Successful Speakers

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/Change Agent

Rising from mailboy to CEO of Australia's biggest ad agency Ian Elliot became the industries 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.

Founder - SalesForce

Kevin built the most successful, outsourced sales and customer service business in Australia and NZ through a passionate approach to staff engagement and creating a culture for high performance. His lifetime of experience, and strong personal convictions about stimulating work environments and empowering cultures, have resulted in SalesForce being voted 'Best Employer in Australia and New Zealand' in three consecutive Hewitt surveys. A thoroughly dynamic, entertaining and impactful speaker, trainer and presenter.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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

Educator & Change Agent

One of our most successful and influential business women, Wendy has had over 40 years in leadership roles spanning, Heritage, Education, Women's Affairs, Conservation and Health. Today she focusses on her boards and her mentoring and change management businesses. Her forthright approach to opinions on sometimes divisive issues has created a reputation of a highly intelligent and articulate advocate of oft times controversial issues. You know where she stands at all times. Her audiences love her for that.

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.

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.

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.

Business Coach

John Vamos is Australia’s leading business coach and is at the forefront of business strategy thought leadership. His book, "You Don’t Think As Smart As You Are" challenges readers to extract the maximum from their brain, their staff and their businesses. John is an engaging, impactful and masterful speaker who helps to simplify the complex world of business strategy, structure, staff and systems in simple language that will engage staff and ensure buy in. Business planning is his forte.

Flamboyant AFL Personality

Controversial and personality-rich AFL player Sam Kekovich began his playing career in 1968, and ironically earned the Best and Fairest award the following year. After a ten-year career taking in over 150 games, Sam directed his flamboyant character into the media where he morphed himself into an entrepreneur and media identity. The satirical spokesman for Meat & Livestock Australia continues to display his unique style across the airways and audiences thoroughly enjoy his anecdotal and humorous presentations.

Wheelchair Ironman

At 22 years old, the young professional sportsman was hit by a truck. He awoke from his coma a paraplegic. While in hospital and with only the use of his arms he started training again to become an outstanding athlete with a string of astonishing feats behind him: the first wheelchair athlete to swim the English Channel, completion of the Sydney-Hobart yacht race and the first Australian and first wheelcair athlete to be inducted to the Hawaiian Ironman Hall of Fame.Now he has added a Silver medal in the double skulls event in the Beijing Paralympics.

2008 Austn. of the Year

Lee is one of Australia's most popular country singers with 24 Golden Guitar Awards to his name. His empathy with drought stricken farmers and his efforts to assist their plight inspired his 'Pass The Hat Around' Tour to bring help and caring to this special group. He represents the essence of the spirit of contemporary rural Australia.

Environmental ambassador 

Environmental ambassador and Macquarie University Professor Tim Flannery took it upon himself to mobilise humanity into countering the effects of climate change. His book, The Weather Makers: How Man is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth made the New York Times best-sellers list. Honoured in 2005 as Australian Humanist of the Year, his continued efforts earned him Australian of the Year in 2007. Tim is an inspiring and passionate man who motivates and educates his audience.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

Finance Commentator & Journalist

Michael was one of the first to specialise in financial journalism in commercial broadcasting. He is well known to Australians as the Finance Editor of The Nine Network with at least weekly appearances over 18 years. He has the ability to interpret complex finance issues or world events and explain them to broadcast and live audiences. He has a tremendous grasp of world financial markets and their impact on our economy. He provides thought provoking opinions and tests the theories of our politicians and economists. He is a fabulous Emcee and after dinner speaker.

Teamwork Specialist

A rugby league career that saw him captain andcoach his beloved Balmain club and the NSW Blues as well as captain Australia gave Wayne an insight to the powerful psychological and physiological impacts of teamwork. Wayne has combined this practical, experience with his Bachelor of Science Degree to deliver audiences techniques and habits to get more from the collective horsepower, spirit and IQ of any group.

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.

Founder – IBISWorld – futurist and strategic leader

Australia’s foremost strategist, futurist and forecaster, Phil Ruthven’s big picture insight has made his company, IBISWorld, the leader in its field. Company director to several organisations, advisory boards and charities, Phil’s comments on business, economic and social issues are dispensed across radio, TV, newspapers, magazines and documentaries. He continues to be one of the nation's most frequent and prolific commentators, delivering numerous speeches and addresses each year to eager audiences.

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.

Entrepreneur & Adventurer

Commercial jet helicopter pilot, Australian NASCAR Champion racing driver, multi million dollar hotel operator, two time best selling novelist and writer/producer and star of the award winning 2004 New York Film Festivals Best Feature Film The Crop. “I’ve always believed that putting my goals out there for all to see, and hearing the knockers predict my failure has been a key driver of my determination to overcome the odds and show the dream takers what I'm made of." George specialise in controlled risk taking - a trait more companies are trying to encourage in their staff.

