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| Sallyanne Atkinson |
Brisbane Mayor & Businesswoman
Sallyanne Atkinson, AO is a respected business leader who has made a significant contribution to the Australian business landscape. Her extensive knowledge and experience forms part of the success story of many Australian organisations. She is currently the Special Representative for Queensland, South-East Asia in the Queensland Government, and a director of several public companies and associations. Her journalistic training has produced two books and several newspaper articles.
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| 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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| 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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| Darren Flanagan |
The Beaconsfield Hero
Beaconsfield miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb have a team of rescuers to thank for their lives; none more so than Darren Flanagan. Emotions charged to the limits Darren was acutely aware of the pressure he carried. For 29 hours straight Darren slowly carved his path to within 300mm (one foot) of the trapped men by firing explosives. The world had never seen a rescue of this kind before. The moving story of this humble hero is both inspirational and courageous. |
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| Bob Geldof |
Musician, humanitarian and activist
One of music’s most prolific and passionate icons, Bob Geldof has made his mark outside music advocating human rights. He turned his energies to the 1984 Ethiopian famine and the following year brought the world’s attention to African suffering with the hugely successful Live Aid concert. Recognised in 1986 with a Knighthood for his humanitarian efforts, and in 2005 with a Brits Lifetime Achievement award for music, Bob’s presentation is full of inspiration and motivation as he retells the journey and experiences of his life. |
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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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| Major General Jim Molan |
Defence Force Leader
Retiring from The Australian Army in July 2008 after 40 years service, Major General Molan has seen service across a broad range of command appointments in operations, training and diplomatic genres. US Ambassador Negroponte wrote, “Molan excelled as a soldier diplomat in the complicated political and military environment of Iraq....he provided the wise counsel and strong leadership necessary for our success in creating a democratic, secure and free Iraq....Major General Molan literally made history and helped reshape the Middle East.” Fluent in Indonesian, a helicopter pilot, Commander of an Infantry Battalion, Commander of Australian Defence Colleges, service in East Timor and Solomon Islands all provided the necessary training and experience when in his posting to Iraq was promulgated. Major General Molan was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the Australian Government and the Legion of Merit by the United States Government.
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| Cynthia Morton |
"Emotional Fitness "
By her story alone Cynthia Morton challenged the audience of Parliament House to quell their tears. Cynthia tells of her amazing and inspiring story of her life’s journey overcoming drug and alcohol addiction to building the Emotional Fitness Foundation. Today, her work has earned her recognition awards of excellence and distinction, including a film award for a documentary based on the pilot of her Emotional Fitness Program. |
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| Prof. Ron Penny |
Immunologist and Health Expert
Prof. Penny is one of Australia's most respected experts in Immunology and Haematology. With numerous published articles and public and private board roles he is accross many of the major health issues facing Australia today. From being at the forefront of AIDS in it's early days to newer problems like obesity and workforce stress. Ron Penny is able to take complex heath issues and explain them in laymans terms so audiences can take home practical information to improve their daily lives. |
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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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| Dr Keith Suter |
International Affairs Commentator
Best known for his expert commentary role on global affairs on the Seven Sunrise program, Keith is a huge thinker. His depth of understanding of global issues, terrorism, law, cultures, and business is extraordinary. He's a leading academic and member of the exclusive 'Club of Rome'with only 100 members which include Mikhail Gorbachev, Bill Gates and Al Gore. He was voted 'Australian Communicator of the Year in 2004. |
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