THERE'S GOLD HIDDEN INSIDE YOUR STORY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE
Find it. Own it. Communicate it in a way that builds influence and trust.
Keynote Speaker • Entrepreneur • Author
Angela Vassallo helps people and organisations uncover the gold hidden inside their story, experience and expertise and communicate it in ways that build trust, influence and opportunity.
UNCOVER THE GOLD HIDDEN INSIDE YOUR STORY
A practical resource from Angela Vassallo to help you recognise the experiences, expertise and stories that hold more value than you may realise.
You’ve spent years building experience.
But when you’re standing inside your own story, it can be difficult to see what matters, what you’ve learned and what other people could learn from you.
This free resource will help you begin uncovering the gold you’ve been carrying all along.
YOU’LL DISCOVER HOW TO:
- Recognise the experiences that have shaped you
- Identify the lessons and insights hidden inside them
- See where your expertise may be hiding in plain sight
- Begin turning lived experience into stories people remember
THE GOLDMINE EFFECT™
EVERYONE IS SITTING ON A GOLDMINE.
It’s not another qualification.
It’s not something you need to go out and find.
It’s hidden inside the experience you’ve already lived — the lessons you’ve learned, the challenges you’ve navigated, the expertise you’ve built and the stories only you can tell.
Angela doesn’t teach people to become someone new.
She helps them recognise the value of who they’ve already become — and communicate it through stories people remember.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
ONE PHILOSOPHY. THREE POWERFUL KEYNOTES
Angela’s keynotes are built around one central belief:
"The greatest untapped resource in most people and organisations is the experience they already have."
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FIND THE GOLD HIDDEN INSIDE YOUR LIVED EXPERIENCE
How women turn decades of lived
experience into influence, opportunity and meaningful next chapters.
There comes a point when what once fit no longer does.
The role. The title. The version of success you've worked so hard to build.
Many women believe that means they need to start over.
Angela offers a different perspective.
Your next chapter doesn't begin with something you're missing.
It begins with everything you've already lived.
Drawing on her own next chapter at 50, Angela helps women uncover the gold hidden inside their story, own the value of their experience and step into what's next with clarity and confidence.
Best for:
Women’s Conferences • Women in Leadership Events • Membership Communities • Professional Women’s Networks
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YOU'RE ALREADY SITTING ON A GOLDMINE
Uncover the hidden expertise,
wisdom and leadership already
inside your people.
Every organisation is sitting on a goldmine. It's not hidden in systems, strategies or processes.
It's hidden inside the people who show up every day.
Years of experience, lessons learned and practical expertise often go unrecognised because people underestimate the value of what they know.
Angela shows organisations how to uncover that hidden value,communicate it with confidence and create a culture where experience becomes one of their greatest assets.
Best for:
Leadership Conferences • Professional Services • Financial Services • Healthcare • Government • Associations • Company Conferences
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THE STORIES PEOPLE REMEMBER
How to communicate ideas,
products and messages in a way
people remember, and act on.
Facts inform.
Stories move people.
Whether you're leading a team, selling a product, pitching an idea or building trust with customers, your message is only as powerful as the story behind it.
Angela demonstrates storytelling live before unpacking the simple framework behind every memorable story.
Audiences learn how to transform everyday messages into stories that connect emotionally, build trust and inspire action.
Best for:
Sales Teams • Leadership Teams • Marketing Teams • Business Owners • Associations • Conferences
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
UNCOVER THE GOLD. TELL THE STORY.
An interactive workshop that helps people uncover the value hidden inside their lived experience and communicate it through stories people remember.
Everyone has stories.
Very few people know which stories matter.
The challenge isn’t a lack of stories.
It’s recognising which experiences hold the greatest value, uncovering the message hidden inside them and learning how to tell them in a way people remember.
In this highly interactive workshop, Angela guides participants through The Goldmine Story Framework™, helping them uncover the experiences that have shaped them, identify the lessons others need to hear and transform those moments into compelling stories that build trust, influence and connection.
