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| Yvonne Adele |
Technology Expert and Media Commentator
Tech-savvy, exuberant and very funny, Ms Megabyte takes the mystery out of computers and technology to enlighten and educate her audience. (aka) Mega has been entertaining and informing Australian’s for over ten years through television, radio, magazines, internet and her best-selling book Conquer Your Computer. Described by audiences as a ‘breath of fresh air’, Ms Megabyte has drawn praise and admiration for her unique and engaging style. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Jackie Furey |
'Bedrooms to Boardrooms'
Jackie Furey is a world-class speaker, corporate adviser and executive coach, who tackles crucial business issues including customer retention, teamwork, leadership, change, ethical behaviour and workplace relationships with humour, warmth and wisdom. For over 15 years, Jackie's unique insight into human behaviour has provided individuals and organisations with knowledge, along with step-by-step strategies and practical techniques that assist them to fulfil personal and corporate objectives. Jackie is a very funny and impactful speaker. Currently hosting her own show called "From Bedrooms to Boardrooms" on Sydney's Mix 106.5 on love, life and work. |
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| Gerry Gannon |
Jounalist / Broadcaster / MC
Gerry Gannon is a specialist conference MC and panel facilitator. A former ABC Radio Current Affairs broadcaster he has facilitated over 150 conferences, conventions, workshops & seminars in the past five years. Gerry is also in demand as a corporate MC for awards nights and other special occasions. |
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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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| Darren Isenberg |
Learning by Laughter
Driven by the belief that information is best absorbed whilst smiling and happy, Darren Isenberg works audiences with the deft hand of a polished professional. Co-director of corporate entertainment firm Impact EnterTrainers, Darren takes the stage engaging audiences with his own brand of humour and entertainment, be it MC’ing, trivia quizzes or treasure hunts. A well known name in the corporate sector, Darren has also chalked up experience in radio and TV. His ad-libbed and quick-witted commentary has become a favourite fixture amongst his regular clients. |
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| Sheree Marris |
Environmental Communicator and Ambassador
Sheree leverages on her wellspring of energy and personality to educate and empower people towards environmental conservation. The hallmark of her success is delivering information in a way that is fun, sexy and entertaining, making Sheree’s innovative work and conservation efforts well received by wide ranging audiences. She is the award winning author of four publications, and the recipient of numerous accolades including three Australian of the Year awards. Sheree is one of Australia’s most loved environmental champions. |
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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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| Di McDonald |
Managing Director of Resolutions, Work/Life Management Consultant
Di is an expert in assisting anyone to strike that balance we all seek in our lives. Her well received blend of energy, entertainment, insight and practical advice teaches audiences how to recognise the warning bells set off by our body, and how to respond to them. Her list of public and private sector clients reaches around the country and her talents as a motivational speaker are equally in demand. Di connects with her audiences by sharing her own juggling act of family, business, vitality and energy. |
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| Mark McKeon |
Peak Performance & Time Management Expert
If a balanced and high performing lifestyle seems to evade you, then Mark McKeon will show you just how attainable that lifestyle can be. Mark deals his tried and tested hand of conference, training and coaching services to global organisations with long lasting and powerful results. A former AFL player, fitness coach and motivator, Mark courted high performance on the field for more than 18 years. Now, in addition to the success of his consultancy, Mark is a celebrated author and consulting editor for the Australian and UK editions of Ultra-Fit Magazine. His energy, experience and insight are a celebrated formula for personal success. |
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| Robyn Moore |
Multi- Skilled Communicator
Robyn’s 30-year career in education, advertising and the communication /entertainment industry has enabled her reputation as an entertaining, inspiring and thought provoking presenter who wields "the Power of the Word". Delivering on a range of customised, personal and workplace development topics, Robyn’s ability to engage and energise her audience is described as life changing. From "How Green Was My Cactus" to the voice of 'Blinky Bill" Robyn is a unique and humerous Australian communicator. |
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| James O'Loghlin |
TV host, author and performer
New Inventors host James O’Loghlin blends comedy and thought provoking ideas to engage and entertain audiences across the country. A guest on almost every national television program, James speaks regularly on topics of creativity and innovation, and is the author of Umm…a Complete Guide to Public Speaking of which he teaches and coaches. His versatility means James easily assumes the role of MC, facilitator, moderator, panellist, after dinner speaker, corporate comedian and debater. |
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| Michael Pascoe |
Finance Commentator & Journalist
Michael was one of the first to specialise in financial journalism in commercial broadcasting. He is well known to Australians as the Finance Editor of The Nine Network with at least weekly appearances over 18 years. He has the ability to interpret complex finance issues or world events and explain them to broadcast and live audiences. He has a tremendous grasp of world financial markets and their impact on our economy. He provides thought provoking opinions and tests the theories of our politicians and economists. He is a fabulous Emcee and after dinner speaker. |
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| Alan Patching |
Business Leadership Guru
With a global reputation for expert project and business leadership, and more than $8 billion worth of successful contracts to his name, Alan Patching’s forte lies in challenging and inspiring existing and potential leaders to embrace change and foster innovation. He emphasises the importance of purpose based passion within organisations to provide a greater sense of satisfaction for their people and increase the potential for higher profit for shareholders. Dubbed a masterful platform presenter, Alan’s presentations are an engaging fusion of down-to-earth wisdom and progressive theories, delivered with energy, anecdotes and humour. |
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| Noel Pearson |
Influential Aboriginal leader
Deeply involved in campaigning for the rights of his community through several key leadership positions, Noel Pearson’s mission is to enable Cape York’s indigenous people to take responsibility for their lives by reinstating their rights and improving the choices available to them. His self-published monograph, Our Right to Take Responsibility details his position on the social issues affecting the community, and his current work draws widely on his thoughts on breaking down passive welfare dependency. |
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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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