Create an experience with Sam Lane

Sam Lane is a pioneering broadcast journalist and author. Her award-winning work spans print, television, podcast and radio.

Sam’s first book ROAR is the definitive account of the birth of the Australian Football League’s elite competition for women, published in 2018 and formally endorsed by Australia’s first woman Prime Minister Julia Gillard. ROAR became part of the global movement for gender equity, diversity and inclusion, with the AFLW catalysing profound change on and off-field. Sam delivers keynote presentations on the topic, in Australia and abroad, including one at the Australian Embassy in Paris.

Here are five corporate audiences that could benefit from having Sam Lane as a guest speaker, along with some potential topics and learnings:

1. Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Events: Sam is a leading voice in the field of gender equity, diversity, and inclusion, making her an ideal speaker for corporate events focused on these topics. She can speak to the impact that the AFLW has had on these issues and the importance of empowering women in all areas of life.

2. Sports Marketing Conferences: With her expertise in sports journalism and coverage of major sporting events, Sam can offer unique insights into the world of sports marketing. She can speak to the power of sports as a platform for social change, the importance of diverse representation in sports media, and the role of women's sport in shaping the future of the industry.

3. Leadership Conferences: As an accomplished author and journalist, Sam can speak to the qualities and practices that make for effective leadership. She can share stories of the leaders she has interviewed and profiled in her work, as well as her own experiences as a trailblazer in her field.

4. Educational Events: Sam's work in journalism and advocacy for women's sport make her an excellent speaker for educational events focused on empowering young people. She can speak to the benefits of sports participation for young women, the importance of representation in the media, and the challenges and rewards of breaking down barriers in male-dominated fields.

5. Corporate Social Responsibility Events: Sam's work in advocacy and her commitment to social change make her an ideal speaker for corporate social responsibility events. She can speak to the importance of using corporate resources for positive social impact, the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and the role of sports as a tool for community building and social change.