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Gemma Tognini
PrintGemma Tognini is an influential social and political commentator, columnist, writer, broadcaster and award-winning business owner.
The unique road on which she has walked over a 30-year career makes her a highly relevant and engaging speaker for a range of audiences. Gemma is also a seasoned MC and has appeared on countless panels as both a moderator and presenter at a very senior level.
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Testimonials for Gemma Tognini
Confident, talented and highly respected by her peers, Gemma has perfected the skill of embracing her audience.
Danielle Norrish State Manager (WA) The Communications Council of Australia
Gemma Tognini was the keynote at our CEDA program opener earlier this year, and she was a dynamic and engaging presenter. You can tell that Gemma speaks directly from the heart, with passion and vitality. An energetic and experienced presenter, strategist and leader, Gemma will leave you inspired and thinking outside of the square.
Liz Ritchie State Director, WA
CEDA - the Committee for Economic Development of Australia
Realmark had the recent pleasure of an energetic and inspiring presentation by Gemma Tognini. She shared her personal story with honestly and sincerity, with reflections that were both encouraging and enlightening. Her passion for life and her business shone through and showed us all how anything we feel or desire in life is achievable. Gemma is a true role model for anyone in business and an inspirational speaker.
Anita Percudani Founder and Director, Realmark Group
Gemma Tognini, participated in the 2012 ANZSLA Conference in an interactive panel discussion about "The public new world of social media". The discussion focussed on the impact of social media on sports – from the perspective of both sports organisations and athletes, and the dangers to reputation and livelihood that can result from misuse of these increasingly public platforms. Gemma was an engaging and entertaining presenter, interacting in a lively and informed fashion with delegates and other panellists.
Venetia Stewart K&L Gates / ANZSLA
Gemma is a highly engaging speaker that shares her story in an authentic style. Her ability to articulate the roller coaster career ride, but also champion women in business, energises and inspires her audience.
Commonwealth Bank
Fee Range: Up to $5000
Gemma Tognini's Biography
Gemma Tognini is an influential social and political commentator, columnist, writer, broadcaster and award-winning business owner.
The unique road on which she has walked over a 30-year career makes her a highly relevant and engaging speaker for a range of audiences. Gemma is also a seasoned MC and has appeared on countless panels as both a moderator and presenter at a very senior level.
Gemma writes a leading opinion column each Saturday in the Weekend Australian, which is read by an average 4 million people across print and digital platforms each month. She has a unique ability to tap into the conversations taking place around boardrooms and breakfast tables all around Australia, with her writing making her one of the paper’s most popular columnists.
Day to day, Gemma is the founder and executive director of GT Communications, a boutique corporate affairs, and consumer PR firm with offices in Sydney and Perth, that specialises in building, growing and protecting the reputations of its client partners. The company recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, and partners with clients here, nationally and around the world.
Gemma and her team advise CEOS, boards and companies in a range of sectors. From banks to breweries, privately owned to listed entities, government and not for profit organisations, Gemma leads a team that is one of the most sought-after in their field.
As a writer, Gemma has become known for sharp, insightful and fearless commentary on a wide range of issues affecting everyday Australians. Be it politics and policy, social issues or topics others are not brave enough to tackle, Gemma brings a sharp view, a deft touch and a unique insight to the issues she writes about. Her columns drive debates and influence conversations. She is a sought-after contributor to a range of programs on Sky News Channel and a contributing broadcaster on radio stations across the country.
Gemma is a previous winner (2014) and finalist (2017) in the prestigious Telstra Business Awards. She has served as a non-executive director of Surf Life Saving WA, The Salvation Army (WA) and the Starlight Childrens’ Foundation.
Speaking Topics Include
Gemma is a highly adaptable speaker and whilst the following offers a broad guide, she prefers to adapt her presentations specifically to client’s brief.
Media and politics:
Gemma is available to speak on the current media and political landscape, adapting her presentation to client’s specific focus.
Corporate life: (the following are examples of topics Gemma has spoken on, however she prefers to tailor her presentations to a specific client brief).
Risk and reputation management
Authentic engagement in the digital age
Social media and the impact on reputation management
Media relations in the age of the 24/7 news cycle
Women in leadership
Women in corporate life
Making something from nothing - trading the newsroom for the boardroom
Losing the label – how to ditch your past, embrace the present and build a future
The power of choices - Building a growth culture in your teams