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Inspiration comes from many sources. Inspirational speakers from ICMI can provide encouragement, energy, and enthusiasm for your next event or conference.

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Speaker Phillip Adams Speaker Phillip Adams
A broadcaster, filmmaker, author, archaeologist and controversialist.
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Speaker Tony Adams Speaker Tony Adams
Crippled at birth, Tony is now the official Guinness World Record™ Fastest Tap Dancer with 1056 tap beats a minute– smashing the previous record of 784 beats. His record is an average of 17.6 tap beats per second
Speaker Graham Agnew Speaker Graham Agnew
One of Australia's top motivational presenters who has been inspiring people for a quarter of a century.
Speaker Mujahid Ahmed Speaker Mujahid Ahmed
Mujahid Ahmed is 26 years old and originally from the Sudan but was raised in the Middle East before moving to Australia 7 years ago to reside mainly in Adelaide. He has been performing as MC and stand up comedian as well as guest speaking since January 2005, but has been speaking and performing overseas since 2000.
Speaker Graeme Alford Speaker Graeme Alford
Graeme is one of Australia’s foremost authorities on every facet Customer Service.
Speaker Janine Allis Speaker Janine Allis
Janine Allis is the thirty something Founder of Boost Juice Bars Pty Ltd, a business she has established and grown to become the number one juice bar business in the Southern Hemisphere.
Speaker Stan Alves OAM Speaker Stan Alves OAM
Stan Alves OAM is one of the Australian Football League's (AFL) favourite sons.
Speaker Duncan Armstrong Speaker Duncan Armstrong
Gold Medallist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics in the 200 Metres Freestyle.
Speaker David Arnfield Speaker David Arnfield
With more than 20 years experience with the Port Adelaide Football Club as Fitness Coach, Team Runner and Corporate Training Facilitator, David Arnfield is an exceptional motivational speaker
Speaker Allana Arnot Speaker Allana Arnot
Allana's story is a thriller of adventure, danger, tragedy and love. Allana delivers an inspirational message, which touches the heart of all who listen.
Speaker Sam Bailey Speaker Sam Bailey
The quadriplegic farmer who defied all the odds!
Speaker Eric Bailey Speaker Eric Bailey
Eric Bailey’s guiding principles can be summed up in three words – Visualize | Adapt | Persist Whether creating a successful business or the life of your dreams, the outcome you truly desire is not something that happens magically - you need a clear picture of what it is and what it looks like. Eric has helped over 1.5 million people craft visions for themselves and their organizations and manifest these into reality!
Speaker Peter Baines Speaker Peter Baines
No Time, No Money, No Staff, No Worries!
Speaker Ron Barassi Speaker Ron Barassi
Regarded by many people as the greatest ever Australian Rules Coach.
Speaker Jean-Paul Bell Speaker Jean-Paul Bell
A face that could launch a thousand laughs...
Speaker Darren Berry Speaker Darren Berry
An enduring figure in Australian First Class cricket across a 15-year span, Darren Berry set a new benchmark for wicketkeepers at domestic level.
Speaker John Bertrand Speaker John Bertrand
A World Champion and Olympic medallist
Speaker Michael Bevan Speaker Michael Bevan
The “Pyjama Picasso”, Michael Bevan has cemented his place in Australian cricket history and combined with the pride he feels in representing the country, he makes a perfect sporting role model.
Speaker Bernadette Black Speaker Bernadette Black
Founder of Brave Foundation and 2009 Mother of the Year, Bernadette is no stranger to adversity.
Speaker Peter Bland Speaker Peter Bland
Peter Bland is an inspiring speaker on the stage who draws from his extensive experience in the wilderness and the corporate world.
Speaker Glen Boss Speaker Glen Boss
The most successful jockey in Australia, Glen Boss, has overcome incredible, life threatening challenges and obstacles to ride his way into Australian history and our hearts.
Speaker Raelene Boyle Speaker Raelene Boyle
One of Australia's greatest track and field athletes
Speaker Steven Bradbury OAM Speaker Steven Bradbury OAM
In a league of his own, Winter Olympic speed-skating Gold Medallist Steven Bradbury has a story to tell that is both amazing and inspiring.
Speaker Trisha Broadbridge Speaker Trisha Broadbridge
2006 Young Australian of the Year
Speaker Dr. Ian Brooks Speaker Dr. Ian Brooks
New Zealand's leading business adviser and author
Speaker Steve Brown Speaker Steve Brown
Steve Brown is one of Australia’s most respected event designers, producers and marketers, with a wide range of work to his credit in most states of Australia.
Speaker Sally Browne Speaker Sally Browne
Sally’s fascinating story empowers her audiences to embrace change, enjoy challenge and to reach their full potential.
Speaker Sciona Browne Speaker Sciona Browne
Sciona Browne is a Director of Meridian Capital Pty Ltd, a private Fund Management company based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Speaker John Buchanan Speaker John Buchanan
John Buchanan will always be renowned for delivering Queensland their first Sheffield Shield title in the 1994-1995 season, his first season with the Bulls. In his five years coaching the Queensland Bulls, they won the Sheffield Shield and the Mercantile Mutual Cup twice.
