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Out & About

Where the work actually happens.

On stage, in the studio, in the room with a client, and occasionally somewhere with very little oxygen. Photos from the road — added as they come in.

Darren Pratley mid-keynote with hand raised to a seated audience — Mid-keynote, no lectern — working the room and keeping the pace up.

Darren Pratley presenting beside a screen showing the word IMPLEMENTATION — The through-line of every session: implementation, not inspiration.

Darren Pratley seated at a broadcast microphone in the INK studio — Recording in the INK studio — Tactical Leadership, out loud.

Darren Pratley holding a New Zealand flag at the Everest Base Camp sign — Everest Base Camp, 5,364 m. Khumbu, Nepal — May 2024.

Darren Pratley with trekking poles beside a glacier — One unglamorous day at a time on the Khumbu.

Aircraft wing over snow-covered mountains — Away days, boardrooms and long hauls in between.

Darren Pratley on the Auckland waterfront — Auckland waterfront — some of the best thinking happens on a walk.

Darren Pratley and Tom Panos side by side giving a thumbs-up at AREC 2025 — Darren with Tom Panos at AREC 2025.

Darren Pratley with Steve Lowell — Darren & one of Canada's very best Steve Lowell.

Darren Pratley at an event with former All Black Christian Cullen — Darren speaking before the rock star Former All Black Christian Cullen.

Darren Pratley with Glen Sharkey on the Gold Coast — Prep time with Glen Sharkey on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Darren Pratley with speaker and multi-sport athlete Steve Gurney — Darren with great speaker & legendary multi-sporter Steve Gurney.

Darren Pratley with Master of Ceremonies Ngahi Bidois — Darren with New Zealand Inspirational Motivational Master of Ceremonies, Ngahi Bidois - The Face of New Zealand.

Darren Pratley giving two thumbs-up with a team in front of a #IMPLEMENTATION screen — Another great event with a great team focusing on that word in the background.

Darren Pratley on stage with Christchurch's Mullet Man — Sharing the stage with Christchurch's famous Mullet Man.

Darren Pratley with Dr. John B. Molidor — A treasured photo with the late Dr. John B. Molidor, Ph.D., CSP. Always a great influence.

Darren Pratley speaking at the Global Speakers Summit in Cairns — Darren speaking at the Global Speakers Summit in Cairns - 2026

Darren Pratley with the team at a conference — Amazing team at another conference getting ready to present.

Darren Pratley presenting online — Darren online around the world

Darren Pratley at an international event in New Zealand — International events right here at home

Darren Pratley with four conference delegates on the green carpet at AREC 2026 — AREC 2026 — catching up with delegates between sessions.

Darren Pratley in a tuxedo holding a champagne flute beside Jules in a red dress at a gala dinner — Darren and Jules at the Global Speaker Summit in Cairns, Australia 2026.

Darren Pratley with two clients in front of an #IMPLEMENTATION screen and award displays — With clients in their office — #IMPLEMENTATION on the screen, results on the shelf.

Full conference room of round tables facing two presentation screens — A full room, round tables and a long afternoon of practical work.

Darren Pratley with Keith Abraham, one of Australia's leading business speakers — Darren with Keith Abraham, one of Australia's leading business speakers.

Darren Pratley taking a phone call mid photo shoot in a studio — Photo shoot, interrupted. The phone still gets answered.

More from the road added regularly — events, client programmes, retreats and the odd summit.

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What clients say

“From his mortgage broker and finance background, Darren has navigated a plethora of businesses across New Zealand and brings a fresh perspective and high energy to sales teams. Across the business sectors, Darren gains great insights as to business trends, leadership, sales recruitment, branding and in goal setting.”
Chris Gemmell
High Performing Real Estate Agency Leader

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