Taylor
Dee Hawkins

After a recommendation from a senior leader in financial services, Taylor was invited to speak as the keynote speaker at The Banking and Finance Oath's (The BFO) Young Ambassador Awards evening in June 2021. Taylor was invited to speak about the role young people can play in driving positive change, thus contributing to a more just society. Taylor also provided great inspiration to those young ambassadors who - as apart of the 12-month Young Ambassador Program - are charged with raising awareness of the importance of ethics, self-reflection and individual accountability in financial services. Taylor was an engaging, authentic and passionate speaker and connected with her audience. Taylor quickly understood the purpose of The BFO and nailed the brief after just one discussion and remained in contact with us to keep us across the research and great work she was carrying out with Foundations of Tomorrow.

I had the pleasure of working with Taylor on a complex, high-profile project that we were launching in Sydney for the first time. Throughout the entire process Taylor demonstrated incredible professionalism, integrity and creativity to ensure that we maximised the project's outcomes. She is able to adapt her communication style to the audience and strategically respond to learnings to refine project delivery. I would not hesitate to work with Taylor in the future, I've tried, and know that she will benefit whichever project or business she works with next.

From the minute I met Taylor, she exuded quiet confidence and humility. She speaks about her achievements in a way that showcases her skills and attributes without being boastful, yet never diminishing what she has done in her short life. She manages to strike a balance that is both aspirational for young women while also being highly relatable.

Taylor Hawkins is an exceptional leader whose working style and competencies are truly admirable. Her calm, informative, and welcoming demeanour while hosting the podcast on our toolkit reflects her expertise and passion for sharing knowledge and stimulating discussions. Her ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and ease is commendable, making her an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance. Taylor is always ready to listen and challenge, and we're grateful for the opportunity to learn from her throughout our projects.

What impressed me most about Taylor was her inclusive approach to discussing different topics. She created an open and welcoming environment that encouraged individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to contribute to the discussions. By actively listening to others' viewpoints and fostering a culture of respect, Taylor facilitated meaningful dialogues that broadened our understanding of key issues in national security leadership. Taylor's engagement with all attendees was truly commendable. She demonstrated a genuine interest in the participants' experiences and challenges, taking the time to address their concerns individually and provide valuable insights and guidance. Her ability to connect with each person, ensured that everyone felt heard and valued throughout the workshop. Taylor' senthusiasm for the subject matter and her passion for empowering women wasprofound. She consistently maintained a high level of energy and her expertise was evident throughoutthe session. Taylor highlighted both theoretical andpractical examples of leadership, creating strong links to the overall theme of national security. Via the use of engaging presentation slidesshe was able to expand on a range of concepts, ensuring all were accessible to the participants.

Taylor was incredibly professional, well-spoken and a wonderful addition to our conference program!

We had Taylor co-host a 3 Day conference earlier this year. She had a strong willingness to assist with preparations leading into the conference with a deep focus on attendees and their experience. Throughout the 3 days, Taylor was incredibly engaging, professional and supportive, going above and beyond to serve every attendee. We will definitely utilise Taylor's hosting expertise at our future conferences.

Taylor presented a workshop to members of my cohort in late 2021. Despite there being a range of ages, she created a welcoming environment where all felt comfortable to participate. She is a calm and passionate presenter, speaking confidently to her content. Taylor struck the perfect balance between lecture style content and tailored activities that met the cohort where they were at, giving practical and tangible learnings which the participants continued to use after the session. In the lead up, Taylor was organised, easy to communicate with and all around delightful. I would love to work with her again, and couldnt recommend her more highly.

I invited Taylor to facilitate an interactive dialogue between world-class CEOs (members of the CEO Climate Alliance) and members of several global youth communities (including the Global Shapers Community) at COP26 in Glasgow which took place in November 2021. The objective was to bring these groups together to increase mutual understanding and open doors for collaboration on climate action. At the front of the room, Taylor is comfortable and her facilitation style is professional and accessible. She expertly manoeuvres the topics and tensions while using her personality to put participants at ease. She's a magnet for attention and respect, which she returns in multiples. Taylor is a competent, confident and well informed speaker, a thoughtful listener and a charismatic individual with the capacity to inspire, mobilize and organize others. A pleasure to work with, Taylor made coordination a breeze - even across a 10 hour time difference. She's wildly efficient, puts her full mind and heart to the task, and is extremely considerate. I have full trust in her abilities and can't wait to invite her back.

Your knowledge and passion for your field were evident in your inspiring, thought-provoking, and engaging presentation. We have received an overwhelming number of compliments from the delegates who felt captivated, inspired and motivated following your talk.

Taylor is an extremely talented, dynamic and an engaging presenter, speaker and facilitator. She has an incredible ability to make sure everyone she speaks with is heard, safe & seen. I've been very lucky to have Taylor as a facilitator for Flourish Girl for a few years now and she has been a positive role model to so many young women across Australia. Her deep care & passion for people is shown in the way that she speaks and listens to her audience. She is a big believer in meeting the audience with where they are at. Her wisdom is beyond measure and consistently goes above and beyond to share her latest opinions on important topics such as feminine leadership, international climate engagements & future interests of Australia. So many leaders & well established organisations can learn so much from Taylor.