Want more impact?
A KEYNOTE, WORKSHOP OR COURSE THAT FINALLY GETS THE IMPACT YOUR EXPERTISE DESERVES?
HOW ABOUT A SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE?
Want more impact?
A KEYNOTE, WORKSHOP OR COURSE THAT FINALLY GETS THE IMPACT YOUR EXPERTISE DESERVES?
HOW ABOUT A SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE?
Want more impact?
A KEYNOTE, WORKSHOP OR COURSE THAT FINALLY GETS THE IMPACT YOUR EXPERTISE DESERVES?
HOW ABOUT A SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE?
If you’re a speaker, thought leader, author, coach, consultant, MC or keynote presenter, this page is for you.
You might run your own business, work freelance, or be engaged as a contractor to present, train or facilitate for an organisation. Either way, your job is to stand in front of a room (or a screen) and get your expertise across in a way that sticks.
You might have a signature talk, a workshop, a course, or a book you’re building products around. You might deliver the same material dozens of times a year, or be prepping for one big stage moment.
You already know your content. What you want is for it to land the way you know it deserves to: memorable, engaging, and genuinely useful to the people in front of you.
That’s exactly the kind of outcome Maria’s business is built around. Her tagline, created all the way back in 2012, is Create Real Change. Why? Because that’s who she wants to work with: people who care less about a perfectly polished performance and more about their audience actually thinking, acting or leading differently once they walk out the door. If that’s what drives you too, you’re in exactly the right place.
Work with me if...
- You're a speaker, subject matter expert, coach, consultant or thought leader whose sessions are heavy on information but lighter on engagement.
- You know your content is good, but something isn't quite landing the way you know it could.
- You have a book but you know you’re not leveraging it enough for your business.
- You want to experience practical strategies you can apply immediately — not more theoretical suggestions.
- You're ready to roll up your sleeves and work on your own material, not just see a case study.
- You want to keep building and owning your own content, with expert guidance alongside you.
Don't work with me if...
- You're already commanding a room from go to whoa and getting the outcomes you want.
- You have a full suite of learning products that are highly impactful.
- You're after a fully done-for-you course or production team to build your learning products for you.
- You need a large-scale, multi-department engagement (if that's you, see Advisory for Organisations instead).
What makes Maria different?
Well, she’s not a tech-expert or HR person that fell into Learning and Development. She’s been teaching, developing curriculum and training teachers internationally for more than 25 years. She’s had 18 overseas postings and has worked (and been a learner) at all levels of education and training: primary, secondary, vocational, tertiary and post grad. She’s worked with subject matter experts in fields as diverse as accounting to neuroscience and as a believer in life-long learning, is always enrolled in some kind of course be it more professional development, a women’s health course, cooking school or another language (she’s onto her 6th – Norwegian!).
“It doesn’t matter what you’re learning, whether it’s formal or informal, corporate or social, face to face or online: I know what works and what doesn’t because I’m constantly looking for better ways to teach and learn. I’m a bonafide EdNerd, through and through.”
Maria’s ability to ‘see’ your presentation, workshop or course with a fresh lens is extraordinary.
She has collected evidence from classrooms across the world – from Europe and the Middle East, to Asia, the Pacific, North America, Scandinavia and, of course, her home country, Australia. Maria has also seen education from many different perspectives – not only as a teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum developer, instructional designer, examiner and education project manager, but also as a learner of six languages, cooking and golf skills, and three degree programs in languages, education and international relations.
Her experience also comes from working in international primary, secondary, vocational and tertiary learning environments, for small and large businesses, government and not for profits, and in humanitarian, and aid and development contexts. Her perspective is simply incomparable to other consultants in this space.
Maria has a unique way of working with speakers, educators and thought leaders, and is renowned for her energy, enthusiasm and passion for turning lacklustre sessions into extraordinary opportunities for growth. Whatever you’re teaching, presenting or facilitating, you can be guaranteed that working with Maria will give you incredible insights and an extraordinary end product.
If you're in the business of sharing your expertise, I'm in the business of making sure it lands.
Ready to get started?
