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| Stan Alves |
Elite Sportsman and Motivator
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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| Andrew Gaze |
Champion Basketballer
Australia has never had a basketballer like him. A true legend in the sport, Andrew Gaze is a five time Olympian and became the first Australian to play professionally in Europe. Andrew began his illustrious career in the NBL at the age of 18 and, in 1993, realised a life long dream when he captained the Melbourne Tigers to victory in the NBL Grand Final. He is the first NBL player to shoot over 1,000 points in a season, and named the NBL’s Most Valuable Player an unheard of seven times. Andrew’s talent and consistency are truly outstanding and make him one of Australia’s most popular sportsmen today. |
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| Doug Hawkins |
Star of AFL
“Dancing” Dougie Hawkins was a symbol of outstanding skill and determination in an illustrious tenure with the AFL. A prolific kick winner and veteran of 329 games, Doug hung up the boots to embark on what has become a successful media career. A truly entertaining and authentic personality, Doug has built national appeal through highly rated television shows Footy Show on Channel 9, and Channel 7’s Live & Kicking before sidestepping to The Game. |
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| Tim MaCartney-Snape |
Everest Conqueror
Without oxygen or companionship, Tim MaCartney-Snape conquered Everest and has become one of Australia's best known mountaineers. His two time achievement of mountaineering’s greatest challenge has drawn world-wide acclaim and is reproduced into award winning film, Everest: Sea to Summit. Tim’s adventurous spirit and the essential qualities required of such a lifestyle are the foundation of his inspiring and motivating story. |
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| Nigel Marsh |
Advertising Chairman & Author
Nigel is an influential figure in Australian advertising via his consumer insights and unique way of looking at life. He has penned 2 best sellers "Fat, Forty and Fired" and " Observations of a Very Short Man". He is a specialist in brands having worked with some of the worlds biggest including McDonalds, Pepsi, Virgin, British Airways Mars and Procter and Gamble. He is a very entertaining speaker and great story teller. |
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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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| David Parkin |
Champion AFL Coach and Business Leader
Regarded as one of Australia’s most powerful, intelligent and compelling business/motivational speakers, David Parkin’s story chronicles a rich tapestry of experiences in the business arena, in addition to his well known achievements in the fields of sport and academia. Described as one of the super-coaches of the 70's, and 80's, David’s innovative coaching techniques saw him preside over a swathe of AFL victories. An outstanding all-round achiever, David is now an accomplished lecturer and author who channels his considerable talents into sharing the secrets of success of top companies and coaches. |
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| Kieren Perkins |
Olympic Gold – Swimming
Considered one of the greatest swimmers in history, Kieren Perkins earns his deserved reputation from a host of career highlights: he broke 12 world and over 40 Australian records, and became the first person to hold the Olympic, World, Commonwealth and Pan-Pacific titles simultaneously. An outstanding sportsman, national hero and household name. He was 1992 Young Australian of the Year. Kieren’s courage and persistence inspire audiences. |
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| Kerri Pottharst |
International Beach Volleyball champion
Kerri Pottharst is one of Australia’s most long serving international sporting heroes, representing the nation for over twenty years. She also proudly holds the title of Australia’s most highly decorated Beach Volleyball player. Kerri’s pragmatism and steely focus have ensured an illustrious career in the sport, even when injury lurked and threatened an abrupt end. The stats prove Kerri’s remarkable track record: in the past 15 years she has never been out of the international top 10. On retirement Kerri turned her sights to motivating others with her celebrated story of success and overcoming challenge. |
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| Paul Roos |
Sydney Swans Coach
A former AFL superstar, Paul took the club’s top coach position, guiding the team to victory after a 72 year drought. The Hawks club coach summed it up for all the following day saying, “The greatest strength in Roos’ coaching appears to be his ability to make a group of players believe that everything is about and for the team”.
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| Kevin Sheedy |
Outstanding AFL player and coach
Multi award winning AFL star, coach and AFL Hall of Fame inductee, Kevin Sheedy tops the records for involvement with 1000 games and 8 premierships to his name. Kevin’s contribution to the sport is an outstanding catalogue of achievements, with some of Australia’s most lauded awards and recognitions including Advance Australia Award (1993), Member of the Order of Australia (1998) and Australia Sports Commission Coach of the Year (2000). Kevin’s off-field success saw the Essendon club increase its membership by 25,000 from 1980 - 2008, whilst establishing the club as a national brand. |
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