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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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| Eric Bailey |
Leadership / Winning Attitude
Eric is one of the world's foremost speakers on the subject of motivation and vision. Drawing on successful careers in professional sport, executive management, sales, and as a husband and father, Eric is the spark that can ignite the burning passion that dwells in each of us. He draws on his unique life experiences and a wealth of knowledge in the field of personal and organizational excellence to create powerful and inspiring keynotes that leave audiences in awe. With presence and personality, he commands a room like few can. Eric holds the Certi ed Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, conferred by the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. |
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| Jason Bargwanna |
V8 Supercar Driver
Time and time again we see the fruits of passion in human achievements, and Jason Bargwanna is no exception. With his young eye firmly on racing cars, Jason realised his dream and hasn’t stopped. His first major racing success came in 1992 winning Class C at Bathurst. 1997 saw him runner-up in the in the Formula Holden Championship and in the same year he moved into V8 Supercars. Now racing with Ford, Jason continues to replay his child-hood dream Culminating in his win at Bathurst.
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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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| 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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| Sam Cawthorn |
Young Australian of The Year (Tas)
Sam Cawthorn is an Australian that has been through more than most. In his 20's he was involved in a major car accident leaving him with an amputated right arm and a permanently disabled right leg. Sam is a communicator and motivator speaking in many countries around the world. He speaks on finding opportunity through times of trouble, and is currently in high demand around Australia. It is the story of Sam’s remarkable resilience, his mental strength as well as his physical recovery that has amazed and inspired so many Australians, here & people around the world. Even recently becoming WINNER of the young Australian of the Year for Tassie |
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| Dr Ric Charlesworth |
Performance Coach / Mentor / Leadership
Dr.Richard Charlesworth is one of the best known hockey players and coaches in Australian hockey history and a much sought after consultant, speaker and writer on sport and performance. He has shared his innovative coaching techniques with audiences worldwide. In 2009 Ric was appointed coach of the Australian mens’ national hockey team the Kookaburras. The team went on to win the 2010 Hockey World Cup in New Delhi, India. He has been a mentor to five national team coaches with the Australian Institute of Sports, and a High Performance Consultant with the Fremantle Dockers Football Club.Ric is a Doctor of Medicine and a former captain of the Australian Hockey Team, the State Hockey Team and State Cricket Team. He has been a mentor coach to several national team coaches with the Australian Institute of Sport and a performance consultant with the Fremantle Football Club. |
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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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