CHINA STRATEGY
Heidi Dugan
Television Host | Entrepreneur | International Business Coach
Global Speaker | Award-Winning Woman in Business
Global Ambassador for Queensland
China Expert | Strategy . Growth . Marketing
Chair and Board Director: AustCham Shanghai
Director: University of Southern Queensland
International
Business Coach
1st Foreign TV Host in China
Following of 6 Million Viewers Daily
Only Foreign TV Host
Licensed to Live Broadcast in China
Entrepreneur
CEO and Founding Director
Arete Group
Owner and Director
Sirenique / Organic Island Skincare
Best-Selling Author
Award Winning Entrepreneur
Certified Life & Wellness Coach
Governance
Chair and Director
AustCham Shanghai
Board Director
University of Southern Queensland
Director
Finance and Facilities Committee,
University of Southern Queensland
Awards
About Heidi Dugan
The Power of Presence is not something you’re born with — it’s something you build.
And for over 30 years, I’ve been mastering, teaching, and living it — on international stages, in boardrooms, and in front of six million viewers every day.
As a CEO, award-winning entrepreneur, and the first foreign TV host in China, I’ve built my career on one principle:
When you own your presence, you change what’s possible.
From leading Arete Group, to chairing AustCham Shanghai, and advising global leaders, my mission has always been to help people communicate with authenticity, confidence, and influence across cultures and industries.
From Stage to Strategy
I began as a trained actor from Australia, passionate about connection.
I never imagined I’d become the only foreigner licensed to live-broadcast on Chinese national television, reaching millions and driving $2 million in sales in just 90 minutes.
That experience taught me something priceless:
Presence isn’t about perfection — it’s about energy, clarity, and connection.
Whether on live TV, in a boardroom, or on stage with Fortune 500 leaders, I learned that how you show up determines the impact you create.
Heidi with the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency, the Honourable Dr. Jeannette Young, AC, PSM
Leading with Presence
Today, I teach leaders and organizations around the world to cultivate that same power — to lead with authenticity, speak with authority, and influence with intention.
As Chair of AustCham Shanghai, Board Director at the University of Southern Queensland, and CEO of Arete Group,
I’ve helped governments, Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs bridge cultures, build trust, and scale success.
Results that Speak for Itself
✔ Reached 6 million daily viewers and achieved multi-million-dollar live sales
✔ Advised major brands including Twining’s, McCain, Ford, IBM, Fragomen, and Alibaba
✔ Featured in Channel 9 News, Australian Financial Review, Harper’s Bazaar, and China Daily
✔ Honoured by both Australian and Chinese governments in Fifty People, Fifty Stories and 45 Years of China–Australia Relations
✔ Named International Leading Woman in Business, Best Foreign TV Host, Global Ambassador for Queensland, and International Alumnus of the Year
Why the Power of Presence Matters
In a world full of noise, true influence comes from how you show up — not just what you say.
Presence isn’t performance. It’s clarity. Confidence. Connection.
It’s the ability to walk into any room and command respect without demanding it.
That’s what I’ve spent a lifetime mastering —
and what I now empower others to embody through The Power of Presence.
Now you're ready to elevate how you and your team lead, communicate, and influence.
It’s time to experience The Power of Presence for yourself.
The Power of Presence Online Course
A proven framework to help leaders and professionals master authentic confidence, clarity, and influence — on stage, on camera, and in every conversation. Delivered as an online course where you can learn at your own pace.
Are you ready to command the room, the board, and your next big opportunity?
Corporate Training &
Leadership workshops
Unlock your team's full potential.
When your people communicate with clarity and confidence, business grows.
Stronger presence means stronger performance — more clients, more sales, more results.
Discover the workshops that transform communication into revenue.
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Speaking Engagements & Keynotes