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Hi, I'm Courtney

Personal Brand Strategist, Consultant and Speaker

I help women, leaders, and organisations find clarity, communicate with confidence, and move forward with intention.

Whether you're building a personal brand, navigating a career transition, leading a business, delivering a community project, or stepping into a new season of leadership, I provide the strategy, structure, and support to help you take your next step.

Working with clients & Inspiring audiences Across

Australia & New Zealand

4.9 / 5 Average Speaker Rating

100+ Workshops, Presentations & Facilitation Sessions Delivered

Over a decade of experience delivering to audiences

Popular Keynotes Topics

The Invisible Professional

Why Being Good at What You Do Doesn't Guarantee Being Seen

A keynote about the gap between competence and recognition, particularly for women who have learned to let their work speak for itself.

Women's leadership and career development programmes

Corporate talent development and emerging leadership programmes

Professional associations and industry conferences

Women in business and executive networks

Personal Branding for Professionals

Authenticity, Professional Identity and the Pressure to Be Visible

An exploration of the contradictory advice women receive about being authentic, professional, relatable, confident and visible, often all at once.

Ideal for:

  • Women's professional development and leadership conferences

  • Corporate learning and development programmes

  • People and culture teams focused on authenticity and inclusion

  • Professional services organisations and consultancy firms

The Spotlight Paradox

Why We Want to Be Seen and Fear What Happens When We Are

A keynote about the tension between wanting professional recognition and fearing the judgement, responsibility or exposure that might accompany it.

  • Women's leadership and empowerment conferences

  • Emerging leaders and high-potential talent programmes

  • Women in business and entrepreneurship networks

  • Industry associations supporting women's career progression

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Let's Collaborate

Whether you're planning a conference, association event, leadership programme, webinar, or team development session, I'd love to learn more about your audience and objectives.

Together, we'll create a session that leaves people with clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.

"Her presentation perfectly reflected the brief we provided-balancing strategic insights with practical advice tailored to our audience. Delegates praised Courtney’s clear communication, engaging delivery, and incredibly relevant content..."

- Tess Frampton

Director of Lime Events 

"Courtney Haines delivered an outstanding session on "The Business of You: Personal Branding for Growth & Profitability" at the Clinical Aesthetics Symposium.

Her presentation perfectly reflected the brief we provided-balancing strategic insights with practical advice tailored to our audience. Delegates praised Courtney’s clear communication, engaging delivery, and incredibly relevant content. One attendee described it as “the most useful session for me as a relatively new business,” while others noted it was “amazing,” “so helpful,” and “fabulously presented.”

Courtney brought energy, confidence, and authenticity to the stage, leaving attendees inspired and eager to implement what they learned. We’d highly recommend her as a speaker for any event focused on business growth or branding."

"Courtney was a joy to watch as she spoke about a topic so passionate to her. I would have no hesitation recommending Courtney to other organisations and companies as she is a true expert in her field...."

- Tori Walker

Courtney recently delivered a virtual webinar to our 2026 Women in HealthTech Mentoring Cohort which I was facilitator for. In meeting with Courtney beforehand, she was able to clearly articulate what she would cover and the value she would bring to our group of differing career level participants.

During the webinar she was engaging, entertaining and provided lots of nuggets of gold takeaways that our cohort could either easily implement for their benefit, or mull over to ponder in relation to how their own personal brand could be perceived.

She enthusiastically answered all questions that came in and kindly provided templates and links immediately after the workshop to reinforce her messages.

We received wonderful feedback towards the conclusion of the workshop and afterwards, lots of messages that the concepts were easy to understand, there were many takeaways, and that Courtney was a joy to watch as she spoke about a topic so passionate to her. I would have no hesitation recommending Courtney to other organisations and companies as she is a true expert in her field. 

Find What Works For You

Speaking Formats

Keynotes

20–60 minutes

Workshops

Interactive and practical learning experiences

Panels & Fireside Chats

Moderated discussions and expert conversations

Webinars & Virtual Events

Professional online presentations and digital learning sessions

Who I Speak To

Corporate Organisations & Leadership Programmes

Women's Professional & Business Networks

Industry Associations & Professional Conferences

"Courtney was truly the elegant, well-spoken glue that brought the entire presentation together. Her session on branding was incredibly slick, demonstrating her clear expertise in the field..."

David Remmerswaal

Founder & Director - Dimple Digital

"I engaged Courtney to speak at our recent event for Waikato business owners, where we aimed to educate them on marketing, branding, and technology shifts. Courtney was truly the elegant, well-spoken glue that brought the entire presentation together. Her session on branding was incredibly slick, demonstrating her clear expertise in the field. Beyond her own excellent presentation, she provided fantastic support for the other speakers and captivated the audience with her engaging stage presence. We received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from attendees who were eager to learn more and work with her directly. I absolutely plan on including Courtney in our future events."

"From our first meeting, we were able to lock in a solid topic, with Courtney’s expertise in the field proving invaluable. She was also very prompt in providing her content, which made it easy for us to promote the webinar and get everything sorted on time..."

-Kenn Cabigayan 

Membership Manager​ NZQBA - Qualified Bookkeepers Association

"I recently organised a webinar with Courtney Haines, who came highly recommended by one of our members who suggested she’d be fantastic to run a session on branding or marketing, which are both popular topics with our members.

From our first meeting, we were able to lock in a solid topic, with Courtney’s expertise in the field proving invaluable. She was also very prompt in providing her content, which made it easy for us to promote the webinar and get everything sorted on time.

On the day, the webinar was insightful, engaging, and easy to follow. Courtney had a great way of making the presentation relatable and accessible. She received a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars – one of the highest scores we’ve ever had for a speaker! Our attendees really appreciated her delivery and found the content both relevant and valuable."

"She masterfully blends strategy with real-world advice, helping professionals align their voice with their ideal audience, stand out in a crowded market, and build lasting client relationships. Courtney’s thoughtful, practical approach left a lasting impact on our attendees and listeners, and we would highly recommend her to any event organiser..."

-Sam & Jo

The VA Foundery 

"Working with Courtney Haines has been an absolute pleasure across both our VA Summit and podcast. As a speaker and guest, she delivered beautifully — clear, articulate, and incredibly professional throughout every engagement.

 

Her topic, How to Find Your Brand Voice as a Virtual Assistant, addressed a common challenge so many VAs face: confidently expressing who they are online and attracting their ideal clients. Courtney's insightful, approachable teaching style provided our audience with actionable frameworks that made personal branding feel simple, achievable, and deeply authentic.

 

She masterfully blends strategy with real-world advice, helping professionals align their voice with their ideal audience, stand out in a crowded market, and build lasting client relationships. Courtney’s thoughtful, practical approach left a lasting impact on our attendees and listeners, and we would highly recommend her to any event organiser or podcaster looking for a speaker who delivers true value with clarity, grace, and professionalism."

Why Event Organisers Partner With Me

I offer a unique combination of strategic thinking, communication expertise, and practical facilitation experience.

My background spans personal branding, communications strategy, workshop facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership.

That means audiences don't just leave inspired.

They leave with practical frameworks, clear actions, and a better understanding of how to apply what they've learned in the real world.

My speaking style is conversational, engaging, and highly practical.

Topics are always tailored to the audience, industry, and objectives of the event.