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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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| 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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| Robin Daubeny |
Motivational Expert/ Sales
Robin Daubeny is regarded as the most unique and sought after motivational speaker in Australia. His presentations entertain, educate and motivate. Attendees take away proven, positive self-help ideas that can change performance, behaviour and lives in general. His success in business and sport resulted in him being appointed as a consultant at the Australian Institute of Sport in 2007, where he works with elite athletes helping to improve performance and helping them to be successful in other areas when their sporting career finishes. |
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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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| John Eales |
Wallaby Captain
John Eales has left an indelible mark on the world of Australian rugby and cements his standing as one of the all-time greats. In 1991 John made his debut and quickly followed that same year with his first World Cup winner's medal at age 20. As Wallabies captain he led the team to their second World Cup victory, and holds the record for the highest number of games as captain. A player of outstanding ability, admired coach, and in-demand public speaker, John commands respect as a player and person.
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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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| Mark Ella |
Rugby union legend
Mark led an outstanding rugby union career before making the successful transition to coach, leading the Australian Sevens to a bronze medal in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. Named Young Australian of the Year, and a Member of the Order of Australia, Mark has also been inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame and the International Rugby Hall of Fame Inaugural XV. |
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| Danny Frawley |
St Kilda’s finest AFL skipper
Regarded as one the finest leaders of ALF team St Kilda, Danny Frawley led a stellar career taking in 240 games spanning nine years, and included a captaincy that is still, today, unmatched in longevity. Described as a tough and uncompromising full-back, in 1991 Danny led the Saints into the finals for the first time in eighteen years. Since those celebrated days, Danny went on to coach Collingwood and later Richmond. Today, Danny’s success continues in the corporate and media sectors. He lectures for Linfox on leadership and motivation, and appears regularly on radio and television. |
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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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| John Gray |
Relationships Expert
The author of relationship guide Women Are From Mars, Men Are From Venus shot to fame when book sales propelled him into the New York best-seller list, where he remained for six years. For over thirty years John has presented seminars throughout the world, helping men and women to understand, respect and appreciate their differences. His humour, compassion and simple wisdom have grown his brand into coaching, and made him one of the most sought after international media identities. |
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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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| George Halkias |
Community & Sport
George is a well respected community figure who has supported some of the most vulnerable members in our community. Over the past 15 years he has coordinated innovative services and programs that have changed the lives of many Australians. Following completion of a psychology degree, George has worked extensively in the government and community sectors on various ground breaking projects. He has used his skills to find unique ways to involve the corporate world in his projects, such as the recent 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne. |
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| Mark Victor Hansen |
Chicken Soup for the Soul
The author the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series is known as America’s Ambassador of Possibility. Having found his own life’s calling, Mark has made it his mission to help others find theirs through an empowering journey of discovery and motivation. He has stimulated powerful change in millions of people and continues to be a highly successful presenter, author and motivator. |
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| Andrew Johns |
Rugby League's Greatest
Many would agree that Andrew, Triple Dally M winner, is the greatest player of his era. The highest points scorer in history was also the winner of Rugby League Magazines Golden Boot Award as the world’s No.1 player. Today he is a TV commentator, journalist, and skills coach as well as a strong advocate for people to understand the growing spread of depression and it’s ability to touch all walks of life. |
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| Wally Lewis |
Rugby League Great
He was elected to the Sports Australia Hall of Fame, and proudly holds a Best Player in the World Award. Wally Lewis is considered by many to be one of the most brilliant captains and players the Rugby League fraternity has ever seen. He has a reputation as an inspirational leader who knows all about teamwork and motivation, and today shares his inspiration with audiences leaving them spellbound. Wally remains high profile through his television sports news and commentary roles.
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