Self-worth is our most powerful superpower shaping our voice, presence, and impact we create.
Farah Mak is an award-winning actress, author, television presenter and Master of Ceremonies known for bringing sparkle with substance to every stage, screen and room she leads. A trusted host with broadcast level professionalism and emotional intelligence, Farah creates experiences that feel polished, connected and genuinely uplifting, where audiences feel seen, energised and engaged.
Farah is best known to television audiences for her role as Katrina Marshall on Neighbours, one of Australia’s most iconic series. Her acting background has shaped her instinctive ability to read rooms, manage energy and connect authentically in real time, skills that now define her work as a highly sought after MC, host and presenter.
Alongside her screen work, Farah has extensive experience in live, unscripted broadcasting. She spent more than seven years presenting live on TVSN, broadcasting regularly across Australia and New Zealand as a long term brand ambassador for Florsheim. Thriving in fast paced environments where clarity, confidence and credibility matter, Farah is trusted to think on her feet, guide audiences effortlessly and keep momentum flowing with ease.
Farah has served as the official MC for the Women Changing the World Awards in both 2024 and 2025, co hosting the international event alongside Dr Tererai Trent. Her work has been recognised globally for thought leadership in self worth and advocacy, including Silver for Thought Leader of the Year, Bronze for Social Enterprise People’s Choice, and Silver for Most Influential Person of the Year at Australia’s Beam Awards.
An author and storyteller at heart, Farah is the creator of I Am Worthy and the Sparkle Squad Girls universe, published by Hardie Grant Media. Her writing centres on self worth, emotional resilience and confidence, nurturing these qualities early in life through stories that are playful, affirming and full of heart. The Sparkle Squad Girls world is now expanding beyond the page, with early development underway for an animated screen adaptation.
In 2020, Farah founded The Self Worth Movement, a global social enterprise working at the intersection of advocacy, leadership and lived experience. Through keynote speaking, facilitation and public engagement, she supports individuals, teams and organisations to build confidence, strengthen communication and lead with humanity. Her work reframes self worth as a leadership and performance foundation, not a personal luxury, but a cultural force for change.
As an MC and host, Farah is known for elevating speakers without overshadowing them, creating seamless flow across programs, and holding space for both celebration and sensitivity. She brings calm confidence to high stakes moments, joy to shared wins, and intention to every transition, ensuring events feel meaningful, memorable and beautifully run.
A survivor, advocate and mother of four, Farah brings lived credibility, hope and heart to every role she undertakes. Widely regarded as a symbol of self worth, she leads not through performance alone, but through presence.
Clients choose Farah Mak because she delivers sparkle with substance, a host who connects on screen and in the room, and who leaves audiences feeling lighter, braver and more inspired long after the lights go down.
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A sought-after and captivating host and MC, Farah is renowned for blending polish with heart, artistry with presence, and leaving every audience feeling seen, celebrated, and worthy.
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Self-Worth Cultivation – Creating a Worthy Culture
Format: Interactive Keynote / Bespoke Culture WorkshopSelf-Worth Cultivation – Creating a Worthy Culture
Self-worth is not a soft skill it is a performance strategy. When people feel valued and worthy, they communicate differently, collaborate more confidently and perform at a higher level. In this energising and interactive session, Farah partners with organisational leaders to co-create a values-aligned experience that connects individual self-worth to collective excellence and measurable outcomes. Through reflective exercises, live participation and culture-mapping moments, teams leave empowered, aligned and performance-ready.
Key Takeaways:
• Practical tools to embed self-worth into workplace culture
• Increased psychological safety, confidence and accountability
• Reduced imposter syndrome and comparison-driven burnout
• Stronger engagement, retention and team cohesion
• A values-aligned action plan supporting measurable performance outcomes
Transformational Leadership – Leading with Presence, Courage & Influence
Format: Interactive Keynote / Bespoke Executive Leadership WorkshopTransformational Leadership – Leading with Presence, Courage & Influence
Transformational leadership begins with self-awareness and self-worth. Leaders who trust their value lead with clarity, influence and calm authority. Developed in consultation with senior stakeholders, this tailored workshop strengthens executive presence, emotional intelligence and confident decision-making under pressure. Participants leave equipped to inspire trust, elevate culture and drive meaningful, measurable results within their organisation.