Speaker Lauren Burns Speaker Lauren Burns
Sydney 2000 Olympic Gold Medallist whose presentations are inspirational as well as fun.
Speaker Ronnie Burns Speaker Ronnie Burns
One of Australia's great music personalities, Ronnie shares his rich life experiences.
Speaker Gregory Burns Speaker Gregory Burns
A seasoned motivational speaker and Paralympic Champion
Speaker Julian Burton Speaker Julian Burton
Julian Burton OAM is one of Australia’s leading social entrepreneurs and key note speakers. His presentations are high energy; inspirational, full of passion and humor, all delivered with an authentic and fresh style.
Speaker Jonty Bush Speaker Jonty Bush
Through adversity comes a strength and passion that can lead to great things.
Speaker David Campese Speaker David Campese
David Campese is a household name in Rugby. Many view David as one of the greatest and most entertaining rugby players to have ever graced the rugby field.
Speaker James Castrission Speaker James Castrission
Castrission and Jones have successfully navigated, by kayak, the Tasman from Australia to New Zealand.
Speaker Sam Cawthorn Speaker Sam Cawthorn
Sam Cawthorn has recently started up his own business called ‘Be Motivated’. Be Motivated derived from his passion in fulfilling the best life possible. This passion was to also see others fulfil their best possible life; this is done through motivational speaking workshops.
Speaker Ian Chappell Speaker Ian Chappell
When world cricket's finest captains are discussed, Ian Chappell's name is invariably among the front-runners.
Speaker Ric Charlesworth Speaker Ric Charlesworth
Past coach of the Australian Women's Hockey Team and arguably Australia's most successful sporting coach
Speaker Duncan Chessell Speaker Duncan Chessell
Duncan Chessell is a modern-day adventurer who lives for the next challenge. A company director, mountain guide, geologist, father, outdoor educator and talented photographer, Duncan’s interests and talents have allowed him to lead a stimulating and full life. All those skills come together to make him an inspiring, well-informed and charismatic speaker.
Speaker Tony Christiansen Speaker Tony Christiansen
Successful businessman, surf lifesaver, racecar champion, 2nd degree black belt, world class athlete, qualified pilot, after dinner speaker, inspirational motivator and infotainer.
Speaker Anthony Clarke Speaker Anthony Clarke
'Achieving the Impossible'
Speaker Priya Cooper Speaker Priya Cooper
Born with cerebral palsy, Priya began swimming at a young age for therapy and later realised her potential as a competitor. She soon became an Australian Paralympian Gold Medallist.
Speaker Jacqui Cooper Speaker Jacqui Cooper
Jacqui Cooper has represented Australia in the sport of Aerial Skiing for 20 years. When Jacqui competed in Vancouver in February 2010 she became the 1st Australian Woman in history (Summer or Winter Olympics) to represent Australia at 5 Games.
Speaker Graham Cornes Speaker Graham Cornes
South Australian football legend and co-host of Australia's highest rating sports/drive program on Radio 5AA
Speaker Graham  Corry Speaker Graham Corry
At Dampier, Western Australia, in 1983, as a result of a freak accident Graham Corry lost his sight at age 35. After spending nine weeks in hospital he had to adjust to a completely different lifestyle.
Speaker Kay Cottee AO Speaker Kay Cottee AO
The first woman in history to complete a solo, non-stop and unassisted sailing voyage around the world.
Speaker John Coutis Speaker John Coutis
John P. Coutis is an exceptional person. Born with a severe disability that rendered his legs useless, John defied medical opinion by refusing to die. Today John speaks all around the world to tens of thousands, very enthusiastic and eagre people, whom he leaves breathless.
Speaker Michelle Cowan Speaker Michelle Cowan
At 21 she become Australia’s first female WAFL assistant coach and put West Perth through their paces. At 23 she managed 150 staff through a $10.3 million Leisure Centre redevelopment. At 25 she became Managing Director of her own national company.
Speaker Graeme Cowan Speaker Graeme Cowan
“Best Practice in Managing Mental Health in the Workplace”
Speaker Geraldine Cox Speaker Geraldine Cox
Geraldine started her career with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs in 1970. Her first posting was to Phnom Penh, where she experienced life in a country at war when the Vietnam War spilled over into Cambodia.
Speaker Dan Crowley Speaker Dan Crowley
What could be tougher than being a front-rower for the Wallabies? How about going undercover to smash drug rings on the Gold Coast? Amazingly, Dan Crowley juggled both these jobs for several years without ever being recognised by the criminals he pursued.
Speaker Li Cunxin Speaker Li Cunxin
Inspirational speaker Li Cunxin, whose book Mao's Last Dancer took Australia by storm, is a powerful and engaging ICMI speaker, ready to address your event.
Speaker Lisa Curry-Kenny Speaker Lisa Curry-Kenny
An expert on self-management, Lisa juggles family, sport, business and leisure time to create a lifestyle that is challenging, rewarding, satisfying, sometimes stressful, but mostly fun.
