Biography
Lisa McInnes Smith is Queen of the corporate stage and a master of audience participation. Along her incredible journey, Lisa has presented to more than one million adults across twenty-two countries and authored seven best selling books.
Lisa is also the first person outside of the USA to ever be inducted into the international Speaker Hall of Fame - the highest designation possible in the speaking world. This international recognition from clients and peers alike is due to her extraordinary gift to communicate, connect and transform.
Lisa was raised in a family of high achievers in the sporting world and grew up observing what separates achievers from the rest. It was natural that she would study Sports Psychology, but what wasn't natural was her desire and ability to take what she learned about peak sporting performance and apply it to people in all walks of life. During a brief period of adversity, Lisa set herself a goal to positively impact the lives of one million Australian teenagers. It had the potential to be a lifetime goal, but took just eight and a half years. Throughout that period, business people and corporations also started embraced her message, recognising its effectiveness and impact on the attitudes and mindsets of their teams.
Lisa's focus is what it takes to create a tangible shift - whether it be shifting an attitude, shifting direction, shifting behaviour or shifting outcomes. She also knows that people don't come to conferences just to learn; they also want to be truly engaged. Lisa has developed a unique process of teaching her principles. Her fast-paced keynote presentations take her audience on a journey, an unforgettable experience where they are challenged to embrace a new way of thinking about, and seeing, their current world. They are touched and inspired to grow.
Twenty-five years of commitment to her craft and her audiences have placed Lisa in the top echelon of corporate keynote speakers in this country. She is a true keynote specialist and a master of large audiences, her largest audience to date being 33,000 people packed into one auditorium!
Lisa speaks regularly throughout Australia, Asia, NZ and the USA. She has shared the stage with two American Presidents, one Vice President and a host of celebrity entertainers, including the late Ray Charles.
Testimonials
Lisa was a true professional. On stage she was high-energy, inspiring and lots of fun. Plus, off stage she really made herself part of our event, attending social functions and sessions to really get to know our delegates and their businesses. Lisa was the most engaged presenter we have ever had, the feedback has been great and we would absolutely consider her again for future conferences.
Express Travel Group
Wow! You certainly started our Conference off on the right foot with your "Goals, Guts and Glory" presentation! It was a wonderfully stimulating session, and everyone enjoyed it.
Capt'n Snooze
Your ability to keep the participants interested and involved and your approach to make learning a fun experience contributed greatly to the success of the event.
Lufthansa German Airlines
You may not be the best of presenters, but there are none better! At least I haven't seen one and I have seen most.
World Book (Australia)
Your presentation was first class, thoroughly professional and perhaps most important of all the participants are still talking about it.
Hoechst Australia
Lisa's remarkable ability to relate to people on a personal level has had an enormous impact on our staff.
WA Airlines
... extremely impressed with the way you were able to relate to so many different personalities, as well as have them so keen to participate.
Mobil Oil Australia
The feedback received from our staff in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide was that of high praise. They found your presentation to be exciting and memorable.
CIC Insurance
I have received much positive feedback from the day, and I am delighted with the outcome. Your presentation was both inspiring and informative for my staff.
Westpac Banking Corporation
After four days of Conference we could have been jaded, but your presentation full of vim, vigour and vivacity sent us all off on a high.
Institute of Quarrying Australia
This is the third time you have presented to this division, and again the response has been overwhelming. The impact on both business and personal lives of our people is most apparent, and we look forward to having you back soon.
Nestle Australia
…fantastic presentation, great variation and excellent to deal with. We look forward to doing a lot more with you, Lisa.
BP Australia
Just wanted to say thanks for two great presentations last week, Lisa was fantastic. She totally hit the mark with the audience and helped take the event to another level. I’ve never seen a more dynamic presenter than Lisa, it was amazing how quickly she had the audience engaged and she was practically mobbed after her presentation.
Think Tank Media
Just a quick one to let you know that our client response this morning was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! I have been flooded with emails all morning about how great Lisa was.Thanks for suggesting Lisa, and Lisa – thanks for being magnificent yet again!
Randstad
The feedback from our Leaders has been unbelievable. We often receive positive feedback but the enormity and scale from this presentation has been outstanding.
National Sales and Marketing Manager, Neways (International) Australia
The response to your presentation has been overwhelming. The impact on both business and the personal lives of our people astounded me.
National Sales Manager, Nestle Australia
Lisa McInnes-Smith was an excellent opener to our 2 day conference. She stuck to our brief and she had the audience fully engaged. There was lots of laughter as well and of course the chocolates help. She left the audience wanting more!
IOOF Holdings
You were just terrific, and inspiring!
Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, Choice Hotels
Your presentations were informative, engaging and topical, and at the same time infectious and enthusiastic. There is no doubt you exceeded our expectation.
Group Organisational Development Manager, Bunnings Group Limited
I have received much positive feedback from the day, and I am delighted with the outcome. Your presentation was both inspiring and informative for my staff.
General Manager Retail Banking, Westpac Banking Corporation
Lisa's ability to keep her audience engaged and expand their thinking was exceptional.
Marketing Operations Manager, 3M Australia
Everyone loved your presentation. There was unanimous praise and huge enthusiasm from your speech. You are a huge hit!
CEO, Wendy's
You were powerful, passionate and engaging. You are one of a kind.
Group General Manager, ACP Magazines
Your presentation at our National Conference was passionate and engaging. You have a unique ability to keep the audience truly engaged throughout your presentation.
HR Manager, Officeworks Superstores
You are making a wonderful contribution to the team. We really value your style of speaking and the messages are hitting where they need to.
CEO, Tower Australia
Your opening session set the theme for our event and energised our franchisees. Your unique communication style ensured your message sank in. You exceeded our expectations from the initial meeting to the post-event debrief.
Advertising & Promotions Manager, Quest Serviced Apartments
Your ability to keep the participants interested and involved and your approach to make learning a fun experience contributed greatly to the success of the event.
Regional Director, Lufthansa German Airlines
