Rethinking productivity

Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author

Make space, find focus
& move forward

Hey, I’m Donna

I’m obsessed with helping people reclaim time and space for what really matters. It’s about clearing the clutter, mentally, physically, and on the calendar because life’s too short to let work take up all the oxygen.

My sessions challenge the default ways we work: bloated systems, outdated habits, and meetings that drain instead of drive. I show people how to cut the friction and act with intention, replacing busyness with meaningful progress.

Whether it’s 20 leaders behind closed doors or 2,000 in a packed auditorium, I thrive on live energy, and promise no one’s checking emails while I’m speaking.

You’ll find my ideas on TV, in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company and across 15 books, five of them bestsellers. But the most powerful transformation happens on stage, where I help make space for life beyond the to-do list.

Want your audience wide awake & ready to take action?

Real results,
trusted by
leading organisations

Keynotes
that wake
up the room & move people to action

When Donna steps on stage, people don’t just listen, they lean in, nod along, & start rethinking how they spend their time, before they’ve even left their seat!

Known for cutting through the corporate waffle, Donna brings sharp truths and practical frameworks that stick, sparking action that shows up in real work. 

From global corporates to fast-moving start-ups, Donna’s  no-bull productivity talks move people to action. 

Book a keynote
that cuts through
the noise & leaves people ready to act, not just clap.

Books
by Donna

Donna’s books help people reclaim their time and focus on what really matters. 

Inspired by real conversations and everyday challenges, her practical, empathetic (and never boring) writing delivers smart strategies with a side of humour, helping readers work smarter, overcome roadblocks, and live more intentionally. 

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Book a keynote that cuts through the noise & leaves people ready to act, not just clap.

Books
by Donna

Donna’s books help people reclaim their time and focus on what really matters. 

Inspired by real conversations and everyday challenges, her practical, empathetic (and never boring) writing delivers smart strategies with a side of humour, helping readers work smarter, overcome roadblocks, and live more intentionally. 

The applause fades, the impact sticks

A. Edwards

Performance & Wellbeing Expert, Speaker & author

“I can confidently say that Donna's strategic vision and planning, her commitment to the client, as well as the ultra-professionalism, was above and beyond what I have ever experienced in the corporate events industry.”

Cath Stone

Cath Stone

Executive Director, Donor Services Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

"Donna always brings an energy to her work that challenges my team to think differently.  The intelligence and experience she brings to leadership, teamwork, strategic planning."

Brooke. K

Client - Noumi

“Donna had our team captivated, engaged and at times in fits of laughter. Donna's content is a must for anyone looking to get more from their day by working less.“

Tracy.N

Client - MLC School

"The feedback I received from the team was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing that they walked away feeling informed and inspired to make change. Donna's presentation style is dynamic, fun, energetic, and wise, coupled with a depth of knowledge that is truly impressive. If you're looking for a presenter who can energise, educate and inspire your staff then look no further - Donna is your person."

Ready to stop wasting time?

Bring Donna in for your next event, workshop or leadership
day and watch your team shift from busy to brilliant.

Donna’s ideas in motion

Big Ideas from Donna’s talks & books – fast paced, practical, & ready to inspire.

Donna in the Media

Want more of Donna’s thinking between the 

pages & the keynotes? 

Explore a curated mix of podcast interviews, articles and media features.