For Blacksmith Russell Pearson, the stage is a forge, and every audience leaves transformed.

Over more than three decades, his presentations and business strategies have shaped growth in 280 industries and been applied by leaders in 63 countries.

Notable brands that have engaged Russell include TOYOTA, Fulton Hogan, Santa Fe, Ticketmaster, Wridgways, Pitcher Partners, CPA Australia, and Bendigo Bank.

A member of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and an award-winning Business Strategist, Russell works with organisations to energise people, build resilience, and lift performance in uncertain times.

A regular business commentator on television, radio, online media, and podcasts. Russell’s unique ability to blend insight with performance has taken him from international comedy festivals to global business conferences, proving that he can make people laugh while they learn.

Russell is the Director of the Crimson Fox Creative Studios, Host of the Your Consulting Business Podcast, and Founder of the FORGE Business Program. Outside of his professional life, Russell is a professional artist, member of the Australian Blacksmithing association, and father of three energetic children. Whether in person or through virtual events, where his sessions are consistently rated among the most compelling, his goal remains the same: ignite energy, sharpen clarity, and help people move forward with purpose.