WORKFORCE RETENTION & REINVENTION

  • Author in Melbourne, VIC

  • Travels Nationwide
  • From $1,500 to $7,500
  • Available on Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Bestselling author and keynote speaker on reinvention, workforce retention and second chances.

Drawing from lived experience, I help organisations and leadership teams navigate workplace pressure, rebuild trust, reduce stigma and better support people through challenge and change.

My presentations combine powerful storytelling with practical workplace insights around resilience, human behaviour, wellbeing, gambling harm, recovery and reintegration.

Audiences leave with real conversations, practical takeaways and a fresh perspective on leadership, culture and human potential.

Formats available: keynote, workshop, panel and facilitated discussion.

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Hannah's Public Event in Melbourne/ caulfied, Nov 2025

Connie was insightful. Thank you for joining the night



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What to Expect When You Book Connie Paglianiti

✅ Real stories, real impact – No sugar-coating, no clichés. Connie takes you inside the reality of gambling harm, reintegration and second chances — and turns it into practical leadership insight.

✅ Action before inspiration – Every session includes tools people can use the same day: the S.I.G.N.S. checklist, safer-language swaps, and a step-by-step plan to build trust back into teams.

✅ Engagement, not a lecture – Connie doesn’t “present at” audiences. She asks questions, builds connections, and creates a room where people think, feel, reflect, and respond.

✅ Empowerment with edge - She breaks down tough topics like stigma, risk and redemption in a way that’s human, hopeful and usable - without losing the punch.

✅ A movement, not a moment – People don’t just leave motivated. They are part of a bigger conversation about culture change, accountability and second chances.


A/V Requirements (flexible)

Mic: Lapel/lavalier preferred (handheld fine). For small groups under approximately 40 people, I can go mic-free if the room suits.

Screen/Projection: HDMI input to display slides (USB-C via adapter is fine). I can also adapt for a no-slides delivery.

Audio: Only required if slides include clips or subtle audio cues (I’ll confirm beforehand).

Clicker & Lectern: I bring my own clicker; lectern optional.

Workshops: Flip chart or whiteboard useful. Tables or pods preferred over theatre seating.

Virtual/Hybrid: Stable internet and screen share. I can self-manage Zoom/Teams if no host is available.

Pre-event check: I’ll do a brief tech call to align with what you already have on site.


Red Flags in Plain Sight™: How to Spot Risk Before It Blows Up
- For leaders who need practical tools to spot early warning signs of harm, fraud, and crisis inside teams.

Second Chances: The Case for Hiring Beyond the Checkbox
- Stories and strategies to reintegrate justice-impacted talent without lowering standards.

Stigma at Work: When Language, Policy and Culture Do Harm
- How to dismantle shame-based habits and build a culture where recovery and growth are possible.

Leadership with Backbone and Heart
- Balancing compassion with clarity during high-stakes conversations and change.

Your Story Is Your Superpower
- Turning lived experience into credible advocacy, influence and impact.

From Shadows to Success
- A cinematic keynote on my rise from public downfall to bestselling author—hard truths with practical takeaways.

Inclusion Beyond Diversity
- Designing workplaces that don’t break people: addiction, reintegration and trauma-aware practices.


PRICING (guide only)

From $1,500 — Local Community Talk
Melbourne metro, 30–45 mins + short Q&A. Ideal for councils, libraries, schools and community events.

$2,500–$3,500 — Standard Keynote
45–60 mins for business/education audiences. Includes a prep call, light tailoring, slides and the S.I.G.N.S.™ takeaway sheet.

$4,500–$7,500 — Corporate / Interstate Keynote
Premium custom keynote for conferences or large events. Includes deeper tailoring, event run-sheet review and a resource bundle.
Travel & accommodation at cost.

Not-for-profits & community groups: limited discounted dates available — just ask.

WHAT’S INCLUDED (all keynotes)
• Discovery call and agenda alignment
• Tailored content and slide deck
• Event promo line for your collateral
• S.I.G.N.S.™ checklist / safer-language guide for attendees
• Post-event debrief (15 mins)

ADD-ONS (optional)
• Same-day 90–120 min workshop — from $1,500
• Panel moderation / facilitated Q&A — from $750
• Book bundles / signed copies — POA


Public Liability Insurance can be supplied upon confirmed booking.
Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) - cleared and active in Victoria