Real stories. Real resilience. Real results.

Sometimes, your audience needs more than information — they need a shift. A spark. A moment that reminds them who they are and what they’re capable of.

As an inspirational speaker for conferences and events, Fiona Demark delivers keynotes that don’t just motivate — they mobilise. Whether you’re hosting a staff training day, a community gathering, a major conference, or an industry expo, Fiona brings the message your audience needs to hear.

Your audience will laugh, reflect, and leave with practical takeaways they can apply to their work, life, and mindset immediately. Fiona brings warmth, humour, honesty, and a powerful lived experience that connects with people from all walks of life.

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Inspirational Presentations for Conferences and Events

From Broken to Becoming: The Power of Rewriting Your Story

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Ideal for: Charity galas, opening/closing conference keynotes, expo main stages, association events.

Your audience will walk away with:

  • A renewed sense of purpose, passion, and possibility — no matter their past.
  • Tools to shift from stuck to self-directed.
  • Confidence to own their story and move forward with strength.
  • An emotional and empowering reminder that their challenges don’t define them — but their choices do.

Fiona’s lived experience as a blind woman navigating adversity is raw, relatable, and incredibly inspiring — without the clichés. This keynote will move your audience to think bigger and act braver.

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Rise Anyway: Resilience That Works in the Real World

Ideal for: Staff training days, professional development, community leadership groups, not-for-profit team retreats.

Your audience will walk away with:

  • Practical resilience tools that work — even on the hardest days.
  • A mindset shift from burnout to bounce-back.
  • Permission to let go of perfection and embrace progress.
  • Energy, focus, and belief in their ability to thrive through challenge.

This is not your typical “stay positive” talk. It’s grounded, real, and full of strategies people can start using immediately to navigate stress, change, and pressure.

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Inclusion Starts With Us: Building Cultures of Curiosity & Compassion

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Ideal for: Rotary/Lions/Probus clubs, business breakfasts, inclusion expos, HR & wellbeing events.

Your audience will walk away with:

  • A deeper understanding of the power of language, accessibility, and attitude.
  • New awareness of how unconscious bias impacts decision-making.
  • Tools to foster inclusion in their workplace, community, or team.
  • A renewed commitment to seeing ability, not limitation.

This talk is perfect for audiences wanting to make a real difference — but unsure how to start. It’s powerful, practical, and leaves people feeling confident and capable to be part of the solution.

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Reignite: Creating Purpose, Possibility & Passion at Work and in Life

Ideal for: End-of-year functions, workplace wellbeing events, all-staff conferences, multi-sector expos.

Your audience will walk away with:

  • Clarity on what really matters and how to reconnect with it.
  • Tools to stay motivated, purposeful, and energised in their work.
  • Inspiration to lead with heart and live with intention.
  • A fresh perspective on their strengths, impact, and personal power.

This high-energy session is like a mindset reset — full of insights, laughs, and that one moment people talk about long after your event has ended.

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Need Something More Tailored? Let’s Create It Together.

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Whether your event is for 20 people or 2,000, Fiona will craft a message that aligns with your audience’s needs, your event theme, and your organisational goals.

She speaks regularly for:

  • Government and corporate teams
  • Industry and professional associations
  • Disability and mental health conferences
  • Volunteer appreciation events
  • Community and leadership groups

From panel appearances to spotlight keynotes, Fiona’s flexible, down-to-earth approach means your audience gets more than inspiration — they get a moment they’ll never forget.

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Book a Speaker Who Leaves Audiences Changed for the Better

If your event calls for a keynote that’s authentic, engaging, and exactly what people need to hear right now — Fiona Demark is the inspirational speaker for conferences and events who’s ready to take the stage.

Let’s make your next event one that lights people up.

book fiona now!