Daria Williamson
President AEC
“Bonita delivered a keynote speech to the Auckland Executive Club on 'Turn up the YOU', and it was, quite simply, brilliant.
Bonita's energy, passion, and compassion sparkled throughout her presentation.
She was real, funny, and inspirational, and by the end of her time, she had everyone on their feet, laughing and energised."
Auckland Admin Professionals
"Bonita is a force of nature with an infectious energy that reaches out across the room and captivates you instantly. Bonita makes everyone feel like they're getting a pep talk from their best friend with heartfelt moments, big laughs and small moments of reflection.
If you need a little bit of sparkle, energy and enthusiasm at your event then Bonita should be your go-to person."
Tenika Reihana
IWL Event Organiser
"Bonita was such an incredible speaker to work with. Everything about her and her delivery was exceptional.
Bonita’s keynote ‘Turn Up The You’ completely exceeded my expectations.
Her energy and upbeat vibe allowed her to bring a room of 135 guests together, stay engaged and feel connected throughout."
Bonita Nuttall - international, inspirational speaker, former TV investigative journalist, TV presenter, global adventurer!
"Turn Up the YOU" unashamedly delivers the antidote to the global culture of playing it small, playing it safe, and playing down specific parts of us that prevent us from realising our full potential.
Bonita's signature keynote delivers a call to courage that’s fuelled by passion, steered by purpose, and inspires a new, more authentic, empowered way of living, leading and contributing. Speaking to:
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Perfection, people-pleasing and polished projections vs authenticity
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Courage to stand up, speak up and lead with authenticity
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Resilience and Adaptability
Packed with great stories, and practical, evidence-based content, Bonita’s keynote crescendos into an entertaining, energising performance of her rap song, “21 Truths 2 Turn Up the YOU!”
Bonita has a talent for connecting with a wide range of audiences, she will light up your next event while leaving a lasting impression that closes out on a high note and inspires audiences to want to -
Turn Up The YOU
in all you do.!
21 Truths to Turn Up the YOU
Available Spotify, iTunes & YouTube Music!
21 Truths to Turn Up the YOU is my rap-inspired anthem, packed with life lessons, speaker wisdom, and a whole lot of fun.
Born from my six-week World Family Tour - from Broadway magic to hurricanes in Florida - this song is about showing up, speaking up, and playing a bigger game!.
And now, it’s the epic finale of my keynote, getting audiences on their feet and fired up.
Have a listen below and I'm trusting it brightens your day! Please also like and why not share it with someone else to brighten their day too! ✨
Why Choose Bonita for Your Event?
Why settle for ordinary when you can deliver a keynote that energises your audience, inspires authentic connection, and sets your event apart?
Inspiring, Empowering Audiences
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Captivates with dynamic storytelling and interactive engagement.
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Inspires confidence and authenticity for personal and professional growth.
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Creates lasting impact that resonates beyond the event.
Tailored for Maximum Impact
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Customised keynotes aligned to your event’s theme and goals.
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Practical takeaways, insights and strategies for immediate application and results.
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Insights that enhance self-awareness, self-leadership and and fosters team collaboration.
Stress-Free Professionalism
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Seamless event coordination with energy and adaptability.
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Reliable partner ensuring smooth execution and standout results.
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A trusted choice that delivers exceptional value for your event.
The Voice Code®
Communicate with Influence & Impact!
In The Voice Code® communication keynote, expert speaker coach and mentor with over 25 years' experience in professional communication, Bonita Nuttall reveals how to harness the full potential of your voice to create impact, influence others, and inspire meaningful change.
This keynote equips audiences with actionable tools to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity — whether they’re leading teams, presenting on stage, or driving conversations that matter.
Perfect for events seeking to empower participants with practical, transformative communication skills, The Voice Code® ensures your audience leaves motivated and equipped to communicate with greater confidence, influence and credibility.
And - have some fun along the way!!
