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Sonia McDonald

CEO & Founder of LeadershipHQ, Executive Coach, Advisor & Author

CEO & Founder of LeadershipHQ, Executive Coach, Advisor & Author

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Sonia McDonald Biography

When Sonia McDonald speaks, she speaks from the heart, and everyone in the audience feels like she is having a conversation with them as though they are the only one in the room. She is an impactful and motivational leadership expert and speaker that creates a life-changing experience. People call McDonald inspirational, authentic and a speaker who leaves a lasting impression. Her high-energy, relatability and humour combined with actionable and practical advice, empowers her audience and provides them with the drive and confidence to take courageous actions and inspire great leadership in all aspects of their lives.

She is also a renowned and award-winning 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. She was named as one of the Top 250 Influential Women in the world as well as Top 100 Australian Entrepreneurs by Richtopia.

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

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

Sonia McDonald Speaking Topics

  • 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.

Sonia McDonald Videos

  • Leadership is a Mindset - Sonia McDonald
    Sonia McDonald believes we should lead with kindness, from the heart, doing rather than telling, and is known for her mantra ‘Just lead’. She...
  • Sonia McDonald - International Keynote Speaker
    Sonia McDonald believes we should lead with kindness, from the heart, doing rather than telling, and is known for her mantra ‘Just lead’. She...
  • Leadership is a Choice - Sonia McDonald
    Sonia's Motivational Videos are breaking the Imposter Syndrome. She calls herself ‘The Accidental Entrepreneur’ because her journey to leadership...

Sonia McDonald Books

  • First Comes Courage: Leadership Starts Within
    First Comes Courage: Leadership Starts Within
  • Just Rock It!: How to Get What You Really Want
    Just Rock It!: How to Get What You Really Want
  • Leadership Attitude: How Mindset and Action can Change Your World
    Leadership Attitude: How Mindset and Action can Change Your World

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  • Where does Sonia McDonald travel from?

    Sonia McDonald generally travels from Brisbane, Australia, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
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Sonia McDonald is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership Is An Attitude, Just Rock It!, First Comes Courage, Step In, Step Up, Stand Up & Lead and Building A Brilliant Team. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sonia McDonald for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Sonia McDonald generally travels from BrisbaneAustralia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Cheryl Cran, Erica Dhawan and Nicole Yeary. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sonia McDonald for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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