Having worked in seven countries ranging from when she was a teenager in Ireland through to her time teaching teachers in China, to her now home in Dubai, Dawn Metcalfe has worked with leaders at all levels around the region and beyond to change the way they see the world,... Read more
Having worked in seven countries ranging from when she was a teenager in Ireland through to her time teaching teachers in China, to her now home in Dubai, Dawn Metcalfe has worked with leaders at all levels around the region and beyond to change the way they see the world, their behaviour and their impact on others.
As well as authoring The HardTalk Handbook and Managing the Matrix, Dawn Metcalfe is also the founder of Dubai-based PDSi, which helps individuals, teams and organisations drive behavioural and cultural change. Known for not being afraid to tell truth, her insights and straight-talking approach has kept her constantly in demand from large multinationals and government entities, across the Middle East, over the last 10 years.
Dawn Metcalfe regularly contributes to publications including Entrepreneur Middle East, Forbes and The Tempest and speaks publicly on a broad range of subjects on the radio and at conferences. Metcalfe created HardTalk (the book and companion modular, blended training programme) to help us get better at mastering the science and art of difficult conversations we keep avoiding.
Using extensive research and neuroscience techniques, it explores the reasons behind communication behaviour and how to combat those that hold us back. Metcalfe’s HardTalk principles help people to hear and be heard effectively to get the results they want, no matter culture, background or experience.
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You can book Dawn Metcalfe through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Dawn's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Dawn Metcalfe's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Dawn tailored to your event.
Dawn Metcalfe speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Dawn to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Dawn Metcalfe for events worldwide, subject to Dawn's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Dawn Metcalfe is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Dawn can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Dawn Metcalfe on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Dawn can offer.
Dawn Metcalfe delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Dawn Metcalfe's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Dawn's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Dawn Metcalfe can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Dawn's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Dawn Metcalfe is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Dawn Metcalfe, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Dawn's current availability for your dates.