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  • Peter Alexander 

Peter Alexander 

Pyjama Marketer

Starting out as a single man operation from his mother’s dining room table, Peter Alexander’s belief in setting high goals now has his product in bedrooms across the globe. He identified a gap in the market when his female friends were unable to find comfortable women’s pyjamas that weren’t flannelette nighties, or lacy lingerie.His direct mail approach to distribution revolutionised the industry.

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  • Graeme Alford 

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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  • Janine Allis 

Janine Allis 

Founder - Boost Juice

The founder of hugely successful Boost Juice Bars, Janine has grown it to become the number one juice bar business in the Southern Hemisphere. With plans to open throughout the UK and Asia. Janine admits she never imagined she would be leading a multi-million dollar empire, turning over $100 million annually in sales. A working Mum she epitomises the company slogan "Love Life".

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  • Stan Alves 

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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  • John Anderson 

John Anderson 

Founder - Contiki Holidays

What can you do with 25 pounds, an idea and a beat up minibus? Ask John Anderson. John left New Zealand at age 22 to travel England for a year and returned 20 years later, having grown Contiki Holidays from a simple idea into one of the world’s major tour operators. John’s story has a marked effect on the emotions of his audience, and tells of his determination, belief in his staff, and of his successes and failures.

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  • Andrew Banks 

Andrew Banks 

HR- Entrepreneur 

As one half of power house recruitment company Morgan & Banks, Andrew has been at the helm when the company went public in 1995, and saw sales grow to over $700 million before its acquisition by TMP/Monster.com in 1999. With his respected expertise Andrew has turned start-up companies into successful enterprise, built extensive global networks in the human resources and recruitment sectors and established a strong track record in building revenue, market share and returns to shareholders. A true legend in HR and business.

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  • Bessie Bardot 

Bessie Bardot 
Entrepreneur & Womens Advocate

Entrepreneur and advocate for women in business, Bessie Bardot exhibits the hallmarks of a successful and ambitious role model. She is a best-selling author, fashion columnist and TV and radio presenter. Nominated for Telstra Young Business woman of the Year and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award demonstrates Bessie’s impact. A popular speaker and MC, Bessie has delivered numerous corporate addresses. She inspires audiences with her lectures on creating a lasting brand, women in business, her journey as a media entrepreneur and health and wellbeing.
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  • Shelley Barrett 

Shelley Barrett 

Founder – ModelCo Beauty Products 

Starting with just one product in 2002, Shelley has built the fastest growing and one of the most respected beauty brands in the world today. With over 150 products in 20 countries and ranged in the worlds best departmant stores, Modelco is a phenomenon. Voted 'Best New Beauty Brand' in the USA, Shelley is an exceptional entrepreneur and leader who has great vision, consumer insight, creativity, drive & integrity. 2006 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Her story is amazing.

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  • Tom Berger 

Tom Berger 
Persuasionist, Behaviourist

Pocketing almost twenty years of study into human behaviour, Tom Berger combines psychology and humour to amaze and mystify audiences with his dazzling MindGames show. Unlike many other shows the core ingredient for Tom’s presentation is – you. As a Perceptionist Tom is able to determine what people are thinking and masterfully influence his audience to highlight the incredible potential of the human mind. Tom effortlessly transfers his highly entertaining show into corporate workshops, revealing a priceless toolbox of persuasion and mind enhancement that will have your workplace productivity increasing exponentially.
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  • Bernie Brooks 

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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  • Larissa Brown 

Larissa Brown 
 Sustainability Leadership

The impact of environmentalist Larissa Brown is such that she is recipient of the 2008 Australian Young Environmentalist of the Year; is a member of the Ministers Reference Council on Climate Change Adaptation and spoke for the environment at the 2008 Prime Minister’s 2020 Summit. Her reach is international; from interviewing the world’s most influential sustainability leaders to representing at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, saving big cats in Bolivia and a forest in Costa Rica. Founder and executive director of the Centre for Sustainability Leadership, Larissa supports everyday Australians make sustainable decisions for better communities and workplaces.
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  • Peter Bush 

