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| Yvonne Adele |
Technology Expert and Media Commentator
Tech-savvy, exuberant and very funny, Ms Megabyte takes the mystery out of computers and technology to enlighten and educate her audience. (aka) Mega has been entertaining and informing Australian’s for over ten years through television, radio, magazines, internet and her best-selling book Conquer Your Computer. Described by audiences as a ‘breath of fresh air’, Ms Megabyte has drawn praise and admiration for her unique and engaging style. |
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| Stan Alves |
Elite Sportsman / Motivator & MC
Stan Alves is one of those talented souls whose ability to manifest success in multiple interests is just another day at work. Former AFL coach and elite athlete, Stan transitioned into successful media personality, entrepreneur and businessman. He now combines the two worlds as a master communicator, coach and motivator to inspire teams towards greater levels of personal and professional success. |
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| Bernie Brooks |
Myer CEO and Retail Expert
Bernie Brookes’ 30-year retail career comprises a rich tapestry of stories and successes from some of Australia’s significant retail giants. Following a legendary career at Woolworths, he is currently Myer CEO. Bernie’s expertise in establishing the company’s independence from the Coles Group reiterated his deft hand for managing change, leadership, organising people and retail skills. Equipped with an unwavering self-confidence, and a desire to inspire entrepreneurship and empowerment in his people, Bernie’s significant contribution is woven into the fabric of Australian retail history. |
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| Peter Bush |
Ex CEO, McDonald’s Australia
He's been at the helm of one of the world’s most recognised brands, and packs a wealth of business management experience into his long career in Fast Moving Consumer Goods. Peter Bush counts executive positions with some of Australia’s, and the world’s, most successful FMCG companies including AGB-McNair, Arnotts, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Reckitt & Coleman and Schwarzkopf Australasia. He was instrumental in the Ampol/Caltex merger and reinvented the McDonald’s Australia business before becoming its managing director and CEO. |
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| Evonne Cawley, MBE, AO |
International Tennis Champion
Evonne is one of Australia’s pre-eminent sporting legends. She dominated the tennis circuit during the 1970’s, winning Wimbeldon, the French Open and the British Hard Court Championships in the same year. In 1972 she was awarded an MBE, and the Order of Australia ten years later, following up with induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Today, Evonne actively facilitates Aboriginal access to sport through her Evonne Goolagong Cawley Trust, and works to increase female participation in tennis. |
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| John Cleese |
Fawlty Towers and Monty Python
John Cleese is known by many personae but is perhaps best loved as the snobbish misanthrope Basil Fawlty in the immensely popular Fawlty Towers. Prior to this, Monty Python’s Flying Circus series gave John international stardom as he flexed his comedic and acting ability to conceive several, well-loved characters. Today, John injects his innate sense of humour into presenting on corporate skills, training and customer service. |
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| Kirsty Dunphey |
Renowned Entrepreneur, Multi-Millionaire by 25
Kirsty Dunphey exhibits an unbridled can-do attitude that saw her achieve entrepreneurial success as young as 15, and rampage her way to a self made multi-millionaire by 25. Kirsty built her reputation in real estate, operating in a two bedroom apartment and growing to six locations across Tasmania. She is the youngest ever recipient of the Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year Award. Kirsty transitioned into training and education and now inspires others with her passion and considerable experience to achieve their own dreams. |
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| Don Elgin |
World Class Paralympic Athlete
Don Elgin proves you don’t need a full kit of limbs to achieve great success. The Paralympic medallist and four time World Championship representative entered the world without the lower portion of his left leg. At just 18, equipped with an unshakeable determination and his firecracker personality, Don joined the Australian Paralympic team, notching up a lengthy and impressive catalogue of international achievements over almost two decades. An ambassador for sport and amputee’s, Don leverages his wellspring of energy and passion to motivate and inspire others worldwide. |
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| Max Gillies |
Actor, comedian and impersonator
No politician is untouchable in the satirical firing line of comedian and impersonator, Max Gillies. Following television success with ABC shows The Gillies Report and Gillies Republic, Max now focuses his attention on corporate training videos and comic impersonations with his own unique flavour. Renowned for his political targets, Max has taken the persona of our leaders into parties and events across the country. |
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| Amanda Gore |
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. |
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| Martin Grunstein |
Customer Service Specialist
With a healthy dose of entertainment Martin Grunstein leads audiences through the psychology of a customer, and how understanding this, businesses can generate repeat and referral business. A psychology and marketing graduate, Martin’s outstanding company success has generated great demand for the sharing of his techniques. An entertaining and endearing presenter, audiences are motivated to action and laugh while they learn. |
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| Tom Hafey MBE |
AFL’s Coaching Elite
AFL super coach Tom Hafey has spent an illustrious career leading some of the most prominent AFL teams in the code. Tom’s credits include coaching four teams to Premierships and holding court at ten Grand Finals. His achievements with Richmond Football Club saw Tom join Collingwood where he boosted the club from the bottom of the ranks, steering them to a Grand Final tie. Engaging, authentic and honest, Tom’s success both on field and in his media roles can be attributed to his natural ease with people. |
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| Charlie Lynn |
Kokoda Track guide and ex Parliamentarian
Since his first exploration of the Kokoda Track in 1976, Charlie has clocked up over 30 guided treks on this journey of historical significance and physical challenge. Charlie turned his former military career into a NSW MP, then into life as a corporate leadership trainer. He is considered the most experienced non-Papuan trekker of the Track. An acclaimed motivator and speaker, Charlie’s extensive knowledge of the terrain and Track’s history immerse audiences in his compelling stories. |
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| Tim MaCartney-Snape |
Everest Conqueror
Without oxygen or companionship, Tim MaCartney-Snape conquered Everest and has become one of Australia's best known mountaineers. His two time achievement of mountaineering’s greatest challenge has drawn world-wide acclaim and is reproduced into award winning film, Everest: Sea to Summit. Tim’s adventurous spirit and the essential qualities required of such a lifestyle are the foundation of his inspiring and motivating story. |
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| Di McDonald |
Managing Director of Resolutions, Work/Life Management Consultant
Di is an expert in assisting anyone to strike that balance we all seek in our lives. Her well received blend of energy, entertainment, insight and practical advice teaches audiences how to recognise the warning bells set off by our body, and how to respond to them. Her list of public and private sector clients reaches around the country and her talents as a motivational speaker are equally in demand. Di connects with her audiences by sharing her own juggling act of family, business, vitality and energy. |
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| Glenn McGrath |
Cricketing legend and charity founder.
Glenn McGrath led a stellar cricketing career, winning 3 World Cups, taking countless wickets, swept up an Alan Border Medal and earned a reputation as Australia’s premier fast bowler in his stride. Described as a passionate and determined competitor, the focus of John’s life became the battle against breast cancer with wife, Jane, and the subsequent establishment of the McGrath Foundation. Sadly, Jane lost her life in 2008. Glenn and his children continue their commitment to raising funds and awareness of this disease. |
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