KEYNOTE SPEAKER - AUTHOR - FACILITATOR - PODCASTER
No Everest.
No Medal.
No Problem.
A real-life guide to confidence, resilience and showing up when it actually counts.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - AUTHOR - FACILITATOR - PODCASTER
No Everest.
No Medal.
No Problem.
A real-life guide to confidence, resilience and showing up when it actually counts.
ABOUT BECKY
She hasn't climbed Everest. She's climbed real life.
Many inspirational keynote speakers have climbed mountains or stood on Olympic podiums. Becky Hirst hasn't done those things. But she has climbed the mountains of everyday life.
From navigating divorce in her early twenties; migrating across the globe; facing breast cancer and choosing to live flat after a double mastectomy; choosing sobriety after being known as the "Winey Mum,"; receiving a late ADHD diagnosis while being thrown into medical menopause; parenting neurodiverse children without an extended family village; and building a six-figure business on her own terms - Becky knows that every one of us is climbing something. No Everest required.
With 27 years of experience in community engagement, an FRSA Fellowship, and a performing arts background that gives her genuine stage presence, Becky's keynotes blend humour, vulnerability, practical wisdom and powerful storytelling. Audiences don't just listen. They laugh, reflect, feel seen - and leave ready to show up differently.
KEYNOTES
Every audience has its own mountain to climb.
Becky speaks to a range of audiences with a flagship keynote and tailored versions for corporate, government and community sectors. All are grounded in the same truth: real life is enough. Topics include, but aren't limited to -
Community engagement
Entrepreneurship - six figures on your terms
Sobriety after wine influencing
Breast cancer and choosing to live flat after a double mastectomy
Late-diagnosis ADHD
Skilled migration & chasing your dreams
★ FLAGSHIP KEYNOTE
No Everest, No Medal, No Problem
A real-life guide to confidence, resilience and showing up when it actually counts. For anyone who has ever wondered if their story is worth telling - it is. Becky's signature keynote blends humour, raw honesty, practical frameworks and storytelling that makes rooms laugh, cry and lean forward all at once.
45–75 min · All audiences · Motivational / Inspirational
Corporate and Professional Services
No Everest Required: Show Up, Stand Tall, Lead Like a Human
For high-pressure environments where people need reminding they are human beings, not human doings.
45–60 min · Law, consulting, leadership
Government & Public Sector
The Power of Showing Up: Human Leadership in Complex Systems
For public servants and leaders navigating institutional complexity while staying connected to communities and purpose.
45–60 min · Local / state government, public sector
Non-for-Profit & Community Sector
Living Properly: Staying Resilient While Doing Work That Matters
For people doing emotionally demanding, purpose-led work who need to sustain themselves for the long haul.
45–60 min · NFP, Community, Health, Social Services
★ FLAGSHIP KEYNOTE
No Everest, No Medal, No Problem
A real-life guide to confidence, resilience and showing up when it actually counts. For anyone who has ever wondered if their story is worth telling — it is. Becky's signature keynote blends humour, raw honesty, practical frameworks and storytelling that makes rooms laugh, cry and lean forward all at once.
45–75 min · All audiences · Motivational / Inspirational
Corporate and Professional Services
No Everest Required: Show Up, Stand Tall, Lead Like a Human
For high-pressure environments where people need reminding they are human beings, not human doings.
45–60 min · Law, consulting, leadership
Government & Public Sector
The Power of Showing Up: Human Leadership in Complex Systems
For public servants and leaders navigating institutional complexity while staying connected to communities and purpose.
45–60 min · Local / state government, public sector
Non-for-Profit & Community Sector
Living Properly: Staying Resilient While Doing Work That Matters
For people doing emotionally demanding, purpose-led work who need to sustain themselves for the long haul.
45–60 min · NFP, Community, Health, Social Services
THE FRAMEWORK
A Guide to
Living Properly.
Ten principles developed through lived experience, professional practice and over two decades of listening to communities. Not a self-help checklist. A way of being.
01
Own Your Story
If you say it with confidence, people believe you.
02
Remember You're Going to Die, So Live Properly
Aging isn't the problem. Not getting the chance to age is.
03
Follow Your Heart, But Bring Your Brain With You
You can leap - just don't switch your brain off on the way down.
04
Normalise the Life You Want
Don't rely on willpower - change what feels normal.
05
Speak Up, Even When It's Uncomfortable
Silence keeps things exactly as they are.
06
You Don't Need Permission
No one is coming to tap you on the shoulder and say 'go on then.
07
Redefine Success on Your Terms
Success isn't the ladder - they sold you that.
08
Feel It All
The goal isn't happiness. It's aliveness.
09
Build Your People
We don't do life alone - we just pretend we do.
10
Become the Person You Needed
Be the example you were once searching for.
"One of the best keynotes I've seen — and I've been to five past IAP2 conferences. Raw honesty, great storytelling and a room full of vigorous nodding."
"You were brilliant. Great energy, insight, and delivery — the perfect way to kick off Day 2."
"Some of the best public speaking I have seen in a while."
"Loved your keynote — the 'Razzle Dazzle' earworm lasted the following week. A lovely reminder of all you do for our profession."
