Speaker- Kerryn Powell

Speaking on conversation, connection and impact

“Every conversation is an opportunity to build understanding, confidence and connection.”

— Kerryn Powell

Speaker - Kerryn Powell

Speaking isn’t about delivering information.
It’s about creating moments that shift perspective.

As a speaker, I share stories, insights, and lived experience that invite people to pause, reflect, and see their relationships, conversations, and opportunities differently.

My talks are designed to spark awareness — and open the door to more intentional connection, collaboration, and contribution.

What people experience

Audiences don’t leave my sessions with a checklist.

They leave with clarity, curiosity, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Through storytelling, real-world examples, and thoughtful prompts, participants often tell me they:

  • see the value of everyday conversations more clearly

  • feel more confident initiating and navigating meaningful dialogue

  • recognise the impact of connection across work, community and life

  • gain language for what matters — and courage to act on it

The aim isn’t motivation for a moment — it’s reflection that lingers.

A speaking style that feels human

My speaking style is:

  • warm, grounded and relatable

  • reflective rather than performative

  • practical without being prescriptive

  • inclusive of different perspectives and experiences

I don’t speak at people.

I speak with them — creating space for insight, empathy and shared understanding.

Who my talks are for

I’m often invited to speak to:

  • business owners and teams

  • councils and local government

  • community and membership organisations

  • changemakers, leaders and problem-solvers

  • groups navigating growth, change or transition

If your audience values connection, confidence and purpose, my talks tend to resonate deeply.

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Topics Include:

  • Hello to Opportunity: Build Relationships That Create Real Impact

  • From “Awkward” to “Awesome”-how to network effectively

  • Leveraging networking opportunities to strengthen your organisational value

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“From Awkward to Awesome” truly lived up to its name! Kerryn did an incredible job helping us kick those networking nerves to the curb. The event was packed with practical takeaways—not just for ourselves, but also to bring back and empower our teams. It was engaging, energizing, and genuinely transformative. We’d absolutely attend again! - ”
— Daniela Kaplanis, Venue Manager, Lower Plenty Hotel

Let’s start the conversation

If you’re looking for a speaker who brings insight, warmth, and relevance — and who understands the power of conversation to create real change — I’d love to connect.

Let’s talk about your audience, your theme, and what you want people to carry with them long after the event.

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  • “Kerryn demonstrates how to make networking a regular part of your life.  She has the knowledge and experience to help business people find a way to grow and maintain a useful network and she break it down into easy-to-follow steps.”

    -Angela Stubbs, Team Leader, Industry Development, Kingston Council

  • “Kerryn’s keynote left us not only understanding why personal and professional networks matter more than ever in this changing environment but also with an understanding of how to influence more, collaborate better, drive impact and future proof through collaboration.”

    -Ayesha Fathers, Community Services Development Professional

  • “Kerryn Powell's presentation at Intrepid Minds’ 4th Annual Executive Assistant Congress in Melbourne was one of the standouts of this Congress. Her focus on the importance of building networks for Executive Assistants was engaging, informative, and instructive.

    Kerryn's delivery, and the activities she incorporated, kept delegates engaged throughout the session. Through her evident expertise, Kerryn provided practical advice, with an emphasis on real-world examples, making her content relatable and actionable.

    What I found most valuable was Kerryn's real passion for empowering not just Executive Assistants but people across-the-board. She effectively communicated and demonstrated the significance of networking for developing both career-related and personal relationships, leaving delegates inspired and equipped with practical strategies.

    I highly recommend Kerryn Powell as a speaker.”

    - Peta Dixon, Executive Assistant Congress & Learning Development Manager, Intrepid Minds

  • "From Awkward to Awesome” truly lived up to its name! Kerryn did an incredible job helping us kick those networking nerves to the curb. The event was packed with practical takeaways—not just for ourselves, but also to bring back and empower our teams. It was engaging, energizing, and genuinely transformative. We’d absolutely attend again!" - Daniela Kaplanis, Venue Manager, Lower Plenty Hotel

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