Stop Acting. Get Real. Building Trust and Communication that Works

Andrew Lewis is a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator who helps leaders and teams communicate with confidence, build trust, and move forward with purpose.

Most people think acting is about pretending. Andrew Lewis has spent 30 years showing leaders that it’s actually about telling the truth.

A former TV director and Head of Performance at the Western Australian Academy
of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and the WA Screen Academy, Andrew has trained and directed thousands of performers — including several well-known Australian actors.

Today, he brings world-class performance principles to organisations, helping leaders
communicate with clarity, show up with presence, and build teams that trust, connect and collaborate at a deeper level.

His keynote style blends humour, humanity, storytelling and psychology — creating sessions that audiences talk about long after the conference ends.

Trusted by leading local and global businesses

Hear from those who’ve experienced Andrew’s keynotes

“Andrew bought warmth, humour and depth that resonated with every person in the room. The feedback was phenomenal. People spoke about it for weeks.”

Alison Shamir

What we’ll explore together

Stop Acting. Get Real.
CONNECTION

Stop Acting. Get Real.

What if the secret to high-performing teams isn't found in the boardroom, but the rehearsal room? Dr Andrew Lewis introduces The Rehearsal Room Theory — a powerful framework from the world of acting that shows leaders how to create environments where people feel safe to step forward, speak up and bring their best ideas.
The Ensemble Mindset
COLLABORATION

The Ensemble Mindset

Great teams work like great ensembles: listening deeply, adapting in the moment and trusting each other completely. In this engaging keynote, Dr Andrew Lewis shares practical strategies from the world of performance to build teams that trust, connect and deliver.
Act Well – Live Well
CREATION

Act Well – Live Well

What can decades of training actors teach us about thriving at work and in life? In Act Well – Live Well, Dr Andrew Lewis unlocks the actor's toolkit — imagination, play, presence and adaptability — to help people move beyond self-limiting beliefs, navigate change and unlock new possibilities for growth.

Proven results

30
Years experience
150
Keynotes delivered
25
Countries reached
98%
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