Let's make your event the Go-To!
As a keynote speaker, Bonita collaborates with event organisers to align her presentation with their goals and themes. Through engaging storytelling, actionable insights, and dynamic delivery, she inspires audiences to connect, take action, and amplify their impact. We'll help you leave attendees motivated and ensure your event is unforgettable, creating lasting impact and buzz long after it’s over.
Confessions of an Investigative Journalist
Having climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with sporting great, Martina Navratilova, free diving with tiger sharks, and as a journalist in South Africa's most dangerous ghettos for 7 years, Bonita shares gripping tales of unforgettable encounters that will keep you on the edge of your seat while discovering:
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The surprising, yet powerful insight into managing change effectively!
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The #1 tricky truth about jumping into risky waters, that can sky rocket your happiness!
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The simple, yet clever habit superstars practice that gets them to the top!
Practical strategies for cultivating lasting success!
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Inspire employees and leaders to embrace change
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How to build a positive culture of teamwork for success
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Proven ways to increase happiness and overall satisfaction
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The #1 habit for daily success
Captivating, humorous stories, powerful messages and actionable content!
Why Choose Bonita as Your MC?
The success of any event hinges on the ability to engage the audience, maintain seamless flow, and create an atmosphere of professionalism and energy.
That’s exactly what Bonita Nuttall delivers as your MC.
With a background as a TV investigative journalist, TV presenter and international speaker, Bonita has mastered the art of captivating audiences while ensuring events run effortlessly. Her quick wit, polished delivery, and ability to adapt to any situation make her an invaluable asset for any event, whether in-person or virtual.
Event organisers consistently praise Bonita’s ability to:
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Keep energy levels high and audiences engaged.
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Maintain a smooth schedule, even with last-minute changes.
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Balance professionalism with humour and relatability.
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Tie key messages together seamlessly, leaving a lasting impression.
From corporate galas and leadership summits to virtual conferences and showcase events, Bonita brings warmth, charisma, and meticulous attention to detail that elevate every occasion.
Let her set the perfect tone for your event and create a memorable experience for your audience.
See Bonita in Action!
Bonita Nuttall Speaker Turn Up the YOU keynote.
Bonita Nuttall - Storytelling at its best with 5 generations of women, sharing our story.
Bonita Nuttall Keynote Speaker and MC
Bonita Nuttall Speaker Turn Up the YOU keynote.
You're in good Company!
Bonita delivered a keynote speech to the Auckland Executive Club on 'Turning up the YOU', and it was, quite simply, brilliant.
Bonita's energy, passion, and compassion sparkled throughout her presentation. She was real, funny, and inspirational, and by the end of her time, she had everyone on their feet, laughing and energised.
If you're looking for a speaker who can get to the heart of the issue and encourage people to step up and bring more of themselves to the world, Bonita is the one you need. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
~ Daria Williamson: President Auckland Executive Club, Coach, Author
While looking for a speaker for my annual International Women’s Day event, I came across Bonita’s website and I am so glad I did.
Bonita was such an incredible speaker to work with. Everything about her and her delivery was exceptional.
From our initial conversation about what I needed, right through to the actual event. The whole experience was smooth, enjoyable and professional.
Plus, Bonita’s keynote ‘Turn Up The You’ completely exceeded my expectations.
Her energy and upbeat vibe allowed her to bring a room of 135 guests together, stay engaged and feel connected throughout.
All the feedback I received from those who attended said they left the event feeling not only excited and uplifted, but inspired to support themselves and those around them.
If you are looking for a speaker that is awesome at what she does, has a passion for leading & empowering others and is engaging & memorable; then I 100% recommend getting Bonita along to your next event.
~ Tenika Reihana: Coach, Speaker, Event Organiser
"If you haven't had the chance to hear Bonita speak yet, we could not recommend it highly enough!
