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Matildas Speakers

Matildas Speakers are current and former players from Australia’s women’s national football team, booked for keynotes and event appearances on teamwork, leadership, resilience, and culture.

Sarah Walsh
Lydia Williams
Kyah Simon
Mackenzie Arnold
Michelle Heyman
Teagan Micah
Katrina Gorry
Hayley Raso
Clare Polkinghorne
Steph Catley
Georgia Yeoman-Dale
Alanna Kennedy
Charli Grant
Tameka Yallop
Caitlin Foord

Why book a Matildas Speaker?

Matildas Speakers bring credibility built under pressure, where preparation, communication, and standards are non-negotiable.

They connect quickly with diverse audiences because the message is grounded in real moments of performance, teamwork, and accountability.

For event organisers, they are a strong choice when you need a keynote that is energising, relevant, and easy to brief against clear outcomes.

Outcomes by audience type

Corporate, business, and industry events

Audiences leave with a clearer understanding of what high performance looks like in day-to-day behaviours, not just big moments.

Teams gain practical language for trust, role clarity, and accountability, which supports better execution after the event.

Leaders take away tools for decision-making under pressure, staying composed, and setting standards others will follow.

Government, public sector, and uniformed services

The keynote can reinforce service culture, teamwork across functions, and resilience in high scrutiny environments.

Audiences get grounded examples of aligning around mission, communicating with clarity, and staying effective during change.

It is a strong fit for leadership programs and capability days where the goal is practical application, not inspiration alone.

Schools, education, and youth audiences

Students respond to clear lessons on confidence, discipline, goal-setting, and handling setbacks constructively.

The session can support wellbeing and respectful culture by focusing on teamwork, communication, and belonging in groups.

Teachers and school leaders gain a shared framework to reinforce positive behaviours beyond the assembly or special event.

Community organisations and local events

Matildas Speakers help communities rally around shared values, connection, and participation, with messaging that feels accessible and inclusive.

They can lift volunteer engagement by recognising the importance of teamwork, consistency, and showing up for others.

For councils and community groups, it is a practical way to deliver an uplifting message with real relevance.

Not-for-profit and social impact events

The keynote can strengthen commitment to purpose by linking performance habits to long-term impact and sustainability.

Audiences leave with renewed clarity on teamwork under constraint, motivation over time, and supporting each other through challenge.

It works well for donor events, impact summits, and volunteer conferences where energy and credibility matter.

Sport clubs, academies, and high performance programs

Athletes and coaches get high-trust insight into standards, preparation, communication, and recovery after setbacks.

The conversation can be tailored to leadership on and off the field, including how to support teammates and create culture.

This is particularly useful for pathway programs where athletes are building professional habits early.

Event formats that work well

Best-fit options for Matildas Speakers

  • In Conversation (recommended)
    Many Matildas players deliver in this format because it is flexible, authentic, and easy to tailor to your event theme.
    It works particularly well for leadership audiences, client events, and culture-focused conferences where you want relevance, not a generic sports talk.
  • Panel (recommended)
    A strong option when you want multiple perspectives on leadership, teamwork, performance under pressure, and culture.
    Panels also give you more control over the themes covered, while keeping the session dynamic and audience-friendly.
  • Keynote (available for select Speakers)
    Some Matildas Speakers offer a standalone Keynote, often best suited to large conference audiences where the brief is tightly aligned to 2–3 outcomes.
    If a Keynote is preferred, Saxton will advise on the best-fit Speaker and format based on audience, timing, and objectives.
  • Workshop or masterclass (limited availability)
    Occasionally available for smaller groups, leadership cohorts, or sport and education programs, where the goal is practical application and discussion.


Planning notes for bookers

Current players often have seasonal commitments, so earlier planning improves availability and reduces last-minute changes.

A strong brief will include your audience type, event theme, and the one or two behaviours you want the audience to adopt after the session.

Saxton supports the briefing process so the keynote lands with relevance for your organisation, not just sport

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Matildas Speakers suitable for non-corporate audiences?

Yes, the content can be shaped for schools, community organisations, government, and sport programs, with clear outcomes set in the brief.

Can the message be tailored to our theme, not football?

Yes, Saxton briefs Speakers against leadership, culture, resilience, and performance goals so the talk stays relevant to your audience.

Do you offer both current and former Matildas players?

Yes, Saxton can recommend current or former players depending on timing, location, format, and budget.

If you are looking to engage a current or former Matildas Speaker, we will recommend the right fit based on your audience, objectives, and event format.

Enquire with Saxton and we will come back with a shortlist, fee guidance, and clear next steps.

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