Connie-Lee Bennett
Founder of Meraki Training Academy

About

Connie-Lee is an award-winning international public speaker, best-selling author, and CEO and Founder of Meraki Training Academy. She is passionate about supporting women in creating massive confidence breakthroughs that help them present who they authentically are in all areas of their lives. Her personal development career spans over 23 years. Through her personal experiences, she has created a method that is so effective because it works to uncover the root of her clients' pain. Once the source is identified, she provides the tools to help her clients design a life of fulfillment so they can take centre stage.

Presentation


1. Powerful Presentation Speaking Tips

2. Psychological Safety:  The Communication Behaviours That Build Trust

 

1. Presence Skills: Presenting isn’t just a communication skill—it’s a leadership moment. In this keynote, Connie shows how to structure your message for busy senior audiences, deliver with calm authority, and handle Q&A without wobbling or over-defending. You’ll learn how to make your key points memorable, reduce nervous habits that dilute credibility, and communicate with presence—even when the stakes are high. Whether you’re pitching, leading change, or presenting to the board, this session gives you practical tools to speak in a way that people trust, remember, and act on.


2. Psychological safety isn’t a slogan—it’s built (or broken) in everyday conversations. In this keynote, Connie Lee Bennett breaks down the specific communication behaviours that create trust quickly: how leaders respond to mistakes, ask questions that invite honesty, and give feedback without triggering defensiveness. You’ll learn practical language shifts that reduce “walking on eggshells,” improve collaboration, and make it easier for people to speak up early—before small issues become expensive problems. Expect clear frameworks, real-world examples, and simple practices you can use in your very next meeting.

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