"So wonderful to have you as part of the conference — loved the keynote."
"Your presence at the conference was wonderful. The feedback from attendees was that the speakers this year were spot on — 'I'm a fan of Becky, her sass and energy is contagious.'"
"Becky was an absolute hit as a keynote speaker at NCEIF 2022. The feedback from our attendees was excellent. She owned the room with energy and presence and her content was absolutely on target!"
"Becky's passion and the hard skills she taught our researchers were valuable and relevant. Becky is a real force in the consumer and community engagement sector in Asia-Pacific."
"Through her strong storytelling ability Becky brings thought-provoking conversation to her keynote delivery. Becky left our audience educated and inspired to improve community engagement practices in their communities."
WHO BOOKS BECKY
Real people. Real rooms.
Real people. Real rooms.
Conference Organisers
Looking for a keynote that opens hearts, not just minds — and sends people home talking.
Corporate Leadership Teams
Ready to move beyond leadership clichés and reconnect their people with what it means to be human at work.
Government & Public Sector
Needing a speaker who understands complex systems and the emotional labour of public service.
Not-for-Profit Sector
Wanting to celebrate, sustain and re-energise people doing purpose-led work that takes a toll.
Women's Events & Networks
Seeking a speaker who is warm, funny, raw and deeply real — not polished, not perfect, not beige.
Wellbeing & Resilience Programs
Looking for substance behind the message — a speaker who has actually lived it, not just read it.
BOOK BECKY
Let's put your
audience first.
Whether you have a brief, a budget and a date - or you're still figuring it out - Becky would love to hear from you. The best events start with a conversation.
Available across Australia · International on request
Also bookable through ICMI Speakers & Entertainers
Workshop and facilitation add-ons available
BOOK BECKY
Let's put your
audience first.
Whether you have a brief, a budget and a date — or you're still figuring it out — Becky would love to hear from you. The best events start with a conversation.
Available across Australia · International on request
Also bookable through ICMI Speakers & Entertainers
Workshop and facilitation add-ons available
FAQS
Thinking about booking?
Everything you need to know before reaching out. Still have questions? Just email Becky directly.
How much does it cost to book Becky?
Becky's keynote speaking fees can be found in her Speaker Profile. Pricing varies depending on keynote length, travel requirements, and whether a workshop or facilitation component is included. Becky also works with a small number of not-for-profit and community organisations at adjusted rates.
Can Becky tailor her keynote to our event?
Absolutely. Becky takes every engagement seriously and invests time in understanding your audience, your event theme and what you want people to walk away with. She will work with you to make sure the keynote lands — not just performs.
How long is the keynote?
Most keynotes run between 45 and 75 minutes, with flexibility built in. Becky also offers extended sessions that include audience reflection, Q&A, or workshop elements. She can also deliver a shorter 20–30 minute version for panel sessions or event bookends — just ask.
Where is Becky based and does she travel?
Becky is based in Maslin Beach, South Australia, and speaks across Australia. She is available for interstate and international engagements — travel costs are discussed as part of the booking process.
Is Becky available through a speakers agency?
Becky is listed with ICMI Speakers & Entertainers, one of Australia's leading speakers bureaus. You are also welcome to book directly through this page — just use the contact form or email link above.
Does Becky also facilitate workshops?
Yes. Beyond keynote speaking, Becky is an experienced facilitator and strategist with 27 years in community engagement. She offers training programs, strategic facilitation, and consulting through her consultancy HeyEngage. Many organisations combine a keynote with a workshop for maximum impact.
What do audiences say about Becky's keynotes?
Becky's audiences consistently describe feeling seen, challenged, and energised. Her blend of humour, raw honesty and practical insight means people are not just entertained — they leave with something to act on. Testimonials and references are available on request.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXPERTISE
27 years of showing up for communities.
Before the motivational keynote, there was the work. Becky Hirst has spent nearly three decades in community engagement — on the ground, in the room, and at the table where it matters. Her professional credibility runs deep.
Author — For the Love of Community Engagement
#1 Amazon Australia in category · 1,200+ copies sold globally · Published Pink Horizon Press, 2021
Podcast Host — For the Love of Community Engagement
Six seasons · co-hosted with Dan Ferguson · CommunitiLabs
Co-instigator — Global Community Engagement Day
Founded with Andrew Coulson · celebrated internationally
FRSA — Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Recognised for contribution to community and civic life
Founder — HeyEngage
Community engagement consultancy · strategic planning · facilitation · training
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXPERTISE
27 years of showing up for communities.
Before the motivational keynote, there was the work. Becky Hirst has spent nearly three decades in community engagement — on the ground, in the room, and at the table where it matters. Her professional credibility runs deep.
Author — For the Love of Community Engagement
#1 Amazon Australia in category · 1,200+ copies sold globally · Published Pink Horizon Press, 2021
Podcast Host — For the Love of Community Engagement
Six seasons · co-hosted with Dan Ferguson · CommunitiLabs
Co-instigator — Global Community Engagement Day
Founded with Andrew Coulson · celebrated internationally
FRSA — Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Recognised for contribution to community and civic life
Founder — HeyEngage
Community engagement consultancy · strategic planning · facilitation · training