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Sonia McDonald
PrintSonia McDonald is a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership coach and advisor, and award-winning author. Named as a Top Voice on LinkedIn, one of the Top 250 Influential Women in the world as well as Top 100 Australian Entrepreneurs by Richtopia,
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Testimonials for Sonia McDonald
“We were looking for an empowering speaker and Sonia stood out to us, and boy she didn’t disappoint. Our attendees described Sonia as an ‘inspiring, extraordinary, energetic, positive, motivational and incredible speaker’. We had women leaving the room saying they were ready to ‘rock it!’”
Q Super
“Sonia is one gutsy woman; her story of humble beginnings that led her to self-motivated success was very inspiring. She introduced us to the concept of confidence and leadership in our roles (even if we don’t have Manager or Leader in our titles) and she managed to keep a fairly chatty crowd engaged and eager to hear more.”
The EA Initiative Team
“Sonia McDonald is an inspirational keynote and workshop presenter with a distinctive ability to bond and engage with her audiences. Sonia is well-known for her dynamic, charismatic workshop/presentation style and people walk away on an emotional and inspired high, feeling informed.”
Tony Wiggins, HR Architect and AHRI Convenor
“Sonia has spoken twice at our annual event for 16-18-year-old student leaders, and each time she was instantly able to connect with her audience, generating challenging and authentic discussion. Sonia was able to share insightful expertise relevant to any age group and experience level, and her energy and passion made her sessions a highlight of the event. I would highly recommend Sonia for any speaking engagement or event!”
Senior Events and Engagement Officer (Acting), Griffith University
“Sonia combines three major assets: bucket loads of passion for her clearly defined purpose, a thorough grounding in the principles of leadership and neuroscience, and an engaging personal style which makes her an adaptable and engaging presenter in front of any audience. Presenting at the recent LeadX event Sonia had the audience captured with her energy, dance moves and compelling story telling, leaving all attendees empowered to surround themselves with the right people and confident to take risks to learn and lead.”
General Manager (Northern Region) Revelian
“We engaged Sonia to assist us with a leadership development program targeted at a
selection of our Female leaders in the business. Sonia was engaging, real and practical
in both her stories and facilitation.”
General Manager People, Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd
Fee Range: $5001 to $10000
Sonia McDonald's Biography
Sonia McDonald is a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership coach and advisor, and award-winning author. Named as a Top Voice on LinkedIn, one of the Top 250 Influential Women in the world as well as Top 100 Australian Entrepreneurs by Richtopia,
Sonia is internationally recognised as an expert in leadership and strategy, organisational development, workplace diversity, transformational culture and the neuroscience of leadership.
When Sonia speaks, she speaks from the heart. She is an impactful and motivational leadership expert that creates a life-changing experience for her audience. People call Sonia inspirational, relatable and a speaker who leaves a lasting impression. Her high-energy, authenticity and humour combined with actionable and practical advice, empowers her audience and provides them with the drive and confidence to take courageous action and inspire great leadership in all aspects of their lives.
She is a renowned author, having written several of her own books, Leadership Attitude, Just Rock It! and First Comes Courage as well as being a regular contributor in The Australian, HRD Magazine, Smart Healthy Women and Women’s Business Media.
Whether it’s a conference, a networking breakfast, a team building day or an annual event, Sonia customises the keynote or workshop to make your next event one that your audience will talk about for months to come. With a focus on the latest research in neuroscience combined with a story- telling approach, Sonia's keynote topics help you discover the power of leading with courage, kindness, impact and purpose.
Through her leadership advisory and coaching work at LeadershipHQ, and founding the Outstanding Leadership Awards, Sonia is internationally recognised as an expert in leadership and culture, organisational development, neuroscience, kindness, and courage.
Sonia is also a full-time single parent and has a passion for women in business and teenage mental health. She travels and speaks across Australia and Globe, and she is on a mission to build a world of great leaders and leadership.
Speaking Topics Include
Leadership Is An Attitude: Based on Sonia’s cutting-edge book Leadership Attitude, which explores how you can be a leader through your attitude, values, actions, mindset and behaviour. This keynote has been transformational for thousands of leaders worldwide, leaving the audience inspired to be the leader they want to be.
Just Rock It!: A high-energy and inspiring keynote based on Sonia’s second book, Just Rock It!. Discover how to embrace fear to lead with confidence, courage and conviction. Sonia empowers her audience to shine and stand tall and be the impact they want to be. It has become a life-changer for many people.
First Comes Courage: Many leaders often wish they had more courage. This keynote is impactful and highly motivating based on Sonia’s book and explores the Courage Compass around Self, Kindness, Impact, Purpose and Resilience. Sonia will take your audience through the virtues and keys to courageous leadership.
Step In, Step Up, Stand Up & Lead: If you are like most women, you will love this keynote. Sonia will empower and inspire you as a woman to gain the courage and confidence you need to stand up and lead. You’ll learn how to identify your power, navigate through challenging conversations, and lead with impact. After attending this keynote, you’ll be inspired to take action, step into your courage, and lead confidently.
Building A Brilliant Team: Want to learn how to build great, high-performance, cohesive, and brilliant teams? In Sonia’s productive, engaging, and motivating keynote, you’ll understand the why, how, and what to keep your workforce engaged and motivated. You’ll also discover how to get things done in today’s fast-paced virtual, remote workplace world with intergenerational complexities and challenges