Here's what we can create, review or upgrade together:
quizzes, surveys, questionnaires or audience needs analysis
outcomes-based keynotes, workshops or courses — for stage, boardroom, online or blended delivery
interactive online courses built in SCORM compliant format (using the Articulate suite)
trust-building articles, books or facilitator resources
workbooks, tape-scripts and audio recordings
The best way to do that?
It is to make sure we follow best practice adult learning principles, which in short, include the four stages below:
Stage 1: Design Your Suite of Products
Can you answer these questions? →
How are they delivered?
What can the learners expect?
Are you catering for different learning styles?
Do you have a complete user experience plan?
Stage 2: Refresh your Curriculum
Can you answer these questions? →
How does the content help them achieve outcomes? What tasks and examples help do this?
How will you motivate them to complete the learning content?
Stage 3: Update Your Learning Resources
Can you answer these questions? →
Are they the right ‘tone’, length and complexity?
Are you certain your materials are NOT ‘tick and flick’ or ‘death by powerpoint’?
Stage 4: Review your Content
Can you answer these questions? →
Are you processing and addressing the suggestions you receive?
Do you have timelines in place for minor reviews and major overhauls?
Need a tailored solution? No problem!
We can work on whatever your goals are.
Let me explain my overall philosophy in a little more detail.
There are four main stages to creating extraordinary learning resources.
We’ll work together – from wherever you’re at – to ensure the project is completed on time, on budget, and does exactly the job you need it to. The four videos below explain more about the 4 stages and exactly why they’re so important.
What do you get when you work with me?
A Clear Next Step
Whether it’s the group workshop or 1:1 coaching, you’ll leave with concrete, actionable ideas, not vague inspiration.
A mentor who cares
Helping others OUT of their overwhelm and into a calm, organised, RELIEVED headspace, while we create extraordinary learning experiences, is what I excel at – my clients refer to me as a cheerleader for content creation – I’m there every step of the way – especially when the going gets tough!
A team of professionals
I’ve spent the past 13 years building a team of professionals I know, like and trust – so whether you need copy-editing, graphic design, video editing, legal or web development, I have professionals I will work with, to get your project done RIGHT the first time.
Relief
You get to hand all the organising and systemising over to someone who (nerd alert!) loves doing that stuff and know that it’s going to come back as a cohesive learning experience that produces raving clients.
Confidence
Know your learning materials are 5 star quality. Know you have the skills to deliver it well. Start falling back in love with what you do – the content, how it can change lives, and getting that message out there to the people who need it the most.
Focus
Stop second guessing yourself and stressing out about what you should be doing next. Start focusing on creating awesome content (which you’re best at doing anyway).
She didn't just help me fix a workshop. She changed how I think about facilitation permanently.
Last month, I designed a workshop. I was proud of it.Then I attended the Turning Speakers into Powerful Educators workshop run by my friend Maria Doyle. Afterwards we jumped on a call and went through my agenda and run sheet. She quietly helped me see it for what it really was: a lecture in disguise.
So, I shredded it and started again. And this time, I built something completely different.
Last week, I ran back-to-back sessions of that new workshop, and the feedback was ‘off the charts’. Not because people said nice things, but because I could feel the difference myself. There was energy in the room I hadn't experienced before because participants were thinking, not just listening.
Honestly, that shift came from just one conversation and a facilitator's guide that I now use as my ‘go to’ every single time I design a workshop.
This is a public thank you to someone who designs extraordinary learning experiences and gave a little of that magic to me. She didn't just help me fix a workshop. She changed how I think about facilitation permanently.
The difference between a workshop and a lecture isn't the content.
It's whether the people in the room are doing the learning or just receiving it. Thank you Maria for embracing Ubuntu and living it. My success is your success, and you gave so generously a gift that I will use well into the future.
Ubuntu – “I am because you are, you are because I am.” The belief that our humanity is bound up in one another’s
So, if you want to up your game as a facilitator or trainer, reach out to Maria Doyle.
Organisations I've worked with
Some of the organisations and communities I’ve worked with.
- All
- Universities / Colleges / Schools
- Corporates
- Government Organisations
- Not For Profits
- Small Business / Thought Leaders
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Every project is different, so every quote is tailored directly to what your organisation needs.
Need some specific examples?
I worked with Debbie and her team to create an 8 part animated video series from a 25 page policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs, for a large, state wide government department.
I now have a premium online program that I'm proud of and confident in selling!