Speaker Andrew Darbyshire Speaker Andrew Darbyshire
Andrew Darbyshire is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Power of Persistence and Purpose. Join Andrew on the journey of how he built his business to be a successful multinational software company.
Speaker Robin Daubeny Speaker Robin Daubeny
Robin Daubeny is regarded as the most unique and sought after motivational speaker in Australia. His presentations entertain, educate and motivate.
Speaker Peter Davidson Speaker Peter Davidson
Peter Davidson is a motivational speaker who shares an incredible story of rescuing 8 men in one of the worst maritime disasters in Australia's history.
Speaker Earl de Blonville Speaker Earl de Blonville
Arctic explorer and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London.
Speaker Robert de Castella Speaker Robert de Castella
Recognised as one of Australia's greatest athletes after dominating the world in the gruelling event of the marathon
Speaker Tania De Jong Speaker Tania De Jong
Tania de Jong is the inspiration, co-founder and artistic director of Pot-Pourri and of Music Theatre Australia one stop entertainment and event production company. Tania is considered one of Australia's most talented sopranos.
Speaker Stefano De Pieri Speaker Stefano De Pieri
Stefano De Pieri is the passionate and charismatic ‘Cook’ from Mildura.
Speaker Catherine DeVrye Speaker Catherine DeVrye
International expert in business and government who has worked with politicians, business leaders and elite athletes.
Speaker Khoa Do Speaker Khoa Do
Khoa Do is a film director, screenwriter and teacher who has had extensive experience working with the most disadvantaged in our community, inspiring them and guiding them to incredible success. Khoa’s belief is that everyone on a team, no matter what their background or experience, is extraordinarily gifted, and our goal is to help others to realise their true potential.
Speaker Anh Do Speaker Anh Do
Anh uses all his life’s experiences to lift an audience to great heights of inspired motivation.
Speaker Brennon Dowrick Speaker Brennon Dowrick
A dual Olympian and dual Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist
Speaker Rodney Eade Speaker Rodney Eade
In the highly competitive world of professional football, Rodney Eade has carved out a reputation for achieving the best as both a player and a coach.
Speaker Mark Edmondson Speaker Mark Edmondson
Mark Edmondson is a former Rugby League World Champion, Motivational Speaker + Elite Success Coach
Speaker Ted Egan Speaker Ted Egan
Edward (Ted) Joseph Egan is a long-term Territorian and has spent many years living in Alice Springs. During his earlier career with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs he was mainly in the bush, employed as a Patrol Officer, Reserve Superintendent, Teacher and District Officer.
Speaker Colleen Egan Speaker Colleen Egan
Colleen is one of the true advocacy journalists of our time, willing to bear immense personal sacrifice in order to see that justice is served for the disempowered.
Speaker Don Elgin Speaker Don Elgin
Entertaining, motivational and an all round larrikin he represented Australia at 4 World Championships and three Paralympic Games over 14 years, a triple Paralympic medalist from Athens 2004.
Speaker Adam Elliot Speaker Adam Elliot
Academy Award ® winner Adam Elliot, is one of the worlds most celebrated and critically acclaimed independent filmmakers. His five animated films have been viewed by millions of people and have participated in over five-hundred film festivals.
Speaker Herb Elliott Speaker Herb Elliott
Famous runner Herb Elliott is widely regarded as the greatest 'miler' of all time.
Speaker Dale Elliott Speaker Dale Elliott
Dale pushes the boundaries of his abilities while sitting in his wheelchair. In doing so, he pushes his audiences to a deeper understanding of their own abilities.
Speaker Hugh Evans Speaker Hugh Evans
Hugh Evans is 25 years old and already earned the enviable reputation of international humanitarian.
Speaker Pat Farmer Speaker Pat Farmer
Having run across the United States of America, around Australia and vertically to the height of Mount Everest, Pat Farmer is one of the world’s best ultra marathon runners.
Speaker Nick Farr-Jones Speaker Nick Farr-Jones
Articulate and intelligent, Nick Farr-Jones is a natural leader with a proven ability to motivate
Speaker Kurt Fearnley Speaker Kurt Fearnley
Raised in the small country town of Carcoar, Kurt Fearnley has always been determined. Being born without the lower portion of his spine has never held him back, from backyard games of football to crawling along the Great Wall of China, he always has a go.
Speaker Paul Featherstone Speaker Paul Featherstone
"Legendary" Ambulance Paramedic - renowned for his work in the rescue of Stuart Diver in the Mt Thredbo disaster, the Granville Train Disaster and most recently the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue.
Speaker Keith Fennell Speaker Keith Fennell
AUSTRALIAN SAS - Teamwork, Leadership, Positive Mindset and Communication
Speaker Nic Feteris Speaker Nic Feteris
Nic Feteris jumps off mountains, and he asks his audiences to do that too.
Speaker John Fitzgerald Speaker John Fitzgerald
An inspiring and down-to-earth Tennis legend and leader.
