Are you looking to captivate your team's hearts and minds?
Engaging. Energising. Thought-provoking.
Seasoned speaker Sharon Longridge, delivers dynamic keynotes and commentary firmly anchored in the wisdom of science.
An expert in executive presence, Sharon has trained thousands of leaders to harness storytelling and command the room, skills she embodies. She will ignite your audience with her candour, humour and insights.
An award-winning broadcaster, formerly with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, she crafts compelling conversations that prompt busy professionals to think and act differently.
Recent keynotes and media appearances
Emeritus Singapore, IWD Masterclass, 2023
The Workplace podcast with Michelle Viret, 2023
KPMG Leaders Series keynote, 2023
ATO Finance Directors Forum keynote, 2022
Go to Grow podcast with Melissa McGowan, 2022
Pearson's Well@Work keynote, 2022
Re-wire your brain to become a better leader, Australian Financial Review, 2021
Women at Deloitte keynote, 2019
SUE Talks, Mistress of Ceremonies, Monash University 2018 & 2019
CEB's Women in Multi-nationals retreat, 2018
Women in Leadership, ABC Radio National, 2017
Our distinguished clients include:
Qantas, CommBank, KPMG, Pfizer, Louis Vuitton, Virgin, Australian Tax Office, NSW Police, Omni Bridgeway, Gartner, The SSI Group, Royal Women's Hospital, Pearsons and ITW.
Indicative keynote themes
Executive Presence
The energising leader
Peak Mind
Neuro-performance
Leadership 5.0
Growing future leaders
Strategy to Story
Storytelling at work
What our clients say
"WOW! From minute 1 the entire room was glued to her every word! Brilliant anecdotes, amazing domain knowledge with an energy in the room that kept everyone going."
Jim Williams, VP MuleSoft, Salesforce
"Sharon joined us as a keynote speaker at our annual 'Senior Women in Multinationals' Retreat. Her session perfectly captured the tone of the event and left our delegates inspired and empowered by both the messages and tools she shared."
Kerstin Wahlqvist, Director Women's Forum, Gartner
"As a keynote speaker Sharon's warmth, energy and humour enable her to engage quickly and effectively with the audience."
Carole Field, Director International HRD Forum, CEB
Download Sharon's biography