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WELLNESS: HEALTH & LIFESTYLE: MENTAL HEALTH: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT From the deafening noise of an AFL match – to the serene silence of deep meditation, Mark Bunn has travelled far.  He has found the place where eastern and western philosophies merge – and brings those learnings to the business world. What ARE the 2 secrets to happiness – and what IS  the energy that rules our lives? Take 20 min...

DEMOGRAPHY INSIGHTS FOR BUSINESS: CULTURAL ANALYSIS: FUTURE: CHANGE The man who coined the ‘smashed avocado generation” Bernard Salt, has been advising Australia on the future trends for many years. How much can the past indicate the future? And what is it that is exciting business into the 2030s? Here he talks about how companies can bring their people along when change is needed, and why taking...

 INSPIRATION: MOTIVATION : COMMUNICATION : CHANGE : LEADERSHIP  For 25 years Robyn Moore has been one of the country’s most in-demand speakers as she encourages us all to find the real and authentic person we are. Robyn shares how she crafts every presentation to create lasting outcomes for her audiences.     She also claims to be have been in every home in Australia however you will not have a cl...

RACONTEUR: MC: STORY TELLER: KEYNOTE SPEAKER From drummer to reporter, journalist, actor and TV presenter, David Reyne has explored nearly all facets of the entertainment business; but always on his terms. Not one to stay around if he’s not happy – he takes that spirit of fun, positivity and joy into his work as MC and keynote speaker. With a thousand stories from why you never wee in the water to...

MC: ENTERTAINER It’s a Podcaster’s right to interview who they wish – and I’m no exception. So it is that Michael Pope is our next guest. As the most clapped out man in Australia – as tv show audience warm-up guy, he takes that experience into the corporate world as conference MC. What’s the F word that is crucial to the success of any event? Why are award nights his favourite time? And how does h...

LEADERSHIP: TEAMWORK: TEAMWORK: COMMNICATION After a number of years in the military and special forces unit, mark ‘Squiz’ Squirrell left it all to work in the humanitarian aid sector travelling the globe to war-torn communities. The lessons he learned from that form the keystone to his presentations, including a very unique form of delivery using Virtual Reality and immersive experiences on his 1...

LEADERSHIP: CHANGE: CULTURE: TRUST At 24 Cameron Schwab was the youngest CEO ever at a footy club – and some 11 years later he was very publicly sacked as CEO of another. The his and lows of a career set in the elite world of AFL  - and all the terrain in between, forms the basis of this very focussed speaker. “Lead in a way that it true to you”. “Recognise that as a leader you are a teacher.” “Li...

INSPIRATIONAL : SOCIAL MEDIA : STORY TELLING : MENTAL HEALTH Former Facebook and Twitter marketer Nick Bowditch certainly knows the power of telling a story well. But it only has impact if it is honest and authentic. His own story comes to the stage as he reveals his ‘defects’ as super powers; living with depression, anxiety and PTSD. How small and large business can benefit from authentic story t...

CHANGE : TRANSITION : LEADERSHIP : INSPIRATION : COMMUNICATION Joanna Ferrari is a transition expert, and having identified 21 transitions in her life – the last being her gender transition, she certainly speaks from experience. Why is it that we find change uncomfortable? How can a business approach their transitions in a more successful way? And why does this former Chippendale dancer, also a to...

INNOVATION : FACILITATOR : COMEDY : AFTER DINNER SPEAKER From lawyer, to standup, to MC to speaker – James O'Loghlin has done it all. Including many years at the helm of the New Inventors – a program that exposed him to the thinking ways of entrepreneurs and innovative minds. Can we all do it? Can we bring a creative culture to the work place? You bet – and what’s more – he can tell you how. ...

SPORT : INSPIRATION : MOTIVATION : PERFORMANCE : PERSISTENCE  Don Elgin is one of the most natural, proudly Australian , 'warts and all' speakers on the circuit. Hear what drives this Olympic medal athlete as he shares some stories of the highs - and lows- of life. And there's a salient tip for anyone who has an important event - and a new diet: don't mix the two!   www.donelgi...

 BUSINESS SUCCESS : INSPIRATION : MOTIVATION : LEADERSHIP : CHANGE  Join us as this passionate baker and businessman from Beechworth reveals more of himself than he even knows. What drives him, the secrets to success, why it's important to ask for help and many more nuggets. After seeking support from suicidal thoughts - to now travelling the world as a speaker on success - Tom O'Toole i...

LEADERSHIP : BODY LANGUAGE : TRUST : WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP : EMPOWERING WOMEN  After a successful career in opera on the European stage, Louise moved to the boardroom and applied her love of voice and communication to the people she met. Now taking her learning to both online and in to conferences, she joyously works with people to bring out the authentic 'you' and gets them to understand...

FINANCE : ECONOMY : SMALL BUSINESS : ENTREPRENEURSHIP David Koch has been getting people out of bed and into money for years. As the founder of the country’s really first ‘Money made Easy’ magazine, his passion for making the world of economics accessible continues to this day. A strong advocate for small business – and particularly start-ups, David talks of why he believes some start-ups fail, wh...

MC : PRODUCTIVITY : ENGAGEMENT : CHANGE Yvonne Adele was the original Ms Megabyte - a leading player in the tech world we now all take for granted. After reinventing herself every 7 years she remains relevant as she continues to enlighten audiences on many topics including productivity, engagement, creativity and LinkedIn. Yvonne describes herself as a 'theme weaver' in her role as one o...

TEAMWORK : HIGH PERFORMANCE : PRODUCTIVITY : LEADERSHIP : CHANGE:  Mark McKeon has spent a career in high performance sport - either participating in it, or now teaching others the lessons gained from it.  How to balance your life between going at it full on (the Go Zone), when to recover (the No Zone) and everything in between (the Slow Zone).  Hear how he delivers that life balance message to an...

MOTIVATION : PERFORMANCE : PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT : CHANGE   From selling drugs to selling the message of holistic living and getting the most from your team. Former successful pharmacist Peter Thurin is an energetic speaker who takes the lessons from small business, and sports coaching to the world stage. His mantra 'easy to do - easy not to do' leaves listeners inspired with what they ca...

INNOVATION : BUSINESS SUCCESS : CHANGE : CREATIVITY   Nigel Collin has reached the highest limits in business and entrepreneurship - but an inch at a time.     Here he reveals his learnings on organisational creativity, why the little steps are the important ones and what he leaves his audience with. He also name drops Isla Fisher, Hugo Weaving and Mickey Mouse. Why? You'll have to listen to...

LEADERSHIP : RESILIENCE : EMPOWERING WOMEN : CULTURE Rachael Robertson ‘accidentally’ found herself leading a team of 120 in Antarctica for 12 months. The challenges and successes she experienced, form the basis of her keynotes about leadership, resilience and empowering women.   Her stories of plane crashes, bacon wars and ‘no triangles’ produce a gripping and entertaining presentation that draws...

INSPIRATIONAL : ACADEMY AWARD WINNER : SUCCESS Australia has few Academy Award winners, and even fewer who are directors. Adam tells us how his life changed literally overnight, from an unemployed artist to an award winning director - who then turned his back on Hollywood offers. Why - and what other lessons can he pass on to us? And how did he 'take a bullet' for one of the country&apos...