MARY-BETH HOSKING

HELPING ORGANISATIONS IMPROVE ADAPTABILITY & DRIVE CHANGE

Global Keynote Speaker • Author • Emcee • Facilitator

Helping organisations navigate AI adoption, organisational change and disruption with clarity, confidence and practical leadership.

Mary-Beth Hosking is a global keynote speaker, author and creator of the Fraypoint Framework.

With over 30 years’ experience across transformation, change, and corporate environments, her work sits at the intersection of leadership, organisational change, AI adoption, workforce transformation and organisational resilience.

She brings a deep understanding of what happens when the usual playbooks no longer apply and what it takes to respond effectively in those moments.

A Different Approach to Disruption

Mary-Beth's work challenges traditional thinking

Her work helps leaders respond to AI disruption, organisational change, restructuring and workforce uncertainty with practical frameworks rather than abstract theory.

Her approach is practical, structured, and designed for real-time application.

It gives leaders and organisations a clear way to move from uncertainty to clarity, reduce paralysis, and maintain performance under pressure.

This is not about pushing through.


It’s about responding well and embracing adaptability.

Areas of Expertise

Mary-Beth speaks on:

  • AI Adoption

  • Organisational Change

  • Leadership

  • Workforce Transformation

  • Decision Making Under Pressure

  • Resilience and Adaptability

  • Culture During Change

  • Future of Work

  • Managing Uncertainty

  • Performance Through Disruption

Grounded in experience, built for application

Mary-Beth has built her career working within transformation, change, and corporate environments, giving her a firsthand understanding of the complexity and pressure leaders face.

Her thinking is informed not only by professional experience, but by navigating life’s most difficult moments, shaping a perspective that is both grounded and actionable.

The result is a body of work that is clear, direct, and immediately usable, equipping people with something they can consistently lean on when uncertainty is high and decisions matter most.

A proven repeatable process that helps navigate any fraypoint that has the potential to fully destabalise your organisation.

This work became the foundation of the Fraypoint Framework and Survival Formula, practical leadership models designed to help organisations maintain performance during periods of disruption and change.

A body of the work written for real world use

Mary-Beth’s writing expands her thinking beyond the keynote stage, translating her work into practical, structured repeatable frameworks that people can return to.

She is the author of four books, which explore leadership, organisational change, AI disruption, resilience, decision-making and navigating uncertainty. Together they provide practical frameworks for individuals and organisations facing rapid change.

She make sense of uncertainty, and enables leaders to respond with greater clarity and intent.

Her latest work explores what it takes to move forward after high-impact, unplanned events, offering clear action that goes beyond reflection.

Through her books, Mary-Beth provides readers with a consistent framework they can lean on, one that supports better decision-making, deeper understanding, and more effective responses.

Thought leadership that pushes boundaries.

Mary-Beth is recognised for bringing a clear and challenging perspective to how we think about disruption.

Her work contributes to conversations around leadership, AI adoption, workforce transformation, organisational change and the future of work.

Her keynotes move beyond familiar narratives and introduce a more practical, structured way to navigate uncertainty, one that continues to evolve as the nature of work, leadership, and change shifts.

She is focused on pushing the conversation forward and equipping individuals, organisations, and industries with the tools to respond with clarity, confidence, and intent.

Based in Australia, Mary-Beth Hosking delivers keynote presentations across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Asia and international markets.

What Makes Her Different?

Difference #1

Practical Frameworks for Organisational Change

Mary-Beth Hosking speaks from lived experience, bringing authenticity and honesty to every presentation. Her message resonates deeply with audiences because it reflects real life, real challenges and the strength people discover when navigating organisational disruptions. Audiences leave feeling seen, understood and inspired to reflect on their own journeys and ready to adapt to any change they may be involved in.

Difference #2

Real-World Leadership Experience

Mary-Beth Hosking has a natural ability to tell stories that capture attention and create meaningful connection. Through powerful and heartfelt storytelling, she invites audiences to engage emotionally while also reflecting on the lessons that emerge from disruptive moments. She knows how to relate corporate life in a way that only a seasoned corporate professional can, with humour and humility.

Difference #3

A Fresh Perspective on AI Adoption and Disruption

Mary-Beth’s presentations open the door to important conversations about the rapid technological changes that are impacting corporate life. The need to lean into the disruption and open yourself to the possibilities that will arise from this change. Her message encourages audiences to think differently about leadership, connection and collaboration in a time when AI is rapidly expanding into the workplace and changing the landscape of work as we know it.

Difference #4

A Proven Keynote Speaker for Conferences and Leadership Events

Mary-Beth understands the responsibility that comes with being invited to speak at an event. She works closely with organisers to understand their audience and ensure her presentation aligns with the goals of the event, delivering a thoughtful and engaging experience that audiences remember long after the day is over.

Mary-Beth Hosking is more than a speaker. She is a voice for the moments in life that test us most and a reminder that even when the road is difficult, there is always a way forward.

- Jo Baker

Bestselling Author

Saving Myself

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