(I first shared these thoughts on LinkedIn over the weekend, but wanted to ensure they reached my regular readers here)

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett’s first major speech: 8/10

I analysed new AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett’s National Press Club speech on 29 October against what matters most in a senior public official’s first major address: believability, credibility, and presence conveyed through body language, speaking style, and manner.

Barrett’s serious demeanour, measured cadence, even vocal tone and disciplined gesturing matched the gravity of her content. This speech will be a defining point in her career.