Keynote Speaking & Thought Leadership
Powerful insights that inspire leaders to think differently and act with impact.
Inspiring insights that shift how leaders lead.
Vicki Macdermid brings a rare combination of corporate credibility, emotional intelligence and innovative thinking to every stage she steps onto. As a seasoned executive, keynote speaker and TEDx presenter, she delivers powerful messages that challenge assumptions and equip leaders to see themselves and their teams in new ways.
Shift how your leaders lead
Credibility with Impact - Decades of senior corporate experience, including as the first female partner at Pitcher Partners, give Vicki the authority to connect with executives at the highest level.
Fresh Perspectives - Vicki’s approach blends emotional intelligence, experiential insights, and the Power Quotient framework, ensuring leaders leave with new ways to think, manage and lead.
Memorable Delivery - With a balance of warmth, presence and practicality, Vicki makes complex ideas accessible and actionable.
Speaking and Keynote Topics
Vicki’s keynotes are tailored to your audience and context, with topics including:
The Leadership Sweet Spot - Finding the balance of presence, influence and performance.
The Future of Leadership Development - How embodied learning is reshaping the way leaders grow.
The Power of Connection: What Horses Teach Us About Leadership - A deep dive into presence, influence, and trust through the lens of experiential leadership.
Redefining Leadership Presence - How embracing authenticity transforms leadership impact and team culture.
Leading by Choice, Not Title - What makes people truly follow.
The Leadership Sweet Spot: Presence, Performance & Influence - Exploring the Power Quotient framework and the art of balance in modern leadership.
Future-Ready Leadership: Emotional Intelligence in the Age of Change - How emotional intelligence is shaping the next generation of corporate leaders.
(Custom topics can also be developed for your organisation or event.)
Vicki’s Credentials
Member Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
Member Certified Practicing Accountants
Bachelor of Business (ACC)
Masters of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship
International Coaching Federation PCC
ITIL4 Foundations
EAGALA Advanced ES
Positive Intelligence Licensed program
Professional Speakers Association Associate
Arenas for Change Member
Booking Enquiries
Bring Vicki’s voice to your next conference, leadership offsite, or corporate event. Her keynotes spark conversations, open doors to transformation, and set the stage for lasting leadership change.
