Keynote Speaker

I tell stories so rooms remember what matters.

Expect honesty, real laughter and an idea people take home. Every keynote is shaped around your audience and what you want them to walk out with.

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What does your audience need to hear?

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Signature keynote

The Power of Storytelling

One story can change a life, make a sale, hold you back or move you forward. A personal, practical look at why story is the most underused tool a leader has.

Best for: Leadership conferences, business summits, professional associations.

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02

Identity and belonging

The Stories We Tell

The stories we tell about ourselves shape what we believe is possible. I explore identity, belonging and the choices that shape how we show up.

Best for: Leadership events and teams ready for deeper connection.

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03

Trust and influence

Storytelling in Action

Why some stories stay with us when facts fade. How shared experience builds trust and makes ideas matter. Available with a practical workshop.

Best for: Sales teams, leadership days, conferences and offsites.

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04

Sales keynote

The Art of Unselling

Lessons from a long sales career, including live TV shopping across New Zealand and Australia. Stop selling, start connecting, and watch what happens.

Best for: Sales conferences and business development events.

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05

Confidence and self-belief

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Looking capable is not the same as feeling it. An honest, funny conversation about self-doubt and finding the courage for your next step.

Best for: Women in business, emerging leaders, high-performing teams.

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06

Interactive session

Speak Up

The room does not just listen, it takes part. Confidence, connection, communication and culture, practised live.

Best for: Leadership programmes, energiser sessions, team events.

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Need something built for your theme? Ask about a custom keynote.

Cover of The Communication Gap by Monique Bradley
Launching 2027

Flagship keynote

The Communication Gap.
More messages. Less meaning.

We are sending more than ever and hearing each other less. In my flagship keynote, I explore the space between exchanging information and building real human connection.

Expect honest stories, real laughter and a fresh look at how we listen, lead and show up for each other.

  • LeadershipFor leaders who want people to feel heard, not just informed.
  • TeamsFor teams talking all day and still missing each other.
  • ConferencesFor audiences exploring human connection in a busy, changing world.

Audience fit

Who I speak to.

  • ConferencesOpening or closing a programme with energy and meaning.
  • LeadershipLeaders who want people to feel heard, not just informed.
  • Sales and businessTeams who want trust to do the heavy lifting.
  • Associations and networksMembers who come for connection as much as content.
“Her storytelling approach and authenticity resonated deeply, sparking personal reflection and emotional connection.”
BestStart Early Learning Centre, conference keynote
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Qualifications

The background.

  • Master of Creative Practice, First Class Honours, Unitec
  • First NZ Breakout Speaker, BNI Global Convention Hawaii
  • Chief Visionary Officer, TEDx Wynyard Quarter
  • MC of the Year 2024/25, PSANZ

Take me to your planning meeting.

Download my speaker kit with bio, credentials and topics. Then tell me about your audience and date.

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