
Keynote speaker
Sean FitzpatrickRevered Rugby Icon and Elite Performance Consultant
- Based in
- New Zealand
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Sean Fitzpatrick
Sean Fitzpatrick stands as a legendary figure in international rugby, recognised globally as one of the sport's most accomplished competitors. Making his New Zealand debut in 1986, he went on to play in 121 international matches, including a record 92 Tests. His remarkable career is defined by durability and excellence, evidenced by a world-record 63 consecutive Test appearances. As a key member of the victorious 1987 inaugural Rugby World Cup squad, he later transitioned into a formidable captain, leading the All Blacks to a historic Test series win in South Africa and a dominant clean sweep in the first Tri-Nations tournament.
Since retiring from professional play, Fitzpatrick has established himself as a prominent broadcaster for Sky Sport and ITV, while also co-founding a consultancy focused on high-performance culture. He draws upon his extensive experience as the record-holder for most Test matches as captain to assist corporate audiences in understanding the mechanics of elite teamwork. His expertise covers the necessity of benchmarked competition, the value of persistent self-improvement, and the psychological foundations of maintaining a winning streak over a decade.
Fitzpatrick is booked for his unique ability to translate the high-pressure environment of international rugby into practical strategies for corporate resilience and collective success.
On stage, Sean Fitzpatrick is best known for talks on Motivation, Team Building and Leadership. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Sean Fitzpatrick is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker, Business Speaker and After Dinner Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in New Zealand, Sean Fitzpatrick travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Sean Fitzpatrick would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Sean Fitzpatrick?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Sean's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Sean Fitzpatrick cost to book?
- Sean Fitzpatrick sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Sean Fitzpatrick speak on?
- Sean speaks on Motivation, Team Building, Leadership.
- What languages does Sean Fitzpatrick present in?
- Sean presents in English.
- Where is Sean Fitzpatrick based?
- Sean is based in New Zealand and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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