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Taking bookings for all of 2026. Let’s chat about your event. 〰️

Australia’s authority on trustworthy communication for leaders and brands.

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Brands, leaders and communities are floundering in a trust crisis. Weak, misaligned communication is unravelling reputations, fracturing teams and killing trust.

I’m here to fix that. I show leaders and organisations how to communicate with such credibility that they build new levels of trust and face critical issues with confidence. They become believable, dependable and reputable, especially under pressure.

Whether from the conference stage or the boardroom, I shift people from hesitant and ineffective to clear, compelling and credible - so they reclaim trust, reshape culture and drive lasting results.

Professional Speaker I Master Class Leader I Trusted Adviser

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Watch samples of Neryl’s popular keynote presentations

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Dr Neryl East speaks on navigating misinformation and activism.

Why book Dr Neryl East?

Deep expertise: More than 30 years of media and communication leadership, including roles as a TV journalist and senior communications executive.

Authority on high‑stakes reputation and trust scenarios: Proven track record helping leaders and brands become believable, dependable and reputable, especially in environments of pressure, disruption and scrutiny.

Credentials: PhD in Journalism, five‑time author (including an Amazon best‑seller) and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) - offering deep academic rigour and elite speaker credentials.

Unique IP: Neryl brings her own methodology to her keynotes, master classes and programs.

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Trusted voice: Neryl appears frequently on major television networks, on radio across Australia and in insightful op-ed pieces as a commentator on brand trust and credibility.

Diverse experience across all tiers of government, major corporations and executive leadership teams - enabling her to tailor content for diverse audiences.

Practical, actionable insights: Neryl’s sessions combine real‑world stories, strategic frameworks and tools leaders can apply immediately to strengthen communication and credibility.

Versatile stagecraft: As well as keynote speaking, Neryl is an engaging MC and panel facilitator and delivers impactful breakout sessions and master classes.