundraising evenings. If you're not sure where your event sits, just reach out to Caroline directly - she'll point you in the right direction with no obligation.

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Praise for Dr Justin

Dr Coulson's presentations are dynamic, research-based, and grounded in practicality.

The connections between home, society and school are so linked that it is important to provide a staff and parent presentation.

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Kathy Burnett - P&C, Meridan State College

Justin's topics hit the mark and resonated with the audience. It was a perfect opening to our 3 days together.

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Kate Sorenson - IHG

As both a teacher and a parent, I can confidently say that Dr Justin Coulson delivers exceptional presentations that genuinely resonate.

His Levelling Up session is expertly pitched to students. Age appropriate, engaging, and refreshingly interactive. His Anti-Fragile presentation for parents is equally impressive.

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Andrea van den Bol - Deputy Principal, Northholm Grammar School
We were privileged to host Dr Justin Coulson, whose presentations provided invaluable support to our families and staff. Justin’s authentic approach and 'generosity of spirit' created a safe space for important conversations about growth and connection. His sessions are highly recommended for any school looking to strengthen their community culture. Our students, staff and families are still talking about it.
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Andrea Farquharson - Wellbeing Coordinator, Gilson College 
There was a wonderful balance of learning, laughter, and professional dialogue, with participants leaving feeling both affirmed and inspired. Dr Coulson’s professionalism, energy, and seamless facilitation ensured the session ran perfectly to time while maintaining high levels of engagement throughout.
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Julie Sampson - Independent Primary School Heads of Australia NSW / ACT 
Dr Justin Coulson delivered an outstanding keynote on “Attitude is Everything” and followed it with an insightful masterclass on “Why People Do What They Do?” at the School Business Managers’ Association Qld (SBMAQ) Conference. His ability to captivate an audience of more than 650 delegates was exceptional. Throughout both sessions, Justin kept the room fully engaged, there was constant laughter, nods of recognition and a genuine connection to the stories and messages he shared.
Justin’s presentation style is warm, relatable and grounded in practical experience. Beyond the formal sessions, he was generous with his time, happily speaking with delegates afterward and continuing valuable conversations sparked during his presentations. This willingness to connect personally added significant depth to the overall experience.
The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive and I would gladly invite Justin back to future SBMAQ conferences. His contribution was memorable, impactful, and deeply appreciated by our members.

 

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Leanne Buller - President School Business Managers’ Association Qld Inc.

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Whether you're planning a school event, a conference keynote, or a workplace session - Justin's presentations offer practical, evidence-based tools audiences can implement straight away.

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