Key Takeaways:
• A practical blueprint for emotionally intelligent leadership
• Stronger executive presence grounded in confidence and clarity
• Tools to lead through uncertainty without reactive decision-making
• Increased team motivation, ownership and trust
• Clear alignment between leadership behaviour and business results
Creativity as a Performance Multiplier – Unlocking Innovation & Momentum
Format: Interactive Keynote / Bespoke Innovation & High-Performance WorkshopCreativity as a Performance Multiplier – Unlocking Innovation & Momentum
Creativity flourishes where people feel safe to contribute — and where self-worth fuels courageous thinking. In collaboration with organisational leaders, Farah designs a high-energy session tailored to the team’s current challenges and growth priorities. Drawing on her experience as an actress on Neighbours, a live television presenter, published author and sought-after Master of Ceremonies, she demonstrates how agility and confident creativity under pressure translate directly into performance outcomes. Teams leave re-energised, aligned and equipped to move from hesitation to momentum.
Key Takeaways:
• Practical methods to activate confident, creative thinking
• Increased innovation through psychologically safe team dynamics
• Tools to shift from reactive problem-solving to empowered solutions
• Greater adaptability in high-pressure environments
• Improved productivity driven by engaged, energised teams
The Art of Storytelling – Communicating with Confidence & Conviction
Format: Interactive Keynote / Bespoke Presentation & Public Speaking MasterclassThe Art of Storytelling – Communicating with Confidence & Conviction
Influence begins with story — and powerful storytelling begins with self-belief. This vibrant and practical masterclass is customised to reflect the organisation’s brand voice, leadership tone and communication objectives. Drawing on her career as an actress on Neighbours, live television presenter and experienced MC for national and international events, Farah equips participants with a clear framework for persuasive storytelling and confident delivery. Through interactive coaching and real-world application, leaders build authentic presence and compelling conviction in every room they enter.
Key Takeaways:
• A practical storytelling framework for influence and impact
• Techniques to manage nerves and elevate authentic stage presence
• Increased confidence in presentations and leadership communication
• Stronger audience engagement and persuasive clarity
• Clearer brand and leadership positioning through empowered narrative delivery
Domestic & Family Violence Advocacy – Courageous Leadership in Action
Domestic and family violence is fundamentally an issue of power, control and the erosion of self-worth. With lived experience and more than a decade of advocacy, Farah delivers a courageous and grounded session developed in collaboration with organisational leadership and wellbeing teams. Carefully aligned with the organisation’s values, people strategy and policy framework, this workshop equips leaders with practical understanding of workplace impact and responsible response. The result is increased awareness, stronger psychological safety and a clear pathway from intention to accountable action.Domestic & Family Violence Advocacy – Courageous Leadership in Action
Key Takeaways:
• Clear understanding of the dynamics and workplace impact of domestic and family violence
• Increased confidence navigating sensitive conversations responsibly
• Practical steps for policy alignment and employee support
• Stronger leadership in psychological safety and wellbeing
• A measurable pathway from awareness to accountable action
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We recently asked Farah to MC our Real Media Awards and she delivered perfection, sparkle, and absolute delight. From the very first moment, Farah understood our brief, our audience, and our ... keep reading Real Media Awards
I’ve had the privilege of witnessing Farah in action as an emcee across a wide range of events, and she is nothing short of exceptional. Her professionalism is matched by meticulous planning and flawless execution. What truly sets Farah apart is her blend of poise, sophistication, and elegance, paired with a warmth and personable style that instantly puts people at ease. Whether guiding a high-profile corporate gathering or holding space during deeply sensitive moments, Farah does so with grace, confidence, and emotional intelligence. She ensures every audience member feels seen, heard, and engaged, and any event is elevated by her presence.
From the moment you meet Farah, you’re drawn into her world of self-worth, positivity, and purpose. Beyond the sparkle is a woman of substance — educated, articulate, and deeply impactful. Farah tailors her message beautifully, and after just minutes in her presence, you truly feel capable of taking on the world.
I had the pleasure of meeting Farah Mak at our Marriott International Women’s Day event — an empowering and energising experience. I highly recommend Farah as both a keynote speaker and host.
I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Farah Mak from The Self-Worth Movement at our Marriott International Women’s Day event at The Ritz Carlton Perth. What an empowering, energising experience! It was so lovely to hear from a strong business leader on the importance of self-care and self-worth. I highly recommend the course and keynote speech by Farah for all women, and young girls too.
Farah is an energetic and engaging speaker and advocate. I’ve witnessed Farah speak to a diversity of audiences, always connecting to the cause, encouraging self-care, empowerment and a collective action for a safer, more gender equitable society.
