Meet Deborah Henley

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HUMAN EDGE

Keynote speaking & leadership development

to engage, energise and empower your people.

What’s

THE HUMAN EDGE?

In a world driven by technology, the true competitive advantage lies in what only people can bring: empathy, creativity, connection, and authenticity. The Human Edge is about unlocking these human strengths to transform leadership, culture, and performance.

Deborah’s keynotes and programmes unlock this through powerful stories, insights and the REAL framework—Relationships, Emotional intelligence, Authenticity, and Legacy- showing leaders and teams how to bring more humanity into business. By getting REAL, organisations tap into the human advantage that technology can’t replicate: the ability to build trust, inspire collaboration, and create cultures where people feel energised, engaged, and empowered to thrive.

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"Insightful process that helps crystallise the content for my presentation and the confidence to execute in style."

Rosalind Munro, Director of Communications .GE

Deborah's
Keynotes

Inspiring leaders to connect, communicate, and create real impact through the power of story.

These can each be run as workshops too

THE HUMAN EDGE

REAL Leadership in an Unreal World

In a world of fast-changing tech, the real advantage is human.

THE POWER OF YOUR STORY

Unlock Your Leadership Story

We each carry a story of who they are, shaping what you think and do but few realise its power to fuel business success.

PERFECTLY FLAWED

Extraordinary success by embracing imperfection

What if your flaws were also your greatest assets? Deborah challenges the myth of perfection - revealing how vulnerability can spark confidence and connection.

THE GENIUS OF THE GENUINE YOU

The courage to tap into your unique potential
Inside each of us is a ‘genie’—that inner guide pointing towards purpose and passion.

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The Power of Story: How to Inspire, Influence and Connect Through Your Experiences

In this book, author, speaker, and coach Debs De Vries reveals the secret to powerful communication — the ability to share your experiences through a well-told story. Whether you’re delivering a pitch, presentation, or speech, learn how to engage and connect with your audience instantly, convey your message with impact, and inspire others through the lessons of your own life.

Unlock Your Story Power

What Our Clients Say

Real voices. Real results.
Stories of impact and transformation.
How our work changes lives and organisations.
The difference we make—straight from our clients.
Why leaders and teams trust Deborah Henley.