Theo Venter

Director - Theo Venter Pty Ltd | Workplace Safety & Resilience Expert | Author, Theo Venter Pty Ltd

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Theo Venter

Biography

Theo Venter is an inspirational speaker and workplace safety advocate from Perth, Australia, whose life mission stems from surviving a 22,000-volt electrical shock while working on live power lines. Born in South Africa, Theo honed his resilience and public speaking skills from a young age, winning national poetry competitions for over a decade. After moving to Australia, he faced a near-fatal accident that left him dependent on others and fighting profound physical and emotional challenges. Drawing from these experiences, Theo dedicates his career to transforming workplace culture, emphasizing risk awareness, resilience, and autonomous safety habits. Through global incident investigations and years of engagement with employees, senior leaders, and executives, he developed six foundational pillars to drive sustainable change. Co-author of Get Real and Convenience Kills, Theo combines personal insight with practical strategies to prevent workplace incidents and inspire behavioral transformation.