- Leadership development expert specialising in gravitas
- Author of acclaimed books on executive presence
- TEDx speaker selected for the main TED library
Antoinette Dale Henderson is the foremost authority on leading with gravitas, helping professionals enhance their executive presence and influence. Her expertise stems from over 25 years in leadership communications, including 16 years at senior levels within top global PR agencies.
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.
Antoinette's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
Unlock The Six Keys To Impact And Influence
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.
Increase Visibility To Elevate Your Leadership Brand
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.
The Five Essential Communication Skills For Leaders
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.
Lead With Authentic Intelligence In The Digital Age
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.
Why We Recommend Booking Antoinette
Antoinette Dale Henderson, the foremost authority on gravitas with over 25 years in leadership communications, delivers transformative keynotes that equip professionals with practical tools to enhance their executive presence and influence in today's disengaged workplace. Book this TEDx speaker and bestselling author to provide your team with immediately applicable strategies that build confidence, overcome leadership barriers, and create lasting organisational impact.
Antoinette is an inspirational speaker. I've already put many of her tips into practice. I came away with a clear reminder of what my personal purpose is. Thank you!
Senior Global Communications Manager
Senior Global Communications Manager, PwC
Insightful, valuable and most importantly, practically tailored to our audiences.
Lizzie Charge
People Consultant, Sky
Antoinette Dale Henderson is an exceptional speaker. Her authentic, inclusive and very practical approach are a fresh take on leadership and managing change by accentuating gravitas. Very engaging, people at different levels can benefit from her toolkit, right from early career professionals to experienced leaders.
Senior Business Analyst, University of London
