Expert commentary on courageous leadership, workplace culture and the neuroscience of how people lead — available for interviews, opinion pieces and fast turnarounds.
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Sonia McDonald is a globally recognised leadership keynote speaker, executive coach, and thought leader regularly featured in the media for her insights on courageous leadership, organisational culture, and performance.
From interviews and opinion pieces to conference commentary and leadership analysis, Sonia brings clarity, conviction, and practical wisdom to every conversation.
Named a LinkedIn Top Voice — Job Search & Careers, one of 20 creators to follow in Australia.
Why courage — not confidence — is the leadership skill of the decade, and what it looks like under real pressure.
What stays human when the machines arrive: judgement, empathy, trust — and the leaders who protect them.
The neuroscience of staying clear under pressure — and why regulated leaders outperform fearless ones.
What actually builds it, what quietly destroys it, and why so many “speak-up cultures” don’t.
The progress made, the barriers still standing, and what the data says about what works.
Forty job rejections, one car park, an 18-year business — courage as lived experience, not theory.
Like the woman we're thinking about after the "affair" video, I was the wife who was left behind
Toxic work culture in the construction industry continues to be a barrier for women
Today's top leaders are more courageous, kind and caring
Tips for young workers to thrive in the workplace
Harnessing the power of collaboration and feedback for business success
Being a struggling single mum was the driving force behind founding my company
International Women's Day — our female leaders on "Inspire Inclusion"
7 female business leaders talk about IWD 2024
Women's Day: celebrating women leaders who inspire us all year round
Designing a wellness program your team can actually use
Leadership by women
Sonia McDonald on leading with courage, clarity and humanity
Courage to lead to a better future
Female business leaders talk IWD 2024 and "Inspire Inclusion"
Finding your purpose in business with Sonia McDonald
If you're feeling down, listen to this
Bad bosses — and why they lead that way
Sonia McDonald in conversation with Anna M
Top Voices in Job Search & Careers — 20 creators to follow in Australia
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