“Carlii has a unique positive energy and a gift of connecting seamlessly across cultures and levels.”

— Tilo Sequiera, Learning & Organisation Development Leader

Warner Discovery Group APAC

Choose Courage. Build Influence. Create Change.

As a former international personal publicist, I helped global thought leaders turn visibility into influence and I’ve discovered the same principles can transform any career. As a self-confessed introvert, I also know that it takes courage to put yourself out there.

Through my keynotes, masterclasses, and workshops, I show leaders how to consistently step into their courage zone, communicate their value with clarity, and build a personal brand of influence that earns trust and reflects the leader they aspire to be (no massive ego required).

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Keynote

Courage to Lead - Building Trust and Influence in the Age of AI

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs research consistently identifies leadership and social influence as one of the most critical core skills in the age of AI. In this interactive heart-opening keynote, emerging and seasoned leaders will learn how to consistently step into their courage zone and take steps to be more visible, build influence and earn trust.

This session blends research, reflection, and real-world application to help leaders show up with intention, even in moments of self-doubt and uncertainty. Because when individuals grow in courage, teams become braver, culture becomes stronger, and the whole business moves forward with greater clarity, connection, and impact.

What is covered-

  • Why courage reliably precedes confidence (and what the research tells us)

  • How to use body language to embody courage in real time and take brave steps to increase your visibility

  • How small, deliberate acts of courage and micro-moments of bravery shape your leadership brand

  • Self-talk strategies backed by behavioural science to help leaders take confident and visible action

  • How courage can turn into en-courage-ment and ways leaders can multiply impact by paying it forward

People trust people, people follow people and in the AI era, it will be our human edge that sets us apart if only we have the courage to share it.

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Explore my workshops for 2026

  • 90 min, 3 hr and/or full day personal branding workshop options available (virtual and/or in person), offering inspiring and actionable insight into developing personal influence, confidently communicating your value; and discovering the courage to be more visible in the roles you play.

    What will be covered-

    1. Introduction to personal branding.

    2. How to be intentionally authentic and influence others in a purposeful way.

    3. Ways to use Future Self Psychology to make better long-term decisions.

    4. The 4P’s of personal branding and how they apply to individuals - Promise, Packaging, Positioning and Promotion.

  • 90 min, 3 hr and/or full day influence workshop options available (virtual and/or in person), offering inspiring and actionable insight into developing personal influence, exuding presence, and showing up with gravitas.

    What will be covered-

    1. Exploring the impact mindset has on our ability to influence

    2. Learning practical strategies to harness the flow of influence

    3. Discovering different communication styles and how to use them to influence others

    4. Uncovering the power of storytelling and neural entrainment

    5. Experiencing ways influence can be embodied

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Here is what others have said —

  • "Thank you greatly for creating such an engaging session and for sharing your knowledge + advice with our employees!"

    Sarah Learmonth
    Head of People Development & Learning, L’Oreal

  • "My team and I had the privilege of participating in one of Carlii’s personal branding workshops and I can honestly say it was one of the best development sessions I’ve been to. Who would have thought lawyers need help with personal branding."

    Rebecca Walker
    General Manager Legal, Virgin Australia

  • "Thank you again for sharing your insights to the Microsoft WomenERG community! The feedback has rightly been amazing!"

    Samantha Said
    Strategic Partner Lead, Microsoft

  • "The feedback from the team was outstanding! The sense of empowerment and on point insights this workshop provides is brilliant."

    Clynton Bartholomeusz

    Managing Director, Beirsdorf Australia

  • "The session prompted lots of discussion and achieved the goal of the team feeling invested and engaged. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and I appreciated Carlii’s insightful tailoring of the content for the group."

    Rosi Fernandez
    Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, La Prairie

  • “I genuinely felt this is one of the best workshops I have attended.”

    Senior HR
    REVLON

  • “The combination of her delivery style and the content presented was digestible, informative yet inspirational. Carlii’s approach in asking the good questions beforehand made her resonate with the audience and for the audience to leave with actionable changes. I could not recommend Carlii more - plus, she is a total pleasure to work with.”

    Bianca Doyle
    Business Development Manager ,Gilbert + Tobin

  • "Thank you for helping us elevate both our personal and professional growth to new heights! We took a lot away from your fantastic session and I have heard great feedback from everyone."

    Jessika Sandler , HR Manager at Go To

  • “Carlii truly nailed the brief. The combination of her delivery style and the content presented was digestible, informative yet inspirational. Carlii’s approach in asking the good questions beforehand made her resonate with the audience and for the audience to leave with actionable changes. I could not recommend Carlii more - plus, she is a total pleasure to work with.”

    Bianca Doyle
    Business Development Manager
    Gilbert + Tobin

Whether it’s a keynote, 90- minute masterclass, a 3hr or full-day workshop, each presentation is customised to meet the unique needs of your team.

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Flexible Formats

Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid Options Available

Duration

90 min, Half-Day, Full Day, Multi-Day, 3 Months

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World Class

I Bring My Expertise to Audiences Around the World

Audience

Teams, Leaders, Corporates, Individuals

“The combination of her delivery style and the content presented was digestible, informative yet inspirational. Carlii’s approach in asking the good questions before hand made her resonate with the audience and for the audience to leave with actionable changes. I could not recommend Carlii more - plus, she is a total pleasure to work with.”

– Bianca Doyle

Business Development Manager Gilbert + Tobin

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