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Breaking Barriers

Quoting the great Nelson Mandela, ‘everything seems impossible until it’s done’ is certainly the case when we brief the group that in less than 90 minutes, each person will break a wooden board.

Experience Details

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane + More Locations

10-2000

1.5 hours

Indoors

Breaking Barriers - An Interactive Motivational Keynote

Picture yourself on the brink of your third Guinness World Record attempt, at the pinnacle of your career, when life delivers its harshest blow – a stage four cancer diagnosis.

This remarkable narrative unfolds as the personal journey of one of Australia’s most seasoned martial arts instructors and stuntmen who confronted this daunting challenge. Drawing on the goal-setting and visualisation techniques that propelled him to elite sports achievements, he harnessed the same methods to combat and triumph over cancer in just two years.

These empowering techniques are shared with participants through an engaging activity designed to empower them to overcome personal hurdles. Beginning with self-defense and martial arts instruction, the experience culminates in a compelling finale where each person breaks a wooden board.

Incredibly inspirational yet marked by a light-hearted and uplifting tone, ‘Breaking Barriers’ is the perfect enhancement for your conference or event, providing a unique blend of motivation and entertainment.

Available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane + more locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

We teach a heal kick, or front kick, to ensure maximum safety.

Some people may not break a board on the day, which is normal, and people are encouraged to take it home and try again.

Yes providing the ground is flat and sturdy for everyone.

Yes. For large groups we often do a board break for a selection of people rather than everyone.

We start with a few straightforward self-defence techniques that build confidence — nothing overwhelming.

The idea is to encourage people to move and get active, and have a few laughs. As the team begins to warm up, we incorporate punches and kicks, demonstrating how to create power through balance, concentration, and dedication.

Next, we take a moment to reflect. Every individual receives a wooden plank and a marker. On one side, they write down a goal they wish to accomplish in the next six months. On the other, the greatest obstacle hindering them.

The board then becomes a representation of a genuine obstacle they are prepared to tackle.

With their team supporting them, participants refine their skills before facing the crucial moment – the board break.

Individually, they centre their thoughts, concentrate, and execute the blow. The sound of the board snapping is greeted with loud cheers and enthusiastic high-fives everywhere.

It’s a memorable and inspiring moment — and a strong symbol for overcoming obstacles in both work and life.

It’s high-energy, motivational, and surprisingly fun — the perfect way to open, close, or energise your event.

Breaking Barriers is ideal for:

Conference Keynote with Impact: Inspire your audience with a story and experience they’ll never forget.
Team Building: Blend motivation, movement, and shared achievement into one activity.
Leadership Programs: Reinforce resilience, mental strength, and goal-setting skills.

Some outcomes you can expect are:

Empowered Mindset: Participants learn mental tools to tackle challenges with focus and confidence.
Increased Resilience: Real-life proof of overcoming adversity inspires belief in what’s possible.
Stronger Team Connection: Shared experience builds trust, camaraderie, and mutual encouragement.
Boosted Energy and Morale: The high-adrenaline finale leaves the room buzzing.

We can deliver this experience in almost any venue. Whilst it can be done indoors or outdoors, we find inside venues work the best. We just need enough space for everyone to move freely.

No AV is required for small groups. For larger groups, ideally a lapel mic for our instructor is required.

Guests are encouraged to take their broken board home or back to the office as a visual reminder of what they can achieve.

You’ve visualised a goal and what challenges you may face, and had self-confidence to attempt and overcome it.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

What a great session! We loved that it was inclusive of everyone, and hearing the goals that people were committed to was really inspiring.

My broken board now sits proudly on my desk!

BRILLIANT! High energy, motivational and really connected with our sales team for this year's annual kickoff.

Glenn is inspiring and a wonderful storyteller.

Watching people break the boards was a highlight and we can't wait to see the photos. We all have our wooden boards on our desks!

Hidden Door provided our team with such a wonderful experience. Breaking Barriers was a smash hit!

We loved hearing Glen's story of recovery, matched with inspirational life lessons on visualisation and goal-setting.

Thanks again Hidden Door!

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