Hi there.
I’m so glad you dropped by.
As our world becomes more high-tech, I’m even more passionate about helping people become more high-touch.
My aim is to help you, your team and your organisation to make a human difference.
I do this with inspiring keynotes, remote speaking, interactive virtual sessions, and with live, full-day training programmes.
Have a look around, and let’s chat!
Watch my TEDx Talk
“Don’t write like a robot. Prove you’re human!”
(Yes, I dance!)
Watch my 2022 video
Originally from the UK, Shirley has lived and worked in Singapore, Bahrain and Canada. Her speaking and training has taken her all over the world.
“Shirley from Sheffield” quickly discovered the challenges of communicating across cultures. She became passionate about helping others to communicate more effectively.
The author of 12 successful books, Shirley is widely-regarded as a leading authority in business writing and email writing skills.
For over 20 years, she has been educating, inspiring and motivating individuals through her high-energy, high-content speaking and training.
"Shirley's training around simplifying written communication to make it clear, personable and focused has received the most positive feedback for any external training we have ever run for our support staff. I regularly hear about how this has changed the way my colleagues write. The really practical, hands-on and engaging manner of her workshops cemented the learning and quickly developed confidence. Highly recommend!
Claire Firat
Head of Professional Learning & Development,
UWC South East Asia
"When Shirley speaks on stage you have a sense that she has a real heart. Shirley connects on a very emotional level with her audience, with huge humanity. I'm a huge fan of Shirley, and I would highly recommend her."
James Taylor
Keynote Speaker on Business Creativity,
Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
"WOW! Shirley’s creativity in teaching in a way that makes it interesting and gets the audience involved in very gentle interactive ways was AMAZING! I am so impressed with this woman’s work."
Jana Stanfield
Humorous Keynote Speaker
and Songwriter
"Thank you for an awesome presentation. Everyone attending was singing your praises! The attendees were not prepared for your enthusiasm and energy. You had them laughing, smiling and participating all the way. You left them begging for more."
Nathan Sivarajah
Corporate Events Manager,
AmCham Singapore
"Shirley, your keynote ‘Rock Your Role – How to Make a Difference at Work’ was well received with positive feedback. You were of high energy and engaging as always. Thanks very much again for the excellent session."
Georgina Chung
Human Resources,
EZ-Link Pte Ltd, Singapore
"Shirley's communication training is always innovative, always impactful, always comprehensive and always, always fun. Her keynotes are equally engaging, thoughtful and story-driven so audiences connect beyond the concepts to a deeper emotional level where action eventuates."
Tim Wade
Global Motivational Speaker on
Leading Change and
Increasing Motivation
