Be heard. Stand out. Command influence.
Dr Neryl East is a professional speaker and executive coach who shows leaders how to be heard, stand out and command influence.
Through her presentations and master classes, your people will become comfortable, confident and credible communicators, able to build trusting relationships and deliver clear messages, even under pressure.
They’ll tackle challenges through positive influence, spend less time avoiding conflict and grow an outstanding reputation for themselves and their organization.
Neryl’s approach goes a long way beyond traditional communication content. In a world full of hype and fake news, Neryl brings to your event her unique blend of down-to-earth, warts-and-all experience, considered and insightful perspective and irreverent humour.
Who else could bring so much life to a story about an anti-corruption case that the audience is laughing while they learn the lessons?
And because Neryl has decades of experience both as a professional speaker and a television reporter, she’s equally at home speaking from a stage to a large audience or through a camera lens to a virtual community.
She’ll take the time to get to know your audience and event, ensuring you achieve your goals and people are raving about her session and excited to implement what they’ve learned. Think of her as an extension of your team, invested in your success.
After a distinguished career that encompassed radio and TV, Olympic announcing and advising executives during major public crises, Neryl now channels her expertise into developing credible leaders and connected teams through clear and authentic communication.
She’s worked with leaders at the highest level - from the Chief of Defence to CEOs and State Premiers - and has inspired teams to rebuild trust during times of challenge and change.
As well as being a regular media commentator and the author of five books including an Amazon best-seller on media and reputation, Neryl has a PhD in Journalism and is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).
Dr Neryl East is not just a speaker – she's a magnetic force of inspiration and transformation.
Talking Points
Trust under pressure: Be believable, dependable and reputable in a shifting world
Trust has taken a kicking lately.Trust under pressure: Be believable, dependable and reputable in a shifting world
We see leaders behaving badly in the public eye, increasingly polarized views and scepticism because we don’t know who to believe.
Inside organizations, that translates to leaders disconnected from teams, people hunkering down in silos and a culture of uncertainty.
What if you could recalibrate the way you communicate in today’s pressure-cooker environment so you build trust with every interaction?
This presentation shows you how, through three impactful pillars of content.
Authentic Clarity
- A powerful framework to build believability
- Three-pronged credible communication process
- Compelling examples of authenticity in action
Consistent Cadence
- A proven methodology to connect deeply with others
- Communicating with certainty even in continuous change
- How to be a trusted voice and dependable anchor
Trust Torchbearer
- Positively shape perception through outstanding communication
- Know the essence of your brand and how to leverage it
- Galvanise your team as your most important reputation ambassadors
Outcome
Your audience will:
1. Overcome one of the biggest trust barriers; lack of believability. They’ll stop communicating hesitantly. They’ll start cutting through with clarity, credibility and confidence – whether in meetings and conversations, written communication or presentations.
2. Close the gap between what they say and how others directly experience them. They’ll stop contributing to negative issues, conflict and toxic cultures through misaligned words and actions. They’ll start communicating in a way that builds trust through consistency and reliability. They’ll become more engaged and customer-focused.
3. Know how to positively influence perceptions. They’ll stop inadvertently damaging their own reputation and that of their organization and start interacting and leading as reputation champions.
Ignite your Influence: the keys to communicating with confidence and credibility so you're a champion influencer in business and life
Confident, credible and influential communication is vital for high performing teams and effective leaders, especially in a world where hybrid workplaces are largely here to stay.Ignite your Influence: the keys to communicating with confidence and credibility so you're a champion influencer in business and life
This session will transform your internal messages and your external performance.
From the secret stories you tell yourself to powerful lessons learned in a career spanning TV, the Olympics and some of Australia's biggest public scandals, Neryl takes you on an enthralling journey that will awaken the influential communicator within you.
Even if you're the most reticent person in the room, this presentation will give you a framework and insights to communicate with credibility so you can truly have impact.
Audience members will take away:
- The keys to stepping up with confidence and credibility in any interaction, including conversations, meetings and presentations
- A framework to ensure that when you speak, others take notice and act
- How to move past that critical voice in your mind and build trust that powers your communication
Ignite Your Influence is perfect for audiences who want to increase their influence and success, and businesses and organizations requiring inspired and confident staff.
