Noa Sheer

Negotiation expert, influence strategist and trusted advisor helping leaders achieve better outcomes through trust and collaboration

Overview

Noa Sheer is a leading negotiation specialist, educator and keynote speaker who helps organisations navigate complex conversations, high-stakes negotiations and critical stakeholder relationships. Through her consultancy, Sheer Negotiations, Noa works with executives, leadership teams and organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United States, equipping them with evidence-based strategies to negotiate with confidence, influence effectively and build long-term value. Her relationship-first approach has made her one of the most respected voices in modern negotiation and persuasion.

Who is Noa Sheer?

Noa Sheer is an internationally recognised negotiation consultant, trainer and academic whose work bridges cutting-edge research with practical business application. As the founder of Sheer Negotiations, she partners with organisations to develop negotiation frameworks, advise on complex commercial discussions and train leaders to achieve stronger outcomes while preserving trust and relationships.

Unlike traditional negotiation models built around tactics and leverage, Noa focuses on understanding motivations, building trust and uncovering opportunities for mutual value. Her methodology helps leaders negotiate more effectively by creating solutions that strengthen long-term partnerships rather than short-term wins.

Alongside her consulting work, Noa is a respected educator who teaches negotiation in MBA and executive education programmes at leading universities. Her expertise spans commercial negotiations, leadership communication, stakeholder engagement, sales conversations and cross-cultural influence.

Career Highlights

• Founder and Director of Sheer Negotiations
• Leading negotiation advisor across Australia, New Zealand and the United States
• Lecturer in MBA and executive education programmes at UNSW and the University of Auckland
• Visiting lecturer at leading international academic institutions
• Co-author of Negotiation: From Research to Results
• Advisor on high-stakes commercial and stakeholder negotiations
• Trusted consultant to organisations across public and private sectors
• Worked with organisations including Westpac, Uber, NZ Defence Force, Accor, Genesis Energy and NSW Health

Key Speaking Themes

• Negotiation strategy and influence
• Building trust in high-stakes conversations
• Persuasion and stakeholder engagement
• Commercial and sales negotiations
• Leadership communication and influence
• Cross-cultural negotiation skills
• Negotiating without authority or formal power
• Women in negotiation and leadership

What Your Audience Will Gain

Noa provides audiences with practical, research-backed strategies for negotiating more effectively while strengthening trust and relationships. Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of human behaviour, communication and influence, along with actionable tools they can immediately apply to business, leadership and stakeholder interactions. Her presentations help leaders negotiate with greater confidence, achieve stronger outcomes and create long-term value.

Ideal For

• Leadership and executive conferences
• Sales and business development events
• Government and public sector forums
• Financial services and commercial organisations
• Women in leadership programmes
• Procurement, stakeholder and partnership events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Noa Sheer speak about?
Noa speaks about negotiation, influence, persuasion, stakeholder engagement, trust-building, leadership communication and relationship-based decision-making.

Who is Noa Sheer?
Noa Sheer is a negotiation specialist, educator, consultant and founder of Sheer Negotiations.

What is Noa Sheer's approach to negotiation?
Her approach focuses on trust, empathy, long-term value and understanding motivations rather than relying on traditional negotiation tactics or positional bargaining.

What organisations has Noa Sheer worked with?
Noa has advised organisations including Westpac, Uber, NZ Defence Force, Accor, Genesis Energy, Christchurch City Council, NSW Health and many others.

What book has Noa Sheer written?
She co-authored Negotiation: From Research to Results, a widely used resource for teaching and developing negotiation skills.

Why is Noa Sheer a sought-after keynote speaker?
Noa combines academic expertise, real-world consulting experience and practical frameworks that help audiences negotiate more effectively in complex situations.

What industries benefit from Noa Sheer's presentations?
Her expertise is valuable across government, finance, healthcare, property, energy, defence, sales and corporate leadership sectors.

Is Noa Sheer available for keynote presentations and workshops?
Yes. Noa Sheer is available for keynote speaking engagements, negotiation workshops, executive programmes and leadership conferences across Australia, New Zealand and internationally.