Speaker Peter FitzSimons Speaker Peter FitzSimons
Columnist, ex Rugby International and best selling author
Speaker Darren Flanagan Speaker Darren Flanagan
“The Gun” behind the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue. One of the best speakers you will ever see.
Speaker Jane Flemming Speaker Jane Flemming
Golden girl Jane Flemming is one of Australia's most loved sporting legends.
Speaker David Foster Speaker David Foster
The greatest woodchopper the world has ever seen.
Speaker Neil Fuller Speaker Neil Fuller
In 1987 during a soccer match, Neil was involved in a heavy tackle, breaking both bones in his right shin and severing an artery. Complications set in and he was forced to have the lower part of his right leg amputated. He made a successful comeback to be one of the finest amputee athletes in Australia.
Speaker Sir Bob Geldof Speaker Sir Bob Geldof
Humanitarian, pop star, broadcaster and businessman
Speaker Yossi Ghinsberg Speaker Yossi Ghinsberg
An eternal nomad who has travelled the world extensively for business and personal explorations.
Speaker Matthew Gill Speaker Matthew Gill
On Anzac Day 2006 the eyes of the world were on Matthew Gill and his team as they wrestled with the catastrophe of 3 missing miners trapped a kilometre underground.
Speaker Tim Gill Speaker Tim Gill
Tim Gill has lead and managed teams in high risk and remote locations around the globe. From championship winning yacht racing teams to remote expeditions, Tim has seen teams perform both poorly and successfully within time and high risk parameters.
Speaker Gerrard Gosens Speaker Gerrard Gosens
Gerrard Gosens is recognized as one of the most outstanding young people in Australia today.
Speaker Shane Gould Speaker Shane Gould
From 1971 to 1973 she broke 11 world records in 6 different events. In 1972 she held all Freestyle World Records from 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 and 200 IM which to date, is unmatched.
Speaker Billy Graham Speaker Billy Graham
A highly sought after international motivational speaker and fitness advisor.
Speaker Troy Gray Speaker Troy Gray
Troy Gray is an accomplished Television Presenter and Producer, documentary maker, keynote speaker and radio presenter. Troy also founded, and continues to run, his own business (destinationformen.com.au) and for the past two years has been the South Australian Ambassador for the Australia Day Council.
Speaker Michael Groom Speaker Michael Groom
Michael Groom lost a third of both feet to frostbite while climbing one of the world's highest mountains...
Speaker Tom Hafey Speaker Tom Hafey
One of the Super Coaches of the VFL.
Speaker Greg Hall Speaker Greg Hall
Champion International Jockey
Speaker Mick Hawes Speaker Mick Hawes
A passionate trainer, personal coach and presenter, Michael links his vigour, charisma, knowledge and passion with extensive experience and expertise in coaching others to achieve success.
Speaker Anna Healey Speaker Anna Healey
Wife, mother, drama teacher, writer and international class gold medal winning sailor...
Speaker Trevor Hendy Speaker Trevor Hendy
Trevor Hendy is unchallenged as the 'greatest Ironman in the world'.
Speaker Gill Hicks Speaker Gill Hicks
Severely and permanently injured in the 7 July 2005 London bombings – losing both legs below the knee – Gill Hicks discovered a great inner strength to not only fight for her life that morning but to learn to walk again using prosthetic legs.
Speaker Fiona Higgins Speaker Fiona Higgins
At 34 years of age, Fiona Higgins has packed in a lot of life. She has a successful career in philanthropy helping high net worth individuals make strategic social investment decisions, has lived in rural Australia and had her first book, Love in the Age of Drought, published by Macmillan, has ridden a bicycle 16,455 kilometres around Australia, has run her own communications company, served on a number of boards in the non-profit sector, and has juggled it all a wife and mother.
Speaker Peter Hillary Speaker Peter Hillary
People are inspired by great adventure. And the name Hillary is synonymous with adventure. Peter Hillary is a powerful and dynamic speaker who takes his audience “with him” on one of his many extraordinary experiences: to the summit of Mt Everest; traversing Antarctica to the South Pole; feeding a pod of sharks; or making a terrifying descent of K2 down a vast vertical rock face in a vicious storm. He connects such dramatic achievements to the challenges faced by individuals and teams who are striving for excellence, coping with change, or overcoming obstacles in their own fields
Speaker Paul Hockey Speaker Paul Hockey
On June the 5th 2005 Paul Hockey made history by being the first disabled person to stand on the summit of Mount Everest climbing from the North side.
Speaker Dr. Michael Holt Speaker Dr. Michael Holt
Dr Michael Holt - an Impaired Orthopaedic Surgeon - is an inspiration, whose story has touched the hearts of everyone who hears it.
Speaker Lindy Hou Speaker Lindy Hou
Lindy Hou has fulfilled her childhood dream of standing on the podium with a Gold medal around her neck, by winning one Gold, two Silver and one Bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games.
Speaker Michael Hourigan Speaker Michael Hourigan
Michael Hourigan is an experienced and sought after international presenter for major conferences and congresses around Australia. In recent times he has delivered over twenty keynote presentations in addition to workshops and seminars in every State in Australia.
