Emergency Services
Be believable. Be dependable. Be reputable.
Dr Neryl East is an authority on preparing senior emergency service leaders to communicate effectively in the media and other high-stakes environments.
As well as being a trusted adviser to leaders at the highest level, she’s led communication during significant incidents and crises including bushfires, security issues and public controversies.
Engage Neryl to inspire and galvanise people at your leadership event or conference, deliver a transformational master class or work directly with your leadership team.
Trusted by:
Department of Defence
Marine Pollution & Emergency Response Unit, NSW Maritime
Biosecurity Queensland
State Emergency Service SA
Queensland Police
Primary Industries and Regions SA
NSW State Emergency Service
South Australia Emergency Management Committee
Transport Management Centre NSW
Northern Adelaide Zone Emergency Management Committee
Disaster and Emergency Management Conference 2025
Local councils around Australia
“Thank you for your patient, professional and accomplished support. I have greatly valued your hard work and advice”
“People were talking about it in the halls for the rest of the conference.”
What do disaster and emergency clients think?
Neryl’s most popular topics are always tailored for your organisation.
Trust Under Pressure: Be believable in a world consumed by doubt
Leading in the Spotlight: How to be a transformational leader who commands attention through outstanding communication
Ignite Your Influence: Command centre stage by being an outstanding, credible communicator
Harness the Power of AI without killing Your Council’s credibility
Navigating Misinformation and Activism: How to reclaim trust in turbulent times
Master Classes
Building trust with key audiences
Clear and confident communication
Communicating effectively in difficult times
Advanced media skills
Advanced presentation techniques
Strategic crisis communication
