Speaking
I love speaking to teams and organisations who want to lead and work with greater clarity, connection, and purpose.
My keynotes blend neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence, and lived experience to spark meaningful, practical change.
Shaped by decades of speaking in classrooms, staffrooms, boardrooms, events, and conference stages, I bring an authentic, relatable voice to every audience. I use powerful storytelling, evidence-based insights, and simple tools that help people reconnect with what truly drives people and performance.
Through my Build Q TM framework, I support leaders to build courageous, curious and collaborative teams. Teams who think clearly under pressure, communicate more effectively, and navigate change with confidence. Audiences leave grounded, optimistic and equipped to take meaningful action.
If you’re ready to motivate your people, strengthen connection, and turn insight into action, let’s bring this conversation to your stage.
Book me to speak — and let’s build what truly matters.
Keynotes
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Keynote Topic 1 · The Inner Work of Leadership in a Complex World
This keynote explores the inner work required of leaders in a complex, fast-changing world.
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Keynote Topic 2 · Understand the Patterns: Why Leaders Must See the System, Not Just the Symptoms
This keynote helps leaders move beyond surface-level problems to understand what is really driving behaviour.
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Keynote Topic 3 · Ignite with Optimism: Leading with Hope in a BANI World
This keynote reframes optimism as a critical leadership competency, not a personality trait or a “stay positive” mindset.
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Keynote Topic 4 · Love Compassionately: Why Strong Leaders Start with Self-Compassion
Leadership today is demanding emotionally, mentally, and relationally. Many leaders are carrying responsibility, pressure, and expectation while quietly being their own harshest critics.
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Keynote Topic 5 · Design with Purpose: From Reaction to Intentional Leadership
This keynote invites leaders to move from reacting to what’s loudest or most urgent to intentionally designing how they lead, decide, and show up.
Who I Speak To
Leadership and executive teams
Corporate conferences and strategy days
Education conferences and staff development
Purpose-driven organisations and change-makers
What Audiences Gain
Greater self-awareness and emotional insight
Practical strategies to navigate uncertainty and pressure
A clear framework for human-centred leadership
Inspiration to lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose
“I cannot recommend Libby Edmonds and her guidance through the “Teaching with the Heart in Mind”course enough. This experience has been truly transformative for my career.
I originally signed up for this course during a period where I felt deeply disconnected from my students. I was looking for a way to bridge that gap, and I found so much more than just curriculum strategies. Through this programme, I gained invaluable insights, encouragement, and a genuine sense of support from a community of fellow educators who were facing similar challenges. What sets Libby apart is the deeply personal support she offers. She doesn’t just facilitate a course; she invests in people.
From meeting up for coffee to discuss my progress to always being a quick message away with words of encouragement, her hands-on approach made me feel seen and valued as a professional. Because of Libby’s mentorship, I have been inspired and equipped with the practical tools needed to reach my students more effectively, reach out to my colleagues with confidence and perhaps the most importantly, understand myself better. This experience has profoundly enriched my teaching practice and revitalized my passion for education.”
— BARBARA WARNER-SMITH, MICKLEFIELD GIRLS SCHOOL CAPE TOWN
Book Me to Speak
Every keynote is tailored to the audience and context, ensuring relevance, connection, and impact.