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Emma delivers dynamic keynotes that spark meaningful conversations and create lasting cultural momentum.

Today’s leaders don’t need more information, they need transformation.

Emma’s keynotes go beyond performance to catalyse culture change. She creates engaging, energising experiences that build trust, shift mindsets, and inspire action.

Emma’s blend of storytelling, interaction, and practical tools help organisations have powerful conversations - because real impact starts with how we talk to each other.

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WE CAN’T FIX WHAT WE CAN’T TALK ABOUT: THE SEVEN CONVERSATIONS OF A POWERFUL CULTURE

You don’t need another strategy. You need better conversations. Culture isn’t built in documents or laminated values posters. It lives in how we talk to each other.

In this energising and practical keynote, Emma Gibbens shows how leaders can build psychological safety through everyday conversations. Drawing on 18 years of high-stakes campaigning and culture work, she gives audiences the tools to raise issues early, navigate tension and turn honest dialogue into action.

Move beyond polite harmony. Build a culture where people speak up, trust grows and work moves forward.

Audience takeaway: Practical tools for leading conversations that surface risk earlier, strengthen trust and improve performance.

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Looking for something a bit different?

The Conversational MC: More than just a microphone

Emma doesn’t just keep the event moving, she keeps it meaningful. As your MC, Emma brings clarity, warmth, and humour while weaving the day together with insight and intention. She connects the dots across sessions, elevates key ideas, and facilitates real-time reflection and dialogue. Expect an experience where the audience isn’t just listening. They’re engaging, connecting, and participating in the story of the event.

Best for: Leadership offsites, culture & innovation conferences, industry forums that want more cohesion and less filler.

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Conversation Clinic

The Conversation Clinic is a live, interactive session where Emma brings real-time dialogue to centre stage. Rather than talking AT the audience, she shares a conversation WITH them. Audience members discuss the conversations keeping them up at night and then vote for one to unpack together on stage. With her alter ego Dr. D&M (deep and meaningful) in play, Emma facilitates a raw, talk-show-style discussion that is engaging and practical. This is especially useful in a room where people have similar conversation challenges.

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Conference Distillation Session

After a day of panels, breakouts and hallway chats, your brain is fried. You’re buzzing with ideas but can’t quite name what mattered or what to do next.

This is where the Distillation Session comes in.

Emma Gibbens brings sharp facilitation and deep listening to help your group sift through the noise, surface what stuck and make sense of what it all means. You’ll walk out with clarity, not just a lanyard and a LinkedIn connection.

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Don’t settle for another forgettable keynote.

If you want a speaker who gets people talking, thinking, and doing something different, Emma’s the one. Let’s make your next event leave people buzzing.

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