Negativity has very unhapppy consequences because you find what you look for
Renowned for her hilarious story-based talks, Toni Powell is one of the most recognised & enjoyed positive culture and wellbeing speakers in Australia.
She’s recently won two international business awards for thought leadership, is the author of two books and her Goalcast talk has over 15 million views.
In a former life Toni was the founder and director of the uplifting Heart of Gold International Film Festival – an event that had a huge impact on a community, toured Australia through Hoyts, and was so successful that Toni was the subject of a heartwarming episode of ABC’s Australian Story called ‘Let There be Light.’
Toni’s great gift is using stories and comedy to teach simple ways all of us can use to turn our pain, stress, failure and trauma into a fantastic springboard to better things.
It’s amazing to find that you can overcome almost anything with a few simple tools and Toni’s work is chock-a-block full of useful, easy, simple tools that actually work in real life.
Talking Points
A Ferret and the Secret to Happiness
Happy people are stronger, more adaptable, and more compassionate, even in challenging times. In this keynote, Toni shares her remarkable journey of taking ownership of her wellbeing and moving from deep despair to lasting joy. She combines her personal experience with the science behind happiness and resilience, offering practical insights that create real change.A Ferret and the Secret to Happiness
This session is ideal for workplaces where negativity is creeping in, teams under stress or fatigue, staff in high-pressure environments, and organisations that value harmony and collaboration. It delivers measurable business outcomes, including stronger team connection, a more positive culture, improved staff retention, higher energy and engagement, and proven performance impact — a 1% rise in team happiness can lead to a 12% increase in sales (Oxford University).
If you want your people to thrive in every area of life, this is the session to book.
Key Takeaways
- A fresh understanding of how the brain works
- The key to rapid mindset change
- Greater self-awareness and empathy for others
- Practical ways to build care and tolerance
- The simplest happiness skill you’ll ever learn
Two Polar Bears & the Secret Relationship Assassin
Based on the true story of a serious office conflict between two ABC radio presenters, this eye-opening keynote reveals what could be the real killer of great relationships. While being entertained, your audience will gain powerful insights into why many relationships are difficult and what they can do right now to change that forever.Two Polar Bears & the Secret Relationship Assassin
This session is perfect for organisations that want to strengthen team harmony, help everyone improve all their relationships, and understand why people behave the way they do. It delivers measurable business outcomes including a more caring and positive culture, improved mental health stability, higher staff retention and engagement, better problem-solving and creativity, and overall team happiness and resilience. It even reduces sick leave by addressing the root causes of workplace tension.
If you want your people to build stronger connections and collaborate more effectively, this is the keynote to book.
Key Takeaways
- A new understanding of the real relationship assassin
- How eyesight works and why that matters to relationships
- Greater self-awareness and empathy for others
- Insight into why the brain prefers blame
- Five things to wake up to if you want better relationships
- Five practical ways to improve relationships
The Yellow Car: Drive Away Stress Instantly
Late one night in a quiet suburban street, Toni Powell had a major life epiphany. She observed a young couple engaging in a comical altercation with a little yellow car, leading her to a revelation about her own relationship with stress. In this delightful presentation, Toni shares a fresh perspective on approaching stress. Her simple, down-to-earth approach helps audiences transform stress, fear and anxiety from problems to a source of humour and resilience.The Yellow Car: Drive Away Stress Instantly
Brilliant for: Tired, stressed, anxious, burned-out, and overwhelmed audiences.
Key Takeaways:
- Instant tool to dramatically reduce daily stress
- Change perspective on challenging situations quickly
- Learn to identify solutions with less effort
- More optimistic outlook
- How to focus on the positives
Workshops
Toni offers completely customised workshops ranging from 90 min to two days. These can be delivered in the workplace, paired with a keynote at an event or virtually. Toni’s workshops are enjoyable, funny and highlyWorkshops
interactive with all recommended tools being simple and practical.
Topics include:
THE SECRET TO HAPPY RELATIONSHIPS
THE STRESS-LESS MASTERCLASS
HAPPINESS FOR WORRYWARTS
FAILING INTO SUCCESS
GRATITUDE: THE WONDER DRUG
Video
Yellow Car Showreel
Toni has the unique ability to connect with people of all levels and combines examples, humour and high energy to convey her message. She gets outstanding feedback. ... keep reading CPA
Toni recently delivered a captivating keynote, THE YELLOW CAR, to our group. She has an exceptional ability to engage her audience from start to finish. Her dynamic and charismatic speaking style drew everyone in; she skilfully intertwined humorous anecdotes with valuable insights.
The women were absolutely enamored by her. Her wit, charm, and ability to inspire left an indelible mark on all of us. We were all deeply moved by her personal anecdote about THE YELLOW CAR, and she equipped us with invaluable strategies to navigate the challenges of stress and anxiety in our everyday business lives.
Audience feedback was sensational. Toni not only engaged the audience – she entertained. A true professional.
Toni doesn’t just speak—she inspires. Her ability to create instant connection is unparalleled, blending storytelling, evidence-based insights and her unique brand of wit.
Toni held the room from start to finish. She had us in stitches, in tears and thinking deeply about ourselves, each other and what truly matters. Real, relatable and unforgettable.
Toni’s presentations aren’t just informative; they are transformative. It was mind-blowing—one of the best audience reactions I’ve seen.
Toni is a superb storyteller, illustrating key concepts in a way that’s entertaining, memorable and scientifically grounded. A rare speaker who makes complex ideas delightfully simple.
The best speaker I have heard in over 30 years as State Manager at Allianz. Our team were still talking about Toni’s session years later. It’s powerful content.