Speaker Peter Hughes Speaker Peter Hughes
Peter Hughes was the man whose swollen and blistered face we saw on television during the shocking first hours of the news coverage from October 2002 Bali Bombings.
Speaker Graham Hyman Speaker Graham Hyman
Graham Hyman is regarded by many as Australia's funniest serious speaker.
Speaker Peter Irvine Speaker Peter Irvine
Co-Founder - Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Speaker Tim Jarvis Speaker Tim Jarvis
Tim is an environmental scientist, explorer, and author whose philosophy is all about living life to the full and experiencing it first hand. He has undertaken unsupported expeditions to some of the world’s most remote regions, including to the South and North Poles, and across Australia’s largest desert, the Great Victoria.
Speaker Terry Jenner Speaker Terry Jenner
Terry Jenner has experienced the extremes of life!
Speaker Moira Kelly Speaker Moira Kelly
Director of The Children First Foundation and 2003 Victorian of the Year.
Speaker Rick Kelly Speaker Rick Kelly
From Young Lion to one of the sport's youngest champions and its youngest‐ever Bathurst 1000 winner, Rick Kelly was always on the fast track for success.
Speaker Todd Kelly Speaker Todd Kelly
Having moved to open wheelers in 1996, Kelly finished third behind Garth Tander and Marcos Ambrose in the 1997 Australian Formula Ford title, while he was runner‐up to current day IndyCar star Scott Dixon in the Formula Holden Australian Drivers' Championship the following year.
Speaker Shannah Kennedy Speaker Shannah Kennedy
With 12 years experience in working with Australia’s leading athletes and 5 years with senior corporate executives and celebrities as a trainer and presenter Australia wide, Shannah draws on her amazing experiences of athlete success, knowledge, techniques, lifeskill studies and her personal battle with chronic fatigue.
Speaker Mohamed Khadra Speaker Mohamed Khadra
Dr. Mohamed Khadra is having a successful and varied career as a leader in Education and Medicine internationally and in Australia.
Speaker Nene King Speaker Nene King
The Queen of Magazine Publishing in Australia has presided over hundreds of famous and infamous exclusives.
Speaker Geoffrey Knight Speaker Geoffrey Knight
Geoffrey’s superb singing is powerful and passionate; a combination of beauty and expression that is undoubtedly the icing on the cake.
Speaker Rhondalynn Korolak Speaker Rhondalynn Korolak
A 16-year veteran of sales, marketing and finance, Rhondalynn holds degrees and professional designations in both law and chartered accounting and is a certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Thought Field Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Her style and technique have been influenced by some of the world's leading speakers and business minds, including Anthony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Jim Rohn and Steven Covey. Her CV features an impressive list of accomplishments in senior executive positions with Price Waterhouse Coopers, Max Factor, Covergirl, Village Cinemas Australia, FlyBuys and Coles Group Ltd.
Speaker Daniel Kowalski Speaker Daniel Kowalski
When the United Nations asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for a world sporting personality to speak to their General Assembly on behalf of Australian and World athletes, the IOC asked the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) who they would recommend…Daniel Kowalski was the name they gave.
Speaker Lydia Lassila Speaker Lydia Lassila
After finishing second in the aerial skiing World Cup title chase on four occasions, Lydia Lassila broke through in 2009 to win her first crystal globe and become world number one.
Speaker Vinny Lauwers Speaker Vinny Lauwers
The first disabled person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
Speaker Laurie Lawrence Speaker Laurie Lawrence
As a motivator and entertainer he supports the "knuckles down the wall" approach in pursuing his personal credo of "Striving for Excellence"
Speaker Karni Liddell Speaker Karni Liddell
Karni Liddell has already established herself as one of Australia's most successful and well-respected Paralympic swimmers of our time.
Speaker Dennis Lillee Speaker Dennis Lillee
Dennis Keith Lillee, AM, MBE is a former Australian cricketer rated as the "outstanding fast bowler of his generation".
Speaker Rob Lilwall Speaker Rob Lilwall
Rob Lilwall is best known for his epic, 30,000 mile Cycling Home from Siberia expedition. The solo bicycle journey, which lasted three years, took him from the far eastern edge of Siberia back to London, via such wild corners of the world as Siberia in winter, Papua New Guinea in spring and Afghanistan in the summer.
Speaker David Lim Speaker David Lim
David Lim, is best known in Singapore for leading the 1st Singapore Mt Everest Expedition in 1998 which succeeded in placing two members on the summit.
Speaker Nicole Livingstone Speaker Nicole Livingstone
One of our greatest Backstrokers in Australian Swimming history, Nicole Livingstone was a member of the Australian swimming team for twelve consecutive years from 1985 - 1996.
Speaker Darryl Lovegrove Speaker Darryl Lovegrove
Darryl Lovegrove and his former business partner, Mark Bradley, revolutionized entertainment in the corporate world by giving birth to “The Three Waiters”
Speaker Paul Lunn Speaker Paul Lunn
Paul Lunn has risked everything he owns and then a lot more in search of probably the Greatest Treasure ever.
