Stella Axarlis … achieving excellence through empowerment.... From mathematics teacher to internationally acclaimed opera singer, managing director, Board member and inspirational speaker, Stella Axarlis consults with organisations that are u...
I don't think excellent is good enough to describe Stella. She is an inspirational and sensational speaker.
Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Allen Blewitt ...renowned global business leader.... As the former CEO of an organisation operating across eighty nations with 122,000 members and 300,000 student members, few have the depth and breadth of experience that Allen Blewi...
I am writing to thank you for a marvellous keynote address at the Associations Forum National Conference held in Sydney on 27 August 2008. We received excellent feedback from deleg...
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
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Marianne Broadbent …leadership capability advisor, global business executive, author and commentator.... Dr Marianne Broadbent is an executive advisor, specialist in leadership and executive capabilities, conference speaker, and commentator on global business and workplace development...
The Panel Keynote session on Leadership at the CPA Congress was very interesting and topical. I was particularly pleased to hear your personal insights - very inspirational for the...
Australian Catholic University
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Gordon Cairns …sales and marketing expert.... Gordon Cairns is a Celt, born in Bridge of Allan, Scotland. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated with an M.A. honours degree in English.
He started...
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Bob Carr …a master orator.... One of Australia's most popular, respected and inspirational political leaders, Bob Carr made his political reputation through public speaking.
"There is no doubt Carr is a mast...
Mr. Carr is an exceptional speaker with an amazing ability of truly capturing the audience. The presentation was scored as one of the best at the conference.
Teradata
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Michael Carr-Gregg ...healthy mind, healthy body.... Michael is one of Australia's highest profile psychologists. Educated in Kenya, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, he is married with two sons, for 7 years he worked as an Associat...
Each time we have used Michael he capture the audience. An excellent speaker.
AMP GI Distribution
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Chris Caton …leading strategic forecaster.... As Chief Economist of BT Financial Group, Dr Chris Caton advises clients on the financial implications of economic trends, policy pronouncements and major political developments. A...
Entertaining and of great interest- fantastic speaker.
Australian Society of CPAs
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Mike Chinoy …international policy, journalistic excellence.... A renowned journalist, conference and keynote speaker, author and expert on Asia. Mike Chinoy is the Edgerton Senior Fellow on Asia with the Pacific Council on International Policy...
Mike presented well and had the audience captive. He covered the specifics of the brief. Thank you
Directions
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Roger Corbett … leadership in international business.... Beginning his career in the early 1960s on the dock of Grace Bros’ newly completed Chatswood Store, Roger Corbett rose through the various ranks of management to become the company...
Following the HP Technology@Work event in Melbourne, we wanted to personally thank you for your contribution to the day.
Your keynote really was a high point of the event. It w...
Hewlett-Packard
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John Croucher ...revelations and insights through information.... One of Australia’s leading academics, Professor John Croucher is an outstanding communicator with multiple national awards for his presentation skills and an international track re...
Excellent... John's topics were varied enough so there was something interesting for everyone. The feel was light and friendly. The quiz at the end was a good "ice breaker" for the after functions.
Avalon Systems
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Peter Fisk …author, marketing genius and the complete CEO.... Peter Fisk is an experienced strategist and marketer, a leading business advisor, and an inspirational speaker, author and coach. He was recently described by Business Strategy Rev...
The presentation was thoughtful and provocative. An excellent bringing together of our business challenges that left our people energised and inspired
Accenture
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Barry Jones …a national icon.... Hon. Dr. Barry Jones, AO, FAA, FAHA, FTSE, FASSA, FRSA, FRSV, FACE, FAIM is a writer, broadcaster and former Labor Minister.
A Member of the House of Representatives for the Vic...
Dr Jones, was very professional to work with prior to and during the conference and he is an excellent presenter.
Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association
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Graeme Joy …leading a high performance team.... Graeme Joy is one of the most focused, effective and highly ranked motivational speakers in Australasia. He is perhaps best known as joint leader and navigator of the International...
