Keynotes and masterclasses
Engage your team's hearts and minds with compelling conversations.
Engage your team's
hearts and minds with compelling conversations.
Engaging. Energising. Thought-provoking.
Seasoned speaker Sharon Longridge delivers dynamic keynotes and interactive sessions anchored in timeless wisdom and the latest science.
An expert in executive presence, Sharon embodies the skills she has shared with over ten thousand senior leaders worldwide.
Storytelling
Commanding the room
Elevating influence
An award-winning broadcaster, formerly with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sharon crafts compelling conversations that prompt busy professionals to think and act differently.
Delivered with candour, humour and fresh insights, Sharon's approach is highly engaging and practical. Her ability to synthesise the evidence with shared experience equips her audience to turn clear insights into real action.
Engaging.
Energising.
Thought-provoking.
Seasoned speaker Sharon Longridge delivers dynamic keynotes and interactive sessions anchored in the latest science and timeless wisdom.
An expert in executive presence, Sharon embodies the skills she has shared with over ten thousand senior leaders worldwide.
Storytelling
Commanding the room
Elevating influence
An award-winning broadcaster, formerly with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sharon crafts compelling conversations that prompt busy professionals to think and act differently.
Delivered with candour, humour and fresh insights, Sharon's approach is highly engaging and practical. Her ability to synthesise the evidence with shared experience equips her audience to turn clear insights into real action.
Tailored and targeted
Sharon’s keynotes have topical, tangible takeaways crafted for each client’s context.
Clear and actionable
Her storytelling decodes leadership’s deeper dynamics, offering lucid and fresh insights.
Timely and kinetic
Sharon’s vital insights, practical tips and infectious energy ignite enduring action.
Tailored and targeted
Sharon’s keynotes have topical, tangible takeaways crafted for each client’s context.
Clear and actionable
Her storytelling decodes leadership’s deeper dynamics, offering lucid and fresh insights.
Timely and kinetic
Sharon’s vital insights, practical tips and infectious energy ignite enduring action.
Feature keynote
Ready-for-anything leadership
Hardwiring adaptability at work
Today's leaders need to model stability through change. This steadiness requires flexibility, empathy and clarity of mind.
Leadium director Sharon Longridge offers thought-provoking keynotes and programs on Ready-for-anything leadership, sharing key skills leaders need to hardwire adaptability, model stability and amplify their influence amidst uncertainty.
Anchored in the evidence and delivered with warmth and humour, this topical conversation strikes a powerful chord with diverse leaders on the front-line of change.
Adaptability isn't optional in today’s fast-moving world – it’s essential.
Lead through constant change
Harness intentional presence
Boost relational power
Build disruption-proof teams
Deeper dive
Leading through constant change is one of the main challenges of business as usual
Organisational flux can destabilise teams and amplify pressure on leaders. Our evolutionary biology still drives our modern body and brain, and we can struggle to adapt to accelerated demands and rapid change cycles.
Meanwhile, every leader needs to build a disruption-ready team.
The thought-provoking keynote, Ready-for-anything leadership: hardwiring adaptability at work, acknowledges the challenges of leading through uncertainty and better equips leaders to stay steady and show up powerfully whilst tolerating ongoing complexity.
This insightful and practical session with internationally respected executive presence expert Sharon Longridge explores:
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The neuroscience of uncertainty: cognitive responses to change
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Adaptive capacity: techniques to enhance leadership resilience
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Intentional presence: amplify influence amidst uncertainty
From mirror neurons to polyvagal theory, participants decode and discuss unconscious behaviours that impact teams experiencing extensive change. Each participant identifies what they need to stay steady within the flux.
Feature keynote
Ready-for-anything leadership
Hardwiring
adaptability at work
Lead through constant change
Harness intentional presence
Boost relational power
Build disruption-proof teams
Today's leaders need to model stability through change.
This steadiness requires flexibility, empathy and clarity of mind.