Speaker Alastair Lynch Speaker Alastair Lynch
Alastair Lynch, former captain and key member of the history-making Brisbane Lions team is now a high demand motivational speaker.
Speaker Tim Macartney-Snape Speaker Tim Macartney-Snape
Tim is best known for becoming the first person ever to climb the whole of Mount Everest's 8,874 meters.
Speaker Rod Marsh Speaker Rod Marsh
Thick-set in build and combative in approach, Rodney Marsh remains one of the most respected wicketkeepers to have ever played international cricket.
Speaker Jesse Martin Speaker Jesse Martin
On October 31st 1999, aged 18, Jesse Martin became the youngest person in history to circumnavigate the globe without assistance and using no fossil fuels.
Speaker Jason McCartney Speaker Jason McCartney
The hero and face of the Bali Bombings, and a person who epitomises the Australian Fighting Spirit.
Speaker Rebecca McConnell Speaker Rebecca McConnell
Rebecca was a keen sports person from a young age. Her morale was shattered when she permanently injured her back.
Speaker  Matt McFayden Speaker Matt McFayden
In December 2003, Matt McFadyen ‘the adventurer’ was born when, at the tender age of 22 years, he set sail for Antarctica in the company of five like-minded adventurers.
Speaker Rowland McGabhann Speaker Rowland McGabhann
ROWLAND MCGABHANN CPEI, APS, is a Physical Education Instructor and has studied biochemistry and behavioural psychology.
Speaker Glenn McGrath OAM Speaker Glenn McGrath OAM
Glenn McGrath achieved many milestones throughout his illustrious cricket career and through his role as Chairman of the McGrath Foundation, his profile continues to grow in Australia.
Speaker Mike McKay Speaker Mike McKay
Best known as the Captain of the double Olympic Gold Medal winning "Oarsome Foursome"
Speaker Kim McKay Speaker Kim McKay
Co-founder, Clean Up Australia & Clean Up the World. Kim McKay has worked for over 25-plus on every continent in media, sustainability and social marketing. A highly skilled communicator and entrepreneurial marketer, Kim has created and managed many large scale and visionary international projects.
Speaker Colin McLaren Speaker Colin McLaren
Colin McLaren is the bestselling author of ‘Infiltration”, the true story of an undercover cop who infiltrated the Mafia, based on his own life. His writing and experiences has seen him much in demand as a commentator and speaker for every media outlet.
Speaker Derrick McManus Speaker Derrick McManus
An inspirational story about what can be achieved through sheer guts and setting demanding but achievable goals.
Speaker Mal Meninga Speaker Mal Meninga
Malcolm Norman Meninga AM is an Australian rugby league identity.
Speaker Walter Mikac Speaker Walter Mikac
Founder of The Alannah and Madeleine Foundation for child victims of violence and crime.
Speaker Michael Milton Speaker Michael Milton
Michael Milton is one of Australia's best-known athletes. His four gold medal haul at the 2002 Winter Paralympic Games endeared him to a sport-loving nation and earned him the title of Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.
Speaker Jim Molan Speaker Jim Molan
Jim Molan, best-selling author of Running the War in Iraq, was awarded Thinker of the Year in recognition of his unique work as an Australian general leading 300‚000 troops‚ including 155‚000 Americans in Iraq.
Speaker Steve Moneghetti   Speaker Steve Moneghetti
Steve Moneghetti is an Australian sporting legend.
Speaker Allison Mooney Speaker Allison Mooney
Allison Mooney is a well known convention speaker who uses the personalities to motivate and inspire people in all realms of life. Allison is the type of convention speaker that will help your staff or members rise above the challenges of life and work together as a unified team.
Speaker Robyn Moore Speaker Robyn Moore
Robyn Moore is regarded as one of Australia’s best and most in-demand speakers.
Speaker Sophie Morell Speaker Sophie Morell
Australia's most inspiring and glamorous transplant survivor.
Speaker Cynthia Morton Speaker Cynthia Morton
Founder of the Emotional Fitness Program, Pride of Australia Medal, Prime Ministers Award of Excellence & Australian of The Year Award.
Speaker Tony Mowbray Speaker Tony Mowbray
The 'Power of Commitment' enabled Tony Mowbray to weather storms and become the fastest Australian to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
Speaker Brett Murray Speaker Brett Murray
Brett Murray is an incredible individual who has turned an adverse upbringing into an inspiring life.
Speaker Bill Nelson Speaker Bill Nelson
Regarded as one of the world's most elite sporting coaches, specialising in team and personal development.
Speaker Lorin Nicholson Speaker Lorin Nicholson
Lorin Nicholson was declared legally blind at the age of four; however he was determined not to let his disability exclude him from living a full and meaningful life.
Speaker Jamling Tenzing  Norgay Speaker Jamling Tenzing Norgay
Jamling's father was Tenzing Norgay, the sherpa who summitted Mount Everest with Sir Emund Hillary in 1953.
