Gabrielle Dolan
Global Expert in Strategic Storytelling, Communication & Leadership
A former senior leader at National Australia Bank, Gabrielle discovered that the most powerful way to influence, lead and connect in business is through story. Today, she helps leaders bring clarity, credibility and humanity to the way they communicate.
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Gabrielle Dolan can tell you a story or two.
In fact, it was while working in a senior leadership role at National Australia Bank that she realised the power of storytelling in effective business communication. Since that epiphany, Gabrielle has found her calling as a global expert on strategic storytelling and real communication.
A highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator and author, Gabrielle’s extensive client list includes Telstra, EY, Accenture, VISA, Australia Post, ANZ, Salesforce, Amazon, Vodafone and the Obama Foundation.
Gabrielle holds a master’s degree in management and leadership, an associate diploma in education and training and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education.
In 2024 she launched the successful podcast Keeping it Real with Jac and Ral that was rated in the top 5% of video produced podcasts on Spotify. Episodes explore different topics such as personal brand, public speaking, energy management, negotiation and other great ways to keep you real.
Gabrielle is also the bestselling author of nine books. Her latest title, Story Intelligence. The Craft of Authentic Storytelling, Made Smarter with AI is due to be released globally by Wiley in November 2025.
Bringing humanity to the way business people communicate isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Gabrielle’s dedication to the industry was recognised when she was awarded the 2020 Communicator of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators Asia Pacific region. The ultimate expression of her passion for the cause is her Jargon Free Fridays global movement (jargonfreefridays.com).
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Story Intelligence in an AI world
In a world of distrust and where AI-generated content floods every platform, authentic human connection has never been more valuable. This compelling keynote will discuss the craft of authentic storytelling in business and why AI is not the enemy but can be your storytelling creative partner to enhance your storytelling …without compromising your credibility or losing your unique voice.
Brought to life by real examples. Gabrielle will inspire your audience to explore the power of authentic stories to connect and engage your employees and customers.
Real Communication: From jargon to genuine
In this highly entertaining keynote, Gabrielle explores the power of storytelling to communicate in a way that is more effective. She highlights the
absurdity of corporate jargon and our excessive use of acronyms, as well as the serious issues this causes for effective communication in business.
Gabrielle challenges the audience to move away from the default language of jargon with all its hidden consequences and to speak in a way that is more genuine… to truly connect and engage with your audience.
