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| Phillip Adams |
Australia’s Finest Media Figures and Intellectuals
Phillip Adams is truly a National Living Treasure. Scores of honours and awards lay testament to his immense contribution to Australian media, arts and social innovation, and he remains amongst this country’s most influential intellectuals. Phillip is a widely respected broadcaster, filmmaker, author, archaeologist, controversialist, social commentator and satirist who has been described as ‘the most remarkable broadcaster in the history of this country’ (Robert Manne, The Monthly). Thousands of the world’s most prominent people have met with Phillip’s microphone, and his radio shows beam to millions around the world. |


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| Buzz Aldrin |
Moon Walker
The world was glued to their television screens on July 16, 1969 as Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong took the first human steps on the moon. Since retiring from NASA, the Air Force, and his position as Commander of the Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, Dr. Aldrin continues a leading role for America in manned space exploration. His commitment to space science and tourism saw the founding of his rocket design company, Starcraft Boosters, Inc., and the non-profit ShareSpace Foundation.
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| Graeme Alford |
Customer Service Expert
Graeme Alford is one this Australia’s foremost authorities on Customer Service. Having spent years with Bob Ansett at Budget Rent a Car his passion for the customer has no bounds.
Graeme Alford is the author of the 6 module video series “Legendary Customer Service” and is the permanent guest columnist in The Customer Service Bulletin. Graeme Alfordwas an inaugural member of the executive that set up the Australian Customer Service Association in 1990.
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| Cheryl & Nikki Bart |
Everest Conquerors
May 24, 2008 marked the achievements of Cheryl and Nikki Bart in two world-first mountaineering feats. They became the first-ever mother-daughter team to summit Mt Everest, and to complete the Seven Summits – the highest peak of every continent in the world. Armed with their special bond Cheryl and Nikki began their keen interest in conquering the world’s peaks with Gokyo Ri and the Everest Base camp. Their story of physical and mental challenge, why Cheryl considers it meditative and their strong relationship inspires and motivates audiences.
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| Layne Beachley |
World champion surfer
Layne has achieved outstanding success in the surfing world. Winning multiple world titles has secured her reputation as the greatest professional female surfer in history. Layne’s competitive drive is renowned as is her commitment and tireless efforts to publicise women’s surfing. Her media role extends to television appearances as a sports reporter and commentator.
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| Cherie Blair |
Former First Lady of Downing Street
Awarded for her high ideals and courageous actions; renowned for her tenacity and dedication to the legal profession and family, Cherie Blair has established a public and professional identity independently of the role that saw her as First Lady of the United Kingdom for ten years. A specialist in human rights, employment, discrimination and public law, Cherie’s considerable experiences and expertise shape her compelling address. |


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| Yvonne Bornstein |
True Story of Kidnap
Yvonne Bornstein is a corporate executive. a wife, a mother and a kidnap victim. She is now an author of her biography 'Eleven Days of Hell' a terrifyingly true story of kidnap, torture and dramatic rescue by the FBI and KGB. Through her own research into the confidential case, Bornstein skillfully weaves a heart-thumping narrative of drama and intrigue worthy of a top-notch spy novel. |


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| Steven Bradbury |
Olympic Skating Gold
The events leading to Steven’s rise to fame in men’s speed skating took place all in a matter of moments, leading to victory and a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics. It would be Australia’s first gold at a Winter Olympics. Steven’s inspiring story has conceived the phrase “He’s done a Bradbury” and given it a home in the Australian vernacular. His theme is "Passion and Persistence" |


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| Stephanie Brantz |
Sports Journalist
A woman’s touch in what is traditionally a man’s world; Stephanie Brantz is one of a niche group of female sports journalists on the frontline of Australia’s most watched sports programs. Her delivery for Nightline, the National Nine News and the Sunday Show is just the tip of the iceberg in her portfolio of sports journalism. The self confessed sports nut has interviewed some of Australia’s and indeed the world’s most outstanding sportsmen and women including Socceroos stars Harry Kewell, Lucas Neill and Mark Schwarzer, and Shane Warne and Ian Thorpe. |


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| Trisha Broadbridge |
Young Australian of the Year
Just eight days after Trisha and Troy Broadbridge were married, during their honeymoon on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island Troy’s life tragically ended in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. Building on her experience as one of the original ‘Crew’ (young leaders) of the Reach Foundation, Trisha now operates the Reach Broadbridge Fund to honour Troy’s life and the values for which he stood - honesty, integrity, determination, courage and acceptance of difference. An inspiring and emotion charged presentation. |


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| Jacqui Cooper |
Champion Aerial Skier
Jacqui Cooper is the greatest Aerial skier of all time, a leader in her sport and a woman that has competed in a record 5 Winter Olympics. She has represented her country for 20 years, winning a total of 5 world titles and 24 world cup wins. She has had to overcome so much adversity in her quest for success. Jacqui competed in the Vancouver Winter Olympics (February 2010) after a year of intense hip and knee rehabilitation; she shocked doctors and surgeons by her will, inner strength and courage to make a brave attempt to be competitive at those games. |


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| Kay Cottee, AO |
First female solo circumnavigation of the globe
In just 189 days Kay Cottee sailed home to victory after circumnavigating the globe on a solo voyage that earned her the honour of being the first woman to do so. Kay overcame challenges and formidable odds on the 22,000 nautical mile journey, including whales, icebergs and breaking seas. Kay’s determination, motivation and skill ensured her survival and these qualities form the backbone of her inspirational presentation. |


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| Earl de Blonville |
Arctic Explorer
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London, Earl draws on an extraordinary breadth of leadership experience from corporate coaching to wilderness expeditions, delivering valuable new ideas that are guaranteed to challenge and inspire; even change the culture and future of your enterprise. Earl’s unique insights come from being both leader and survivor at the outer edge of human endurance. He introduces valuable lessons from little-known stories of superhuman achievements in the wilderness and from his doctoral research into the stories behind history’s most important leaders.
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| Dr Edward de Bono |
Lateral Thinker
Edward is widely regarded as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. An author, academic and lecturer, Edward has written 62 books and lectured in 54 countries. He is the originator of lateral thinking and one of the few in history attributed with influencing the way we think. Edward is unique in his application, working with everyone from young children to corporate executives and large organisations. |


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