Leadium director Sharon Longridge offers thought-provoking keynotes and programs on Ready-for-anything leadership, sharing key skills leaders need to hardwire adaptability, model stability and amplify their influence amidst uncertainty.
Anchored in the evidence and delivered with warmth and humour, this topical conversation strikes a powerful chord with diverse leaders on the front-line of change.
Deeper dive
Leading through constant change is one of the main challenges of business as usual
Organisational flux can destabilise teams and amplify pressure on leaders. Our evolutionary biology still drives our modern body and brain, and we can struggle to adapt to accelerated demands and rapid change cycles.
Meanwhile, every leader needs to build a disruption-ready team.
The thought-provoking keynote, Ready-for-anything leadership: hardwiring adaptability at work, acknowledges the challenges of leading through uncertainty and better equips leaders to stay steady and show up powerfully whilst tolerating ongoing complexity.
This insightful and practical session with internationally respected executive presence expert Sharon Longridge explores:
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The neuroscience of uncertainty: cognitive responses to change
-
Adaptive capacity: techniques to enhance leadership resilience
-
Intentional presence: amplify influence amidst uncertainty
From mirror neurons to polyvagal theory, participants decode and discuss unconscious behaviours that impact teams experiencing extensive change. Each participant identifies what they need to stay steady within the flux.
Jim Williams
Kerstin Wahlqvist
Phil Martin
WOW! From minute one, the entire room was glued to her every word! Brilliant anecdotes, amazing knowledge, with an energy in the room that kept everyone going.
Jim Williams
VP MuleSoft
Salesforce
Sharon's session perfectly captured the mood and tone of the event, and left our delegates inspired and empowered by the messages and tools she shared.
Kerstin Wahlqvist
Director Women's Forum
Gartner
Sharon delivered an exceptional session. She shared her wisdom with passion, energy and humour, making the session truly memorable.
Phil Martin
Executive Director
MercyCare
Jim Williams
WOW! From minute one, the entire room was glued to her every word! Brilliant anecdotes, amazing knowledge, with an energy in the room that kept everyone going.
Jim Williams, VP MuleSoft, Salesforce
LeadWell masterclasses
Sharon's energising LeadWell masterclasses have a lasting impact, equipping participants with practical tools and insights for optimal impact.
The Influence Matrix
Don't push, inspire
Influence is the ability to shape outcomes through presence, persuasion, and connection.
Masterful leaders excel by listening intentionally, speaking purposefully, acting with clarity and signalling confidence.
Ideal for leadership events, this insightful masterclass equips leaders with the essential cues and signals to influence with impact.
Key themes
Captivating storytelling
Embodied leadership
Storybanking
Finessing feedback
Finding the right frequency
Professional feedback is highly effective when regularly and skilfully given and received.
High-performing organisations know the value of a feedback-friendly culture.
This practical masterclass upskills participants with effective feedback tools they can immediately use with their teams to build trust and promote performance.
Key themes
The neuroscience of feedback
Building connection credits
Effective feedback tools
The Super Communicator
Storytelling at work
Key to influencing is the ability to distil complex ideas into concise, memorable messages.
In this action learning masterclass, Sharon equips participants with the advanced skills to present powerfully on both stage and screen.
She shares practical public speaking tools that have elevated the communication skills of thousands of leaders worldwide.
Key themes
Articulating ideas powerfully
Signalling confidence
Commanding the room
LeadWell masterclasses
Sharon's energising LeadWell masterclasses have a lasting impact, equipping participants with practical tools and insights for optimal impact.
The Influence Matrix
Don't push, inspire
Influence is the ability to shape outcomes through presence, persuasion, and connection.
Masterful leaders excel by listening intentionally, speaking purposefully, acting with clarity and signalling confidence.
Ideal for leadership events, this insightful masterclass equips leaders with the essential cues and signals to influence with impact.
Key themes
Captivating storytelling
Embodied leadership
Storybanking
Finessing feedback
Finding the right frequency
Professional feedback is highly effective when regularly and skilfully given and received.
