As a leading international motivational and inspirational speaker, Pauline has the skills to connect with her audience in a profound way.

Renowned for her ability to weave personal stories, deep wisdom, and profound insights, Pauline delivers keynote presentations that not only captivate but also ignite change.

As a thought leader, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, she brings a unique blend of business acumen, spiritual wisdom, and practical strategies that resonate deeply with diverse audiences. She helps awaken and focus people to the new paradigm of Conscious Leadership – changing their own story for a better future.

Pauline Nguyen is a best-selling author and award-winning businesswoman - and her achievements are all the more impressive for her having escaped Vietnam on a boat and survived a Thai refugee camp. She has overcome these adverse beginnings to transform her approach to success by re-engineering her beliefs, questioning the status quo and hacking cultural norms to become one of Australia‘s most successful entrepreneurs.

As the owner of Red Lantern the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world, in 2012 Pauline won the Australian Telstra Business Award for Medium Business. However, that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Pauline‘s achievements; her memoir, Secrets of the Red Lantern, has been critically acclaimed around the world and appeared in numerous bestseller lists. She holds a BA in Communications from the University of Technology, Sydney, and in 2008 won Newcomer Writer of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards.

Pauline’s latest book The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur – The 7 Secrets to Becoming Fearless, Stress Free and Unshakable in Business and in Life also won Best Entrepreneurship and Small Business Book Award in the year of its release. The potency of this book continues to change the lives of many.

Pauline has achieved outstanding success as an entrepreneur, author, businesswoman and acclaimed speaker with the unique ability to connect with her audience in a profound way, empowering them to change their story for a better future.

Pauline is an original ‘Rare Bird‘ - one of Australia‘s top 50 influential female entrepreneurs - and is included in Blackwell and Hobday‘s global recognition of 200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See the World.  In 2026, Pauline won Global Transformational Leader of the Year.

By engaging Pauline Nguyen, you're inviting a powerful voice to your event who will not only engage, motivate and inspire your audience but will also provide them with actionable insights that foster personal and professional growth. Let her guide your attendees in navigating change with courage and inspire them to write their own powerful chapters. Her keynotes are a transformative experience, empowering audiences to navigate complexities with grace, courage, and purpose.

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