Jules had a keynote to write, and wanted to upgrade her online program...I had a 20 minute keynote presentation coming up, and I knew what I wanted to say... but not how to say it in a way that was effective. In just one hour of coaching, Maria extracted all the ideas out of my head, put them into an order that made sense, and even injected some humour to make the speech more "human." Working with Maria was the best move ever - I ended up with a killer keynote, and loads of confidence going into the presentation... and it was a winner on the day too!
Then I signed up for Maria's coaching package, because I wanted to take my online health program and turn it into an offering that was more engaging, and that would provide a better customer experience. Maria helped me to do just that. It's like she goes into your head, draws out the outcomes you want, and shows you how to restructure your course to ensure success. I now have a premium online program that I'm proud of and confident in selling!
Ready to get started?
Here are your three options.
Join the Group Workshop
Talk Less, Impact More: The Educator Edge for Speakers
- A live, highly interactive half-day session for speakers, subject matter experts and thought leaders who want their presentations, workshops or courses to genuinely land. Small group, hands-on, no ‘theory-only’ lecturing.
- Learn how adults actually learn, and how to design sessions that hold attention
- Turn your expertise into something people remember and act on
- Limited spots, kept small so the experience stays personal
1:1 Coaching
Land The Room
Turn Information into Impact with your Signature Workshop
- A personalised, guided process to strengthen a specific keynote, workshop or course — built around your material, your audience and your goals. No generic frameworks.
- Start with a free Discovery Conversation to find the right fit
- Choose a lighter-touch Refresh, or a full Elevate rebuild, depending on what your session needs
- Walk away with a session that's not just improved on paper, but rebuilt through to delivery
1:1 Coaching
Leverage Your Book
Beyond Book Sales: Build Your Learning Product Ecosystem
- A guided one to one process for thought leaders who already have a book and want to turn it into more than a credibility piece — diagnostic tools, articles, keynotes, workshops, programs and courses, all built from what's already inside your pages
- Identify the most valuable "extractable" elements in your book — frameworks, tools, stories, models — and translate them into products your audience actually wants
- Get clarity on which offers to build first, so you stop guessing and start building a coherent ecosystem instead of a scattered menu
Which sounds like the right fit for you? Group learning, or 1:1 guidance on your own material?
Not sure what you need?
All good. Sometimes you just need a few hours of strategic planning, sometimes you need a short-term consultant to manage a project. I hear you.
Book a complimentary Discovery Conversation — no pressure, just clarity on whether the group workshop, 1:1 coaching, or something else entirely is the right next step.
What she taught me, I use weekly. If not daily.
Maria Doyle is a curriculum developer and all-things-learning extraordinaire, and her book 'Everyone's a Teacher' is my personal exception to the 'self-published books are under-edited' rule of thumb.I've worked with Maria since 2016 when she helped me take Money School's flagship course online for the first time. In 30 days!
What she taught me then, I use weekly. If not daily.
Her content planner - which we used to design that course back in 2016 - has since been repurposed as a book planner. I used it for the Money School book. And I'm using it again right now to map out the next one.
If you're an educator, coach, or course creator who wants to think more clearly about how you structure and deliver your work: find Maria.
Or, if you're strapped for cash or time to work with her, check out that book here - it's fab.
Thank you, Maria. You rock!
Legendary...she has blown my mind
I have spoken about the PURE GENIUS of Maria Doyle before ... but I am doing it again. SERIOUSLY ... check her out if you are building your programs and courses. She is a NINJA at ensuring there are clear student outcomes and learning achieved.I have spent the last 2 weeks practically every day writing content, brainstorming ideas, getting honest feedback with her. EPIC. This is an awesome program that is now AWESOME!!! ... and already sold to some major corporates.
If you nail your structure and your students learn and achieve what you desire ... they will be your biggest raving fans and promote you ...
PS. I don't profit or receive and monies for this ... am just a raving fan who has smashed out some incredible content and a maaaaajor project and Maria has been legendary at helping me upgrade. I have been training and speaking for years and she has seriously blown my mind with some of the tweaks and upgrades.
In short, delivering information is one thing. Creating change is another — and I'd love to help you land the room.
In short, delivering information is one thing. Creating change is another — and I'd love to help you land the room.