Annelise is an international keynote speaker, MC and facilitator who has captivated audiences globally. She does not just fill a speaking slot. She changes how a room thinks about communication, confidence and what becomes possible when people stop muting themselves.
How booking works
From enquiry to event
Share the event and the audience, and the team will shape the right format with you.
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Send an enquiry
Share the event name, date, location, audience size and theme.
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Briefing call
Talk through your audience, your objectives and where the session sits in the program.
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Built for your room
Annelise shapes the keynote or the MC run around your audience and theme.
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On the day
She works alongside your event team so the program runs to plan.
Two ways to bring Annelise to your event, on stage as your keynote or running the room as your MC.
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One message, the whole room.
Keynotes
A clear, energising message your audience can use.
Annelise’s keynotes sit where communication, confidence and self-trust meet: the nerves, the pressure to perform and the story that decides whether someone speaks up. Each one is shaped around your audience and theme, with tools people take straight back to work.
conferences, leadership events, professional development days, women’s events and industry events.
An engaging host who connects the dots and keeps the room alive.
A strong MC does more than introduce the next speaker. Annelise holds the energy, guides the flow and reads the room, so the whole event feels connected from beginning to end.
conferences, awards nights, corporate events, launch events and panel events.
She was, hands down, the best keynote we ever had. They don’t come any better than Annelise.
Lori Bruno
ERA
Her presentations received the best ratings at a conference attended recently. Amazing audience control, fabulous realistic examples and opportunities to practice.
Kathie Cahill
President
Net Sales
Absolutely brilliant. What an unbelievable presenter!
Delegate feedback from LGNSW Executive & Administrative Assistants Conference 2026
Not only was she a great speaker, she is a great listener and took on board all the comments and questions, from what was quite a diverse group, with grace and poise without missing a beat.
Nimmity Zappert
Fair Trade Association
Her passion, authenticity, openness in sharing her story, and ability to give practical insights were incredibly engaging and added a tonne of value to our event.
Declan Edwards
Director & Founder
BU Happiness College
We honestly can't thank Annelise enough for being part of our event. Her session was incredible, and we've already had so much amazing feedback from our students about her and everything she shared. She really added so much value to the event!
Bailey Morgan
Beyond Closers
Annelise McCarthy delivered a standout keynote and earned the room's attention quickly with ideas people could use right away. She did her homework on our audience and kept the focus on practical ways to build trust and belonging. She was well-prepared, easy to work with, and delivered strong return on investment. I recommend her without hesitation for any organization that wants a keynote that strengthens relationships, communication, and culture.
Walter E. Tobin
Special Advisor
Electronics Representatives Association
Working with Annelise and her team was seamless from start to finish. Her keynote brought joyous energy, humour and authenticity to the room, and her message landed. I walked away ready to raise my hand higher, and I'm sure I wasn't the only one.
Bree Bensley
SPASA
You have such a natural ability to connect with a room, create energy, and make people feel genuinely involved.
Zonovia Borkar
Senior Conference Producer
The Hatchery
When Annelise says the chat was going off, she's not exaggerating. WPDN members were locked in. Thank you, Annelise, for instilling confidence in our community to get off mute.
WPDN
Adelaide University
Is Annelise right for your event?
A good fit if
Not the right fit if
A good fit if…
You are producing a conference or event and want a speaker or host the audience talks about afterwards.
You lead people and culture or learning and development, and you are planning a kick-off, offsite or team day.
You run an association, network or leadership program and want your community off mute.
You want your audience to leave with tools they can use.
Not the right fit if…
You want a talk that inspires for an hour and changes nothing after it.
You need a speaker on a subject outside communication, confidence and leadership.
You want the same set script delivered to every audience.
You want an MC who stays in the background and reads the run sheet.
Let’s talk about your event
Can this session be tailored to our audience?
Tell our team who’s in the room, what you’re planning and what you want your audience to take away. Every booking is shaped around your audience, your theme and your objectives.
Does Annelise travel for events?
Yes. Annelise is based in Australia and America. She travels internationally.
Can Annelise support online or hybrid events?
Yes. Annelise delivers keynotes and hosts sessions for online and hybrid events, keeping the energy up for people in the room and those joining remotely. Let us know your format when you enquire.
How long is a keynote?
Keynotes usually run for 60 minutes, and Annelise can tailor the length to fit your program.
Tell Annelise’s team who the training is for and what you want to improve. They’ll help you find the right format.
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Focused communication development for a woman in your team
This form is for employers, leaders and people teams arranging individual coaching for a team member.
Express your interest
The VIP Speaking Intensive
A private, in-person day with Annelise for women who are thought leaders, speakers or aspiring speakers. Share where you are now and what you want to work on.
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Bring Annelise to your event
Share your event plans, audience and what you want the experience to achieve.
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Interviews, podcasts and expert commentary
Tell Annelise’s team about the opportunity, what you need and your deadline.
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Not sure where to start?
Tell Annelise’s team what you have in mind and they’ll point you in the right direction.
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