Keynote Speaker in Australia

A keynote speaker in Australia with decades of business experience, Shark Tank credibility, and real stories that move the room. If you are planning a corporate event, conference, or leadership summit, book a speaker who brings substance, stories, and real impact.

Book Naomi Simson

Why Your Event Deserves More Than a Motivational Speech

I have stood on stages across Australia for decades. From intimate boardroom sessions with twenty people to conference halls with thousands of participants. And I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty — the events that change things for people are not the ones with the most impressive stage design or the loudest applause. They are the ones where someone in the audience walks out and does something differently as a result.

That is the standard I hold myself to as a keynote speaker in Australia. It is more than entertainment, more than education. It is about calling people to action. Not inspiration for its own sake. Practical, experience-backed insight that helps your audience think bigger, lead better, and act with more courage. A down to earth approach which is relatable, and actionable.

If you are organising an event and you want a speaker who has built businesses, led teams, made hard decisions, who is deeply curious, passionate and committed to making a difference — let's talk about what your audience needs.

What I Bring to the Stage

Real Business Experience, Not Theory

I have lived the ride of building businesses, the up, the down and the sideways moves — I share with audiences the good, the bad and the ugly. No business journey is linear. I have built and scaled companies, co-founded Big Red Group — the largest platform of experiences in Australia and New Zealand — served as an independent director on multiple boards, and invested alongside some of Australia's sharpest entrepreneurs on Shark Tank Australia across all four seasons.

In 2026, I was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to business, entrepreneurship, and leadership. I share that not to impress but because it reflects something I believe deeply — that business done well creates real value for communities, not just shareholders.

When I speak, I draw from that depth. Your audience gets stories and frameworks from someone who has sat in their chair, faced their challenges, and made the kinds of decisions they are making right now. I create emotional connection with audiences. With deep empathy for where they sit in their own journey.

A Message Tailored to Your Room

Every audience is different. A room of franchise operators in Brisbane has different pressures to a financial services leadership team in Sydney or a tech startup community in Melbourne. I work with event organisers beforehand to understand the audience, the industry, and the questions that matter most. The more detailed the brief, the more research I can do — each keynote is designed specifically to deliver on the objectives of the organiser.

The result is a keynote that feels like it was written for the specific room in front of me — because it was.

Energy That Lasts Beyond the Event

The best feedback I receive is not "that was entertaining." It is "I changed something because of what you said." My keynotes are designed to leave your audience with at least one clear, actionable idea they can apply immediately. I want them talking about the session over dinner that night and still referencing it a month later. I have people come up to me years later telling me the impact that my keynote made on them. This is why I do it. I never know who, how or where I will impact a person and their journey.

Speaking Topics

I tailor every keynote, but these are the themes I am most frequently asked to speak about.

Every topic is delivered with real stories, practical frameworks, and the kind of honesty that only comes from having done the work — not just studied it.

Who Books Me

I work with organisations and event planners across every sector. Some of the most common include:

• Corporate leadership summits and annual conferences
• Industry association events and member gatherings
• Franchise and dealer network conferences
• Women in business and leadership events
• University and business school programmes
• Government and public sector leadership forums
• Charity and not-for-profit fundraising events

Whether your audience is fifty or five thousand, my approach is the same — understand the room, respect their time, and give them something they can use.

Where I Speak Across Australia

I am based in Sydney and travel regularly to speak at events in every major city and regional centre across Australia. I have dedicated pages for each of the cities where I speak most frequently:

I also speak in regional Australia and internationally. If your event is outside these cities, get in touch — I would be happy to discuss.

What Event Organisers Say

After every engagement, the question I care about most is not whether the audience clapped. It is whether the event organiser felt their investment delivered. Over many years of keynote speaking, I have built a reputation for three things:

1. Preparation — I invest time understanding your audience, your industry, and your event objectives before I step on stage
2. Delivery — I bring energy, warmth, and substance in equal measure. No filler, no recycled anecdotes
3. Impact — I design every keynote around a clear takeaway your audience can act on immediately

If you would like to speak with previous clients or see testimonials, I am happy to connect you directly. The best proof is always a conversation with someone who has been in the room. You can learn more about my story and career, view my speaking page, read my latest thinking, or tune in to the Handpicked with Naomi Simson podcast.

How Booking Works

Booking me as your keynote speaker is straightforward:

1. Get in touch — Contact me or reach out through my speaking page with your event details, audience, and date
2. Discovery call — We talk about your event, your audience, and what outcome you want the keynote to achieve
3. Proposal — I send you a tailored proposal including topic, format, duration, and investment
4. Preparation — In the weeks before your event, I work with your team to refine the message and ensure it lands perfectly
5. Delivery — I arrive prepared, energised, and ready to give your audience an experience worth their time

For availability and speaking fees, the best first step is to reach out directly. I respond personally to every enquiry.

Keynote Speaker in Australia FAQs

How far in advance should I book a keynote speaker in Australia?

For major conferences and annual events, I recommend reaching out three to six months in advance. For smaller corporate events, four to eight weeks is usually enough. That said, my calendar fills quickly — the earlier you get in touch, the more flexibility we have with dates and preparation time.

What does a keynote speaker in Australia typically cost?

Speaking fees vary depending on the speaker's profile, the event format, travel requirements, and whether additional services like workshops or panel participation are included. I am transparent about investment during our discovery call and tailor proposals to your event scope and budget.

Can you customise a keynote for our specific industry?

Absolutely. I never deliver a generic keynote. Every engagement starts with understanding your industry, your audience, and the specific challenges or opportunities they face. Whether you are in financial services, technology, retail, health, or government — the message is built for your room.

Do you offer virtual or hybrid keynote presentations?

Yes. While I believe the best keynotes happen in person — where you can feel the energy of the room — I have delivered effective virtual and hybrid presentations for organisations across Australia and internationally. We can discuss the format that works best for your event.

What makes Naomi Simson different from other keynote speakers in Australia?

I am not a career speaker. I am a business operator who speaks. Everything I share on stage comes from real experience — building companies, leading teams, investing in businesses, and serving on boards. Combined with Shark Tank Australia recognition, close to 3 million LinkedIn followers, and an OAM for services to business and leadership, your audience gets credibility they can feel from the first minute.