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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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| 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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| Pru Goward MP |
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Pru Goward, former Sex and Age Discrimination Commissioner and recipient of a Centenary Medal for services to journalism and women’s rights, is nominated as one of Australia’s top cultural and industrial relations influencers. Her speeches are published, she is author of A Business of Your Own, a study of success strategies for women in business, and has authored a biography of former Prime Minister, John Howard. Pru is described as an articulate and captivating presenter with a sharp intellect. |
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| Max Hitchins |
Leader in Hospitality Management and Marketing
Hospitality management and marketing expert, Max Hitchins is highly regarded world-wide for his insightful wisdom and experience and his ability to achieve results. As the creator of the Zebra Marketing Principle he designs, demonstrates and delivers ways to make your business "stand out" from the herd. An inspiring and motivational speaker, Max is recognised as one of the world’s top marketers and presenters and is the author of several top selling books. |
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| Ian Kennedy OAM |
Marketing guru
Regarded as the ‘Father of Direct Marketing’, the visionary and pioneer is the brainchild behind some of Australia’s most successful campaigns: membership acquisition for Diners Club, building the first loyalty database for Qantas, launching the State Bank's first ATM card and developing the first direct response TV campaign for AMP. Ian’s 30 year career has earned him Australia’s highest honours in the business, and frequent speaking engagements across the globe. He is also President of the Starlight Children's Foundation and is frequently quoted on marketing issues. |
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| Nigel Marsh |
Advertising Chairman & Author
Nigel is an influential figure in Australian advertising via his consumer insights and unique way of looking at life. He has penned 2 best sellers "Fat, Forty and Fired" and " Observations of a Very Short Man". He is a specialist in brands having worked with some of the worlds biggest including McDonalds, Pepsi, Virgin, British Airways Mars and Procter and Gamble. He is a very entertaining speaker and great story teller. |
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| Julie McCrossin |
Media personality and MC
Julie’s ability to understand her audience, and facilitate engaging and meaningful discussion have made her one of Australia’s most respected and popular facilitator’s. Her sharp wit and ease of blending humour with insight have afforded her success in television and radio including media quiz show Good News Week and several ABC Radio National shows including social issues program Life Matters, The Coming Out Show, Background Briefing and Arts National. |
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| Kim McKay |
Clean Up Australia / Clean Up the World
In partnership with lauded environmental advocate, Ian Kiernan, Kim founded the successful Clean Up Australia campaign in 1989, and duplicated that success by taking it to the world in 1993 under the banner Clean Up the World. Kim’s message of reducing environmental impact is wide reaching. Through positioning herself as an author, media commentator and partner in social and sustainability marketing consultancy Momentum2, her entrepreneurial spirit, drive and vision have helped her to create and manage numerous large scale and international projects. |
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| Jeff Oughton |
Simplifying Financial Management
Jeff Oughton demystifies the often complex world of financial and economic information to make it meaningful and thought provoking. His entertaining and insightful presentations provide practical and progressive advice whilst improving your financial decision making batting average. With over three decades of experience behind him Jeff is well qualified to advise on the nooks and crannies of financial management. Equally at home with borrowers and entrepreneurs, corporations and the Commonwealth, Jeff moves between boardrooms and community halls with ease. |
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| Dr Graeme Pearman |
Award Winning Scientist and Environmentalist
Dr Graeme Pearman, highly awarded scientist, passionate environmentalist and advisor to former US Vice President Al Gore on environmental issues and controversial documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Internationally regarded for his work, Dr Pearman is an influencer in media, governmental and industry body circles and is instrumental in bringing climate change to the Australian awareness. His tenacity, dedication and expertise in the field of science and the environment is currently channelled through his own consultancy, and a Directorship role with the Monash University Sustainability Institute. |
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| Tim Pethick |
Nudie Juice founder; achieved $18m turnover in two years
Imagine Tim Pethick’s delight when, after just two years in business, his fresh juice brand Nudie turned over $18m. The business savvy entrepreneur launched Nudie for two reasons: to indulge his fresh fruit cravings and to demonstrate the power of emotional branding. Nudie’s stampeding success was recognised with it’s inclusion in the top 10 most influential brands for the Asia Pacific region. Described as a “disruptive brand”, a devastating fire to the Nudie processing plant in 2004 was not enough to halt its epic journey, and Nudie resumed production just six weeks later. |
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| Rob Redenbach |
Streetwise Leadership
Rob Redenbach excels in blending the art of self defence and psychology, then serves it in a dynamic and meaningful style. Consultant, author and former Australian Army solider, Rob has taught self defence to specialised defence outfits and law enforcement professionals including Nelson Mandela’s Presidential Protection Unit, British and European special forces, and protection teams in both Iraq and for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He successfully transfers the psychology of high risk situations into the workplace, demonstrating the value of using brains rather than brawn in conflict. |
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| Kirsty Spraggon |
Internationally Ranked Sales Agent
High velocity sales expert Kristy Spraggon is a powerhouse of energy and enthusiasm; indulging every bit with her audience. Ranked among the top one percent in a global network of over 121,000 sales agents, Kristy has distinguished herself as superior in every aspect of the sales industry. In her own business Kristy facilitated growth to the tune of 50% annually with the majority of her database becoming loyal repeat clients or referrals thanks to her “customer for life” philosophy. Expect results and transformational change from Kristy, and from yourself. |
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| Ric Willmot |
International Business Change Consultant
"Being clear about what you want from organisational change is one thing, designing effective methods and processes to accomplish it whilst being focused on results is another." Experienced words from internationally acclaimed business improvement consultant, Ric Willmot. His client list includes some of the heavyweights in the professional services arena: AMP, PWC, Samsung, Colonial Mutual and over 100 other major corporations around the globe. Ric authors for several business magazines and journals world-wide and you’ll find numerous gems in his practical wisdom on strategy, leadership, change, innovation and business improvement. |
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