Andrea Putting is an international speaker, bestselling author, and Compassion Curator. As the founder and host of Chocolate and Coffee Break: A Compassionate Proposition, she brings people together to break down barriers, share stories, and create powerful connections that drive social change.
With a deep belief in the power of purpose, Andrea works with individuals, communities, and changemakers to reimagine leadership through the lens of compassion, connection, and collaboration. Her talks, books, and signature initiatives inspire people to step into their unique superpower and use it to shape a more compassionate world.
Her journey began in the healing arts, studying Naturopathy and Homoeopathy, before launching one of Australia’s early online businesses. After selling her company, Andrea entered the corporate workforce, where she witnessed a different kind of dis-ease — disconnection, burnout, and a loss of purpose. This experience sparked a deeper exploration that led to her life’s mission: to help people and businesses rediscover their humanity through social mission.
In 2016, she founded Chocolate and Coffee Day for Religious Harmony — a grassroots initiative to foster understanding across cultural and spiritual divides. This evolved into Chocolate and Coffee Breaks, now a TV show and movement that invites people to listen with love, connect across differences, and spark positive action — one conversation at a time.
Andrea is also the creator and host of the Social Mission Revolution podcast, which has been sharing the voices of inspiring changemakers since 2019. Her work as a speaker and trusted advisor focuses on helping purpose-driven leaders and visionary teams build meaningful legacies that serve both people and the planet.
Over the years, Andrea has been recognized for her work in community, communication, and leadership. Her accolades include Toastmaster of the Year (2016), multiple global honours from Speakers Tribe, and a Wordsmith Award at the 2021 Innov8 Awards.
She is the author of “Awakened Stealth Leadership. A Soulful Approach of Growing People and Organisations,” “Compassionate Purpose. Discovering a Life of Fulfilment,” “Compassionate Prosperity. When Success is Not Enough,” “Brewing Compassion, A Guide to Chocolate and Coffee Breaks” and Moment of Infinity. Through her bespoke publishing house, Putting Words, she also helps coaches and thought leaders bring their finished manuscripts to life and into the hands of readers.
Andrea lives in Melbourne, Australia, amongst the gumtrees, kangaroos, and cockatoos with her husband and feathered companion Fella, who’s been part of the family since 1973. She delights in puddle-jumping adventures with her two grandchildren and believes every moment is an invitation to lead with love.
