Nik and Harry Robinson Keynote Speaker

Two-time TEDx speakers including TEDx Global Idea Search
United Nations Global Compact conference speakers
Co-authors of Australian higher education curriculum

Nik and Harry Robinson's Biography

Nik and Harry (now 14) Robinson are two-time TEDx speakers and the father and son cofounders of Australia’s most awarded eyewear brand, Good Citizens Eyewear. Driven by a shared purpose to untrash the planet®, they turned a family experiment into a globally recognised business by transforming waste into beautifully designed, functional products.

Their journey began at the kitchen table and took 752 days and 2,503 failed attempts to succeed. Along the way, they built an unconventional leadership model, with kids holding real decision-making power, proving that fresh perspectives and bold ideas can come from unexpected places.

Nik and Harry deliver powerful, highly engaging keynotes that explore perseverance, failure and rethinking what’s possible when progress feels slow. Their story has been shared across two TEDx stages, including TEDx Melbourne and the TEDx Global Idea Search in Sydney, and with organisations including Google, Tesla and the United Nations. The Good Citizens story has also been featured internationally, including a dedicated window at Selfridges London alongside Prada and coverage in Forbes US.

Known for their warmth, honesty and strong on-stage connection, Nik and Harry leave audiences energised, more connected and more confident taking the next step forward together.

The Good Citizens Story

Perseverance, failure and rethinking what's possible

A true story of taking an impossible idea and making it work after 752 days and 2,503 failed attempts. Nik and Harry share what perseverance really looks like when progress is slow, confidence dips and quitting feels logical. A human, entertaining keynote about sticking with good ideas long enough to give them a chance.

Innovation & Transformation

Seeing problems differently to unlock better solutions

Small shifts in thinking can lead to big breakthroughs. Through real examples from building Good Citizens Eyewear, Nik and Harry show why innovation rarely comes from perfect plans and more often comes from curiosity, experimentation and the willingness to rethink how things are done.

Empathetic Employment

How the right processes unlock real capability

A practical look at inclusive employment done properly. Nik and Harry share how people with severe disabilities are part of their team, doing real work and contributing meaningfully because the right systems are in place. A powerful reminder that when processes are designed well, people thrive and organisations become more connected.

The Three Ps Framework

Purpose, Progress and Perspective

A simple framework for helping good ideas survive repeated failure. The Three Ps give teams a shared language for navigating uncertainty, maintaining momentum and making better decisions when outcomes aren’t immediate. This framework has been shaped through lived experience and two TEDx talks, and is designed to be practical, not theoretical.

They are two-time TEDx speakers and father and son cofounders of one of Australia’s most awarded eyewear brands, bringing rare credibility at the intersection of entrepreneurship, sustainability and intergenerational leadership.
They translate a 752-day journey of failure, experimentation and resilience into practical lessons that help leaders reframe setbacks, sustain momentum and keep teams engaged when progress is slow.
They offer a distinctive perspective on leadership and innovation by showing how trust, shared purpose and real decision-making power can unlock bold ideas from unexpected places.
Their highly engaging keynotes energise audiences to think differently about responsibility, possibility and action, leaving leaders more confident taking the next step forward together.

Videos of Nik and Harry Robinson

Nik and Harry Robinson Keynote Speaker Reel

Why Kids Make the Best Business Partners | Nikolas & Harry Robinson | TEDxSydney GIS

TEDx - The World Doesn’t Need More Ideas

Global Retail Summit Dubai

Nik Robinson Good Citizens wins The Design Files sustainable idea of the year 2025

Articles, Media & Podcasts

How This Dad And His Sons Are Creating Good Citizens

Forbes

Kids’ vision helps dad focus on recycling

The Australian

Comments & Testimonials

We were absolutely delighted to have Nik and Harry grace our stage as the keynote speakers for the highly anticipated launch of Essencemediacom, the merger of two prominent media agencies in Australia. The entire day was centered around the concept of 'breakthrough thinking,' and the Good Citizens story they shared perfectly encapsulated this theme. Their keynote presentation was truly exceptional, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in attendance. It was an awe-inspiring, heartwarming, and humor-filled experience that resonated deeply with our audience. In fact, an overwhelming 79% of our employees identified it as the most memorable highlight of the entire day.

Sophie Price Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at essencemediacom

Nik & Harry are an amazing father-son speaker duo - funny, earnest & brutally honest about the challenges of trying to start a family business to help save the planet. Our team was absolutely captivated & inspired.

Gabi Conlon . Director - Google Product Partnerships, APAC

Nik and Harry Robinson were keynotes at our events in Sydney and Melbourne, March 2023. Their story was truly inspiring (they pushed through, where most of us would have given up), their purpose to untrash the planet was motivating and I know everyone walked away energised to be good citizens. All up they spoke to over 320 leaders in the media agency industry, everyone was engaged.

Linda Wong Director, People at the Media Federation of Australia