Ciara Lancaster

Ciara Lancaster is a dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and one of Australia’s foremost experts on change fatigue and resilience. With an energising stage presence and unmatched credibility, Ciara helps teams move from exhaustion to empowerment in the face of rapid workplace change.

A former Change Leader at Deloitte Australia, Ciara led transformation for teams of 500+ during large-scale business and digital innovation projects. Her firsthand experience in the trenches of change management led to the creation of her groundbreaking book, Reimagine Change, which became a #1 bestseller in Organisational Behaviour and Stress Management and sparked a global movement in human sustainability and adaptability.

Ciara’s thought leadership has been featured in the Australian Financial Review, Sky News, Women’s Agenda, In The Black, CEO World Magazine, and Thrive Global. She’s recognised as the go-to speaker for all-staff conferences and executive leadership forums looking to reignite energy and foster momentum in times of transformation.

What sets Ciara apart is not just her corporate pedigree, but her depth of academic knowledge and her rare ability to connect with audiences through warmth, vulnerability, and relatable storytelling. She holds qualifications from Sydney University, UNSW, Stanford University, and The Mind Academy, with specialties in Psychology, Economics, Organisational Change, Modern Psychology, NLP, and Compassion Cultivation. While the world may be fixated on celebrities, it’s Ciara’s authentic, vulnerable, and relatable style that captivates audiences, making a deep and lasting impression on everyone in the room.

As one of only four Australian women ever invited to speak at the global MDRT® Conference, Ciara brings a masterful balance of motivation and action. Audiences don’t just leave feeling inspired, they walk away with practical tools, mindset strategies, and at least three actionable takeaways that can be implemented immediately.

Whether your team is navigating intense change, facing cultural disengagement, or simply needs a reset to thrive in a demanding environment, Ciara delivers a keynote experience that is energising, empowering, and unforgettable.

Beyond the stage, Ciara is a proud mum of two active sons and the ever-loving human to her cocker-spaniel, Billy. Her weekends are filled with basketball courts, AFL sidelines, and soaking up what matters most.

Looking to disrupt change exhaustion and ignite a new era of energy in your team? Ciara Lancaster is the keynote speaker you’ve been waiting for.