Keynote speaking
Dara brings the kind of energy and ideas that shift something in the room, and give people a new way of thinking about change, adaptability, and what it means to be human at work.
“I saw Dara present at a McKinsey conference. Her session made a real impression on me and I had plenty of laughs along the way. She provides plenty of practical tools and tips that executives can take back to their teams. Our dialogue has shifted in significant ways.”
“We asked Dara to help our people grapple with the types of problems the market was asking of them and explore what that meant for how they worked effectively together. She helped us identify the real anxieties people needed support with, prioritised our objectives and came up with a structure we weren't expecting. The feedback was fantastic, and I was stunned by the impact the play-based activities had. On one occasion a game was omitted to save time, but had to be added back when it was clear the attendees' brains weren't as well opened without it.”
“All I can say is "wow". I don't think we've ever had a leadership series talk like this before.”
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Speaking topics
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Why resistance to change isn't a people problem, it's a conditions problem. And what leaders can do about it. Built around Dara's applied research on change readiness, adaptability, and the neuroscience of how humans respond to uncertainty.
Best for: leadership summits, change programs, transformation kick-offs
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In a world being reshaped by technology, the leaders who thrive aren't the ones who know the most. They're the ones who stay the most human. This keynote draws directly from the book, sharp, funny, and built for anyone navigating the pressure of doing more with less of what makes them good at their job.
Best for: conferences, all-hands events, industry summits
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The single most important capability for leaders right now isn't technical. It's the ability to meet uncertainty with curiosity instead of rigidity. This keynote gives people the science, the tools, and, yes, the experience of what that actually feels like.
Best for: HR and L&D conferences, leadership development programs, culture kick-offs
What you'll get
Expect participation, unexpected moments, and an energy shift you can feel. Every keynote is designed as an experience, built on neuroscience, play methodology, and a decade of enterprise facilitation.
Every keynote is built around a clear, transferable framework. People leave with something concrete, not just inspired, but oriented.
Every keynote is shaped around your theme, your audience, and the moment you're in. No off-the-shelf deck, no recycled material.
Backed by research with RMIT University and the LEGO Foundation, co-author of Full Stack Human (Wiley, 2026), and trusted by McKinsey, PwC, AGL, ANZ, and Chevron.
What's included
Conferences, leadership summits, all-hands events. 50 to 5,000 people. In-person or virtual.
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