Gabrielle Dolan

Gabrielle Dolan, a distinguished Australian leadership expert and storyteller, discovered the transformative power of narrative during her tenure in senior leadership at the National Australia Bank. It was there she unearthed the profound impact storytelling could have on business communication, setting her on a path to become an influential voice in the realm of authentic leadership and business storytelling. Her insights have resonated on a global scale, as she engages with high-profile leaders and organizations, including Telstra, EY, Accenture, and the Obama Foundation, to foster more humanized and effective communication. Dolan's literary contributions have garnered considerable attention and acclaim, particularly her bestseller "Real Communication: How to be you and lead true," which was a finalist in the 2019 Australian Business Leadership Book Awards. Her repertoire of published works also includes "Stories for Work: The Essential Guide to Business Storytelling" (2017), "Storytelling for Job Interviews" (2016), and "Ignite: Real Leadership, Real Talk, Real Results" (2015), the latter of which ascended to the top five of Australia’s bestselling business books. Her latest publication, "Magnetic Stories: Connect with customers and engage employees with brand storytelling," released in March 2021, continues to expand her influence in the field. With her dynamic and engaging prose, Gabrielle Dolan has redefined the role of storytelling in business, emphasizing clarity and authenticity. Her writing style is marked by its accessibility and depth, addressing themes of leadership, communication, and personal authenticity. Beyond her literary achievements, Dolan's commitment to enhancing workplace dialogue is embodied in her Jargon Free Fridays movement, a testament to her belief in clear, jargon-free communication. Her recognition as the 2020 Communicator of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators Asia Pacific underscores her substantial contributions to the field of business communication.