Speaking and events

Alicia speaks on large stages, small screens - and everything in between! - as a global expert in strategy and change.

Topics

Alicia will deliver a workshop or keynote tailored to your conference or event on topics such as strategy, change, leadership, local government, public value leadership, entrepreneurship, system change, risk, decision-making and power dynamics.

Popular keynotes include:

Perspective: Long-term thinking in a short-world
Strategy 101: The underdog's greatest asset
Change: Three steps to agency in uncertainty
Public sector leadership: The layer of crazy
Local Legends: How to make a difference in local government

Audiences love Alicia's no-nonsense Kiwi approach.With wit, wisdom, and razor-sharp insight, she delivers practical tools in Plain English, making complex ideas accessible - and actionable - for all.

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Alicia has facilitated multi-day conferences for thousands of attendees. Organisers and delegates love her sharp insights, humour and engaging style.

In this video, Alicia facilitates the three-day 2022 ALGA National Conference for over 1,000 Mayors and CEOs.

All formats

Alicia McKay speaks on small screens and big stages, in-house, online and in the media. Watch clips below.

In-House

Alicia joined L'Oreal Learning Week over two days, for a conference keynote and two half-day workshops on building trust and leading change conversations.

Online

Alicia fired up an online conference during lockdown talking change, priorities and staying sane when the world goes mad around you.

TV and Media

Alicia appears as a guest and expert panelist on NZ and Australian TV shows like The AM Show and Sky News. In this snippet from Sky News Australia, Alicia spoke on flexible leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Webinars

Alicia runs public and in-house webinars and online keynotes for teams, leaders and organisations of all sizes. Spice up your next Leaders Forum or planning day. Check out this viral snippet from one of Alicia's strategy webinars.