Mark Goldstein … internationally recognized authority on ageing....
Mark Goldstein is an internationally recognized authority in the field of aging and its implications on the workforce and the marketplace. Those implications are far-reaching and a...
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Robert Goodman … economic consultant for Putnam Investments....
Dr. Robert Goodman is an Economic Consultant for Putnam Investments. He is a member of Putnam’s Business Advisory Group, a panel of experts on economic, business and personal finan...
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Pru Goward … politics with a twist....
Pru Goward became federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner for a five year period in July 2001. Following the introduction of the Age Discrimination Act in 2004, Ms Goward was also ...
We would like to thank you for a wonderful presentation at our inaugural luncheon. Your speech was very informative and amusing. I think you also inspired many of us and have mad...
A/Prof Gishel New, Director of Cardiology, BoxHill
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Susan Greenfield …director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain....
Baroness Susan Greenfield, Fullerian Professor of Physiology and Comparative Anatomy at Oxford University, heads a team of scientists who are focused on the genetics of Parkinson's...
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Nick Greiner …dynamic negotiator....
Nick Greiner was Premier and Treasurer of New South Wales from 1988 to 1992. His government was a world leader in public sector reform, including privatisation, private infrastruct...
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Guy Grossi ...entertaining Master Chef....
Guy Grossi is an affable, passionate and playful master chef who specialises in pure Italian cuisine. He commands two kitchens with discipline, song, music, creativity and devotion...
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Jane Hall …world-class expedition racer....
Jane Hall is a high achiever in every sense, with a PhD in Marine Ecology, a former Director of CleanUp Australia and 13 World Titles in Paddlesport. (kayak, racing ski, outrigger ...
Jane was absolutely wonderful, inspiring - the perfect person for what we wanted to achieve.
Allens Arthur Robinson
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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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Mia Handshin …the realities of a modern day workplace....
With over a decade of experience as a speaker at all levels, from schools to international conference podiums, Mia is a polished keynote presenter, MC and host, an engaging social ...
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Anthony Hanmer … advertising and media guru....
Tony Hanmer is one of Australia's most experienced advertising and media professionals with over 25 years international leadership experience. His performance in the industry has b...
Dear Tony
Just a quick letter to thank you for your contribution to our recent conference in Port Douglas. We are extremely happy with the presentation and the impact it made o...
SuncorpMetway Ltd
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Mark Victor Hansen … reshaping what is possible in our lives....
Many people go through life and never experience their true calling. Mark Victor Hansen is a man who is one of the few to find his absolute life's work. For more than 20 years, Mar...
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Troy Hazard …drive your business by getting the best out of your own backyard....
Nine 'start up' companies in sixteen years has come with some great stories - it comes with some scars too! And that’s what has kept audiences engaged in sixteen countries.
In ...
Troy Hazard's fantastic skill of keeping everyone involved in the Conference, linking presenters with his personal experiences proved to us his extreme talent. All attendees agreed...
Cartridge World
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Shane Healy …pathway to excellence....
Shane Healy has walked a fascinating path to the top of the competitive radio industry in Australia. Shane has faced many challenges during his career culminating in his rise to th...
Shane Healy is a highly accomplished speaker with a brilliant story and a captivating delivery. He is a natural raconteur but also provides some fascinating insights into the world...
Central Victorian Sportsmans’ Association
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Ronald Heifetz ... leadership can be taught....
Ronald A. Heifetz, founding director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, is renowned worldwide for his seminal work on...
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Avril Henry …communication skills and human relations....
Avril Henry Pty Ltd is a management consulting business established in July 2003, focusing on leadership, change management, talent management, diversity, recruitment and retention...
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Michael Hill …high profile jewellery retailer....
Michael Hill is Chairman and Managing Director of one of New Zealand’s most successful retail companies - Michael Hill Jeweller. Thirteen years ago, the first Michael Hill Jeweller...
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Peter Hillary …climbing your own Everest....
