Global Speaker & Productivity Expert
Sessions that spark change
From insight to action that’s where Donna delivers
Topics that Transform
Red Brick Thinking™
In a world obsessed with doing more, achieving more, and being more, what if the smartest move is to remove? We’re not short on time, we’re drowning in stuff that doesn’t matter.
In this practical and provocative keynote, Donna flips the script on productivity, showing audiences how to subtract what no longer serves and make space for what truly matters. This is her signature session, based on her bestselling book, and it’s already transforming the way teams think, work and lead.
Rethinking Productivity
Get a ridiculous amount done in your day without having to work long, tedious hours. In this keynote, Donna shares why we should be paying more attention to the clock in our body rather than the one on the wall.
The way you plan your day is the key to your productivity and Donna shows you how to do great work, consistently. Learn how to:
- Recognise the habits holding you back (and how to rewire them)
- Maximise your first 2 hours and set yourself up for daily success
- Build on your body’s strengths for better performance
- Track your patterns and create a personalised workflow
- Discover the optimum time of day for new business, meetings, emails, projects and more.
The Productive Leader
Most leaders tend to think of productivity problems as a busy calendar and too much email, when it’s more likely to be a trust problem.
When people aren’t clear about what they can decide, decisions travel further up the organisation than they need to. Leaders become the bottleneck, meetings multiply and work slows down.
In this session, Donna McGeorge looks at the link between trust, clarity and productivity, and what changes when decisions are made by the people closest to the work.
- Why trust is a productivity issue, not just a culture issue.
- How to spot when decisions are travelling too far up the organisation.
- Why clarity about who decides what can remove a surprising amount of unnecessary work.
- How meetings and approvals can become substitutes for trust.
- Practical ways to give people more room to act without losing accountability.
Ask Donna about The Productive Leader program. A leadership intensive that builds trust, sharpens clarity, and gets decisions happening at the right level.
The AI Evolution
Three years on, many organisations are still trying to keep up with AI rather than getting good at it.
Most teams are using AI, but that doesn’t mean they’re getting much better at it. Many are still using increasingly sophisticated technology to do fairly ordinary things a little faster.
Based on Donna’s most recent book, The AI Evolution, this keynote looks at what happens when we move beyond that.
Donna shares:
- The four stages of AI use, and why so many teams are still sitting at stage one.
- What Donna did to get genuinely good at AI. Spoiler: it wasn’t learning better prompts.
- Where asking AI for help ends and actually delegating work to it begins.
- The growing problem of AI slop, and what it does to trust when customers and colleagues can spot it.
- How to delegate to AI without handing over the thinking that should still be ours.
Masterclasses, workshops & tailored sessions
Not every breakthrough happens on stage. Donna’s workshops go deeper. These sessions are practical, energising, and 100% tailored. Whether it’s a leadership offsite or team strategy day, Donna builds the experience around your people and goals.
These sessions are:
- Highly practical – tools, frameworks and takeaways that stick
- Customised to your context – no cookie-cutter content
- Available in-person or virtually – equally engaging in both formats
Want more of Donna’s thinking between the pages & the keynotes?
In the media
Donna regularly appears on television, radio, podcasts & in print as a leading commentator on working smarter, creating space, ChatGPT, AI, meetings, productivity & time management.
Tracy. N
MLC School
“Donna’s presentation style is dynamic, fun, energetic, & 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.
I can’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Donna, for making such a significant impact and leaving us all motivated to bring about positive change.”
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Ready to book Donna for your next event?
What topics does Donna McGeorge speak on?
Donna delivers high-impact keynotes across three signature topics:
- Red Brick Thinking™ – Strategic subtraction to remove complexity and regain clarity
- Rethinking Productivity – Structuring your day for focus, flow and results
- The Productive Leader – When trust goes up, productivity follows and bottlenecks disappear
The AI Evolution – Most teams are using AI, but that doesn’t mean they’re getting much better at it.
Can Donna tailor her keynote to our theme or audience?
Absolutely. Donna works closely with organisers to align her message with your event goals, audience needs, and broader program themes. Whether you’re focused on leadership, culture, productivity or transformation, Donna adapts with impact.
Does Donna run workshops in addition to keynotes?
Yes. Donna offers interactive workshops that deepen the learning from her keynotes. These sessions are ideal for leadership teams, strategy offsites, or organisational transformation programs and can be delivered in half-day, full-day or custom formats.
What’s the difference between Donna’s keynote and her workshops?
The keynote delivers a powerful, high-energy message designed to inspire and provoke immediate thought. Workshops go deeper, facilitating hands-on learning, real-time application and practical takeaways teams can use immediately. Many clients book both for greater impact.
Can Donna facilitate our offsite or strategy day?
Yes. Donna is a skilled facilitator and brings clarity, structure and momentum to leadership sessions, planning retreats, and strategy days. She keeps conversations focused, outcomes clear, and the room energised.
Is Donna available to MC our event?
On request, Donna can also step in as MC or event host. Her background in performance, humour, and sharp facilitation makes her a natural on stage, bringing energy, flow and professionalism to any agenda.
What size audience is Donna best suited for?
Donna’s content works equally well for intimate executive sessions of 20 to conference halls of 2,000. Whilst she loves the big stage, Donna is a skilled professional at adjusting her delivery style to suit the energy, size and engagement level of the room.
Does Donna present virtually?
Yes. Donna is a seasoned virtual presenter with a fully equipped home studio. She’s delivered impactful virtual keynotes and workshops to global audiences, maintaining energy and engagement across any platform.
How long are Donna’s keynote presentations?
Most keynotes are 45 to 60 minutes, with optional Q&A. Custom durations – such as 30-minute energisers or 90-minute deep dives, can be arranged. Contact Donna and one of her team will be happy to help.
Where does Donna travel from?
Donna is based in Geelong, Australia, and travels nationally and internationally. She’s delivered sessions in over 15 countries and across time zones.