High-performing organisations know the value of a feedback-friendly culture.
This practical masterclass upskills participants with effective feedback tools they can immediately use with their teams to build trust and promote performance.
Key themes
The neuroscience of feedback
Building connection credits
Effective feedback tools
The Super Communicator
Storytelling at work
Key to influencing is the ability to distil complex ideas into concise, memorable messages.
In this action learning masterclass, Sharon equips participants with the advanced skills to present powerfully on both stage and screen.
She shares practical public speaking tools that have elevated the communication skills of thousands of leaders worldwide.
Key themes
Articulating ideas powerfully
Signalling confidence
Commanding the room
Kerstin Wahlqvist
Sharon's session perfectly captured the mood and tone of the event, and left our delegates inspired and empowered by the messages and tools she shared.
Kerstin Wahlqvist, Director Women's Forum, Gartner
Recent Engagements
Determined to uplift leaders, Sharon's approach is both captivating and practical.
Her infectious warmth and energy ensure participants engage powerfully with her customised range of keynotes, masterclasses and coaching programs. Her authenticity creates trust, and her ability to synthesise the evidence into specific actions equips leaders to elevate their energy, confidence and impact.
A dynamic and committed educator, Sharon develops leaders’ communication and connection skills globally.
Recent Engagements
Determined to uplift leaders, Sharon's approach is both captivating and practical.
Her infectious warmth and energy ensure participants engage powerfully with her customised range of keynotes, masterclasses and coaching programs. Her authenticity creates trust, and her ability to synthesise the evidence into specific actions equips leaders to elevate their energy, confidence and impact.
A dynamic and committed educator, Sharon develops leaders’ communication and connection skills globally.
23+ countries
400+ presentations
4.8/5 net promotor score
Sharon doesn’t just teach presence – her passion and energy help you embody it, and her tools and resources continue to support growth well beyond the in-person sessions.
Danielle Gibson, Chief Marketing Officer, Zembl
23+ countries
400+ presentations
4.8/5 net promotor score
Mastercard Sydney
State St USA
Emeritus India
Mastercard Sydney
International Women's Day '25
Sharon delivered an "engaging and inspirational" keynote on being ready for anything in leadership and life.
State Street USA *
Influence to Win masterclasses
Sharon’s keynote series for finance sector leaders examining and embodying executive presence.
Infosys India *
Elevating Executive Presence
Sharon took 35 senior leaders for a two-day intensive of executive presence masterclasses in Bangalore.
Salesforce Aus/NZ
Emeritus Singapore
Lundbeck Poland
Salesforce Aus/NZ
Next Level Women Program
Over 30 leaders embarked on this modular leadership program and finale with Sharon and Dr Anne Lytle.
UOB Singapore *
Present like a Pro
This customised program elevated the influencing skills of hundreds of UOB's banking leaders.
Lundbeck Poland
Elevating Executive Presence
Senior leaders were led by Sharon through a series of masterclasses, peer mentoring and coaching sessions.
*These programs and masterclasses are produced in partnership with Emeritus.
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KPMG Eclipse Academy series
In this practical virtual Strategy to Story session Sharon taught attendees to articulate their priority projects as compelling stories.
Monash Alumni Speaker series
Attracting over 800 Monash graduates, this interactive virtual session explored the foundations of emanating a powerful presence.
UOB Asia Learners Lab
In this virtual 'Present like a Pro' session, Sharon decoded how to organise your ideas for high impact when influencing one-to-many.
ATO Finance Directors Forum
Sharon framed the importance of energy management for wellness and sustained performance in The Recharge keynote.
Pearson Well at Work
Practical energy management strategies to mitigates burnout and depletion were the focus of this customised workforce-wide keynote.
Women at Deloitte
At this lunch event with women from across industries, Sharon energised the room by exploring the four key dimensions of Executive Presence.
Gartner Women in Multinationals Retreat
Sharon’s Peak Mind session decoded unhelpful habits of mind and mind performance tools that fortify confidence and mental clarity.
