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| Mark McCrindle |
Futurist & Demographer
It’s Mark McCrindle’s job to predict the future. He has the knack of taking the social pulse of the nation, and the success and health of business rests upon it. Mark engages audiences with his interactive style to motivate them into achieving higher performance. He extensively researches the new generations and accurately tracks emerging trends, then steers his research findings towards leaders in sales, marketing, HR, and management to help them understand the times in which they operate, and not just be observers.
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| Kim McKay |
Clean Up Australia / Clean Up the World
In partnership with lauded environmental advocate, Ian Kiernan, Kim founded the successful Clean Up Australia campaign in 1989, and duplicated that success by taking it to the world in 1993 under the banner Clean Up the World. Kim’s message of reducing environmental impact is wide reaching. Through positioning herself as an author, media commentator and partner in social and sustainability marketing consultancy Momentum2, her entrepreneurial spirit, drive and vision have helped her to create and manage numerous large scale and international projects. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| John McGrath |
Real Estate Entrepreneur
Starting as a rental clerk, John has worked his way up to become one of the most influential people in Australian property. His business turnover is in the Billions. Working hard and working smart has been his trademark, always looking to find a competitive edge or a better way of serving his customers. His staff training and loyalty are legendary. His engaging presentation espouses the principles of his sucess from both financial and spiritual perspectives. |
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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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| James B. Moody |
CSIRO Mgr & 'Inventors' Judge
James Bradfield Moody has amassed an impressive list of credentials in a very short space of time, and for such a young person. Armed with his PhD in innovation theory, James marched into prominence through a host of senior development roles. Currently a CSIRO General Manager, James leads their global development agenda, including creating research projects of international significance and helping Australia gain access to foreign knowledge, infrastructure and intellectual property. He has also been a guest judge on ABC's 'The New Inventors'
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| Paul Martell |
Comedian, impressionist and compere
One of Australia’s funniest comedians and impressionists, Paul Martell’s repertoire of talents have made him a popular compere and host for many of our best shows including, Don Lane, Bert Newton, Midday and Hey, Hey It’s Saturday. His fast paced Irish wit and abundant array of Hollywood impressions have earned him several awards and nominations. A true entertainer, Paul’s comedic ability will have your audience in stitches. |
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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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| 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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| Glenn McGrath |
Cricketing legend and charity founder.
Glenn McGrath led a stellar cricketing career, winning 3 World Cups, taking countless wickets, swept up an Alan Border Medal and earned a reputation as Australia’s premier fast bowler in his stride. Described as a passionate and determined competitor, the focus of John’s life became the battle against breast cancer with wife, Jane, and the subsequent establishment of the McGrath Foundation. Sadly, Jane lost her life in 2008. Glenn and his children continue their commitment to raising funds and awareness of this disease. |
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| Ms Megabyte |
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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| Shaun Micallef |
Actor, writer and comedian
Shaun Micallef is one of Australia’s most respected and loved comedy personalities. His on camera presence includes hosting his own shows Micallef Tonight and The Micallef Program, Logies host, actor (Seachange, Blue Heelers) and guest appearances on Rove Live and The Panel among others. Behind the scenes Shaun’s talents as writer and producer have delivered a number of popular shows including Blackjack, Full Frontal and The Big Gig. |
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| W Mitchell |
Triumph over crippling accidents
A motorcycle accident left W Mitchell with burns to 65% of his body, and subsequent aeroplane crash resulted in life confined to a wheelchair. In his compelling presentation and book, The Man Who Would Not Be Defeated, W Mitchell portrays the immense challenge and change he faced and the courage he summoned to overcome it. As he speaks passionately about the human spirit, W Mitchell’s message of strength and hope describes how people can deal with setbacks and put themselves back in charge. |
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| James Morrison |
World acclaimed jazz musician
Jazz virtuoso James Morrison was discovered overseas as a teenager and went on to become one of the world’s most respected jazz musicians. The multi-instrumentalist has played alongside some of music’s greats– Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway and Dizzy Gillespie to name a few, and commanded audience attention at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Awarded the Order of Australia and many other honours and recognition, James dedicates some of his time to supporting young musicians. |
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| Di Morrisey |
Best-selling Australian author
Sales exceed half a million copies, and her stories are woven with a depth and complexity drawn from the themes of life. Citing ‘bohemian’ characters as her childhood influence – the artists, writers and actors of her neighbourhood, Di Morrissey is without doubt Australia’s best-selling female author. Her spot with Ten’s Good Morning Australia drew loyal audiences and healthy ratings for the network. |
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| Tara Moss |
Supermodel turned author
Former international supermodel turned best-selling author, Tara Moss has delighted readers of crime-fiction and received two of Australia’s most prestigious literature honours on the way. From sales figures alone she is touted the country’s #1 crime writer. The Jill-of-all-trades is now drawing ratings on television, hosting crime documentary series, Tara Moss Investigates and National Geographic Presents; she is also a guest and panellist on numerous shows including The Panel. |
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| Todd McKenney |
Exceptional dancer
Todd has demonstrated his exceptional talent in a highly awarded and recognised dancing career that encompasses sell out shows and major works. He represented Australia in ballroom and Latin American dance, and took pride of place in a number of critically acclaimed shows including The Boy from Oz, Singin’ in the Rain and Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom. Todd’s appeal has made him a popular choice for television and radio, most notably on the judging panel with Seven’s Dancing With the Stars. |
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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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| 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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