Bestselling author, keynote speaker and MC

Overview

Lisa O'Neill is one of New Zealand and Australia's most in-demand keynote speakers — a "force of nature" with 20+ years of experience helping individuals and organisations transform through a combination of straight-talking wisdom and infectious humour. The author of seven books, she consistently ranks as the highest-rated speaker at conferences across NZ and Australia.

Who is Lisa O'Neill? Raised in small-town New Zealand, Lisa began her career as fashion editor for NZ Women's Weekly before moving into speaking, coaching and business mentoring. She has been CEO of the Thought Leaders Business School, mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs, and runs popular personal development and leadership retreats. She has raised four children (three with type 1 diabetes), an experience that has shaped her work on energy, presence and being human in a busy life. Major organisations including Ray White, Foodstuffs NI, BDO and L'Oréal book her to energise teams.

Career Highlights • 20+ years as a keynote speaker, MC and leadership coach • Author of seven books including Energy, Everything You Want and The Lickable Third • Former CEO, Thought Leaders Business School • Consistently top-rated speaker at NZ and Australian conferences • Trusted by Ray White, Foodstuffs NI, BDO and L'Oréal • Host of the OFF STAGE with Lisa O'Neill podcast

Key Speaking Themes • Energy — get it, guard it, give it • Leadership presence and leading yourself • Sales, customer experience and culture • Personal transformation, ownership and responsibility • Energy, balance and being human in busy lives

What Your Audience Will Gain Lisa is funny, fearless and refreshingly direct. Audiences leave with practical strategies for energy, leadership and presence — and an unmistakable shift in what they believe is possible for themselves and their teams.

Ideal For • Sales kick-offs and team offsites • Leadership and women in business events • Industry conferences and awards nights • Personal development and leadership retreats • Customer experience and culture forums

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Lisa O'Neill speak about? Energy, leadership presence, leading yourself, sales, customer experience and personal transformation.

What books has Lisa O'Neill written? Seven books including Energy, Everything You Want, The Lickable Third, 100 Questions to Self Awareness, 50 Things I Know Now, Juggling in High Heels and Look Gorgeous Be Happy.

Who has Lisa O'Neill worked with? Major clients include Ray White, Foodstuffs NI, BDO and L'Oréal, plus dozens of NZ and Australian organisations.

Where can I hear Lisa O'Neill? On her podcast OFF STAGE with Lisa O'Neill, available on Apple, Spotify and other major platforms.

What is Lisa O'Neill's background? Former fashion editor at NZ Women's Weekly, former CEO at the Thought Leaders Business School, plus 20+ years of speaking, MCing and coaching.

Is Lisa O'Neill available for keynotes and MC roles? Yes. Lisa is one of NZ's most in-demand keynote speakers and MCs, and travels widely across Australia and New Zealand for conferences and retreats.