Connecting thoughts and feelings to change
Deborah Clay is a trusted leader in Australian media who is known for her ability to synthesise research and share tools that unlock inspiring communicators, original thinkers, and dynamic managers.
A commentator on Channel 7’s Sunrise, Deborah is an energetic keynote Speaker who blends extensive leadership experience driving innovation and a passion for storytelling, with her approach supported by university studies in journalism and business.
Deborah has worked extensively as an Emcee on successful live events, including large-scale business conferences and summits, gala dinners and charity events. Her objective is to uplift and engage the targeted audience.
Three of her engaging keynotes focus on:
Connecting thoughts and feelings to change. By drawing on the neuroscience of leadership, Deborah examines the factors that contribute to how leaders think, feel, and behave. She outlines the tools to achieve behavioural change for optimal work performance and well-being.
Transform yourself to present with confidence. Deborah analyses research about the physiology of nerves and engages you through vocal and physical exercises, storytelling methods, and memorisation techniques. This interactive presentation positions you to transform your fear into empowerment and execute your next presentation with confidence.
How does the media decide what gets reported? Deborah will take you on a journey inside Australian newsrooms. She outlines what makes an interesting news story and the editorial decision-making process. She analyses media trends and the role of various platforms and argues public interest journalism is more important than ever.
Australians have been listening to Deborah on the radio for more than 15 years as she helped shape the national conversation through broadcasts that reached millions. As National News Director, ARN, she leveraged her expertise in innovation and led the pivot to on-demand news for radio stations nationally and digital entertainment platform iHeartRadio. She also worked as Sydney News Director- SCA. Deborah conceptualised and judged the Brian White Scholarship for next-generation journalists, was a mentor for the Women in Media program and trained hundreds of journalists in presentation skills.
She works with global leaders to be the disruption and facilitates the popular “Transform” course which gives participants practical strategies to present with confidence. As well as her work for Sunrise, she is also a commentator on ABC TV’s Weekend Breakfast and a host on ABC Radio.
Deborah is passionate about social causes including homelessness, and gender equality, and values the role of the arts in Australian society. A graduate of AICD, she serves on charity boards as a Non-Executive Director and Chair and supports National Centre for Childhood Grief as their Ambassador.
She received the Brian White Award which recognises sustained excellence in Journalism and B and T’s Women in Media Award for Journalism.
Talking Points
Connecting thoughts and feelings to change.
By drawing on the neuroscience of leadership, Deborah examines the factors that contribute to how leaders think, feel, and behave. She outlines the tools to achieve behavioural change for optimal work performance and well-being.
Connecting thoughts and feelings to change.
Transform yourself to present with confidence.
Deborah analyses research about the physiology of nerves and engages you through vocal and physical exercises, storytelling methods, and memorisation techniques. This interactive presentation positions you to transform your fear into empowerment and execute your next presentation with confidence.
Transform yourself to present with confidence.
How does the media decide what gets reported?
Deborah will take you on a journey inside Australian newsrooms. She outlines what makes an interesting news story and the editorial decision-making process. She analyses media trends and the role of various platforms and argues public interest journalism is more important than ever.
How does the media decide what gets reported?
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Deborah was an amazing Emcee for our 2024 “Illuminating Hope” Gala Dinner at Crown Sydney. She played a key role in this, our most successful signature event yet. Deborah facilitated sharing ... keep reading Epilepsy Action Victoria
Apart from being an absolute media pro with terrific insights and analysis of news issues, Deb also has a wonderful sense of community. It’s that strong sense of responsibility to the community which makes Deb special.
Deb is a breath of fresh air – she doesn’t just light up every room she walks into, she also knows news and is always a bank of knowledge… in life too.