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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  • Brad Cooper 

Brad Cooper 
Sales, Customers, Adversity

Brad has come from the Poorhouse to the Penthouse to the Bighouse and back. One of Australia’s most gifted speakers, Brad was founder and CEO of FAI Home Security. His insights to the sales process, staff motivation and customer delight are unparalleled. A multi-millionaire, he was embroiled in the FAI/HIH debacle which saw him serve 5 years in jail. He is back in business with a renewed enthusiasm and moral compass tempered by his experiences. Brad’s story is gut wrenching, insightful, hilarious, educational and entertaining.
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  • Glenn Cooper AM 

Glenn Cooper AM 
Coopers Brewery, Exec Chairman

Glenn Cooper sits at the helm of one of Australia’s most loved breweries – Coopers. He continues a legacy begun five generations ago and seen the rise and rise of his family’s product. Glenn originally trained in computing and engineering, carving out his own path to build a successful computer company which later sold for $3.5 million. On joining the family business Glenn’s strengths in marketing saw him take up the marketing director role and today, based on values of tradition and quality, the Coopers range enjoys strong sales both nationally and abroad.
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  • Kirsty Dunphey 

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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  • Ian Elliot 

Ian Elliot 

Pitch Doctor/ Marketer/ Entrepreneur//Staff Engagement/ Presentation Skills

Rising from mailboy to CEO of Australia's biggest ad agency Ian Elliot became the industry's most prolific new business winner. He has adapted his pitch winning skills to apply to every business, big or small and documented the tools in the best selling Book 'Stop Bitching, Start Pitching'. He also regularly speaks internationally on subjects including, Staff Engagement, Customer Delight, Brand Building and Life Planning. He is also a professional public company director. If increasing revenue is your goal then Ian can provide the usable tools and motivation to ingrain a successful sales culture in your business.

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  • George Elliot 

George Elliot 

Entrepreneur/Race Car Champion/Author

Commercial jet helicopter pilot, Australian NASCAR Champion racing driver, multi million dollar hotel operator, two time best selling novelist and writer/producer and star of the award winning 2004 New York Film Festivals Best Feature Film The Crop. “I’ve always believed that putting my goals out there for all to see, and hearing the knockers predict my failure has been a key driver of my determination to overcome the odds and show the dream takers what I'm made of." George specialise in controlled risk taking - a trait more companies are trying to encourage in their staff.

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  • Rob Gell 

Rob Gell 
Founder, Access Environmental

Known by many as a popular weather presenter with Channel Seven, Rob Gell’s greatest passion is actively campaigning for our environment. He is an environmental and communications consultant in his company, Access Environmental Pty Ltd, which assists business to successfully apply innovative and environmentally sustainable strategies. Rob is widely respected for his approach to sustainable development and has the honour of leading several campaign groups including President of Greening Australia Victoria and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
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  • Michael Gerber 

Michael Gerber 
Business visionary and entrepreneur

Business visionary, author and entrepreneur Michael Gerber is the guru behind the E-Myth model. A lifeline to small business owners enslaved by their enterprise, Michael promotes his model as one that is easily implemented and provides freedom and joy. Michael presents globally, encouraging audiences to start their own personal revolution. His pragmatic and compelling message is highly relevant to the Australian predilection for small business ownership.
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  • George Gregan 

George Gregan 
The world’s best rugby scrum-half

Regarded as the world’s leading scrum-half, George established the reputation in 1994 when the Wallabies welcomed him to their stable. A welcome he promptly responded to by claiming the Bledisloe Cup with a try saving tackle. Renowned for his dynamic defence skills, tenacity and competitive play, George became Wallaby Captain in 2001, and scooped up a series of awards in recognition of his excellence.
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