Specialist guest speakers
About Amanda Newbery
Founder & Managing Director, Articulous Communications
Award-winning communicator | Engagement strategist | Speaker | Author
Amanda Newbery is a nationally recognised expert in communication and engagement. As the founder of Articulous Communications, she has led transformative projects across government, infrastructure, climate, and community sectors. Known for her high-energy facilitation and strategic insight, Amanda helps leaders and organisations navigate complex conversations, build trust, and engage meaningfully.
She is been a regular panellist on ABC Radio for almost 20 years, a contributor to national engagement standards, and a pioneer in digital engagement, developing tools like avatars, AR/VR apps, and evaluation software.
Amanda is a high-energy speaker, that gets audiences engaged and active.
Signature topics
Unspoken power
The communication skills no one teaches – but everyone needs
Engaging the unheard
How to reach and include the voices that matter most
The art of difficult conversations
Leading through conflict, emotion, and complexity
Digital engagement done right
Innovation, inclusion, and impact
Legacy leadership
Communicating for long-term change and trust
Ideal audiences
- ^Government and civic leaders
- ^Corporate executives and boards
- ^Communication and engagement professionals
- ^Conference attendees in leadership, infrastructure, planning, and innovation
- ^Teams navigating change, conflict, or public scrutiny
Speaking formats
- ^Keynotes
- ^Panel moderation
- ^Workshops and masterclasses
- ^Book talks and author Q&As
Why book Amanda
- ^20+ years of experience in high-stakes communication
- ^Proven success with controversial and complex projects
- ^Engaging, warm, and thought-provoking delivery
- ^Customised content for your audience and goals
- ^Backed by a team at Articulous Communications with national reach
Speaking experience
Amanda has been a keynote, pannelist or plenary presenter at conferences by:
