Successful Speakers
Successful Speakers P/L is a specialist bureau that presents people who have earned the right to speak from experience. Individuals with extraordinary success in their chosen field and have hard - won learning’s to share with audiences. They deliver speeches, corporate presentations and trainings that are educational, motivational and entertaining.
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This Months Top 40 Successful Speakers
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Gen. Peter Cosgrove
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Ian Elliot
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Peter FitzSimons
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Rachael Robertson
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Dr Keith Suter
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Tom O'Toole
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John Anderson
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Allan Pease
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Amanda Gore
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Nick Farr-Jones
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Bernard Salt
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Jackie Furey
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Khoa Do
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Alexander Downer
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Anh Do
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Lisa Wilkinson
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Laurie Lawrence
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Mark McCrindle
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Shelley Barrett
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Kerry O'Keeffe
Defence Force Leader
General Cosgrove had a highly decorated and respected military career spanning over four decades. He is an internationally renowned speaker with vast experience on a range of world affairs topics. Awarded in 2001 with Australian of the Year this recognition sums up an inspiring and accomplished career of excellence as a great leader who embodies the personal characteristics of strength, courage and commitment.
Pitch Doctor/ Marketer/ Entrepreneur//Staff Engagement/ Presentation Skills
Rising from mailboy to CEO of Australia's biggest ad agency Ian Elliot became the industry's most prolific new business winner. He has adapted his pitch winning skills to apply to every business, big or small and documented the tools in the best selling Book 'Stop Bitching, Start Pitching'. He also regularly speaks internationally on subjects including, Customer Delight, Brand Building and Life Planning. Today he is a professional public company director and Chairman of ModelCo Beauty Products.
Journalist & Ex-Wallaby
Former Wallaby and highly respected columnist, Peter FitzSimons is described by ABC’s Andrew Denton as "Australia's finest sports journalist." Peter has flexed journalistic muscle interviewing every Australian Prime Minister since Gough Whitlam and a host of international figures including George Bush and Diego Maradona. He has authored eighteen best-selling books and is the biographer of several, great Australian personalities. One of the most popular after-dinner speakers in Australia, Peter is a lively and humorous raconteur.
Antarctic Expedition Leader
Rachael Robertson had the unique honour of leading a 12 month expedition to the Antarctic’s Davis Station, and is only the second female to do so. No ordinary leadership role, Rachael shares her leadership and team building experiences of a group of 18 people she barely knew faced with 9 months in isolation together, whilst juggling the responsibilities of her role in the highest, driest, coldest and windiest place on earth. The photo images are breathtaking.
International Affairs Commentator
Best known for his expert commentary role on global affairs on the Seven Sunrise program, Keith is a huge thinker. His depth of understanding of global issues, terrorism, law, cultures, and business is extraordinary. He's a leading academic and member of the exclusive 'Club of Rome'with only 100 members which include Mikhail Gorbachev, Bill Gates and Al Gore. He was voted 'Australian Communicator of the Year in 2004.
Baker from Beechworth
One of Australia’s greatest success stories, be inspired by the “Baker from Beechworth” who turned a poorly performing regional bakery into a thriving business that not only enjoys $4 million of annual turnover, but is credited with reviving an entire community. A self confessed kindergarten drop out, Tom’s instinctive business skill and acumen has him at the top of his game, and his business model emulated world-wide. Audiences relate to his Aussie larrikin style and charming guile.
Founder - Contiki Holidays
What can you do with 25 pounds, an idea and a beat up minibus? Ask John Anderson. John left New Zealand at age 22 to travel England for a year and returned 20 years later, having grown Contiki Holidays from a simple idea into one of the world’s major tour operators. John’s story has a marked effect on the emotions of his audience, and tells of his determination, belief in his staff, and of his successes and failures.
Mr Body Language
Allan Pease has mastered the art of communication from verbal and non verbal perspectives. He coaches audiences how to interpret the words and actions of any conversation or negotiation. He is in great demand for TV appearances because of his entertaining and informative style. Two quotes probably sum him up best. "When Allan and Barbara Pease write, I read. And underline. And learn. and laugh. And steal." - Tom Peters. Empower yourself with these simple strategies for greater impact in your communication". - Anthony Robbins
Change -Facilitation with Heart
America's and Australia's most admired speaker, brings expertise in transforming business teams and leaders using a combination of emotional intelligence, neuroscience and the science of the heart. Her unique approach taps into the core of people to facilitate change, revitalise relationships, invigorate teams and foster leadership, innovation and creativity. Amanda’s ability to educate through entertainment allows her to connect and involve audiences for immediate and long term results. A refreshing departure from analysis paralysis, Amanda’s own brand of people and cultural change is driving a new direction with powerful results.
Wallaby Captain
Wallabies captain, natural leader and inspirational team-mate the Nick Farr-Jones story finds pride of place amongst the pages of Australia’s rugby history. He was the captain who brought home the Rugby Union World Cup in 1991, the 1992 Bledisloe Cup and while at the helm shared victory of 36 successive tests for the side between 1998 and 1992. Known as a motivational leader with strength of character. Nick is a qualified lawyer and international banker. He has become one of Australia's most popular speakers.