The Power of Commitment

Tony Mowbray became the fastest Australian to sail solo, non- stop and unassisted around the world. He endured 6 months of incredibly challenging conditions including freezing temperatures, isolation and mountainous seas. 2years earlier, Tony and his crew on board his yacht 'Solo Globe Challenger' were part of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race which resulted in the worse race conditions on record and the tragic loss of 6 men.

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.

Emcee & Comedian

Three times Mo Award winner for Australia's Best Comic, Vince is one of the funniest and busiest men in showbiz for everything from after dinner speaking to stand up comedy, product launches, sporting events and corporate functions.With an ability to adapt to any audience, Vince is an intelligent entertainer who knows how to get the best result in any situation. He has become the yardstick by which other comedians and corporate entertainers are measured.

Political Power Broker

'Richo' has been one of our most effective and colourful politicians. He retired as a federal cabinet minister in 1994, but his behind the scenes influence continues today. He was snapped up by the Nine Network as a special political commentator, was on the board of the Sydney Olympics and Mayor of the Olympic Village. His grasp of the political landscape and nose for the mood of the electorate keeps him in demand as an advisor to many groups. His presentations are peppered with colourful anecdotes and laced with his incisive humour. He pulls no punches.

Test Cricket Great

He is one of only five Australian’s to have played more than 100 Test matches, and has the exclusive honour of having played the greatest amount of matches by any keeper in international history, at 119. For eleven years Ian Healy was a permanent fixture in the Australian Cricket Team, missing just one Test because of a broken thumb. Off the field, Ian joins the Nine Network team as sports commentator, and enjoys guest appearances, speaking engagements and MC roles.

Journalist, filmmaker and businesswoman

Carmel has many faces: founder and presenter of popular science and technology series Beyond 2000, foreign correspondent, and a voice in the boardroom for advertising, environment and the future. She is a filmmaker and raconteur and the leader of two, successful film production houses. A fine journalist of more than 30 years experience Carmel’s breadth and depth of knowledge have secured her place as a corporate speaker and interviewer.

Creativity & Innovation

As Executive Creative Director of Australia’s biggest advertising agency for 20 years Marty has probably had to create, judge and sell more ideas than most people would do in ten lifetimes. In a humorous and entertaining presentation that draws on his years of experience Marty shows you how to emulate his success. If your career could be enhanced by getting more ideas that are strategically focussed and then selling your ideas this is one entertaining talk you really shouldn’t miss. He's the innovation specialist.

AFL Legend

A true football legend, James Hird was admired for not only his on-field bravery, but also his exceptional ability to anticipate the course of play. In 1997, the Essendon Football Club named the then-triple best and fairest winner in its Team of the Century on the half-forward flank, and in 2002, named him as the third-best player in the club's history. Since his retirement in 2007 James has maintained a busy role in the media.

CSIRO Mgr & 'Inventors' Judge 

James Bradfield Moody has amassed an impressive  list of credentials in a very short space of time, and for such a young person. Armed with his PhD in innovation theory, James marched into prominence through a host of senior development roles. Currently a CSIRO General Manager, James leads their global development agenda, including  creating research projects of international significance and helping Australia gain access to foreign knowledge, infrastructure and intellectual property. He has also been a guest judge on ABC's 'The New Inventors'

Mountaineer & Philanthropist

Known as the “Son of the Everest Pioneer", Jamling flies his own flag as an author, star of awe inspiring documentary Everest, runs an adventure travel company and motivates audiences globally with insights into the journey of both his father and himself. His philanthropic contributions add another dimension to Jamling’s admirable life: he is instrumental in connecting social services to remote Himalayan villages, and continues his involvement with the climbing club he founded aimed at keeping children off the streets.

Comedian and magician

Seven time recipient of the MO for Best Speciality Act, Phil Cass is considered Australia’s No. 1 comedy-magic act. He dishes up generous serves of masterful illusion and hilarity, concocting chaos and mayhem to his audience’s delight. Phil’s showmanship draws world-wide demand and his multi-award winning show is guaranteed to succeed. This is one entertainer that will deliver on cue and leave your audience in stitches.

Mulit- skilled Communicator

Robyn’s 30-year career in education, advertising and the communication/entertainment industry has enabled her reputation as an entertaining, inspiring and thought provoking presenter who wields "the Power of the Word". Delivering on a range of customised, personal and workplace development topics, Robyn’s ability to engage and energise her audience is described as life changing. From "How Green Was My Cactus" to the voice of 'Blinky Bill" Robyn is a unique and humerous Australian communicator.