Academic · Speaker · Consultant
Dr Karl
Sebire
Helping people think clearly
in a distracted world
Helping people think clearly
in a distracted world
In a world of noise, focus is the rarest asset. I help organisations, schools, parents and young people understand how technology shapes thinking, behaviour and learning — not through fear, but through research, design and practical insight.
Dr Karl Sebire is a consultant, speaker, and Board Director of ADHD Australia, with a senior executive role at one of Australia's leading independent schools. His work sits at the intersection of technology, learning, and human behaviour — helping organisations, schools, and families navigate an age of constant distraction.
Previously Director of Learning Design & Innovation within the Vice Chancellor's Office at Australia's leading university, and sessional academic at the University of Melbourne, Karl brings both research rigour and real-world experience to every engagement.
He is an internationally published author and sought-after media commentator, with over two decades of experience across schools in the UK and Australia.
Karl delivers keynotes and workshops for corporate events, school conferences, parent evenings, and sector summits. His presentations blend compelling research with real-world stories — always leaving audiences with something to take away and act on.
If you are looking for a collaborative, curious, and committed consultant to drive your school forward, Karl is your person! Having worked in schools himself, he understands the pressures and is realistic, yet aspirational, in his grounded and evidence-informed approach. Karl's witty public speaking engages audiences to think deeply about this most important topic.
For any school or business keen on understanding more about attentiveness in such an age of distraction, do reach out to him. World-leading may seem a cliché, but it is as accurate as it is an understatement.
Karl's understanding of learning in an age of distraction and limitless technology is second to none. His insights and research into this area and of its implications on teaching and learning are profound. Karl's work is relevant to both neurodiverse and neurotypical teens.
Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker, a media expert, or a consultant to work with your organisation — Karl would love to hear from you.