Speaker Simon O'Donnell Speaker Simon O'Donnell
The sporting career of Simon O'Donnell reads like a schoolboy's dream come true. After two successful seasons with the Saints, Simon was faced with a difficult but enviable decision - whether to concentrate on cricket or football.
Speaker Tom O'Toole Speaker Tom O'Toole
The inspirational 'Baker from Beechworth' who has built his bakery into one of Australia's greatest success stories...
Speaker Eva Orner Speaker Eva Orner
2008 Academy Award Winner for best documentary.
Speaker David Parkin Speaker David Parkin
Extensive sporting experience makes David Parkin an authority on issues involved with motivation, leadership and teamwork.
Speaker Kieren Perkins Speaker Kieren Perkins
Winner of the 1500 Metres Freestyle at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games...
Speaker Norma Plummer Speaker Norma Plummer
Norma Plummer is the Australian Netball Coach and one of Australia’s most respected coaches.
Speaker Steve Posselt Speaker Steve Posselt
Steve has been a civil engineer in the water industry for more than three decades, being very active in many areas and associations. In the 1970s he thought that as engineers we understood rivers and water quite well. But, in the past decade he has come to understand that we know very little and, even worse, we do not seem prepared to learn.
Speaker Robyn Pulman Speaker Robyn Pulman
A presenter who has carved a niche by drawing on everyday events, challenges and interactions.
Speaker Tony Rafferty Speaker Tony Rafferty
Tony Rafferty was the first man to run from Melbourne to Sydney.
Speaker Father Chris Riley Speaker Father Chris Riley
Father Chris Riley, founder and CEO of Youth Off The Streets, has worked with marginalised youth for more than 30 years in a variety of roles including teacher, youth worker, probation officer, residential carer and principal.
Speaker Rachael Robertson Speaker Rachael Robertson
Only the second women to lead a team at the Davis Base in Antartica
Speaker Ash Rosshandler Speaker Ash Rosshandler
As founder and CEO of the Karma Currency Foundation and the Australasian Fundraiser of the year 2009, it is his job to support over 200 leading Australian charities. Not bad going for a reformed creative ad man who helped sell 2-minute noodles, nail fungus cream, fly spray and more crap than even he cares to remember.
Speaker Brett Rutledge Speaker Brett Rutledge
Brett Rutledge is Australia’s only World Champion of Public Speaking and one of just 5 outside North America.
Speaker Katherine  Sampson Speaker Katherine Sampson
Founder & Managing Director of Healthy Habits which currently has 23 stores nationally and since 2004 the business has achieved growth of over 800 per cent.
Speaker Katie Sarah Speaker Katie Sarah
On 25 May, 2010, Katie Sarah summitted Mt Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8848m, and became the first South Australian (and seventh Australian) woman to do so.
Speaker Louise Sauvage Speaker Louise Sauvage
Australia's successful Paralympian is a World Record Holder, World Champion and Gold Medallist
Speaker Ian Schubach Speaker Ian Schubach
From African game ranger and expert on lions- to speaking around the world on lessons from the wild, Ian links the law of the jungle to the wild, unpredictable and sometimes predatory world of business.
Speaker John Schumann Speaker John Schumann
Former Singer/songwriter for Redgum, John Schumann is one of the few people who have changed the way our nation thinks. He did this with a true story – in a song called “I Was Only 19”, a song which has earned every award the music industry has to offer – some twice over. Hailed as one of the top 25 Australian songs of all time, “19” features on almost every other list of note and was recently identified by Scottish-American music author, June Skinner Sawyer, as one of the 100 songs that changed the world.
Speaker John Shackleton Speaker John Shackleton
John Shackleton became one of Europe’s top inspirational speakers after achieving phenomenal success in many areas. Successful businessman, International sports coach, Property developer, British and New Zealand masters swimming champion, Executive coach to CEO’s and MD’s.
Speaker Tim Shaw Speaker Tim Shaw
Tim Shaw is Australia's best known contemporary salesman. He's a real 'Best Seller'.
Speaker Bob Shearer Speaker Bob Shearer
Outstanding golfing personality with an infectious sense of humour.
Speaker Janine Shepherd Speaker Janine Shepherd
Janine Shepherd's story reads like the plot of a Hollywood movie. A champion cross country skier, her life was irrevocably altered when she was hit by a truck...
Speaker Dr Glenn Singleman Speaker Dr Glenn Singleman
Glenn and Heather are a husband and wife team with a truly unique presentation. There is nothing else like it anywhere in the world. It is also inspirational, visually spectacular, and educational.
Speaker Philip Smallman Speaker Philip Smallman
One small lapse in concentration at work and his world came crashing down. He is now a paraplegic.
Speaker Kirrilie  Smout Speaker Kirrilie Smout
BA (Hons), M. Psych (Clin), MAPS Member, APSM Member Registered Psychologist
Speaker Kirsty Spraggon Speaker Kirsty Spraggon
Kirsty is simply ‘the relationship building expert’ if you want to have stronger connections, larger networks and deeper more meaningful relationships with your clients then Kirsty is the speaker for your audience. With 15 years experience in every facet of the sales industry. Her outstanding career saw her ranked in the top 1 percent of individuals in RE/MAX’s global network of 121,000 sales agents worldwide.
