International Keynote Speaker
"A master speechmaker who inspires from the heart." Toastmasters International · Golden Gavel Honouree 2021
Microsoft Global · Dell London · Lenovo Global · and more
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"Earned a standing ovation." — Miss Earth
See exactly why Fortune 500 companies call Norliza their most memorable speaker of the year.
From Absolute Zero to Global Stages
Homeless at 16. Golden Gavel Honouree at 45. Norliza has built businesses from nothing, survived the unimaginable, and turned every setback into a framework her audiences carry for life.
"Once virtually voiceless, she now uses her extraordinary life stories to inspire audiences across the world." — Toastmasters International
Organisations that have trusted Norliza on their stage
What Clients Say
"My favourite talk of the year. Completely captivating."
— AI Transformation Leader, Microsoft
"Informative and highly inspirational."
— Lenovo
"Authentic, powerful, and exceptionally engaging. Exactly what our leaders needed to hear, practical, real, and immediately applicable."
— PwC
Toastmasters International · Golden Gavel Honouree
"She reversed a devastating life trajectory into a story of soul-healing hope and kindness."
As featured in
Americas Women Magazine
Cover Feature · Summer 2022
Toastmasters International
Golden Gavel Feature · 2021
Real Leaders
Top 10 Female Speakers in the World (Real Leaders, 2020) in the World
Let's Engage
#8 Suicide Prevention Speaker Globally
Why Norliza
Corporate event planners book Norliza because her audiences leave with frameworks they use Monday morning, not just a feeling.
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The signature keynote. From homeless at 16 to global stages. Repeatable frameworks that turn scarcity into strength, crisis into breakthrough performance, and setbacks into rapid recovery.
★ Signature KeynoteHow unwavering conviction becomes your most powerful leadership tool. The invisible force that separates decisive leaders from hesitant ones, and the framework to harness it under pressure.
LeadershipA high-energy keynote on rapid recovery and mental renewal. The tools your teams need to reset perspective, reclaim focus and return at full capacity. Immediately actionable.
Wellbeing & PerformanceReady to bring Norliza
to your stage?
Book Norliza
01Enquire Directly
Fill in the form — her team responds within 48 business hours with availability, fees and a tailored proposal for your event.
02Through a Speaker Bureau
Norliza works with leading speaker bureaus worldwide. If you are an agent or bureau, note your agency in the form — your enquiry will be prioritised.
For urgent enquiries:
events@norliza.com
Book with Confidence
You can book Norliza directly via the enquiry form above, or through a leading speaker bureau. Her team responds within 48 business hours with availability, fees and a tailored proposal for your event.
Norliza delivers three keynotes: The Power of Nothing, her most-booked signature talk on turning adversity into performance; The Conviction Effect, decisive leadership under pressure; and The One Day Reset, rapid recovery and mental renewal. All are fully customised to your event.
Every keynote is 100% customised to your event theme, industry, audience and objectives. Norliza works closely with event planners in advance to ensure maximum relevance and impact. She also provides downloadable worksheets so your team can apply her frameworks after the event.
Yes. In person and virtually across 5 continents. Her virtual keynotes are fully produced, high-energy experiences built for maximum audience engagement.
Not at all. Norliza speaks regularly across 5 continents, and travel costs are included in the fee for international engagements, so there are no surprise add-ons. Her team handles all travel and logistics, making the process seamless for your organisation.
Fees vary depending on event type, location, format (in person or virtual) and duration. Submit the enquiry form with your event details and Norliza's team will send a tailored proposal with full pricing.
That's completely understandable. Norliza offers a complimentary meet and greet so event planners can get to know her, talk through your event and feel fully confident before booking. Just request one through the enquiry form and her team will arrange a time.
Yes. Norliza's story touches on difficult, real-life themes, and she always tailors the depth and delivery to suit your audience. Ahead of every event she works with organisers to understand the room, so the message lands with impact while remaining appropriate and safe for everyone present. If you have specific sensitivities or a content level in mind, just let her team know in your enquiry.
Yes. Because Norliza's keynotes explore real and sometimes emotional themes, she encourages organisations to make support available to attendees. Audiences can access The Support Pages, Norliza's global mental health directory connecting people with trusted support services and practitioners, or reach out through their organisation's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Norliza's team is happy to share support resources in advance on request.
Yes. Norliza works with leading speaker bureaus worldwide. Bureau and agent enquiries are prioritised. Please note your agency name in the enquiry form.
The Golden Gavel is Toastmasters International's most prestigious honour, awarded annually to one individual for outstanding contribution to global communication and leadership. Norliza is a 2021 Golden Gavel Honouree.