Bonita used her own anecdotes to highlight the importance of being exactly who you are and make no excuses for it. Whether we were laughing at her "bullet proof" hair, feeling humbled by a wishing stone gifted by a child at a steak restaurant or challenging the status quo, Bonita was right there with us."
Auckland Admin Professionals
“We thought Bonita was fantastic! Her presentation exceeded our expectations. She had some powerful messages to take back. A great presenter.
Karma Wetere: General Manager, Retail - Max Fashion
FNZC in conjunction with NZTE and Spark, put together a Female Founders Showcase event to profile 8 up-and-coming female founded companies seeking investment capital. It was important that we had tight control over the timings of the event and got the best people to act as moderators and speakers (including the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, giving the welcome speech.)
We hired Bonita to be the MC for the event and relied on her expertise, good sense of timing and crowd feel, ability to add the right mix of humour and levity to make our event a success. The event went extremely well, with over 200 attendees. Everything ran to schedule with many compliments about the professionalism and attention to detail, as well as a relaxed and fun atmosphere - Bonita was instrumental in setting tone and pace.
I would not hesitate to recommend Bonita as an MC who is well researched, capable of having a quick wit and audience insight to make an event memorable and enjoyable for all.
Candace Kinser: Board Director
"Bonita is a force of nature with an infectious energy that reaches out across the room and captivates you instantly. Bonita makes everyone feel like they're getting a pep talk from their best friend with heartfelt moments, big laughs and small moments of reflection. If you need a little bit of sparkle, energy and enthusiasm at your event then Bonita should be your go-to person."
Auckland Admin Professionals
“Wow. What an amazing presentation Bonita, at the PMI (Project Management Institute of NZ and Australia conference. It’s very hard to engage the audience when it’s one way communication but you nailed it. Thank you for the tips and tricks.””
Phil Jones: General Manager at Hexatronic
“Bonita was the perfect fit for closing our conference. Bonita's high energy speaking about mindset fitness enthused the audience to ensure that the conference closed on a high but also they walked away with some key takeaways. She would be a keynote speaker that I recommend to any conference. Bonita was fantastic to work with and made the process very easy.”
Brett Jeffery - General Manager NZ, Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE)
“Be it swimming with sharks or interviewing gang land war lords, Bonita has had to remain cool, calm and utterly collected and particularly when in life-threatening situations.
Not only are Bonita’s stories gripping, but the stories behind the stories so artfully recounted, are equally as riveting.
Composed, striking and thoroughly attention-holding, Bonita makes for one incredibly memorable, inspiring speaker.”
Jane Kennelly - Director, Frog Recruitment
“Bonita was the perfect MC for our regional events. She kept the energy levels in the room high and left the audience inspired with her engaging presentation style.”
Tania Rook: TIA – Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Bonita Nuttall brings a high level of professionalism to her public speaking. I had the privilege of engaging with her as the Chairperson of our 4th Annual Women in Leadership Summit in Auckland. Charismatic and entertaining, Bonita is in her comfort zone when addressing a crowd of 160 attendees, which included the Right Honorable Dame Jenny Shipley and award-winning journalist Hilary Barry. She is quick-witted, agile, and always ready to fill any conversation with knowledgeable insights and clever humor. I highly recommend Bonita, she is guaranteed to make any occasion a delightful one.
Malorie Tan – Conference Producer
"The MC holds the reigns for an event - keeps it on track, in rhythm, paced and vibrant, ties up loose ends, stays on track with key messages, never misses a sponsor, manages quick changes, manages unforeseen gaps and crafts the flow – which is exactly what Bonita delivered for MINDMATTER.
Articulate, quick witted, perfectly paced, composed, poised, willing to assist wherever possible, completely focused on delivering a streamlined memorable outcome [evident in all interactions] Bonita’s finesse as MC added a layer of professionalism to the event that set the tone perfectly from start to finish. We were delighted. Attendees were delighted. Highly recommended."
Jane Kennelly - Director, Frog Recruitment