It can be tailored to any length between 30 and 120 minutes. It can also be extended to a half-day workshop or Intensive.
Leading in the Spotlight: How to be a transformational leader who commands attention through outstanding communication
Today's leaders must be exceptional communicators, especially in spotlight situations - when the pressure is on and stakes are high.Leading in the Spotlight: How to be a transformational leader who commands attention through outstanding communication
In this keynote, Dr Neryl East draws on her extensive experience in the spotlight and reveals the secrets of communicating with such clarity and credibility that people sit up, take notice and act on your message.
Your audience will:
- Super-charge their credibility in pressure situations by knowing how to authentically communicate the right balance of strength and warmth
- Implement a unique framework that ensures they connect with their audience - whether in high-stakes conversations, presentations or media interviews
- Be equipped with a highly effective structure in crisis situations so they know what to say and when to say it
It's ideal for senior and mid-level leaders in any sector or organization who are serious about creating and sustaining an outstanding reputation. It can be delivered in-person or virtually as a stand-alone presentation or extended into a highly engaging half-day Intensive.
Whether in the board room, on a stage or Zoom call, or in the glare of media lights, in our changed world it's never been more important for leaders to step up with confidence and certainty under pressure.
Harness the power of AI without killing your credibility
Generative AI is miraculous for saving time and resources – but use it unwisely and your credibility will take a hit.Harness the power of AI without killing your credibility
There's a good chance staff in your organization are using ChatGPT and other platforms as time-savers and research tools – most likely under the radar of any regulation.
This presentation unveils the sweet spot, where the brilliance of generative AI can co-exist with your personal and business reputation.
It goes well beyond a traditional “new AI tools” session, awakening your awareness of the reputation risks and how you can manage them, so you're harnessing the bots for positive results.
You'll walk away with essential insights and tools to use generative AI to enhance, not destroy, your reputation.
Your audience will:
- Take away new guardrails for using generative AI without creating reputation harm
- Have a framework for positively regulating generative AI in their organization
- Identify generative AI opportunities and risks specific to their sector
This session is ideal as a stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half-day workshop program.
Be Extraordinary, One Choice at a Time
Long before a global pandemic turned life upside down, each of us faced our own kinds of disruption. Be Extraordinary, One Choice at a Time
For Neryl East and her husband, Mike, that involved one life-altering moment.
Rather than accepting a bleak “new normal”, they went from their darkest night to an incredible triumph – all through small, moment-by-moment choices.
After hearing this story you’ll truly understand that you can, at any time, disrupt your own life and create the extraordinary.
This joyful, compelling and invigorating presentation shows audiences how setting a “giggly goal” can transform their business, relationships and life. It’s a fresh take to re-set hope and optimism in a post-pandemic world.
Your audience will:
- Use the momentum of negative experiences to propel them to the next level of success in any area of life.
- Implement the keys to making high-quality choices that will shape their extraordinary future
- Take a clear path of action to springboard their results beyond what they dreamed they could achieve
This presentation can be delivered in-person or virtually and can be tailored to any length between 30 and 120 minutes.
It can be delivered by Dr Neryl East alone or as a duo with Michael McKeogh.
It’s wonderful as a closing presentation or for specific events like International Women’s Day.
The New Way of Leadership
How to rebuild trust in a changed world through clear and credible communicationThe New Way of Leadership
In our changed world, clear and credible communication is the key to rebuilding trust and shifting organizations from disengaged to high-performing, transforming leaders from feeling out-of-control to seizing possibilities and elevating results.
In this keynote, Dr Neryl East shares her Six Lenses of Credible Leadership, giving audiences specific action steps to magnify their communication performance so they’re clear, open, compassionate and highly effective.
Your audience will:
- Learn how to be a steady anchor for their team in a sea of uncertainty
- Implement a framework to ensure they always communicate authentically – even in a world powered by AI
- Leverage tools to be people-focused and compassionate, without compromising their strength and results
- Adapt to different platforms so they’re outstanding communicators in any environment, whether face to face or online
- Effectively lead teams into a better future through a focus on forward inspiration
The New Way of Leadership is essential for conferences and leadership events across every sector that need a fresh approach in the face of multiple challenges.
