Anneli Blundell is on a mission to humanise the leadership landscape and change the conversation culture at work.  Anneli is different. She talks to strangers for fun, loves to haggle for a bargain and isn’t afraid to tell people they have food in their teeth. But then again, she’s obsessed with conversation and connection, so it’s to be expected, right?

For over 20 years she has been fascinated with communication dynamics at work, and her passion for creating cultures where dialogue drives results, makes her one of Australia’s most sought-after speakers, mentors and leadership experts in communication and connection.

Known for her dynamic and engaging style, Anneli disarms her audiences with her natural charisma and cheeky banter. A skilful and fresh presenter, Anneli draws her audiences into a carefully crafted fabric of stories, insights and practical wisdom. She works hard to understand the challenges of her audience and tailors her unique presentations accordingly. Humour, relevance and a knack for practical reality are keys to her high levels of audience engagement and consistently outstanding feedback.

Anneli is the author of several books on shifting human behaviour including the popular, Developing Direct Reports: Taking the guesswork out of leading leaders, a reference guide for developing leadership on the job and The Gender Penalty: Turning obstacles into opportunity for women at work, a handbook for navigating gender equality at work.

A highly awarded professional, Anneli won the prestigious L&D Professional of the Year from The Australian Institute of Training and Development and won a Gold Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year, along with multiple awards for her book, The Gender Penalty, including Book of the year.  She has been an audience member so often that she knows what it takes to keep people interested, engaged and on the edge of their seats. And she makes it her mission to deliver!