Talent Academy Pty Ltd – Winner of the Great Companies Global Business Award 2025

Great Companies
Dec 22, 2025
3 min read

In a world where leadership is increasingly defined by clarity, confidence, and connection, Talent Academy Pty Ltd stands out as a powerful force shaping how leaders communicate and influence. Recognized for its transformative impact on professionals, organizations, and communities worldwide, Talent Academy has been awarded the Global Business Award for Leadership Communication & Professional Development Excellence.

Founded on the belief that communication is not a talent you’re born with—but a skill you can train—Talent Academy is redefining how leaders speak, lead, and inspire across industries and borders.

Company Overview

Business Name: Talent Academy Pty Ltd
Founder & Managing Director: Sanja Hendrick
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Award Category: Leadership Communication & Professional Development Excellence
Website: https://www.talentacademy.com.au

Talent Academy is a national training and facilitation company dedicated to transforming the way leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs communicate. Through evidence-based public speaking, leadership communication, and corporate storytelling programs, the organization helps professionals speak with confidence, lead with clarity, and connect with purpose.

What Makes Talent Academy Stand Out

Talent Academy is globally unique in both structure and philosophy.

Unlike most public speaking training businesses led by a single coach, Talent Academy brings together 11 communication experts under one collaborative brand—each with a distinct specialization worth sharing globally. Rather than competing, they chose to collaborate, creating a rare collective model that delivers depth, diversity, and scale.

Key differentiators include:

A theatre-based, evidence-driven methodology that builds communication muscle memory
Integration of AI-powered feedback and role-play tools to accelerate speaker growth
Official speaker trainers for TEDx and pitch experts at ThincLab (University of Adelaide)
International delivery across Australia, China, the USA, and the UK
A #1 Amazon Best-Selling Book, extending their impact beyond live training

Talent Academy doesn’t just train speakers—it builds confident communicators for the real world.

Key Highlights & Achievements

🏆 Winner: Global Business Award – Leadership Communication & Professional Development Excellence
🎤 Official TEDx speaker trainers
📘 Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author (Leadership & Communication category)
🌍 International programs delivered across 4+ countries since 2025
🤖 Advanced AI tools used for real-time communication feedback
🏛 Trusted by governments, universities, professional bodies, and enterprises

Giving Back & Creating Impact

Giving back is deeply embedded in Talent Academy’s mission.

Their community impact includes:

10% of all proceeds donated to charity
Pro bono training for community organizations
Free MC services for charities and fundraisers
Ongoing volunteer work and community education
Free professional development for all internal team members
Creating sustainable jobs and opportunities within the communication and training ecosystem

Talent Academy proves that professional excellence and social responsibility can grow together.

Why Talent Academy Won the Award

Talent Academy was selected for this global recognition due to its:

Exceptional innovation in leadership communication training
Rare collaborative expert-led business model
Integration of AI with human-centered learning
Measurable impact on leadership confidence and organizational culture
Commitment to global education, equity, and community contribution

The organization exemplifies what modern professional development should look like—human, scalable, ethical, and impactful.

Founder’s Vision

“We don’t believe communication is about perfection. It’s about connection.When people learn to speak with confidence and clarity, they don’t just change presentations—they change outcomes.”— Sanja Hendrick, Founder & Managing Director

With over two decades of theatre and facilitation experience, Sanja Hendrick has built Talent Academy into a platform that empowers leaders at every stage—from emerging professionals to global executives.

The Future Ahead

Looking forward, Talent Academy is expanding its:

International leadership programs
AI-enabled communication tools
Cross-cultural business and professional development initiatives
Global partnerships with universities, governments, and innovation hubs

As leadership challenges grow more complex, Talent Academy remains committed to helping leaders communicate with authenticity, confidence, and impact—anywhere in the world.