Thank you, Graeme’s talk was wonderful and I have received a lot of positive feedback! I really appreciated Graeme’s preparedness to gain a good understanding of the audience prior...
AIS
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Kathy Keele …a wealth of management and leadership experience.... Kathy Keele graduated with a Bachelor of Arts – languages and Masters in Business Administration at the Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle, Washington and has gone on to develop...
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Rod McGeoch ...inspirational leadership.... With a remarkable career at the forefront of business, sports administration and the legal profession, Rod McGeoch unites exemplary senior level management experience with an unpar...
Thank you for your valuable contribution to the AIG bancassurance BDM conference. The positive feedback on your session is overwhelming … well done and thank you!
AIG
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Matthew Michalewicz ...CEO, serial entrepreneur and angel investor.... Do you know anyone in his twenties who'd have the boldness to invite former president of Poland Lech Walesa to sit on his company's board as a director? Matthew Michalewicz has tha...
At an event that drew over 300 people, Matthew spoke with great eloquence and conviction about the business and life journey that culminated in the writing of his first book. He is...
American Chamber of Commerce SA
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David Morgan ... former CEO, Westpac Banking Corporation.... Dr David Morgan is the former Chief Executive Officer of Westpac Banking Corporation (where he held the position from 1999 to 2008) and former Chairman of the Australian Bankers' A...
Just a short note to say how wonderful David Morgan was as our opening speaker last week. So pleasant to deal with prior to the event and such a pleasure at conference. A true pro...
ASFA
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Linda Nicholls …leading director and corporate advisor.... Mrs Linda Nicholls is a corporate advisor and a director of a number of leading Australian companies and organisations. She is Chairman of Healthscope, President of the Australian...
Ms. Nicholls' presentation at the 67th Annual Conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) at George Moscone Conference Center in San Francisco was very well received. ...
Stanford University
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Gregory David Roberts …adventure and inspirational achievement.... Gregory David Roberts was born in Melbourne in 1952 and there began a remarkable life affirming story.
When the brilliant writer and philosophy student’s marriage broke up, he t...
His life is testimony to power of love. Gregory is most exciting new speaker to hit the circuit in years . Unbelievably inspiring story brilliantly told. Gregory is not your usual ...
AMP
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James Strong … the nexus between business and the arts.... James Strong has had an interesting career in business, the arts and sport.
Currently he is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Woolworths, Chairman of Insurance Australia Gro...
The general consensus of the seminar participants was that James' presentation was excellent and that the message to management was totally practical in its simplicity. Everyone c...
Esanda Finance Corporation Ltd, Melbourne.
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Robyn Vickers-Willis ...maintaining wellbeing through midlife.... Robyn Vickers-Willis is a specialist in personal transition and midlife psychological development with 30 years’ professional experience.
Her background includes 12 years as an...
Robyn Vickers-Willis is an articulate and engaging speaker who has a great ability to translate complex concepts into language that connects with a diverse audience. Robyn is also ...
Australia Post
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Andrew Walsh ...internationally renowned performing arts professional.... Andrew Walsh is one of the most experienced and respected performing arts professionals in the world. Posed with a great theatrical sense, he has extensive experience creating, dir...
You took what was a complex and unprecedented set up in Athens and you made it work. Better than that you produced ceremonies which are universally acclaimed as the best ever. Thro...
Jack Morton Worldwide
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Arron Wood …2007 Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year.... 2007 Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year Award winner Arron Wood has already achieved more than many of us would in a lifetime and his commitment to mainstream environmen...
Australian Story is about a man, named Arron Wood, who has been described by both sides of politics as one of Australia's next generation of leaders.
ABC Australian Story
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Gary Bertwistle ...unlock your great ideas.... Gary is Australia's new pioneer in thinking. As an author Gary has published two books. In 2006 he published 'The Keys to Creativity'. His most recent release was 'Who Stole My Moj...