Motivational keynote and conference presentations on challenges, change, achievement and survival.
Peter Hillary’s life is a testament to setting goals and achieving them. His s...
“We have received a great deal of feedback regarding you representation and there is no doubt that your presence and the quality of your presentation added to the evening's profile and success”.
Horwath & Horwath
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Fred Hilmer …the business of media....
Fred Hilmer, AO is a challenging and powerful businessman whose thoughts on business and society can be quite provocative. He is the former CEO of Fairfax Holdings and currently De...
Fred was very well-received by the delegates… we thought he had excellent content in terms of his messages.
Investec Bank
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James Hird ...AFL legend....
James Hird is a retired Australian rules footballer and the former long-serving captain of the Essendon Football Club. One of the all-time legends of the game, he was the joint win...
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Cellene Hoogenkamp ... leading teams and coaching personnel....
Cellene Hoogenkamp, the principal of Realperformance - has over 20 years experience in both private and public sector companies. Working as line manager, consultant, senior executi...
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Ian Hutchinson …leading lifestyle strategist....
Conference speaker, Ian Hutchinson is one of Australia’s leading lifestyle strategists. Ian helps organisations engage and retain their top people, based on the key psychological p...
…rated the most useful session… interactive and fun, everyone took something away for themselves and their business
Commonwealth Bank
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Peter Ivany … former CEO, Hoyts Cinemas....
As Chief Executive of Hoyts Cinemas (1988-1999), Peter grew the company from a small cinema chain with 40 theatres in Australia to a global business with over 2,000 theatres operat...
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Gary Jackson … making IT transform your business....
Mr. Jackson is an experienced IT executive who has been involved in the industry in Australia and Asia for over 30 years. He joined Sandz Solutions as CEO in June 2005 to work with...
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Azim Jamal … thought provoking and inspiring speaker and a visionary....
Azim Jamal is the Chief "Enlightening" Officer of his company, a professional inspirational speaker and a bestselling author. He was born in Tanzania and educated in Kenya, UK and ...
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Alan Jones …leading radio personality....
Alan Jones is a graduate of Queensland and Oxford Universities, with majors in English and French Language and Literature, Politics and Education.
He has University Blues from ...
Alan was excellent! He was passionate about the topic of water, was very knowledgeable and made some very pertinent observations. He was very well regarded by our delegates.
CRT
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L. Daniel Jorndt …former Chairman of the Board, Walgreen Co....
L. Daniel Jorndt retired in January, 2003, as Chairman of the Board of Walgreen Co., the drugstore chain headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois. He currently serves as consultant for...
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Michio Kaku … vision of the future....
Dr. Michio is the Henry Semat Professor of Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York (C.U.N.Y). He graduated from Harvard University in 1968 (summa cum laude and 1st i...
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Y.T. Kee …unlocking creativity....
Professor Kee, ProfKee or Kee (as he likes to be called) is a humorous and thought-provoking conference and keynote speaker who can positively change your business and change the w...
You can trust Professor Kee to deliver sound practical business advice and stay inspired.
AVAYA
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Moira Kelly …Australia's Mother Teresa....
Moira Kelly is the Executive Director of The Children First Foundation, which was established in July 1999 to support Moira’s humanitarian work. Moira is truly one of a kind, a rar...
She spoke with a lot of passion and had some great stories.
AMP
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Paul Kennedy …one of the world’s most provocative historians....
One of the world’s most provocative historians, Paul Kennedy has ignited international debates with his admonitions about the challenges confronting humanity in the 21st Century.
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Jeffrey Kennett …vision and leadership....
Jeff Kennett entered the Victorian State Parliament in 1977. He served in the Liberal Government in the early 1980's as Minister for Housing, Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Af...
Excellent presentation delivered with passion…
Awesome man, awesome presentation. 10 out of 10. A real professional…
A most inspiring and informative session. Excellent presentation…
2005 National public sector Speaker evaluations
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Julia King … extraordinary businesswoman....
