MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
GENDER EQUALITY AND LEADERSHIP
Inspiring women to lead with confidence, courage and purpose in every room they enter
CLAIRE MELBOURNE, DIRECTOR FOR PEOPLE STRATEGY & OD
“We hosted our first virtual conference for International Women’s Day this year – Andrea was our key note speaker and gave a fantastic session which set the tone for the day.
Our audience found the session really engaging and came away feeling inspired and empowered to strive for more.
Every single piece of feedback we have received about the session was positive and our colleagues loved the energy and passion Andrea brought to the day.”
SPEAKING AND WORKSHOPS
SIGNATURE TOPICS
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 - Balance the Scales
Recognising Your Power through Boldness, Boundaries and Brules
Confidence, Imposter Syndrome and Values-Based Leadership
Burnout, Resilience and the Power of Female Energy
Reinvention at 40+: From Paralysis to Power
Reflect, Refocus and Reset: Reconnecting to Purpose
Why WORK WITH ANDREA
With 25+ years’ experience across global brands, not-for-profits and philanthropic partnerships, Andrea brings a rare blend of strategic insight, lived experience and unapologetic truth-telling to every stage.
As the current Philanthropy Partnerships Manager at Mission Australia, she leads state and national programs focused on women’s safety, homelessness and sustainability.
She also contributes to UN Women’s mission as a committee member and speaker, keeping her at the forefront of global conversations about equality, leadership and structural change.
Andrea’s track record includes launching Olympic Games campaigns, building award-winning initiatives and advising organisations on leadership development and conscious culture change.
But what sets her apart is this:
Andrea doesn’t just talk about gender equality and women’s leadership — she has lived the reality of navigating power, identity, burnout, loss and reinvention.
Blending strategy, advocacy and lived experience to help organisations build cultures where women rise, lead and thrive not someday, but now.