Being a believer of simplicity, Gary was able to present this workshop in a very straightforward, uncluttered but outstanding substantial manner. From now, I will never see marketi...
AMI Institute
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Ita Buttrose ... an inspirational Australian.... Ita Buttrose is an exceptional Australian, who has led in so many different theatres of endeavour as a businesswoman, journalist, author, motivational keynote speaker, advisor to c...
Ita Buttrose was very well received at each event for the Commonwealth Financial Planning Ongoing Service Briefings! Her presentation was very well suited to the audience and they ...
Colonial First State Investments Ltd
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Kevan Gosper …business and sport at the highest level.... Kevan Gosper combines outstanding records in athletics and business. Born and schooled in Australia he is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts Honours D...
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Ray Hammond …Europe's leading futurologist.... Ray Hammond is Europe's leading futurologist and business trend spotter. The author of 14 books which have been translated into 31 languages, he is a visiting lecturer at the City ...
Excellent and entertaining presentation. Ray used a lot of different but key issues together to create a platform of thought for the future. Captured attention and imagination of the audience.
CPA
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Paul Keating …outstanding political leader.... Paul Keating is one of the great Australian political leaders. His continued high international standing reflects his political and social achievements, his knowledge of world aff...
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Frank Abagnale …catch me if you can.... Frank W. Abagnale is one of the world's most respected authorities on the subject of forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. For twenty-two years, he has lectured to, and consu...
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Keith Abraham …results achieved.... Keith Abraham CSP is a best selling author and one of Australia's most in demand professional conference speakers. He has been described in Time Magazine as "Australia's up and com...
Feedback I have received from staff has all been very positive and I thank you for your dedication and commitment to making the transition to a sales culture much easier. I also ne...
Energex
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Phillip Adams … legendary satirist, social critic, film producer, comic writer.... Broadcaster, filmmaker, author, archaeologist, controversialist, social commentator, keynote speaker and satirist, Phillip Adams was elected one of Australia’s 100 National Living ...
He was fabulous and as thought-provoking as we know he can be.
Albury North Public School Primary
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James Adonis …leading expert on engagement.... James Adonis is a leading expert on engagement. James shows managers how to engage their employees so that they become loyal high-performers, and shows individuals how to engage th...
James Adonis conducted a thought-provoking and entertaining presentation on Employee Engagement. We had great feedback from our members and would recommend James to anyone who want...
Australian Institute of Management
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Afterburner …fighterpilot tactics for business.... Afterburner is a powerful new approach that places corporate teams in the fast paced and dynamic world of elite fighter pilots. Your teams experience and quickly acquire the uniqu...
A big thank you from the team at CRT for joining us at the recent National Conference in Perth. You went to great lengths to tailor your presentation to our organisation and it mad...
Combined Rural Traders Pty Ltd
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John D Anderson … established one of the world's major tour operators.... John Anderson is one of the most inspirational business speakers in Australasia. His story is unique with so many lessons for anyone in business
At the age of 22 John left New ...
The feedback we have received about your presentation, your delivery, your enthusiasm, your passion has been phenomenal! The impact you made on our people was immediate and long la...
Century 21 Australia
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Blake Beattie …inspire, connect and motivate.... Blake Beattie is a director of his own consulting company and the Life Changing Experiences Foundation. Through coaching, speaking and training, Blake has provided long term, susta...
Your outstanding preparation and highly motivating presentation most certainly allowed us to achieve our goals for the day. The fact that you were able to develop and deliver your ...
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Geoffrey Blainey … Australia's heritage and future.... Professor Geoffrey Blainey has a long and distinguished career in academic circles. For twenty years he was a professor of economic history and then Ernest Scott Professor of Histo...
Marvellous performance!
