Simone de Haas

Simone de Haas Intl. Director

Simone de Haas is an award-winning entrepreneur, global speaker, and leadership mentor who brings over four decades of expertise at the intersection of business, theatre, and transformational communication. As the Founder of Performative Speaking Studio and Director of Simone de Haas Intl., she is widely recognised for her unique ability to unlock executive presence, voice confidence, and storytelling mastery in leaders across industries. Simone’s proprietary frameworks—The Signature Presence Code™ and E³ Evolution™—are grounded in neuroscience, theatre methodologies, and intuitive intelligence. These models have helped C-suite executives, founders, and emerging leaders amplify their influence and impact in high-stakes environments. Through a suite of online programs, masterclasses, and private mentoring, she equips women leaders to embody their brilliance, communicate with authority, and lead with authenticity. Simone’s career spans artistic direction, production, and performance, giving her a deep understanding of how to command a room—whether in the boardroom or on stage. Her leadership style is equal parts strategic and intuitive, enabling her clients to navigate complex change with clarity and confidence. An advocate for sustainable transformation, Simone lives and works on the lands of the muwinina people in Hobart, Tasmania. She honours the wisdom of the Elders—past, present and emerging—and weaves this reverence for story into every aspect of her work. Simone is a trusted mentor to enterprise women ready to scale their presence, clarify their message, and shape legacy through purposeful leadership. Her mission is clear: to set the stage for women to rise, speak, and lead in ways that are powerful, poetic, and profoundly impactful.