You don’t need a better strategy, you need better conversations.

Emma Gibbens is a Communication Strategist who helps individuals and organisations get where they want to go, using the power of conversations.

Most workplace problems are communication problems in disguise. Culture fails not because of bad intentions but because people don’t know how to speak up, listen deeply, give feedback or talk across difference.

Through her keynotes and workshops, Emma helps organisations fix the conversations that block engagement, stall productivity, and hold culture change back.

She brings a systems lens, a campaigners urgency and a deep belief in humanity.

Emma’s career started in political campaigns (working for Obama in 2008), brought her to Silicon Valley and then led her to run the successful marriage equality campaign in Western Australia. She’s helped over 40,000 people across Australia and the US have real, honest conversations that lead to meaningful change.

work with Emma

Speaking + MC

Emma doesn’t talk at people, she brings them into the conversation. With a mix of sharp insight and genuine connection, she creates the kind of energy that makes audiences lean in, open up, and walk away changed.

Training

Emma’s training combines practical tools with big shifts in mindset. It’s the kind of experience that sparks change in the room and sticks long after, as teams walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to lead better conversations.

Strategic Facilitation

When change is stuck, Emma’s facilitation cuts through the noise. With a unique mix of campaign savvy and cultural intelligence, she creates space for honest dialogue that unlocks momentum and moves the room forward together.

Mentoring

Emma mentors leaders and managers to find their voice and own the room. With equal parts strategy and heart, she helps them lead with clarity, confidence, and the kind of presence that earns trust fast.

What People Say

  • "Emma was a fantastic presenter; the clinic was a great idea, and it would've been great to have more time to delve into this and look at more examples."

  • "Emma's content was really thought provoking because she focused on the power of face-to-face conversation at a time when many of us are too reliant on digital engagement."

  • "Fun and bright. Loved her energy!"

  • "Great insights into normalising difficult conversations."

  • "Emma's session was great. It was useful and relevant."

  • "Rhys and Emma are hilarious and genuine hosts. This training has helped me so much in seeing how an AoC can be used to connect yourself, the people you are meeting with, the land and traditional owners together!"

  • "Rhys and Emma are absolutely brilliant! They mix incredibly important and handy information with humour and positivity, and make you feel so much more confident moving forward."

THe book

"Anatomy of Conversation" by Emma Gibbens explores the heart of human connection, masterfully dissecting the elements that make our interactions meaningful, transformative, and, at times, challenging. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to elevate their communication skills, forge deeper relationships, and navigate the complexities of interpersonal exchanges with grace and confidence.

This book is not merely a guide to talking; it is a blueprint for building bridges through words. It addresses the nuances of communication across different contexts like in the workplace, within personal relationships, or across cultural divides. She provides inspiration and practical strategies to move forward together.

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