International Speaker Hall of Fame inductee inspiring transformational leadership and lasting change

Overview

Lisa McInnes-Smith is one of Australia's most accomplished professional speakers, leadership experts and event hosts. As the first Australian inducted into both the International Speaker Hall of Fame and the Australian Speaker Hall of Fame, Lisa has spent more than three decades helping individuals, teams and organisations unlock their potential and achieve meaningful change. Her energetic, highly interactive presentations inspire audiences to shift their thinking, elevate their leadership and create tangible improvements in performance, relationships and results.


Who is Lisa McInnes-Smith? Lisa is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, bestselling author and leadership specialist who has presented to more than 2.5 million people across 32 countries. Throughout her career, she has worked with organisations, leaders and teams to help them navigate change, improve communication and develop the mindset needed to succeed in today's fast-moving world. Known for her ability to inspire action rather than simply motivation, Lisa combines practical leadership strategies with engaging storytelling, humour and audience interaction. Her presentations challenge people to rethink what is possible and provide the tools needed to turn insights into meaningful behavioural change.


Career Highlights • First Australian inducted into the International Speaker Hall of Fame • Inducted into the Australian Speaker Hall of Fame • Presented to more than 2.5 million people worldwide • Delivered keynote presentations across 32 countries • Author of seven bestselling books • More than 30 years of leadership and personal development experience • Internationally recognised keynote speaker and conference MC • Trusted advisor to organisations seeking transformational change

Key Speaking Themes • Leadership and personal growth • Creating positive behavioural change • High-performance teams and workplace culture • Resilience, mindset and adaptability • Communication and influence • Unlocking potential and driving results


What Your Audience Will Gain

Lisa helps audiences embrace change, improve performance and develop the confidence to lead themselves and others more effectively. Audiences leave inspired, energised and equipped with practical tools they can immediately apply to strengthen relationships, enhance leadership capability and achieve better outcomes. Her presentations combine motivation with real-world strategies that create lasting impact.

Ideal For • Leadership and management conferences • Corporate culture and team-building events • Women in leadership programmes • Sales and performance conferences • Organisational change initiatives • Conferences requiring an engaging keynote speaker or MC


Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Lisa McInnes-Smith speak about? Lisa speaks about leadership, personal growth, behavioural change, resilience, communication, teamwork and performance.

What is Lisa McInnes-Smith best known for? Lisa is best known as one of Australia's most accomplished professional speakers and the first Australian inducted into both the International Speaker Hall of Fame and Australian Speaker Hall of Fame.

How many people has Lisa McInnes-Smith spoken to? Lisa has presented to more than 2.5 million people across 32 countries throughout her career.

What makes Lisa McInnes-Smith a sought-after keynote speaker? Lisa combines high energy, practical leadership strategies, humour and audience interaction to create transformational experiences that inspire action.

Has Lisa McInnes-Smith written any books? Yes. Lisa is the author of seven bestselling books focused on leadership, performance and personal development.

Is Lisa McInnes-Smith available for keynote presentations and event hosting? Yes. Lisa McInnes-Smith is available for keynote speaking engagements, leadership programmes, conferences and professional MC roles internationally.

Testimonials


Regional Director, Kronos Australia

"From the way that she personalises her presentations, her engagement, and her insights – It was just fabulous. The team were saying it’s perhaps one of the best presentations they have been to."


Advertising & Promotions Manager, Quest Serviced Apartments

"Your opening session set the theme for our event and energised our franchisees. Your unique communication style ensured your message sank in. You exceeded our expectations from the initial meeting to the post-event debrief."


Lufthansa German Airlines

"Your ability to keep the participants interested and involved and your approach to make learning a fun experience contributed greatly to the success of the event."