Speaking & Executive Advisory
I work with senior leaders and organisations to restore clarity, steadiness, and decision quality in high-responsibility environments.
When I speak, the purpose is not motivation or performance.
It is to stabilise leadership conditions so people can think clearly, communicate effectively, and operate with less internal strain.
This work is grounded, contained, and designed for rooms where responsibility sits.
Where This Work Is Used
My speaking and advisory work is designed for leadership contexts where pressure is high and clarity matters.
Typical environments include:
boardrooms
executive offsites
leadership summits
senior team sessions
enterprise retreats
Sessions are adapted to the organisational context and leadership audience.
Focus Areas
The work centres on leadership conditions that shape organisational outcomes, including:
decision-making under pressure
leadership presence and communication
internal load carried by senior leaders
patterns of reactivity affecting teams
cultural instability originating at the top
The aim is not insight for its own sake, but practical stabilisation leaders can work from immediately.
Speaking Engagements
Speaking engagements are structured to support:
clearer leadership thinking
more consistent communication
reduced reactivity in senior teams
improved coordination and trust
Formats may include:
keynotes
executive briefings
facilitated leadership sessions
fireside conversations
This is not inspirational speaking. It is executive-level orientation and recalibration.
Private Advisory (Optional)
For founders and executives navigating growth, complexity, or cultural pressure, private advisory support may be offered alongside speaking engagements.
This support is confidential, bounded, and focused on leadership clarity during high-stakes periods.
Who This Is For
This work is suited to organisations and leaders who require:
grounded guidance rather than motivation
clarity without theatrics
depth without jargon
leadership insight that translates into behaviour
If your event or leadership forum requires steadiness, discernment, and practical orientation, this work is appropriate.
About
Maryanne Katsidis
Executive Advisor & Cultural Leadership Partner
I work with CEOs and senior leaders to address the internal pressure patterns that affect leadership clarity, decision-making, and organisational stability.
My background spans corporate, education, not-for-profit, and advisory contexts, with a focus on responsibility, discretion, and sustained leadership clarity.
