Becky Hirst on stage
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Rooms that leave
genuinely changed.

Becky Hirst delivers keynotes that don't just inform — they shift something. Her talks blend 27 years of lived practice with warmth, rigour, and a refusal to say what audiences already expect to hear.

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Why Becky

Not your typical
conference speaker.

Most keynote speakers arrive with a polished deck and a pre-packaged message. Becky arrives having actually read the room — sometimes literally. She invests time understanding your audience, your event's purpose, and what your people most need to hear right now.

Her talks draw on nearly three decades of frontline practice, board-level leadership, published research, and an unapologetic commitment to honest, human-centred thinking. She doesn't perform expertise. She shares it.

The result: audiences that leave with something they can actually use. Not just inspired — equipped.

The Talks

Signature Keynotes

Each talk is tailored to your audience and context. These are starting points — not scripts.

Showing Up Honestly
Signature Talk
45–60 min · All audiences · Keynote or Workshop

Showing Up Honestly

The gap between engagement theatre and genuine participation is costing organisations their credibility — and communities their trust. This talk names the gap, explains why it exists, and gives audiences a practical framework for closing it.

Audiences leave with:
  • A clear framework for assessing engagement authenticity
  • Practical tools for designing genuine participation
  • Language to name what's been wrong — and what to do instead
The Listening Organisation
Leadership
30–45 min · Leaders & Executives

The Listening Organisation

Why the most strategic thing any leader can do right now is learn to truly hear — and what listening at an organisational level actually looks like in practice.

Audiences leave with:
  • A new model for organisational listening
  • Three shifts that separate hearing from listening
Beyond the Survey
Community
30–45 min · Government & Community

Beyond the Survey

Rethinking how organisations connect with the communities they exist to serve. A provocation and a roadmap for practitioners ready to move beyond box-ticking compliance.

Audiences leave with:
  • A diagnostic tool for engagement maturity
  • Five approaches that go beyond the survey
The Courage to Participate
Culture
45 min · Teams & Culture

The Courage to Participate

What happens when an organisation builds a genuine culture of internal participation — where staff voice, honest feedback and psychological safety become competitive advantages.

Audiences leave with:
  • A participation culture audit framework
  • Concrete actions for team leaders
How Becky Works

Speaking formats

From a 20-minute opening provocation to a full-day facilitated workshop — Becky works across a range of formats.

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Keynote Address

The full Becky Hirst experience. A deeply prepared, tailored talk designed to open or close a conference with impact. 45–60 minutes.

Best for: Conferences, summits, annual events
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Opening Provocation

A sharp, energising session to set the tone for a day of conversation. Designed to challenge assumptions and open minds. 20–30 minutes.

Best for: Leadership days, strategy retreats
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Panel & Moderation

Becky is an expert moderator and panel contributor — bringing depth, rigour and warmth to facilitated discussions of any format.

Best for: Industry panels, roundtables
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Workshop Session

Combining keynote content with hands-on application. Participants leave with tools, frameworks and a concrete action plan. Half or full day.

Best for: Teams, leadership cohorts
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Virtual Keynote

Becky brings the same energy and rigour to virtual events. Fully optimised for online delivery with interactive elements built in.

Best for: Global teams, online conferences
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Custom Program

Have something specific in mind? Becky works with event teams to design bespoke speaking programs that fit your exact needs.

Best for: Multi-day events, unique formats
Who Becky Speaks To

Every room is different.
Every talk is tailored.

Becky speaks across sectors — adapting her content and style to suit the specific audience, context and outcome each event requires.

→ Local, State & Federal Government
→ Infrastructure & Planning Bodies
→ Not-for-Profit & Community Sector
→ Corporate Leadership Teams
→ Health & Community Services
→ Academic & Research Institutions
→ Industry Associations & Peak Bodies
→ International Conferences
Becky speaking to an audience
"She doesn't just speak at rooms — she changes them."
— Conference Director, Australia
From the Room

What event organisers say

"
Watching Becky on stage is extraordinary. She speaks with authority and warmth in equal measure. Our delegates talked about her keynote for months — it genuinely shifted something in how our sector thinks.
David Reynolds Conference Director · IAP2 Australasia
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We've had a lot of keynote speakers. Becky is the one our team still talks about. She hit every brief point perfectly — but what she really did was give our people a new way of seeing their work.
Sarah Mitchell CEO · Regional Council, Victoria
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The pre-event preparation Becky did was unlike anything I've experienced from a speaker. She knew our audience, she understood the sector tensions, and she addressed them head-on. Exceptional.
James Thompson Events Director · LGNSW
Book Becky

Let's make your event unforgettable.

Becky takes a limited number of speaking engagements each year to ensure every event gets the preparation and attention it deserves. Early enquiry is recommended.

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Send your enquiry

Tell Becky about your event, audience, and what you're hoping to achieve.

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Discovery conversation

A 30-minute call to explore fit, align on outcomes, and agree on format.

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Tailored proposal

A custom proposal with talk outline, logistics and investment details.

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Confirm & prepare

Booking confirmed. Becky begins the deep preparation that makes every talk land.

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