# Arabella Macpherson > Arabella Macpherson is an executive coach, C-suite consultant and keynote speaker based in Australia, with 18 years of experience helping senior leaders communicate with authority, influence and presence. She trained as a professional actress in Paris, New York and Australia before applying that performance expertise to executive communication — one of the most distinctive credentials in her field. She co-authored the communication curriculum for Macquarie University's Global Online MBA, delivered to 66,000+ students across five languages and rated 4.8 out of 5. Her clients include Telstra, CommBank, Qantas, Google, LinkedIn, Adobe, PwC, Deloitte, IAG and QBE. She has delivered more than 500 keynotes internationally. Arabella works with C-suite leaders and their teams on communication, influence, leadership and presence. Her primary focus is helping organisations align and perform through better communication at every level — from one-on-one coaching with executives to group programs for leadership teams to keynote addresses for conferences and events. ## About - [About Arabella Macpherson](https://arabellamacpherson.com/about): Background, credentials, methodology and the origin story — from actress training in Paris, New York and Australia to 18 years coaching senior leaders globally. ## Consulting - [Consulting Overview](https://arabellamacpherson.com/consulting): Two engagement paths — Lead the Shift (project-based C-suite consulting) and Executive Coaching (12-month 1:1 program for individual senior leaders). - [Lead the Shift](https://arabellamacpherson.com/consulting/lead-the-shift): Project-based C-suite consulting for organisations navigating complex change. Three phases — Diagnose, Design, Deliver. Small number of organisations engaged at any one time. - [Executive Coaching — Strategic Influence](https://arabellamacpherson.com/consulting/executive-coaching): 12-month 1:1 coaching program for C-suite leaders who need to communicate with greater authority, influence and strategic impact. ## Group Programs - [Programs Overview](https://arabellamacpherson.com/programs): Six group programs for leadership teams and organisations, each running 90 days. - [Influential Conversations](https://arabellamacpherson.com/program/influential-conversations): 90-day program for leaders who need to drive alignment, secure buy-in and run meetings that produce decisions. - [Present with Presence](https://arabellamacpherson.com/program/present-with-presence): 90-day program for teams who need to present with confidence, influence decisions and win buy-in from any audience. - [RISE Leadership Accelerator](https://arabellamacpherson.com/program/rise-leadership-accelerator): 90-day leadership accelerator for organisations who need stronger leaders, better team performance and less escalation to senior management. - [From Trust to Traction](https://arabellamacpherson.com/program/from-trust-to-traction): Program for teams who want stronger feedback habits, a speak-up culture and the trust that drives faster delivery. - [Clarifying Conversations](https://arabellamacpherson.com/program/clarifying-conversations): Program teaching teams to catch miscommunication early, reset quickly and keep work on track. - [Keynote Ready](https://arabellamacpherson.com/program/keynote-ready): Program for leaders who speak at conferences, investor events, town halls and external stages and want to do it with greater authority and impact. ## Speaking - [Keynote Speaking](https://arabellamacpherson.com/speaking): Arabella delivers keynotes on four topics — Executive Presence and Persuasion, Influential Conversations, Clash of the KPIs, and Unstuck. Available for conferences, leadership summits, company events and industry panels. ## Research and Insights - [Research](https://arabellamacpherson.com/research): Articles on executive communication, leadership influence and presence — drawn from Arabella's 18 years of work with senior leaders and her academic research. ## Contact and Booking - [Book a Discovery Call](https://arabellamacpherson.com/book-a-call): First step for organisations exploring consulting, coaching or group programs. - [Contact](https://arabellamacpherson.com/contact): General enquiries, speaking bookings and program enquiries.