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From United Nations deployments to boardrooms, Lyndsay has seen the power of honourable leadership firsthand—and she’s on a mission to spark an Honour Renaissance across industries.
As a keynote speaker, MC, and facilitator, she captivates audiences with insightful storytelling, actionable strategies, and thought-provoking exercises that inspire leaders at every level to step up and lead with impact.
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With 20 years as an Army Officer under her belt, Lyndsay is a dynamic speaker who cuts through the noise to drive real change. She’s led teams in high-stakes environments, shaped workplace culture, and spearheaded research on gender and conflict.
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Lyndsay's published works:
- Propel Her – Defence Women’s Leadership Series (Grounded Curiosity)
- Building Australia’s Strategic Resilience: A Spotlight on Military and Gender in the Pacific Region (NISR)
- Key to Australia’s Strategic Resilience: An Australian Feminist Foreign Policy (NISR)
- The New War on Women: Weaponising Online Spaces (BroadAgenda 50/50)
- Understanding the Women, Peace and Security Agenda (The Forge)
- A Spotlight on Yemen’s path to peace (Part 1) and (Part 2) (Land Power Forum)
- Fundamentalism and the impact on women’s rights and justice (Monash University – Gender and Development Journal)
- Women in Defence and Security Network Interview – Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
- “Leadership can be found in unlikely places”: UNSW Canberra alumna MAJ Lyndsay Freeman merges passion and leadership
- ‘Meeting the Unique Needs of Women Veterans’ (Vetaffairs — Vol 40 No.1 April 2024)
- Interview on Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield, UN Command
- Are you an Actively Supporting Supervisor? (The Cove)
- ‘First on the Ground – UN Peacekeeping Documentary (ABC)
Lyndsay Free is a pragmatic thought-leader, gender equality advocate, and proud mother of two. With a 20-year distinguished career in the Australian Army, she has made significant contributions to international engagement, peacekeeping, and gender-focused policy development.
Lyndsay has previously held key instructional and leadership roles, including Senior Instructor for the Australian Defence Force’s Gender, Peace, and Security (GPS) capability. In 2021, she deployed as a United Nations Military Observer to the Middle East, then shaped and trained on-coming UN peacekeepers by instructing on United Nations courses both in Australia and internationally.
Lyndsay’s passion in gender and conflict was formally recognised when she was awarded the Chief of Army Scholarship in 2020. She has since contributed to global discussions on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), ensuring that gender perspectives, women’s participation, and protection are embedded in policy and peace processes.
Her commitment to gender equality extends into the not-for-profit space; she is a Board Director for Women Veterans Australia, a charity dedicated to supporting women veterans. She also co-founded Proper Her, a globally acclaimed publishing platform amplifying the voices of women in defence, in which she was formally recognised with an ADM Women in Defence award.
A seasoned trainer and educator, Lyndsay has a strong academic foundation. She is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Indonesian Language from the University of New South Wales. She later completed a Master of International Development Practice (focusing on Gender, Peace and Security) at Monash University. In recognition of her expertise in national security, she was appointed a Senior Visiting Fellow at the University of New South Wales – Canberra (2020-22), and was also selected to join the prestigious Australian American Leadership Dialogue for emerging leaders.
With a people-oriented and perceptive approach to leadership, Lyndsay offers keynotes and consulting services tailored to those seeking to foster better leadership, strengthen gender diversity, and drive meaningful change. Her expertise, sharpened through years of teaching and leadership within the Australian Defence Force, makes her a sought-after resource for clients navigating complex challenges.
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