Speaking & Conferences

Inspiring people to lead with courage, purpose, and energy.

At Luminate Leadership, we believe in the power of connection, conversation, and contagious energy. Through our conference speaking and MC services, we aim to inspire bold leadership and lasting impact.

CHERIE CANNING

Keynote Speaker

Founder,  Director and Facilitator of Luminate Leadership, Cherie has spent years igniting leaders and teams with her dynamic storytelling, infectious energy, and real-world insights.

Her ability to connect with audiences in a deeply personal way ensures every keynote is not just heard, but felt.

Book Cherie for your next conference or event and experience the kind of impact that sparks real change long after she’s left the stage.

Keynote Topics

Leading with Courage:

Inspired by her podcast guests and own personal stories, Cherie empowers leaders and teams to embrace courage in decision-making, take bold risks, and lead through uncertainty with confidence and clarity.

Mindset and Resilience:

Helping individuals and teams develop a growth mindset, overcome setbacks, and thrive in the face of change and adversity.

Authentic Leadership:

Guiding leaders to align their values, strengths, and actions to lead with authenticity and integrity, building trust and credibility within their teams.

High-Performing Teams:

Providing strategies to foster trust, collaboration, and alignment, helping leaders build cohesive teams that perform at their best.

Leadership Development:

Helping leaders at all levels develop the skills they need to lead with confidence, empathy, and impact. Her expertise includes building self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience in leaders.

FEATURED KEYNOTE

Neon Lights

Neon Lights is perfect for conferences and team planning events, designed for audiences passionate about fostering true vulnerability and trust within their teams and organisations.

This highly engaging session is a true "Keyshop" blending the keynote message with the practicality of a hands-on workshop.

"This keynote was inspiring and uplifting.

It absolutely elevated the energy in the room. The content was practical and really engaging. It allowed for the people in the room to be vulnerable and connect deeply. Such a powerful concept.

The world needs more opportunities to elevate story telling and connection!”

Attendee - IGNITE 24- Neon Lights keynote

Want More Than Just a Keynote?

Our keyshops combine big ideas with practical tools your team can use right away.

Looking for something more interactive? Our keyshops (a powerful blend of keynote and workshop) offer energising, hands-on experiences designed to shift mindsets, build capability, and inspire courageous leadership across your team or organisation.

Whether delivered as a standalone session or part of a broader program, each keyshop is practical, tailored, and designed to create real impact.

Explore our Keyshops.

  • Build a culture of trust through open, constructive and compassionate feedback.

  • Strengthen your leadership by showing up with curiosity, care, and courage.

  • Equip your leaders to navigate uncertainty and support others through it.

  • A powerful tool for understanding motivation, behaviour, and team dynamics.

  • Discover how thinking preferences shape communication and collaboration.

  • An empowering session for women to own their space, voice, and vision.

“I loved the simplicity and practical approach.
I feel like I finally have the tools to solve some mysteries of team management and build a great strategy to strengthen an already great team! “

Attendee - Studio Pilates conference

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Download our full speaker kit.