Choosing a keynote speaker is a high-stakes decision.
You want someone who will understand the brief, read the room, and deliver exactly what you need on the day.
Someone who can genuinely move an audience, not just inform or entertain them.
You are looking for a safe pair of hands.
And a fresh voice.
Someone dynamic, engaging and credible.
Someone who can shift hearts and minds and leave people with practical takeaways they can actually use.
That is where I come in.
I work at the intersection of speaking, training and facilitation, which means I can dial up inspiration, insight or interaction depending on what your audience needs most. I can pivot in the room, respond to energy in real time, and design sessions that create impact, not just applause.
Clients choose me because their people respond to me.
They see themselves in the stories.
They feel energised, challenged and included.
And they leave thinking differently about how they show up at work.
What you can expect when you work with me
A speaker who gets the brief.
I care deeply about understanding your context, your audience and what success looks like for you. The work is designed with intention and delivered with precision.
A safe pair of hands on the day.
I show up prepared, present and adaptable. I can read the room, respond to energy in real time and make smart decisions in the moment to serve the audience and the outcome.
Energy that feels human, not performative.
Engaging without being over-the-top. Warm without being fluffy. Challenging without being abrasive. Your audience will feel included, respected and genuinely engaged.
Insight that lands and sticks.
I translate complex ideas about leadership, communication and connection into language people recognise from their own working lives. No jargon. No abstract theory. Just clear thinking that makes sense.
Practical takeaways people can actually use.
Audiences leave with tools, language and frameworks they can apply immediately. Not just ideas that sound good in the room and disappear the next day.
Range and flexibility across formats.
Because my background spans keynote speaking, facilitation and leadership training, I can adjust the balance of inspiration, education and interaction as needed. If the room needs more conversation, we go there. If it needs clarity and direction, I lead that. The levers move based on what will create the most impact.
A strong cultural fit.
Clients often tell me they chose me because of the energy, insight and cultural fit I offer. I bring a modern, connected approach that resonates with today’s audiences and reflects the world they are actually working in.
Keynote Topics
Below is a selection of keynotes, each designed to meet the moment your organisation is in.
How leaders’ unseen assumptions shape behaviour, trust and performance and what shifts when you change the way you see your people.
⭐ Most requested
The Leadership Lens:
How Perception Shapes Performance
How leaders create the conditions where people speak up, contribute and challenge rather than stay silent.
Breaking The Sound Barrier:
A Leaders’ Guide to Creating Containers of Conversational Safety
The Coach Approach:
Why Questions Outperform Instructions
How leading with questions builds accountability, capability and better outcomes without bottlenecking decisions.
⭐ Most requested
The Power of Presence:
Amplifying Authority in Moments That Matter
How small communication behaviours shape credibility, confidence and influence in high-stakes moments.
Critical Conversations:
The Art and Science of a Tough Conversation
A practical approach to saying what needs to be said in ways that strengthen trust rather than damage it.
Managing Challenging Behaviours:
Why Small Moments Matter Most
How to spot early pressure patterns and intervene before behaviour escalates into conflict or disengagement.
Maximising Communication Impact:
Turning Complex Thinking into Clarity
How to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that busy stakeholders understand and act on.
Engaging Meetings Online:
From Passive to Present
A simple framework to lift energy, participation and focus in online meetings that actually matter.
Leading Women:
The Invisible Forces That Shape Women in Leadershipst
A practical look at the everyday systems, habits and double binds that shape women’s confidence, opportunity and progression at work.
See Anneli in Action
If you are wondering about energy, fit and style, this will give you a good sense of all three.
Testimonials
“Absolutely fabulous. I’ve listened to Anneli speak a number of times and can’t get enough. Her energy, presentation and knowledge are outstanding.” - Delegate, Chartered Accountants ANZ Conference
“I have seen Anneli present on a number of occasions and each time have been left awestruck. Her ability to capture the attention of an audience is second to none.” - Dan Weir, Training & Development Leader, JB Hi-Fi
“Anneli delivered her Leading Women keynote at our International Women’s Day event. Our CEO was so impressed that he asked her to return two days later to deliver the same keynote at our Leadership Forum.” - Chrissy McCallum, Group Executive, Melbourne Airport
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Introducing Anneli Blundell
Anneli Blundell is on a mission to humanise leadership and change the conversation culture at work.
For more than 20 years, Anneli has been fascinated by communication dynamics in the workplace. Her work focuses on creating cultures where dialogue drives results, making her one of Australia’s most sought-after speakers, mentors and leadership experts in communication and connection.
Known for her dynamic and engaging style, Anneli connects quickly with audiences through sharp insight, warmth and humour. A skilful and contemporary presenter, she weaves stories, practical frameworks and real-world experience into sessions that feel relevant, grounded and immediately useful. She takes the time to understand her audience and tailors every presentation accordingly, which is why her work consistently attracts strong engagement and outstanding feedback.
Anneli is the author of several books on shifting human behaviour, including Developing Direct Reports: Taking the Guesswork Out of Leading Leaders and The Gender Penalty: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities for Women at Work. She is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and a highly awarded practitioner, having received the L&D Professional of the Year Award from the Australian Institute of Training and Development, a Gold Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year, and multiple awards for The Gender Penalty.
Her client list spans industries and includes organisations such as Mercedes-Benz, Ernst & Young, Telstra, Victoria Police, Australia Post, JB Hi-Fi, BUPA, NAB, ANZ and Melbourne Airport. Anneli is a regular media contributor and has appeared as an expert commentator in the docuseries Transcending the Gender Narrative.
Incidentally, she is also a nifty parallel parker, a keen hiker and a salsa dancing enthusiast who loves any meal cooked by someone else.
And yes, she delivers online as confidently as she does in the room. Her multimedia studio is fully set up to support high-quality virtual presentations, wherever your audience happens to be.