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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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| 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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| David Fordham |
TV Presenter / Sports /MC
Sports presenter David Fordham has built a strong reputation nationally and internationally as a speaker, MC and compere. David’s 30 years in the television business has seen him balanced between Channels Seven and Ten, anchoring sports segments in the evening news. He travels the world broadcasting major sporting events including several Olympic and Commonwealth Games and Rugby World Cup matches. David’s relationship with sport facilitated his appointment to Director of Queensland Academy of Sport, and in 2001 received the Australian Sports Medal. |
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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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| Rob Gell |
Founder, Access Environmental
Known by many as a popular weather presenter with Channel Seven, Rob Gell’s greatest passion is actively campaigning for our environment. He is an environmental and communications consultant in his company, Access Environmental Pty Ltd, which assists business to successfully apply innovative and environmentally sustainable strategies. Rob is widely respected for his approach to sustainable development and has the honour of leading several campaign groups including President of Greening Australia Victoria and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. |
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| Michael Gerber |
Business visionary and entrepreneur
Business visionary, author and entrepreneur Michael Gerber is the guru behind the E-Myth model. A lifeline to small business owners enslaved by their enterprise, Michael promotes his model as one that is easily implemented and provides freedom and joy. Michael presents globally, encouraging audiences to start their own personal revolution. His pragmatic and compelling message is highly relevant to the Australian predilection for small business ownership. |
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| Brett Godfrey |
ex CEO - Virgin Airlines
When Richard Branson decided to shake up the cosy airline duopoly in Australia, he chose Brett Godfrey to lead the charge. Following a role as Finance Manager of Virgin Atlantic, he led the acquisition of a low cost carrier for the group in Belgium. His experience in the premium and low cost sectors and passion for airlines made Brett the perfect choice to head up Virgin Blue in Australia. He has delivered massive change to the Australian industry |
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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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| Robert Gottliebsen |
Founder – BRW magazine
Business guru Robert Gottliebsen has received two of journalism’s highest honours for his immense contribution to communicating and commenting on the business and finance sector. The founder of top selling magazines, BRW, Personal Investor and Shares, Robert also shares his considerable experience through television, radio, internet and The Australian newspaper. His wealth of knowledge has educated Australian’s for over 30 years. |
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| Pru Goward MP |
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Pru Goward, former Sex and Age Discrimination Commissioner and recipient of a Centenary Medal for services to journalism and women’s rights, is nominated as one of Australia’s top cultural and industrial relations influencers. Her speeches are published, she is author of A Business of Your Own, a study of success strategies for women in business, and has authored a biography of former Prime Minister, John Howard. Pru is described as an articulate and captivating presenter with a sharp intellect. |
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| George Gregan |
The world’s best rugby scrum-half
Regarded as the world’s leading scrum-half, George established the reputation in 1994 when the Wallabies welcomed him to their stable. A welcome he promptly responded to by claiming the Bledisloe Cup with a try saving tackle. Renowned for his dynamic defence skills, tenacity and competitive play, George became Wallaby Captain in 2001, and scooped up a series of awards in recognition of his excellence. |
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| Nick Greiner |
Former NSW Premier and Treasurer
Nick Greiner’s NSW government is clearly remembered as being a world leader in public sector reform, including privatisation, private infrastructure provision, contracting and financial management. In power from 1988 to 1992, a notable legacy of Nick’s rein is his establishment of the widely supported ICAC. Today, his knowledge and business acumen make him an in-demand consultant to wide-ranging industries in Australasia and the Asia-Pacific region. He holds a number of directorships with some of Australia’s leading companies. |
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| Martin Grunstein |
Customer service specialist
With a healthy dose of entertainment Martin Grunstein leads audiences through the psychology of a customer, and how understanding this, businesses can generate repeat and referral business. A psychology and marketing graduate, Martin’s outstanding company success has generated great demand for the sharing of his techniques. An entertaining and endearing presenter, audiences are motivated to action and laugh while they learn. |
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| Max Hitchins |
Leader in Hospitality Management and Marketing
Hospitality management and marketing expert, Max Hitchins is highly regarded world-wide for his insightful wisdom and experience and his ability to achieve results. As the creator of the Zebra Marketing Principle he designs, demonstrates and delivers ways to make your business "stand out" from the herd. An inspiring and motivational speaker, Max is recognised as one of the world’s top marketers and presenters and is the author of several top selling books. |
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| Dare Jennings |
Founder – Mambo and Deus Ex Machina
Mambo founder Dare Jennings is one of the most celebrated icons of Australia’s rag trade. The immediately recognisable graphics are designed around strong political, religious or humorous themes, and the company is renowned for its quality and innovation. Since selling the label, Dare refocused his ‘can do’ attitude into building a loyal following for his cult motorcycle outlet, Deus Ex Machina. Dare’s entertaining anecdotes describing pitfalls and leadership offer audiences insight into the management of a global brand. |
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| Phil Kearns |
Former Wallaby captain
There is little doubt that Phil Kearns is one of the enduring stars of the rugby fraternity. Renowned as Australia’s most capped hooker, the ten-time captain of the Wallabies has a consistency of character and leadership on and off the field that has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, fans and the media. Phil’s winning combination of talent, tenacity and determination remained steadfast until his retirement from the field. |
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| Hon Paul Keating |
Former Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating is considered one of the greatest leaders in our country’s history. His election to the top job was on the strength of his 7 year role as Treasurer, where he was applauded for a range of economic reforms that transformed the Australian economy. His leadership saw the formation of a National Training Authority, superannuation scheme and implementation of the Mabo legislation recognising land rights for indigenous Australians. Paul’s knowledge of international and local issues makes him an engaging and respected speaker. |
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