Pfizer Leader’s Symposium
At this industry event, Sharon mapped the link between Resilience and Impact and provided practical techniques to manage work life demands.
TEC Leaders Network
In this customised session for c-suite leaders, Sharon explored why mental presence is key to executive presence and influencing.
Mastercard Sydney
Mastercard Sydney
International Women's Day '25
Sharon delivered an "engaging and inspirational" keynote on being ready for anything in leadership and life.
State St USA
State Street USA *
Influence to Win masterclasses
Sharon’s keynote series for finance sector leaders examining and embodying executive presence.
Emeritus India
Infosys India *
Elevating Executive Presence
Sharon took 35 senior leaders for a two-day intensive of executive presence masterclasses in Bangalore.
Salesforce Aus/NZ
Salesforce Aus/NZ
Next Level Women Program
Over 30 leaders embarked on this modular leadership program and finale with Sharon and Dr Anne Lytle.
Emeritus Singapore
UOB Singapore *
Present like a Pro
This customised program elevated the influencing skills of hundreds of UOB's banking leaders.
Lundbeck Poland
Lundbeck Poland
Elevating Executive Presence
Senior leaders were led by Sharon through a series of masterclasses, peer mentoring and coaching sessions.
*These programs and masterclasses are produced in partnership with Emeritus.
+
KPMG Eclipse Academy series
In this practical virtual Strategy to Story session Sharon taught attendees to articulate their priority projects as compelling stories.
Monash Alumni Speaker series
Attracting over 800 Monash graduates, this interactive virtual session explored the foundations of emanating a powerful presence.
UOB Asia Learners Lab
In this virtual 'Present like a Pro' session, Sharon decoded how to organise your ideas for high impact when influencing one-to-many.
ATO Finance Directors Forum
Sharon framed the importance of energy management for wellness and sustained performance in The Recharge keynote.
Pearson Well at Work
Practical energy management strategies to mitigates burnout and depletion were the focus of this customised workforce-wide keynote.
Women at Deloitte
At this lunch event with women from across industries, Sharon energised the room by exploring the four key dimensions of Executive Presence.
Gartner Women in Multinationals Retreat
Sharon’s Peak Mind session decoded unhelpful habits of mind and mind performance tools that fortify confidence and mental clarity.
Pfizer Leader’s Symposium
At this industry event, Sharon mapped the link between Resilience and Impact and provided practical techniques to manage work life demands.
TEC Leaders Network
In this customised session for c-suite leaders, Sharon explored why mental presence is key to executive presence and influencing.
Customised content
Interactive engagement
Zoom or the room
Sharon was integral to the success of our Executive and Senior Leader Development programs. Her expertise was key to [these programs winning] the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Rob Goffee Leadership Development Award.
Colleen Deagan, GM Organisational Development, Qantas
Customised content
Interactive engagement
Zoom or the room
Energise your audience
91% of HR executives agree that advanced communication skills are essential for executive presence. *
We've supported thousands of leaders to embody the essential elements of executive presence.
Our incisive EP Memo Series provides useful, evidence-based tools and insights that will equip you to grow your presence, vitality and influence.
Access this series.
Communicate with impact.
Leadium podcasts
Passionate about exploring the latest in leadership development, Sharon interviews experts in the fields of leadership, neuroscience and wellbeing.
Neuroscience of Change
with Dr Kelly McGonigal
Neuroscience of Feedback
with Dr Anne Lytle
Hardwiring Resilience
with Dr Rick Hanson
Eating for Resilience
with Tabitha McIntosh
SMART work design
with Dr Sharon Parker
Embodied Leadership
with Dr Kelly Mahler
Sharon at the SUE Talks,
Monash Business School
Sharon co-directed Monash Business School's flagship program Your Leadership Voice: Women in Focus. Here, she delivers the opening address at the 2018 SUE Talks.
Duration: Approx 6 mins
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