WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
Most workplace wellbeing talks leave people nodding politely and forgetting everything by Tuesday.
Tenneile's don't.
She combines clinical and organisational psychology with the kind of honest, human delivery that makes people lean in — and actually do something differently when they leave. She challenges conventional thinking without making people feel bad for having thought it. She goes to the places other speakers are too careful to go.
Audiences leave with insight they can use. Language for things they've experienced but couldn't name. And usually, at least one moment where they think I've never heard anyone say that out loud before.
With a background spanning corporate facilitation, international speaking, and community engagement — including work across Australia, Southeast Asia, and beyond with organisations like Deloitte, NSW Rural Fire Service, Sentis, and Sime Darby — Tenneile brings genuine depth to every room she stands in.
RECENTLY
Tenneile MC'd the Knowledge Hub stage at the 2026 National WHS Show in Brisbane — and has been invited to return for the Sydney and Melbourne events.
THE TENNEILE DIFFERENCE
Evidence-based. Deeply human. Surprisingly honest.
Evidence-based. Deeply human. Surprisingly honest.
It felt real.
Not a polished performance. Not a carefully curated highlight reel. The kind of honesty that makes a room go quiet — and then start nodding.
I finally have words for it.
Audiences consistently leave with language for experiences they've had but couldn't name. That's the clinical background doing its work.
People actually changed something.
Not just inspired. Not just informed. Something in how they lead, how they talk to their team, or how they think about their own limits, actually shifts.
WHAT TENNEILE SPEAKS ON
Topics tailored to your audience and event context.
Each session is shaped in conversation with you — the topic areas below are starting points, not a fixed menu.
SIGNATURE TALK
It's Not You. It's the System You're Working In.
Psychosocial risk and burnout through a WHS systems lens. Built for healthcare professionals, high-exposure teams, and anyone exhausted by being told to build their resilience. Leads with the felt experience before introducing the framework — because people need to feel seen before they can hear the science.
The Psychology of Leadership Under Pressure
What stress actually does to your leadership — and how to lead well even when you're not okay. Built for leaders who hold a lot together and rarely let anyone see the cracks.
Psychosocial Risk: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What to Actually Do About It
A demystifying, practical, and deeply human take on one of the most significant workplace obligations facing Australian businesses right now. For leadership teams, HR professionals, and business owners who want to understand this properly — not just tick a box.
The High-Functioning Struggle: Mental Health in High-Performance Cultures
The people who look fine are often the ones who need support most. This talk unpacks the psychology of high performance and what organisations need to understand about the humans inside their results.
Burnout, Boundaries, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
An evidence-based, surprisingly funny, and deeply honest talk about why burnout keeps happening — and what's really going on beneath the surface. For anyone who's ever said "I just need to push through."
Your topic.
Tenneile works with event organisers to shape bespoke sessions that speak directly to your audience's world. If you've got a theme, a challenge, or a room full of people who need something specific — get in touch.
HOW TENNEILE PRESENTS
Three formats. One standard.
Keynote Presentations
Conference keynotes and event presentations — 30 to 60 minutes. High-impact, memorable, tailored to your audience and brief.
Workshop Facilitation
Deeper, interactive half-day or full-day sessions. Participants engage, apply, and leave with frameworks they can actually use — not just concepts to forget by Monday.
Corporate Team Sessions
Focused sessions for leadership teams, people & culture teams, or whole-of-organisation events. Can be standalone or part of a broader wellbeing or leadership program.
EXPERIENCE
Tenneile has presented and facilitated for:
"Tenneile has a rare ability to take complex psychological concepts and make them feel completely accessible — and completely necessary. Our team is still talking about it."
"We've had a lot of wellbeing speakers. This was the first time people in the room actually got emotional — in the best way."
"Science-backed, straight-talking, and genuinely funny. The feedback was the best we've ever received for a session like this."
Department of Defence
EVENTS + ORGANISATIONS
NSW Rural
Fire Service
Deloitte
BHP (Australia & South Africa
Rio Tinto
SIME DARBY (Australia, NZ and Malaysia)
Australian China Business Council
WHS SHOW
MC - Brisbane 2026
Roads Australia (Fellowship Program)
Hastings Deering
BOOK TENNEILE
Interested in having Tenneile speak at your event?
Tenneile takes on a limited number of speaking engagements each year. Early enquiry is recommended, particularly for events in Q3 and Q4.
All enquiries are responded to within 2 business days.
What to include in your enquiry
Event name and date
Audience — size, industry, role level
Format — keynote, workshop, panel, or other
Topic area, if known
Any relevant context about your audience or event theme
Not sure on all the details yet? Reach out anyway — early conversations help shape the right session.