Dr Greg Keaney
Writer | Speaker | Saunterer
Stories from the Coastal Camino: The long, slow saunter
As a lifelong international educator and modern-day saunterer, Greg Keaney recently completed an 80-day, 1,000-mile journey across the entire New South Wales coastline. Through stunning photography and evocative storytelling, Greg shares the practical realities of navigating Australia’s premier coastal pilgrimage, while challenging audiences to reject the modern obsession with hyper-efficiency in favor of unhurried curiosity.
Listen: Australian Hiker interview - Dreamtime to Eden Episode 328
The Walking Post interview - 1000 miles, 1000 beaches podcast Episode 32
2. Sauntering to Success
(The Antidote to the Over-Maximised Life)
Target Audience: Corporate teams, wellness retreats, leadership networks, and professional associations.
The Pitch: Modern culture is obsessed with optimization—faster miles, tighter schedules, and fitness trackers measuring every heartbeat. We are maximizing everything and taking the joy out of life. In this reflective and witty presentation, Greg introduces the philosophy of "The Saunterer" as a radical corporate antidote. True success isn't about sprinting to a finish line; it is about deliberate, unhurried curiosity that unlocks creativity and prevents burnout.
Key Takeaway: A refreshing blueprint for shifting from a mindset of frantic "conquest" to one of deep, impactful observation in both life and work.
1. The Blueprint for the NSW Coastal Camino
Target Audience: Hiking clubs, book stores, community libraries, travel expos, and regional networks.
The Pitch: An immersive, highly practical breakdown of what it takes to walk all 1,000 miles of the NSW coast. Greg deconstructs the granular logistics—tide management, beach terrain, river crossings, and finding local accommodation—proving that this world-class pilgrimage is accessible, affordable, and achievable for everyday people in manageable stages.
Key Takeaway: Audiences leave with the exact confidence, logistical frameworks, and safety insights needed to step out and begin their own regional exploration.
Booking & Inquiries
Bring Greg to Your Next Event Greg is available for keynotes, library talks, panel discussions, and interactive workshops across Australia. Presentations can be tailored from 30-minute feature slots to comprehensive 90-minute masterclasses, accompanied by high-resolution visual displays from the Dreamtime to Eden expedition.
3: Transiting Transitions
Target Audience: Universities, retirement networks, career-changers, and personal development seminars.
The Pitch: Major life shifts—moving from study to career, transitioning industries, or stepping into retirement—can feel disorienting. Drawing on his extensive background in international education and the meditative, rhythmic nature of his 1,000-mile walk, Greg explores the concept of the "liminal space." He discusses how stepping onto the trail creates a vital buffer zone to pause, process, and deliberately design the next chapter of life.
Key Takeaway: Practical, grounding strategies for embracing uncertainty and using periods of transition as purposeful launchpads.