Velia Nicholls | Keynote Speaker & MC jobs and careers

About Velia Nicholls | Keynote Speaker & MC

Engaging. Dynamic. Inspiring. Velia is one of the most entertaining speakers and MCs you will ever meet. She is real! She makes an immediate and lasting impression. Velia is an excellent communicator. She uses her experience and down-to-earth style in presentations to challenge leaders to improve their bottom line via their communication and people management practices. A highly skilled presenter, Velia provides practical and proven solutions that make a difference. She expertly combines laughter and learning to gain audience participation and connect with people of all ages. Audiences respond to her honesty and openness. They love her stories because they can relate. She has over 30 years’ experience working in the top end of organisations with CEOs and business leaders encouraging them to be courageous and challenge their ways of working to improve their performance. Velia is well respected for her ability to navigate her way through dysfunction and help leaders to find a better pathway. She is often referred to as the trusted adviser; a "People Whisperer". Velia engages audiences with her passion and shared experiences whether it is from a stage, virtual or hybrid presentation. The results and feedback are the same. Audiences appreciate the valuable take-aways. Velia was specifically selected as one of an elite group of highly skilled facilitators to drive the innovative Change Management Program for QANTAS in 2016. CEO, Alan Joyce attributes the successful turnaround of QANTAS to this program. A strong advocate for giving back to community, Velia has held significant roles in Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisations for over 20 years. Board Chair, Board Director and Board Sponsor for Voices against Violence – a national program for an NFP. She continues to mentor young men and women to pursue their career goals. Velia was also a Queensland State Finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Velia Nicholls - delivering much more than the spoken word.