Demographic and Social Change Expert
Bernard is a leading commentator and advisor to corporate Australia on consumer, cultural and demographic trends. He is sought after by blue-chip companies to stimulate thought provoking discussion, and property investors and developers on matters of trend forecasting. Author of best-selling The Big Shift, Bernard has released two other books, is a magazine and newspaper columnist, and guest on television programs including Business Sunday, SBS debate show Insight, and 60 Minutes. Bernard is a compelling and entertaining speaker.
'Bedrooms to Boardrooms'
Jackie Furey is a world-class speaker, corporate adviser and executive coach, who tackles crucial business issues including customer retention, teamwork, leadership, change, ethical behaviour and workplace relationships with humour, warmth and wisdom. For over 15 years, Jackie's unique insight into human behaviour has provided individuals and organisations with knowledge, along with step-by-step strategies and practical techniques that assist them to fulfil personal and corporate objectives. Jackie is a very funny and impactful speaker. Currently hosting her own show called "From Bedrooms to Boardrooms" on Sydney's Mix 106.5 on love, life and work.
Young Australian of the Year
From a Vietnamese refugee boat bound for Australia, to an enviable list of film and community awards and honours. The Director and co-writer of critically acclaimed film Footy Legends, Khoa Do has achieved extraordinary success with courage, resilience and hope amidst incredible opposition. Khoa’s outstanding ability to inspire and motivate has seen him repeatedly called upon to represent his community and Australia on a number of pressing social issues.
Foreign Affairs
Alexander’s career has seen him in several key roles on both the corporate and world stage. But it was in the role of Minister for Foreign Affairs (1996-2007) with the Liberal Government of Australia that allowed Alexander to truly make his mark. Today, Alexander enjoys speaking on a wide range of topics that include leadership, regional and global stability, future trends and the art of international negotiation – an indication of the wealth and breadth of knowledge he holds.
Comedian, TV personality
The perfect risk free choice of corporate MC and comedian. his witty clean and friendly stage manner make him one of Australia's most popular comedians and TV personalities , including Dancing With The Stars, Thank God Your're Here, Spicks and Specks, Rove and The Footy Show. A Vietnamese refugee as a 2 year old, he also has a Bachelor of Law. An incredible and inspiring story sits beneath this very funny man.
Co-host - 'Today Show'
Lisa Wilkinson is a respected journalist and corporate presenter who exhibits her talents in magazine publishing, television and radio. She runs a thriving international magazine consultancy. Lisa’s relaxed and informative delivery style, exemplified in her co-host role on the Nine Network’s Today Show, has made her a popular presenter and facilitator.
Swim Coach & Motivator
One of Australia’s most successful Olympic coaches, Laurie’s unique style of motivation and guidance saw his star pupils break records in a number of gold medal winning performances. In his own sporting life, Laurie overcame the challenge of having a single lung, and asthma, to join the Wallabies and tour NZ in 1964. Today, he is a highly successful businessman, motivator and speaker who supports the “knuckles down the wall” approach in pursuing his personal credo of “Striving for Excellence”.
Futurist & Demographer
It’s Mark McCrindle’s job to predict the future. He has the knack of taking the social pulse of the nation, and the success and health of business rests upon it. Mark engages audiences with his interactive style to motivate them into achieving higher performance. He extensively researches the new generations and accurately tracks emerging trends, then steers his research findings towards leaders in sales, marketing, HR, and management to help them understand the times in which they operate, and not just be observers.
Founder – ModelCo Beauty Products
Starting with just one product in 2002, Shelley has built the fastest growing and one of the most respected beauty brands in the world today. With over 150 products in 20 countries and ranged in the worlds best departmant stores, Modelco is a phenomenon. Voted 'Best New Beauty Brand' in the USA, Shelley is an exceptional entrepreneur and leader who has great vision, consumer insight, creativity, drive & integrity. 2006 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Her story is amazing.
Test Cricketer/ Commentator
A few of the first things you’ll notice about Kerry is wit, wisdom and a penchant for sport. This former Test cricketer turned media personality packed up his vast sporting knowledge and became a regular presenter on popular TV show The Fat. He has continued a strong and successful media career commentating for ABC radio, and combines it with his role as a specialist tutor with Adelaide’s AIS Cricket Academy. His presentations are jam packed with inside stories and humour.
Why Book a Motivational Speaker?
Motivation can drive us to reach higher goals in life regardless of where we come from or what our specific goals may be. For those that aspire to achieve greatness and success in their chosen field or in life, there's nothing more inspirational or motivating than hearing the life experiences from a celebrity or well known public figure. Quite often the celebrity speakers will have tales of hardship and challenges that they themselves faced and overcame to be where they are today.
Motivational speakers come from all walks of life. Sporting heroes, business leaders, celebrity entertainers and charity workers to name a few. There has never been a better time to engage a motivational speaker with your audience as the Internet has made guest speakers accessible to the public. At Successful Speakers our mission is to be able to recommend an excellent motivational speaker from our database for whatever occasion you are looking to make a success.
We welcome you to browse through our list of celebrity speakers using the topic search or alphabetical search. Contact us once you've found a motivational speaker that you are interested in and we would love to help you arrange a booking. You can also contact us if you're stuck for ideas and need a few suggestions on suitable motivational speakers for your event.