Speaking & Workshops
Leadership Communication That Lands When It Matters Most
I speak to boards, leadership teams, organisations and professional bodies about confident communication in moments that matter most. When conversations are difficult, emotions are heightened, and decisions carry weight.
My sessions are grounded in real-world leadership experience, not theory. They are practical, reflective and designed to equip leaders with language, tools and mindset shifts they can apply immediately.
Popular Presentations & Workshops
Each session can be tailored to context, audience, and organisational need.
Leading Through Conflict & Change
A practical session focused on communicating clearly and calmly when emotions, uncertainty, and consequences are high.
Mastering Steadiness in Performance conversations & Psychosocial Safety
A grounded approach that helps leaders stay steady, and clear in difficult conversations
Staying Steady Under Pressure When Expectations are High
Developing leadership presence and decision-making capacity when uncertainty, emotion, and risk converge.
Taking Flight With DISC
An engaging, practical workshop using the DISC framework to build self-awareness, improve communication, and strengthen working relationships across teams.
When Conversations Carry Consequence in Times of Change
Supporting leaders to navigate difficult conversations with clarity, judgment, and care when trust, relationships, and outcomes are on the line.
Beyond the Script: Communicating clearly during workplace change
Building trust and authority by communicating with presence and judgment
SESSIONS HELP LEADERS TO:
communicate clearly under pressure
lead through uncertainty with confidence and emotional intelligence
build trust and psychological safety during change
Leaders leave with greater clarity, confidence and capability — not just ideas.
SESSIONS ARE FOR
Executive Teams
Senior Leader & People Managers
HR and People & Culture Professionals
Professional Associations and Leadership Networks
FORMATS AVAILABLE:
Keynote presentations
Executive education sessions
Webinars
Masterclasses
Leadership workshops
Board and executive briefings
Sessions can be delivered in-person or virtually, and tailored to your audience.
Why these sessions work
16+ years advising leaders in complex environments
Certified DISC facilitator
Deep experience in conflict resolution, culture and people risk
Calm, credible and human facilitation style
Executive MBA and law background — executive-level rigour
Practical tools leaders can use immediately
Multilingual team support (Spanish & French)
Hybrid and remote team integration
What leaders and participants say
“What stood out was Hilary’s ability to create high engagement while addressing challenging people issues. The workshops built confidence, normalised difficult conversations, and gave our people practical ways to approach performance and feedback with greater clarity and care.”
Feedback from the management team was overwhelmingly positive, particularly around the clarity and practicality of the learning. The process maps and role-plays were particularly helpful and provided a clear structure for managing difficult performance conversations.”
Hilary’s session created an immediate shift. Leaders were engaged, reflective and left with practical tools they could apply straight away.
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