Debra Corey is Chief Pay It Forward Officer at Step It Up HR, a title and mission built around helping organisations rethink leadership, engagement and HR for today's workplaces. After more than 20 years in global HR leadership roles, she now pays it forward as an HR consultant, leadership trainer, keynote speaker, Volunteer Trustee, and six-time best-selling author.

Known for challenging conventional thinking with warmth, humour and practical insight, Debra helps organisations build better leaders, stronger cultures and more engaged teams. Part strategist, part storyteller and unapologetic straight-talker, she encourages organisations to step things up, break free from outdated approaches, and rethink how they lead and support their people.