A.I.C.U.M., Sydney
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Jenny Brockie …insightful journalist and documentary maker.... Jenny Brockie is one of Australia's most gifted and sought after forum facilitators. Jenny is well known for hosting SBS TV's INSIGHT, where she facilitates an always lively and t...
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Richard Butler …Australia's most influential diplomat... Richard Butler is widely recognized internationally as Australia's most influential diplomat in contemporary times. For the last three years following his Australian and United Na...
“...your session was one of the highlights. Your presentation showed the big
picture.... was thought-provoking and excellent and it made us think beyond
the normal or expected an...
AICD 2002 Conference
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Sam Cawthorn ...2009 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year.... Sam Cawthorn is the Tasmanian 2009 Young Australian of the Year; he died, was resuscitated and then put Prime Minister Kevin Rudd into therapy.
Sam is an innovator and an opport...
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Pierce Cody … the spirit of entrepreneurship.... Born in Melbourne, Pierce Cody started his career in advertising. In 1986, Pierce founded CODY Outdoor, developing a network of over 600 billboards and outdoor advertising placem...
… the delegates really enjoyed his presentation. One comment was that it was a real education. Pierce Cody's session was perfectly placed with another of our presenters who were bo...
Diversified Exhibitions Australia
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Mike Conway … business strategist for The Wiggles Group. ... Mike Conway has a “can do”, passionate and often “off the wall” fun approach to life and his work. He is the Business leader and strategist for The Wiggles Group of Companies with ...
He really displayed passion for his business.
AMP Services Limited
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Peter Cosgrove …inspirational leadership.... General Peter Cosgrove retired from the army in 2005. Four years earlier, he had been Australian of the Year: “In every respect Peter Cosgrove demonstrated that he is a role model....
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Jim Courier ...tennis legend, sporting commentator.... Jim Courier, the world's best men's tennis player in the early 1990s, is a well-known media and tennis personality. Courier, who won both the French Open and Australian Open twice,...
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Andrew Demetriou ...CEO of the Australian Football League.... Andrew Demetriou is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Football League recently taking over from Wayne Jackson who held the position for 6 years. For three years prior t...
Very good
Landmark
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Chris Gabriel … Director of Finance, Optus Business.... Chris Gabriel is the Chief Financial Officer of Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco). Appointed to this role in November 2005, he is accountable for Finance, Treasury, Reve...
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Grace Gawler …the key to accessing your field of possibilities.... Grace Gawler is an accomplished speaker, qualified natural therapist and author with a high profile on the international and national speaking circuit.
Grace has 30 years of ex...
Grace has been a key speaker at three of our seminars. At each of these seminars, Grace has
provided inspiration and encourgaement to breast cancer sufferers, some of who have tra...
BCAQ
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Bruno Giussani … technology and society.... Bruno Giussani is a Swiss writer and author, the Co-Producer of the TEDGLOBAL conference (Oxford, UK, 12-15 July 2005), a 2004 Knight Fellow at Stanford University and an Affiliate...
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Amanda Gore …achieve peak performance.... Amanda Gore is a catalyst for change. A communications and performance expert, she uses the science of the heart, and the principles of emotional intelligence and neuroscience, to ...
Based on evaluations collected on-site, your session was the highest rated of over 30 sessions. We had several attendees tell us that your session was not only the best session tha...
American Staffing Association
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Michael Groom …facing the mountain.... Michael Groom is unquestionably one of the world’s greatest 'big' mountain climbers. In 1999 he successfully climbed Makalu, the smallest and for Michael, the last of the 'big five...
Fantastic presentation. Great use of photography with one hell of a story to tell.
Australian Academy of Sport, Canberra
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Richard Hames …futurist, author and corporate philosopher.... Recently described as one of this century’s most foresightful corporate philosophers, Dr Richard David Hames is one of the world’s most influential intellectuals and strategic fore...
Richard’s ability to rapidly understand our culture and impart a strategic thinking skills-set to groups with little previous exposure to this were crucial to our very survival.
Datacraft Technologies
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