Keynote Speaking

Tanya Hallett is a motivational speaker, education and trauma expert who has her own lived experience of PTSD. She works with organisations who want to create teams who are empathetic, innovative, inclusive, and resilient. She uses trauma-informed leadership solutions to enhance organisational productivity and foster positive mental health outcomes for everyone.

Tanya has been a facilitator and trainer for over 20 years, working in Australia and Japan. She is the founder of TIPT, a teacher, a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and a certified LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator. She has worked for companies such as Toyota and Mitsubishi and taught at some of the most trauma-affected and hard-to-staff schools in W.A. She was awarded the Trailblazer scholarship sponsored by Woodside to complete the Curtin Ignition Program in 2023. Behind these achievements, she has overcome intense adversity and has struggled with grief, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. She inspires people to see how resilience over adversity can make you a powerhouse.

She has been a featured speaker on a range of podcasts, both domestically and internationally, and has delivered impactful presentations across a variety of leading legal, financial, and educational organisations.

I attended one of Tanya’s Trauma-Informed Leadership sessions. The session was informative, authentic, relatable, and informed by Tanya’s deep-lived experience and knowledge. Tanya’s work is hugely important and I recommend working with her to get ahead of the curve in an area that everyone needs to be across. Tanya is also just so lovely, sparkly, and generous.

— Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie, Chief Connection Officer, The Up Next Company

Tanya’s keynotes are built on the five pillars of trauma-informed practice, the importance of accepting things outside of our control, making choices that align with our values, and empowering people to be the best versions of themselves by adopting a resilient mindset.

Example takeaways include:

  • Unlocking the key to innovation and positive mental health
  • How the FISH philosophy transforms
  • Kindness matters — people always remember how you made them feel
  • Psychological safety isn’t mysterious, but it must be consistent
  • Why having a sense of humour is crucial in the face of adversity
  • Moving to a growth mindset while feeling anxiety
  • How to win for yourself when the odds are against you
  • Acceptance is king when resistance is futile
  • Sow the seeds for resilience and achieve empowerment

Speaking topics

  • Resilience in Japan
    Everything I first learned about resilience; I learned living in Japan.
  • Gen Z
    Navigating the new frontier.
  • Post-Traumatic Growth and Empowerment
    Creating a fulfilling life after trauma.
  • Grief for Dummies
    “Help! I don’t know what to say!”
  • Trauma-Informed Fish Philosophy
    Learn how Fish Philosophy and Trauma-Informed Solutions revolutionise an organisation.