Whether participants are representing an organisation, leading a team, selling a product or building their own profile, they’ll leave with practical storytelling tools they can apply immediately.
THE GOLDMINE STORY FRAMEWORK™
- UNCOVER
Find the experience worth sharing. - EXTRACT
Discover the lesson, insight and gold hidden inside the experience. - EXPRESS
Communicate it in a way people remember — and act on.
Best for:
Leadership Teams • Sales Teams • Executive Development • Professional Services • Business Owners • Organisations • Conferences
WHY YOUR GREATEST SUCCESS HAPPENS AFTER 40
Angela took the TEDx stage to challenge one of the most persistent stories women are told about ageing:
That our best years our behind us.
Drawing on her own story of reinvention, Angela reframes midlife as an advantage and challenges women to stop waiting for the right moment and start leading from exactly where they are.
Bold, honest and deeply personal, it’s a message about recognising the value of everything you’ve already lived — and using it as the foundation for what comes next.
WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING
I've known Angela for several years and have always admired her authenticity, drive and ability to connect with an audience.
Her coaching and leadership as a woman in business shine through in everything she does, and she's an absolute natural on stage. Angela's passion and insight make her a captivating speaker who leaves a lasting impact on her audience.
Amanda Stevens,
Speaker Marketing Success
Speaker, Author, Marketer
Angela described midlife crossroads as if she had access to my inner thoughts. Her framework was incredibly powerful.
Therese Dogra,
Founder - Principal Consultant
Collaborative Culture
She wanted everyone to walk away with one takeaway - she exceeded that promise
Stephanie White,
Senior Associate
DiMention Recruitment Pty Ltd
Angela’s story of reinvention and resilience is a masterclass in leadership.
A standout moment was hearing from our keynote speaker, whose message on turning experience into your greatest advantage was equal parts energising and grounding. The team had the privilege of hearing from special guest speaker Angela.
Holly Gilholme,
Practice Manager
Attwood Marshall Lawyers
A huge highlight of the day was hearing from our incredible guest speaker. Angela’s words were powerful, grounding and deeply inspiring.
Brooke Hawksford,
QLD | NSW Manager
Coraggio
Her message challenges perceptions of ageing and shows leaders how to stay resourceful.
The team had the privilege of hearing from special guest speaker Angela.
Ramsden Law,
Legal Services
Bundall, Queensland
Angela is an absolute powerhouse of a woman, who lives with integrity and confidence
She cares so deeply about supporting others to stand in their power and create a life they truly desire. Her work ethic, warmth and kindness all showcase the incredible leader she is.
Erika Cramer,
The Queen of Confidence
Author, Podcast Host, Speaker and Business Coach
If you want to get inspired and achieve big things, listen and follow everything what Angela says.
I have known and worked with Angela Vassallo for over 21 years. Over that time I have seen her grow a brilliant career as a successful businesswoman, best-selling author and an international media personality. Now I'm delighted to see Angela taking the stage to share her wisdom with others. If you want to get inspired and achieve big things, listen and follow everything Angela says.
Dale Beaumont,
Business Blueprint
Founder & CEO
I can vouch for the fact this book abounds with the soundest of advice.
As a second wife and step mum I can vouch for the fact this book abounds with the soundest of advice. All those contemplating the leap or already travelling the rocky road should buy a copy right now.
Judy Nunn,
Author and Actress
She is an absolutely inspirational female entrepreneur and I highly recommend connecting with her.
Being a female business owner myself, I actively follow other successful business woman. I have known, and worked alongside of, Angela for over 5 years now. She is an absolutely inspirational female entrepreneur and I highly recommend connecting with her
Rene Herald,
Temple Skincare & Spa
Director
This book certainly touched on most situations that I have encountered along my journey.
