Antoinette Dale Henderson
Transform leadership presence and team engagement with Antoinette Dale Henderson, executive presence and gravitas expert. Antoinette equips professionals with practical tools for authentic leadership and personal impact, delivering keynotes for Sky, Siemens, and Johnson & Johnson. Her TEDx talk features in the main TED library.
London, United Kingdom
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As founder of her leadership development consultancy, Antoinette has delivered impactful keynotes and training for organisations including Sky, Siemens, Allianz, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson. Her TEDx talk was selected for the main TED library, and she's authored two acclaimed books: Leading with Gravitas and Power Up, focused on women in leadership.
Antoinette addresses critical workplace challenges through her trademarked six-stage gravitas model. With the majority of employees disengaged at work, she equips leaders with practical tools to empower teams and strengthen organisational culture. Her methodology helps the 78% of leaders who recognise that lacking executive presence impedes career advancement, while also supporting women's progression in environments where they remain significantly underrepresented in leadership.
Audiences leave Antoinette's presentations with immediately applicable strategies to enhance their personal impact, practical techniques to build confidence in high-stakes situations, and proven methods to overcome barriers to authentic leadership. Her approach makes complex concepts accessible while delivering serious content with refreshing humour.
Book Antoinette when you need a speaker who combines research-backed insights with engaging delivery to inspire meaningful leadership transformation.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Antoinette Dale Henderson highlights that effective communication is vital for successful leadership, especially in hybrid or global settings. Many leaders struggle to connect with their teams, often due to poor listening, which can harm morale and increase turnover. In this talk, Antoinette explores five essential communication skills: emotional intelligence, adaptable communication styles, effective questioning, active listening, and rapport building. Attendees will learn how to foster genuine connections, enhancing team motivation and retention.
Gender equality is only achieved when people can access and enjoy the same rewards, resources, and opportunities, regardless of gender. This session explores the challenges and opportunities for achieving gender equality in various aspects of life. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the existing barriers, how to overcome them, and the benefits of creating a more equal society. Learn practical tips and strategies for individuals and organisations to promote gender equality and create a more inclusive environment.
In today’s workplace, expertise alone isn’t enough to gain respect or visibility. Antoinette Dale Henderson’s Leading with Gravitas masterclass, trusted by global organisations for over a decade, focuses on effective communication, relationship-building, and influence. Drawing from her extensive research and methodology in her book, she reveals six essential ingredients for developing gravitas. Attendees will enhance their self-awareness, confidence, emotional intelligence, and communication skills, leading to more impactful interactions and greater engagement.
In her keynote, Antoinette Dale Henderson addresses the need for leadership to adapt as AI reshapes our lives and workplaces. She emphasises the importance of maintaining human qualities like trust and innovation while leveraging AI. Drawing from her Gravitas framework in Leading with Gravitas, Antoinette discusses the balance between collaboration and accountability in innovative cultures. Attendees will learn practical strategies to effectively integrate AI while fostering creativity and authenticity in their leadership approach.
Antoinette Dale Henderson, an expert in leadership branding, explores what it takes to advance in a competitive work environment. Drawing on her extensive experience in top PR firms, she helps leaders define their unique styles and enhance their visibility. Attendees will learn to articulate their message with confidence, clarify their leadership brand, position themselves effectively with stakeholders, and implement strategies to boost their profile and presence both online and offline.
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