Speaker Jim Stynes Speaker Jim Stynes
He has been described as 'Australia's most successful sporting experiment'.
Speaker Heather Swan Speaker Heather Swan
Heather Swan was a marketing executive with no previous experience in anything remotely adventurous when she volunteered to test Dr. Glenn Singleman's theory that 'anyone could jump off the highest cliff in the world'.
Speaker Khoo Swee Chiow Speaker Khoo Swee Chiow
Khoo Swee Chiow epitomises the spirit of adventure, having completed the Adventure Grand Slam (climbing the 7 summits and reaching both poles).
Speaker Lisa Tamati Speaker Lisa Tamati
Lisa is an extreme ultrarunner who has been running Ultramarathon events for the past 13 years.
Speaker Shelley Taylor-Smith Speaker Shelley Taylor-Smith
Seven-time World Champion Marathon Swimmer and a respected motivational keynote speaker.
Speaker Petria Thomas Speaker Petria Thomas
Petria Thomas has become one of Australia's most successful female swimmers. Her three gold medals and one silver medal at the Athens Olympic Games brought her Olympic medal count to eight.
Speaker Ian Thomas Speaker Ian Thomas
Applies wildlife imagery to show the parallels between the laws of the jungle and the world of business.
Speaker Adam Thompson Speaker Adam Thompson
Fuses his experiences in the business of music with daily performances on and off the corporate "stage".
Speaker Mark Tonell Speaker Mark Tonell
SKILLS ARE TRANSFERRABLE. Olympic Gold medals and business successes follow the same basic philosophies. Business “athletes” are better equipped and conditioned to compete in today’s market. Who better to book for your next function than aman who has succeeded at both!
Speaker Anthony Toop Speaker Anthony Toop
In 1985 Anthony Toop launched a real estate company from his home in Toorak Gardens, South Australia with his wife Sylvia. From the outset, Anthony and Sylvia were determined to create the best real estate company in the country and to set new industry standards.
Speaker Andre Ursini Speaker Andre Ursini
Andre’s is not the average story ….Andre is not average at anything, his passion for food and wine and success in the MasterChef series is driving him to pursue his dream.
Speaker Tammy Van Wisse Speaker Tammy Van Wisse
Marathon swimming champion who has conquered some of the world's longest, deepest and coldest waterways.
Speaker Bill Vis Speaker Bill Vis
Bill Vis commenced mowing lawns as “Bill Vis Lawn Mowing Service” part-time to supplement income his income in 1972 – the beginnings of the VIP Home Services enterprise which is now a household name in Australia, and one of the largest and longest running franchises.
Speaker Max Walker Speaker Max Walker
Max Walker has travelled an amazing journey from schoolboy sporting prodigy to one of the most recognisable faces and voices in Australia.
Speaker Richard Watson Speaker Richard Watson
Richard Watson is a futurist writer, speaker and scenario planner focused on the impact of long-term trends on strategy.
Speaker Katrina Webb Speaker Katrina Webb
Katrina Webb is recognised and acknowledged for her unique athleticism and outstanding success as a Paralympic athlete.
Speaker Jonathon Welch Speaker Jonathon Welch
He is not only an extremely gifted singer and entertainer but has distinguished himself in the field of choral music as well.
Speaker Pete Wells Speaker Pete Wells
As a presenter for Channel 7‟s top-rating travel show Sydney Weekender, Pete entertains viewers on his journeys through NSW.
Speaker Madeleine West Speaker Madeleine West
Top Australian actress Madeleine West is a very entertaining and engaging speaker who shares her powerful life story.
Speaker Glenn Wheatley Speaker Glenn Wheatley
An extraordinary career took him from bass guitarist for The Masters Apprentices to music publishing and recording, and international event management and promotion.
Speaker Tracey Wickham Speaker Tracey Wickham
Five times world record holder in the 400, 800 and 1500 metre freestyle events
Speaker Keran  Wicks Speaker Keran Wicks
Keran is the founder and Managing Director of Network Video, one of the leading players in Australia's $1 billion DVD industry.
Speaker Prof. Fiona Wood Speaker Prof. Fiona Wood
Western Australia's only female plastic surgeon is a mother of six, Head of Royal Perth Hospital's Burns Unit and Director of the Western Australia Burns Service.
Speaker Richard Woodward Speaker Richard Woodward
Richard Woodward works with organisations to help them become effective at developing business and in doing so attract more clients, customers, sponsors and funding.
Speaker Belinda Yabsley Speaker Belinda Yabsley
Starting in the automotive industry as a receptionist in country NSW, Belinda went on to become the youngest Branch Manager of a Mercedes-Benz owned dealership in Australia, and the first female to be recruited for this position.
Speaker Louise Yaxley Speaker Louise Yaxley
Life changed forever for Louise whilst she was training with her teammates, the Australian Institute of Sport Women’s Road Cycling Team, in preparation for the World Championships.
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