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| Buzz Aldrin |
Moon Walker
The world was glued to their television screens on July 16, 1969 as Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong took the first human steps on the moon. Since retiring from NASA, the Air Force, and his position as Commander of the Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, Dr. Aldrin continues a leading role for America in manned space exploration. His commitment to space science and tourism saw the founding of his rocket design company, Starcraft Boosters, Inc., and the non-profit ShareSpace Foundation.
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| Anna Booth |
Executive Coach and Businesswoman
Anna’s resume is an impressive history of executive level business achievements. She spent her entire career focused on the manufacturing, hospitality, retail and financial services industries. A passionate advocate about the development of people and ‘competencies of co-operation’, Anna’s commitment and hard work ensure her success as an executive coach, facilitator and trainer, and sought after consultant. |
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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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| Matt Church |
Passion and Productivity
Matt Church has made it his mission to help you feel good. Drawing on an academic background in applied science and human performance, Matt has carved out a niche studying work-life balance, and delivering practical solutions for people to live the lives they deserve. Matt channels his findings into the popular Fix How You Feel series of books. A highly awarded and commanding speaker, Matt presents widely, and passionately, about his work. |
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| Jacqui Cooper |
Champion Aerial Skier
Jacqui Cooper is the greatest Aerial skier of all time, a leader in her sport and a woman that has competed in a record 5 Winter Olympics. She has represented her country for 20 years, winning a total of 5 world titles and 24 world cup wins. She has had to overcome so much adversity in her quest for success. Jacqui competed in the Vancouver Winter Olympics (February 2010) after a year of intense hip and knee rehabilitation; she shocked doctors and surgeons by her will, inner strength and courage to make a brave attempt to be competitive at those games. |
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| Hon Peter Costello |
Australian Treasurer
The path of politics is not easy; requiring a formidable personality to navigate its many challenges. Peter Costello is just that personality. His 1990 election as MP for Higgins evolved into Liberal Party Deputy Leader (1994), setting the scene for his 1996 transition to Federal Treasurer. It’s in this role Peter enacted his greatest achievements, guiding Australia through significant financial reform including the elimination of Commonwealth debt worth $96 billion; introduction of the GST and cutting income and company taxes, to name but a few. Peter’s best selling memoir recounts his illustrious national and international career and he today continues that contribution as a member of the Independent Advisory Board to the World Bank. |
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| Dr Edward de Bono |
Lateral Thinker
Edward is widely regarded as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. An author, academic and lecturer, Edward has written 62 books and lectured in 54 countries. He is the originator of lateral thinking and one of the few in history attributed with influencing the way we think. Edward is unique in his application, working with everyone from young children to corporate executives and large organisations. |
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| Jon Dee |
Founder – Planet Ark
Passionate environmental champion and lobbyist, Jon Dee, founded Planet Ark in 1991 with former tennis great and friend, Pat Cash. Planet Ark’s meteoric rise enjoys support from celebrities the world over including Richard Branson, Pierce Brosnan and Olivia Newton-John, among many others. His initiative and innate drive directs a flood of media promotion and business ventures all focussed on improving the condition of our planet, and our lives. |
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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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| 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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| Nick Farr-Jones |
Wallaby Captain
Wallabies captain, natural leader and inspirational team-mate the Nick Farr-Jones story finds pride of place amongst the pages of Australia’s rugby history. He was the captain who brought home the Rugby Union World Cup in 1991, the 1992 Bledisloe Cup and while at the helm shared victory of 36 successive tests for the side between 1998 and 1992. Known as a motivational leader with strength of character. Nick is a qualified lawyer and international banker. He has become one of Australia's most popular speakers. |
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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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| Wayne Gardner |
World Champion Grand Prix Motor Cyclist
Wayne Gardner is the first Australian to win the coveted 500cc World Motorcycle Championship and is the recipient of numerous accolades including ABC Sportsman of the Year, a Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) and Sportsman of the Year in 1987. In a career that has seen win after glorious win Wayne retired from the bikes in 1992, but only after taking out the British Grand Prix. Wayne’s winning streak took him behind the wheel of the V8 Super and Japanese GT Sports cars, and he today enjoys life as a successful businessman. |
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| Drew Ginn |
Great Australian rower
Focus and determination define the character and success of Drew Ginn. At just 20 years old he tasted international competition and soon after realised his Olympic dream competing with the Oarsome Foursome in 1996, where the team rowed their way to a gold medal. This is where Drew really hit his stride and he has continued to display strength of conviction and ability in a string of Olympic and international competitions and world records. |
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