Angela Vassallo has captured the humour that is often present in stressful blended family situations, with empathy and useful guidance. I am not only a second wife/stepmother to my husband’s 4 children but also a step grandmother to their 10 children, all of whom are under the age of 7. I am also an ex-wife/ mother from my previous marriage and my husband and I also have a child together. Blending these families with HIS, MINE, and OURS was complicated and I am not sure I have come out the other side yet. This book certainly touched on most situations that I have encountered along my journey. When life gets complicated as it invariably does, I used to say “Welcome to my World” – Now I say “Welcome to my Village”!
Trish Duncan,
Chartered Accountant
She is nothing short of an inspiration.
I have known Angela now for 12 years and she is nothing short of an inspiration. She is a personal friend of mine and my business advisor. I have watched her go from strength to strength developing both herself and her business whilst helping develop so many others along the way. I wish her every success in her future ventures and cannot recommend her highly enough if you are looking for a mentor.
Sarah Dalton,
Paragon Professional: Customised Training and Development
Director
Intelligent , inspirational and influential.
Intelligent , inspirational and influential – Angela Vassallo is a born leader with compassion and charisma. Angela consistently strives to help others achieve their dreams and goals.
Sandra Sherratt,
Entrepreneur, Property Guru, Virtual CEO
She understands the value of a coach to help her become the absolute best she can be.
I have been Angela’s Coach and Mentor for the last year, she understands the value of a coach to help her become the absolute best she can be. Angela is a Leader that has invested in herself to give her that Million Dollar Mindset, that will help her achieve all her Goals and Dreams. Angela is passionate about sharing her knowledge, expertise and wisdom and help other’s live their best life.
Adam Mortimer,
Best Selling Author Director of Coaching
I feel safe and comforted having her around as I grow old.
It is my absolute privilege to work, be associated, support many charities and share my working and everyday life with this remarkable women.
She holds true family values, is a devoted Mother, daughter, friend and wife, her loyalty is unquestionable. Her achievements are a result of damn hard work, study, discipline, determination and , tenacity and yet she is still able to take time out for those who need help and guidance. They say,’ don’t read a book by its cover’ in this case , this testimonial is not about the book she has actually written but the journey of her actual life. A girl brought up in a working class family, her father a real hero, a paramedic who risked his life for others and still does, her Mum a very attractive, humble, and high principled devoted mother and wife.
Angela was a great Athlete a champion sprinter, studied drama/ acting for years, public speaking, sales and marketing and worked with me on PR/ and charity events.
Now she is an author in her own life, a brilliant business consultant and a mentor to hundreds of women.
Angela’s beauty lies from the outside in, and you can be rest assured that she will never forget those who follow her or where she has come from. I feel safe and comforted having her around as I grow old, but feel so proud to watch her grow with her achievements as she blossoms.
Paula Duncan AM,
Actress and Business Women
I am now ready to change limiting beliefs and fears.
Thank you Angela so much for your course. How wonderful to have mentors and coaches such as you who have paved the way for other women to learn from and go through our transformation Journeys. The self acceptance lesson was particularly encouraging to me as a foundational stepping stone as I am now ready to change limiting beliefs and fears. This course is a lovely encouraging way to take those first steps out of the comfort zone and step forward with Direction and confidence.
Jude Williams
I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support I've received from Angela in our coaching sessions
From the moment we began working together, she has helped me unlock a deeper understanding of myself and my goals. Her compassionate approach, thoughtful advice, and powerful coaching techniques have made a profound impact on my life. She has also helped me overcome challenges I once thought insurmountable, and I now feel more empowered than ever to move forward. I can’t thank her enough for her dedication, and patience.
Rezwana Bashir,
Nima's Nook
Owner
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THE SECOND WIVES’ GUIDE
Angela is the bestselling author of The Second Wives’ Guide, an inspirational book for women navigating the complexities of blended-family life.
Combining personal stories, case studies and practical advice, the book became the catalyst for Angela’s international media journey.
From speaking about her book locally in Australia, Angela went on to appear across morning and talk shows throughout the United States, sharing her lived experience and message with audiences internationally.
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