Kendall Gilding

Doer
DISC Type : sd

Self Employed at Kendall Gilding

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Overview

Kendall Gilding is a seasoned media professional with over 15 years of experience, known for her eight-year tenure as the inaugural presenter for 7NEWS Queenslands 4pm bulletin. A QUT journalism graduate and GAICD-qualified director, she now has a portfolio career as an MC, writer, and media trainer, and serves on the board of Hockey Queensland.

Outside of work, Kendall prioritizes her family, which includes her husband, Timothy, and their two children, Olive and Moses. She is passionate about community causes, serving as an ambassador for Foodbank Queensland and Endometriosis Australia. She loves unwinding by the beach, which she calls her "happy place, " and enjoys watching Test cricket and AFL.

She knew she wanted to be a journalist from the age of 14.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Results Focused

Long-term Focused

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Media & Communications
A veteran journalist and presenter, now self-employed, offering media training, content creation, and MC services for high-profile clients like UN Women and the Brisbane Lions.
Sports Governance
Serves as a Non-Executive Director on the board of Hockey Queensland, demonstrating a keen interest in corporate governance within the sports industry.
Community Causes
Acts as a passionate ambassador for Foodbank Queensland and Endometriosis Australia, frequently hosting and supporting charity events to raise funds and awareness.

Media Appearances

My 30 Minutes with Kendall Gilding. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Mum Chats presented by Apéro - Episode 1 - Kendall Gilding. Featured in YouTube

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Kendall Gilding issues update on her husband after beach accident. Featured in Daily Mail (UK)

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Work History

1-2024
Self Employed at Kendall Gilding
8-2023
Non Executive Director at Hockey Queensland
7-2020
Ambassador at Newstead Mazda
3-2019
Ambassador at Foodbank Queensland
5-2018 - 9-2020
Podcast Host at Self-employed

Education

6-2025 - 8-2025
Graduate - Company Directors Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors
4-2024 - 4-2024
Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors from Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Exp : 14 Location : Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Job Level : Senior Designation : Self Employed at Kendall Gilding
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Insights For Selling To Kendall

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kendall is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kendall

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kendall move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kendall take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kendall

Personality Compatibility


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