Lebby Eyres
Journalist, former celebrity magazine editor and CEO
“Deborah is a naturally inspiring person - I wish I could bottle her enthusiasm and spray it on myself every day!”
Charlie Cannon
International Keynote Speaker on Resilience
A wonderful day of learning with a wonderful group, thank you Deborah Henley. It has sparked many ideas of potential stories for my new positioning. Grateful of the support of the group and the sparky vibe.
Anita Guru
CEO, Quiver Management Ltd
“What a phenomenal way to spend Valentine’s Day. Deborah created a warm, supportive space where strangers felt safe to be vulnerable and powerful insights emerged throughout the day. I left feeling uplifted, inspired, and equipped with the tools to tell my story with impact and grace.”
There are two types of stories. The one we tell and the one we live. Ideally these two align, and when they do all kinds of options and opportunities present themselves.
We are each the authors of our own story. While we can't change what happened in the past - we can change the meaning we make of it. When we take conscious control of the narrative, we can use it to propel us into an exciting and engaging future story.
Whether you share your story in your business, in presentations, pitches or podcast or whether you simply recognise that the story you tell yourself seeps out in everything you do and say, whether or not you share it - the New Year is a fantastic time to celebrate the wins and lessons - and write a new chapter.
What you will get:
1. Align the story you tell with the story you live.
When your internal narrative matches your external message, your authenticity becomes magnetic-opening doors, strengthening trust, and elevating your personal brand.
2. Re-author the meaning of your past to power your future.
You can't rewrite events, but you can rewrite the interpretation. Owning and reframing your experiences gives you a compelling, empowering story that fuels confident, transformative speaking.
3. Intentionally craft the story you'll tell next.
As you enter 2026, consciously design the narrative you want to project. A clear, future-focused story guides strategic business decisions, sharpens your message, and makes your talks more inspiring and memorable.
It will help elevate both the quantity and quality of your speaking and business opportunities by transforming the way you use personal stories. Drawing on challenge and success, you'll uncover the defining moments that reveal your unique value-and how to translate those moments into messages that resonate deeply with both audiences and clients alike.
Align the story you live with the story you tell, creating a more authentic and memorable presence on stage. You'll get techniques for reframing past experiences to build confidence, authority and emotional connection. Discover how to craft a compelling narrative that sets you apart, strengthens your brand, and opens doors to more more impact and greater opportunities.
Start Crafting Your 2026About Deborah Henley
Deborah Henley is an international keynote speaker and author of Your Leadership Story, a Business Book Awards finalist. She helps people reclaim the experiences that shaped them and turn those moments into powerful stories that inspire others work she now delivers through her six-month programme supporting clients from Paralympians to Masterchef winners.
Her own life has spanned extraordinary adventure and profound challenge-from being held at gunpoint in Peru, to racing yachts around the world to facing personal struggle and success. Life has taught her how the meaning we give our stories shapes who we become. With a background in psychology and leadership development, she helps others do the same.
Start Crafting Your 2026 Story