It’s ideal as a stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half day workshop program.
Local Government Topics
Dr Neryl East is an Australian authority on local government communication and leadership. She has extensive experience providing support and advice to both Councillors and Executive teams.Local Government Topics
After a career in television and radio, Neryl moved into senior council communication roles, including at Wollongong City Council where she managed the fallout from Australia’s most notorious local government corruption scandal. Her book on that issue, Named and Shamed, was serialised in the media.
As a speaker and master class facilitator, Neryl now provides strategic support to council leaders nationwide. She convenes the Local Government Communication Professionals Network, comprising 1000 council communicators around Australia.
In her presentations Neryl draws not only on her local government experience but also her work with senior leaders in other sectors, including the former Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Police Commissioners and transport leaders.
For senior Council leaders and elected Councillors:
- Building and Leading a Resilient Community Through Times of Crisis
- Leading in the Spotlight: How to stand out (for the right reasons) when your community is watching
- High-stakes communication in a political environment
- Navigating ChatGPT and more in local government (AI and credibility)
- The hottest trends and biggest challenges in local government communication
Councillor education:
- From campaigner to civic leader: How to work as a team without compromising individual values
(this touches on Code of Conduct, media and social media practices, behaviour in the
Chamber)
- Positive social media practices for Councils (including how to respond to negative comments, bullying, trolls etc)
- Advanced media skills for Councillors (includes speaking in the Chamber)
Sessions for senior leaders and council management teams:
- The keys to building trust with the community
- Credible communication for Council leaders (includes difficult conversations, communication about change)
- Advanced media skills for Council leaders
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Dr Neryl East is a speaker and expert on credible leaders and connected teams - including confidence, influence, clarity and presence.IWD 2024 | Dr Neryl East
Dr Neryl East | Leading in the Spotlight
Dr Neryl East shows audiences how to level up their leadership so they bring credibility, confidence and influence to all their interactions. She draws on her vast media experience - and in coaching leaders in the public eye - to this vibrant presentation.Dr Neryl East | Ignite your Influence
From the hidden stories we tell ourselves to powerful lessons learned in a career spanning TV, the Olympics and some of Australia's biggest public scandals, Neryl takes you on an entertaining journey that will ignite the influential communicator within you.Dr Neryl East | The Keys to Firing up your Team
Everyone in your team has a new and pivotal role to play, regardless of their position. Whether they know it or not, they're your organisation's secret reputation weapon. This presentation shifts thinking as leaders and team members gain a new perspective on the critical importance of clear communication within your business - particularly after the changes driven by COVID-19.Dr Neryl East | Be Extraordinary, One Choice at a Time
Long before COVID-19, each of us faced different kinds of disruptions. For Neryl East and her husband, Mike, that involved a life-altering motorbike accident. Rather than accepting a bleak new normal, they went from their darkest night to an incredible triumph - all through small, moment-by-moment choices. In this joyful, compelling and invigorating presentation, they share how setting a giggly goal changed the course of their lives and how you can take that approach to transform your business, relationships and life.I've not come across anyone with the range of skills and experience that Neryl offers. ... keep reading Shellharbour City Council
Very motivating, inspiring, funny and full of fabulous advice.
Insightful and dynamic!
We highly recommend Dr Neryl East. Her stories were highly engaging for our members and her presentation was very practical.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom, knowledge, experience and in particular your tailored tips. Great feedback from all our staff and Councillors involved.
A fantastic presentation!
Neryl is no doubt the best speaker I have ever heard.
Extremely powerful.
Her passion, energy, immense knowledge and easy style has made her a favourite.
I can’t recommend her more highly.
Fantastic content, actionable in the workplace immediately.
Thank you Neryl, fantastic presentation, valuable content, thoroughly enjoyed this session. We need more!
We have received lots of positive feedback on your session – lots to think about!
People were talking about it in the halls for the rest of the conference.
