Your life is a message to the world, make sure it’s inspiring.
At the age of 22 with just $200 in her pocket, Stephanie Woollard founded Seven Women, an organization that has created education, training and employment opportunities that have empowered over 5,000 disabled and marginalised Nepalese women to support their families and break the poverty cycle.
Her acclaimed book, "From a Tin Shed to the United Nations," and documentaries showcase Seven Women's impact.
As a Rotary Foundation Peace Scholar Stephanie completed the Masters Program in Peace and Conflict Studies at prestigious Uppsala University in Sweden in 2015.
In 2016 Stephanie won a global award from Rotary International for Responsible Business presented at the UN in November 2016.
In the same year Stephanie’s commitment to social rights and justice earned her the Order of Australia Medal (OAM).
As an inspiring keynote speaker, Stephanie has travelled across the world to share her transformative leadership journey.
As a business owner, social entrepreneur and philanthropist who has navigated her way through working effectively across cultures, Stephanie’s commitment is to build enterprises that lead change and help others do the same.
Having built her charity and handed ownership of Seven Women over to the locals, Stephanie is now curator and Executive Coach for Half Time’s Emerging Leaders Program, that aims to unlock every individual’s leadership potential to make a difference in their own communities and work environments.
Stephanie is also National Development Director and Spokesperson for Food 4 Thought, a values-based business networking organisation with a vision to establish over 2000 Australian Chapters.
Her journey, adorned with international awards and local honors, serves as an inspiring testament to the potential for business leaders to create meaningful change.
In the realm of business, Stephanie Woollard is not just a leader; she is a luminary, illuminating a path where success is measured not just in profits but in the positive impact on humanity.
Talking Points
Doing Good is Good for Business: How Purpose Drives Profit & Performance
• The business case for social impact: Why companies that give back outperform competitorsDoing Good is Good for Business: How Purpose Drives Profit & Performance
• How to build customer and employee loyalty through values-driven leadership
The Purpose-Driven Leader: Creating Meaningful Impact in the Corporate World and beyond
• Why today’s leaders must embrace doing good in the workplaceThe Purpose-Driven Leader: Creating Meaningful Impact in the Corporate World and beyond
• How to engage and motivate teams through values-based leadership
• Strategies for integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR) into business strategy
How to Build a Legacy in business and beyond: Leadership Lessons from a Global Changemaker
• Lessons from leading an international social enterpriseHow to Build a Legacy in business and beyond: Leadership Lessons from a Global Changemaker
• Resilience, adaptability, and innovation in leadership
• How businesses and organisations can create impact without compromising success
The Power of Giving: How Companies and Community Organisations Can Transform Communities & Their Bottom Line
• Practical ways to integrate social impact initiatives into your companyThe Power of Giving: How Companies and Community Organisations Can Transform Communities & Their Bottom Line
• Why giving back improves brand reputation, employee retention, and customer trust
• Case studies of businesses succeeding through purpose-driven strategies
Future-Proofing Business: Why Doing Good is No Longer Optional and How to Change with the Times
• How corporate social responsibility (CSR) is evolving into corporate social innovation (CSI)Future-Proofing Business: Why Doing Good is No Longer Optional and How to Change with the Times
• The rise of impact investing, ethical supply chains, and sustainable business models
• What the next generation of employees and consumers expect from businesses
From $200 to 5,000 Lives Changed: The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership
• How a small idea can create culture change and empower people to make impactFrom $200 to 5,000 Lives Changed: The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership
• Building a business that has impact that benefits the company, staff and community
• Lessons in resilience, innovation, and empowering approaches
Navigating Cultures, Leading Change: Lessons from a Global Social Entrepreneur
• Working effectively across culturesNavigating Cultures, Leading Change: Lessons from a Global Social Entrepreneur
• Building trust and buy in from fellow workers and employees
• Turning challenges into growth opportunities
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Finding Purpose Beyond Profit
• The journey from entrepreneur to leadership coachUnlocking Leadership Potential: Finding Purpose Beyond Profit
• Developing a values-based approach to leadership
Building High Impact Teams Where Everyone is Valued
• Creating winning teamsBuilding High Impact Teams Where Everyone is Valued
• Drawing out the best in your teams
• Unlocking the potential of every employee
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Stephanie Woollard OAM Keynote Speaker
I have been privileged to witness Stephanie’s inspiring speeches. Her powers of connecting people with her motivational thoughts and experiences, not only give people a good reason never to ... keep reading Westpac
Steph is an inspiring speaker that exemplifies both authenticity and a keen passion to make a difference. It was fascinating to hear Steph speak about her journey as the founder of Seven Women, building businesses and social enterprises in Nepal to empower disadvantaged women to live a better life. Steph is engaging and refreshingly honest - one of the most impactful speakers that I've had the chance of hearing.
Stephanie’s story transports us from our first world problems. Through Steph we see lives transformed; women formerly neglected and marginalised grow to become confident leaders contributing to their society. Steph’s powerful and polished presentation shines a spotlight on the benefits to people and society of empowering individuals. Everyone will be moved by the tears to triumph stories of the original ‘Seven Women’ and the countless thousands that have followed. Steph’s is a reflected glory of a modest and incredibly capable person who refused to walk past injustice. The joy of people she has helped is the highest endorsement. Steph’s story makes us believe in a better future.
Excellent – Stephanie was an amazing, passionate speaker who completely engaged our diverse audience. Her talk was delivered with warmth and she shared so many personal experiences and insights. She also generously gave her time at the end to interact with the audience and answer questions. Our event was a great success thanks to Stephanie.
Stephanie is an intelligent, giant hearted young woman that does not big note herself because of her achievements. Her story is uplifting and has a positive & genuine effect on her audience.. People walk out thinking….”Now what can I do to make a difference".
From my membership in the US National Speaker's Association, I have seen many good (and many not-so-good!) speakers. Stephanie Woollard is, without doubt, one of the former. I have seen her speak in high-pressure engagements such as at the United Nations in New York, and have seen her interact one-on-one, and she displays a confidence, presence, and eloquence that is most engaging. Whether she is delivering from the podium or handling audience questions, Stephanie is a rare gem with an amazing story to tell, and that is why I look forward to hearing her next speech--wherever it may be--and why she was an easy choice to include in my book, A String of Pearls.
