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Sonia McDonald

CEO and Founder
LeadershipHQ
Country or state 
Australia
Available to 
Australia & New Zealand
City 
Brisbane
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
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Bio

When Sonia speaks, she speaks from the heart. She is an impactful and motivational leadership expert that creates a life-changing experience for her audience. People call Sonia inspirational, relatable and a speaker who leaves a lasting impression. Her high-energy, authenticity and humour combined with actionable and practical advice, empowers her audience and provides them with the drive and confidence to take courageous action and inspire great leadership in all aspects of their lives.

She is a renowned author, having written several of her own books, Leadership Attitude, Just Rock It! and First Comes Courage as well as being a regular contributor in The Australian, HRD Magazine, Smart Healthy Women and Women’s Business Media.

Whether it’s a conference, a networking breakfast, a team building day or an annual event, Sonia customises the keynote or workshop to make your next event one that your audience will talk about for months to come. With a focus on the latest research in neuroscience combined with a story- telling approach, Sonia's keynote topics help you discover the power of leading with courage, kindness, impact and purpose.

Through her leadership advisory and coaching work at LeadershipHQ, and founding the Outstanding Leadership Awards, Sonia is internationally recognised as an expert in leadership and culture, organisational development and neuroscience.

Sonia is also a full-time single parent and has a passion for women in business and teenage mental health. She travels and speaks across Australia and Globe, and she is on a mission to build a world of great leaders and leadership.

Current position (1)

CEO and Founder

LeadershipHQ

Degrees (2)
Diploma, Neuroscience of Leadership
Neuroleadership Solutions
2010 to 2011
Bachelor of Business, Human Resources & Psychology
Griffith University
1988 to 1990

Presentations

Presentations (5)
Leadership Is An Attitude

Based on Sonia’s cutting-edge book Leadership Attitude, which explores how you can be a leader through your attitude, values, actions, mindset and behaviour. This keynote has been transformational for thousands of leaders worldwide, leaving the audience inspired to be the leader they want to be.

Just Rock It!

A high-energy and inspiring keynote based on Sonia’s second book, Just Rock It!. Discover how to embrace fear to lead with confidence, courage and conviction. Sonia empowers her audience to shine and stand tall and be the impact they want to be. It has become a life-changer for many people.

First Comes Courage

Many leaders often wish they had more courage. This keynote is impactful and highly motivating based on Sonia’s book and explores the Courage Compass around Self, Kindness, Impact, Purpose and Resilience. Sonia will take your audience through the virtues and keys to courageous leadership.

Step In, Step Up, Stand Up & Lead

If you are like most women, you will love this keynote. Sonia will empower and inspire you as a woman to gain the courage and confidence you need to stand up and lead. You’ll learn how to identify your power, navigate through challenging conversations, and lead with impact. After attending this keynote, you’ll be inspired to take action, step into your courage, and lead confidently.

Building A Brilliant Team

Want to learn how to build great, high-performance, cohesive, and brilliant teams? In Sonia’s productive, engaging, and motivating keynote, you’ll understand the why, how, and what to keep your workforce engaged and motivated. You’ll also discover how to get things done in today’s fast-paced virtual, remote workplace world with intergenerational complexities and challenges

Past talks (10)
Courageous Leadership
Women in Leadership Summit
Brisbane
November 28, 2022
Leadership is an Attitude
Griffith's Future Leaders Retreat 2023
Brisbane
January 16, 2023
Why, What and How of Great Leadership
CREATE Conference - Page Group
Sydney
February 14, 2023
‘Leadership is an Attitude and how to Lead Change, Courage and Culture at Sanitarium’
Sanitarium P&C Conference
Mooloolaba
February 21, 2023
INTENTIONALITY + BEING WHERE YOU ARE AT
doTERRA AUNZ Leadership Retreat 2023
Brisbane
February 23, 2023
Collective Leadership
Oracle IWD Collective Leadership Event
Brisbane
March 7, 2023
Just Rock It!
HIA Luncheon
Brisbane
May 11, 2023
“Just Rock It! – Discover your sense of self, worth and inner courage”
Women’s Plumbing Alliance Retreat 2023
Brisbane
May 17, 2023
Courage to Lead Greatly
Victoria park Corporate Breakfast
Brisbane
June 6, 2023
Leadership is an Attitude
Equans Annual Conference
Brisbane
July 17, 2023
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Books & Articles (6)

Leadership Attitude
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Just Rock It!
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First Comes Courage
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Connect and Lead Through Relationships
Keep your brain in good shape
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Expertise (16)

Leadership
Leadership Human Resources People and Culture Culture Organisational Culture Courage Kindness Neuroscience Diversity Women in Leadership Build Effective Teams Build Impactful Teams Building Resilient Teams Hybrid Teams multigenerational teams
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