Finding Your "Flowstate"
What if the very thing you spent your life trying to hide was actually your greatest strength?
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Best known for his lightning-fast freestyle rap performances, Macshane appears on stage as someone who can think instantly, improvise effortlessly and perform with complete confidence.
But behind the performance lies a very different story. Growing up with ADHD, Macshane struggled with many of the challenges that often accompany neurodivergence: not fitting in, constant self-doubt, identity struggles, depression and the pressure to hide who he truly was.
This keynote explores the journey of learning to embrace who you are, harness your unique way of thinking and transform perceived weaknesses into powerful strengths.
An ADHD speaker with the credits to back it.
Western Australia ADHD Conference 2026
Opening guest at the state ADHD conference, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, performing live before the day's six keynote speakers.
Read the organisers' write-up →ADHD WA, YA Freestyle
Performed at ADHD WA's young adult freestyle event, run by the state's peak ADHD organisation.
See the event on adhdwa.org →TEDx, University of Western Australia
"Channelling ADHD as a superpower through the infinite creativity of rap", the talk this keynote grew out of.
What Your Audience Will Walk Away With
Understanding Flow
The science behind flow states and why some people access them naturally while others struggle, and how to change that.
ADHD as a Superpower
Macshane's personal story of growing up with ADHD, discovering freestyle rap, and learning to harness what made him "different" as his greatest asset.
Practical Tools
Real-world techniques for getting into flow faster, removing friction, and creating the conditions for peak performance at work and in life.
Creative Courage
Why creativity is not a talent you're born with, it's a skill you develop by showing up, practising and learning to love imperfection.
The Power of Improvisation
How the principles of freestyle rap apply to leadership, problem-solving and navigating uncertainty in the modern workplace.
Live Demonstration
The keynote includes a live freestyle rap demonstration where Macshane puts everything into practice on stage.
"The same traits that once held me back eventually became the very tools that allowed me to thrive."
Stian Macshane
Built for teams who want more than a pep talk.
How the Keynote Runs
The Story
Macshane opens with his personal journey, growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, discovering freestyle rap, and the moment everything changed.
The Science
A digestible deep-dive into the psychology of flow states, what they are, why they matter, and how to engineer them in your own life and work.
The Performance
A live freestyle rap demonstration that brings everything to life. The audience provides the words; Macshane creates the magic, live, in real time.
Duration: 45–60 minutes. Can be adjusted for full-day events with a workshop component. Q&A available on request.
A snapshot.
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Available for corporate conferences, leadership events, innovation summits, education conferences and youth and wellbeing programs.
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The two speaking formats either side of this one:
motivational and keynote speaking →
workplace mental health and wellbeing →