A woman in white pants and a matching white blazer stands on an orange carpeted circle in front of a large sign that reads "TEDx Makati." The background features a black screen displaying "THE FUTURE I" in large white letters, with logos of sponsors at the bottom. The ceiling has several rectangular lights and reflective surfaces.

Speaking & Moderation

Keynotes · Panels · Moderation

Chanel Olive delivers keynote presentations, guest panellist contributions, and panel moderation across workplace, conference, community, education, NGO, and women's events.

Her speaking is grounded in lived experience, a Diploma of Counselling, her work across hosting and media, her TEDx talk Striving to Find Belonging, and her confidence and communication work through Speak and Be Seen. The result is talks and conversations that are relatable, practical, and tailored to the audience in front of her.

Based in Melbourne and available across Australia, with select Southeast Asia opportunities available by enquiry.

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Speaking That Connects

Warm, honest, and practical — Chanel brings together personal story, lived experience, and clear takeaways that help audiences reflect, connect, and walk away with something they can apply.

Each engagement is created and tailored to suit your audience, event theme, and desired outcome.

Speaking Themes

Belonging · Self-acceptance · Confidence · Communication · Mental wellbeing · The multicultural experience

These themes can be shaped into keynotes, panel contributions, and moderated conversations depending on the needs of your event.

 

Striving to Find Belonging

In 2025, Chanel delivered her TEDx talk, Striving to Find Belonging, now available globally on the TED platform.

A deeply personal story about her journey to self-acceptance as an Australian-Filipino woman — exploring the hidden cost of trying to fit in through four defining seasons: Belonging, Striving, Acceptance, and Wholeness.

“Choose self-acceptance. It will give you the courage to flourish, to align with your purpose, and to dream boldly at every stage of life.”
— Chanel Olive
Watch the TEDx Talk

  • “I want to express my deepest gratitude to you for being such a phenomenal MC and moderator at tonight’s panel discussion with Inspiring Girls Australia. You brought an incredible amount of energy to the room, setting the perfect tone for the entire evening. Your ability to guide the conversation so seamlessly is what allowed our panelists to share their most authentic selves, their inspirational journeys, and their invaluable two cents on female leadership. Thank you once again for your time, your vibrant energy, and your dedication to lifting up the next generation of female leaders. It was an absolute honor to have you volunteering with us, and you truly made the night unforgettable.”

    Jessie · Moderator + Event MC, Redefining Power: A Panel by Inspiring Girls Australia for IWD 2026 · The Commons QV

  • “But what stayed with me was Chanel's keynote. A proud Filipino-Australian, she spoke about the quiet courage it takes to draw boundaries and say no — not from burnout, but from balance. Because protecting your peace is also part of the work.”

    Keynote Speaker · Mental Health in Business, Clear Business Network · Community Hub at The Dock

  • “The message is so relevant. It will be relevant forever because it will always be an issue for women.”

    TEDx Talk · Striving to find belonging

  • “I was captivated from the start to the end.”

    TEDx Talk · Striving to find belonging

  • “You made it so human and became so vulnerable. Sharing a very, of course, a very vulnerable part of your life.”

    TEDx Talk · Striving to find belonging

Speaking Formats

Keynote presentations · Guest panellist contributions · Panel moderation

Looking for a speaker or moderator for your event?

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Melbourne-based. Available across Australia. Select Southeast Asia opportunities available by enquiry.