Because powerful speaking is not about perfection, it is about connection. Many people believe that impactful speakers are born confident. The truth is, most great speakers were once terrified of the stage. They learned to turn nerves into energy and fear into focus. Speaking with impact is not about being loud, polished, or naturally charismatic. It is about being genuine, prepared, and purposeful. When you speak from the heart and connect with honesty, people listen, not be

Celebrating your achievements is not about ego; it is about empowerment. As women in business, leadership, and public speaking, we often struggle with self-promotion. We are taught to stay humble, to downplay our successes, and to keep moving forward quietly. Yet recognition, in the form of awards and acknowledgment, is not about boasting. It is about visibility, validation, and inspiring others to do the same. Winning awards and being recognised for your work is a powerful r

Because powerful speaking begins long before you say a word. When people think about public speaking, they often imagine the microphone, the spotlight, and the speech itself. But the real art of holding an audience goes far beyond what you say into the mic. It is about connection, presence, and authenticity. I have been speaking for years across Australia and internationally, and one truth remains the same: people do not remember every word you say, but they always remember h

Because not every disability can be seen, but every person deserves to be understood. This week marks Invisible Disabilities Week (19–25 October) , a time to raise awareness for the millions of people living with disabilities that can’t be seen. Around 80–85% of people with a disability have one that isn’t visible, conditions like neurological, cognitive, sensory, mental health, and chronic illnesses that don’t show on the outside, but deeply affect life every single day. As

Because sometimes life doesn’t give you a choice, but you get to choose what you do with it. People often see the awards, the businesses,...