Meggie Palmer

The World Economic Forum stresses the need for a reskilling/upskilling revolution. “Valuing human capital not only serves to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to respond to systemic shifts, it also empowers them to take part in creating a more equal, inclusive and sustainable world.” As Meggie Palmer explains it, the skills employees need to advance aren’t just about technical or digital prowess, but also the soft skills like presentation, communication and negotiation skills.

Through anecdotes and analytics, Palmer shares actionable insights for building and retaining a more talented, diverse and happier workforce. She leaves the audience with tools that instil the confidence that creates growth - for the individuals and the institution. Yes, she wants employees to leave empowered and skilled to negotiate for themselves - but these skills are also valuable for the business. She has seen staff use the principles to negotiate a raise as well as save millions of dollars negotiating a deal on a procurement process. Palmer stresses that investing in initiatives to upskill and advance employees’ development doesn’t stop with promotions. Speaking to HR leaders and executive audiences alike, she explores what it takes to create programs, processes and policies that help ensure success at every level - and a culture that sustains it.

There are Gaps are everywhere - opportunity, wealth, education. But what level of responsibility do we each take for our role in closing these gaps we see in the world around us?

After her own experience of inequality in the workforce, Journalist and Entrepreneur Meggie Palmer decided to put her anger aside, and harness her frustration for good.

Her keynote explores how the gaps in perception, ownership & our value, guide the level of success we can have in business and in life.

When you identify a problem, how can you reframe that to drive transformational change? Her inspiring keynote touches on stories from journalism to the tech world. Her free App, PepTalkHer, was launched with Vogue & helps tens of thousands of people globally know their worth & negotiate, including one user who scored an $80,000 raise using the App!

If we don't close the gaps, who will?

If you have ever felt inadequate or been plagued by self-doubt at work, you are far from alone. Seventy percent of us experience “imposter syndrome.” It’s a phenomenon that holds back a growing number of high-achievers and is not only crushing the confidence of individuals but hurting the performance potential of teams. Meggie Palmer is a confidence creator and an expert on imposter syndrome and how to fix it. “When people hold back and don’t put their best selves forward - whether in internal meetings or high-stakes negotiations - it affects more than your personal psyche,” argues Palmer. “It compromises trust.” And trust, especially in today’s economy, impacts everything: revenue, brand reputation, team performance, authentic leadership, diversity of talent and more. In this presentation, Palmer presents her framework for avoiding and overcoming imposter syndrome and shares actionable advice for elevating team performance and building trust. Drawing from real-world examples, she proves how closing the confidence gap leads to improved negotiation skills and retains diverse, high-potential talent.