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| 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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| Dr Ric Charlesworth |
Performance Coach / Mentor / Leadership
Dr.Richard Charlesworth is one of the best known hockey players and coaches in Australian hockey history and a much sought after consultant, speaker and writer on sport and performance. He has shared his innovative coaching techniques with audiences worldwide. In 2009 Ric was appointed coach of the Australian mens’ national hockey team the Kookaburras. The team went on to win the 2010 Hockey World Cup in New Delhi, India. He has been a mentor to five national team coaches with the Australian Institute of Sports, and a High Performance Consultant with the Fremantle Dockers Football Club.Ric is a Doctor of Medicine and a former captain of the Australian Hockey Team, the State Hockey Team and State Cricket Team. He has been a mentor coach to several national team coaches with the Australian Institute of Sport and a performance consultant with the Fremantle Football Club. |
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| Li Cunxin |
Mao's Last Dancer
Li Cunxin (pron “Lee Schwin Sing”) is a remarkable man borne of a remarkable story. He has published an incredible book about his extraordinary life. Later it was made into a box office hit film. In ‘Mao' s Last Dancer’, Li recounts his determination, perseverance, vision, courage and hard work, and in particular, the sacred family values and integrity that he learned in poverty-stricken China that have driven him to become one of the best dancers in the world. Li was born into utter poverty in Mao’s communist China, at the age of 11 he was selected to train in Madame Mao's Beijing Dance Academy. When he was 18, Li was awarded one of the first cultural scholarships to go to America, and subsequently been offered a soloist contract with the Houston Ballet. Two years later, Li defected to the West in a dramatic media storm, which involved the then Vice President, Mr George Bush Snr.
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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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| 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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| Nicole Livingstone |
Sports Personality and Swimmer
In a career that began at just 14 years old Nicole Livingstone remains in the hearts and minds of Australian’s as one of this country’s greatest swimmers. Her achievements are numerous, encompassing all major international competitions in which she was a member of the Australian Swimming Team for 12 consecutive years. On retirement Nicole turned to the media where she has notched up a successful career as a sports commentator. Her energy and on-camera presence have made her a popular and entertaining TV personality. |
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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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| Tristan Miller |
52 Marathons in 52 Weeks
Tristan's story is fascinating and navigates the audience through a series of life lessons that are personally and professionally valuable.Tristan Miller is "that guy", the one who ran 52 international marathons in 52 weeks in 2010. His tales of heroism and misfortune are dynamic and engaging. His ability to sift through the lessons of his year and give insight into the profound changes that he went through has audiences engrossed in the story.
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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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| 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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| 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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