Julia King is certainly a businesswoman with flair. Now the executive director of Sun Corp and Opera Australia, her prestigious career has included a number of years presiding ov...
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David Kirk …the pursuit of excellence in business and in sport....
David Kirk’s career spans the top level of both business and sport. He was Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Holdings Limited, Australia’s largest publishing group, from 2005 to ...
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Stephen Lewis ... respected diplomat and passionate humanitarian....
Stephen Lewis returns to the speaking circuit after four years in New York headquarters at the rank of Assistant Secretary General of UNICEF (United Nations Childrens Fund).
It...
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Martin Lindstrom … one of the world's leading branding experts....
Whether you're kicking off a major conference or rolling up your sleeves in an executive work session, Martin Lindstrom will shake up the audience, fill the participants with ideas...
We truly enjoyed Martin Lindstrom’s brilliant workshop and took away so many good and inspiring ideas.
Disney Channel
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Brent Livermore …Australian Olympic hockey gold medallist....
Brent Livermore is the most experienced member of the Kookaburras team and a part of the squad's leadership group.
A versatile midfielder who combines excellent elimination ski...
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Margaret Lomas …property, business and the work and family balance....
Margaret Lomas is a highly acclaimed author on Property Investment, a media commentator on investment and the Founder of ‘Destiny Financial Solutions’.
Margaret’s best-selling P...
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Ian Lovett … unconventional and highly profitable banker....
Ian is the Deputy Chairman of Dunbar Bank, part of the Zurich Financial Services Group of which he is a Director. Apart from running what is an unconventional and highly profitable...
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Melanie McNamee & Lucinda Rhodes …surviving the Thai Air crash....
In March 1998 Melanie McNamee and Lucinda Rhodes took an extended vacation from their chartered accountant positions with PriceWaterhouseCoopers and journeyed throughout the US, Eu...
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Ian Luff ...highly acclaimed motoring expert....
Ian Luff is a highly acclaimed motoring expert, race driver, journalist. TV commentator and professional public speaker. Ian has been involved in post licence driver education and ...
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Calvin Mackie … a spokesperson for change....
Calvin Mackie earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Morehouse College in 1990. He earned a Master of Science i...
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John Maclean … an inspiration in sport and the community....
If there was ever a man to understand and inspire children who use wheelchairs in Australia and around the globe it's John Maclean. At age 22, John was tragically hit by a truck in...
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Frank Maguire … absolutely, positively overnight....
Francis X. Maguire's great gift is his ability to find the hidden treasures in every endeavour's most important asset, its people. One of corporate America's proven achievers and i...
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Bob Mansfield … leading management strategist....
Bob Mansfield was born in Rabaul, New Guinea and educated at Barker College, Hornsby. He attended the University of NSW and graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree wit...
Bob Mansfield's presentation was considered the highlight of our conference, receiving an average rating of 4.72 out of 5—the highest rating of all conference sessions. Comments in...
Nortell
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John Marsden ...one of Australia's greatest authors....
John Marsden is a world renowned Australian author and Australia's best selling author for teenagers. Since the hugely popular release of his first book, So Much to Tell You, his n...
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Nigel Marsh ...best-selling author, renowned CEO and performance coach....
Best-selling author, renowned CEO and performance coach, Nigel Marsh is an impactful and distinctive speaker.
In his career, Nigel has worked with an enormous variety of busines...
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Leigh Matthews …life as a player and a coach....
Leigh Matthews' career as both footballer and coach has been crowned with success. During his 16 years as a player with the Hawthorn Football Club he captained the team, led it to ...
Leigh was excellent, and made our event very memorable.
Powercor Australia
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John Maxwell … entrepreneur, author, and dynamic speaker....
As a cutting-edge entrepreneur, best-selling author, and dynamic speaker, Dr. John C. Maxwell has cultivated an extensive following among the most highly respected and influential ...
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Mark McGregor …helping others achieve their goals....
Mark McGregor grew up in the sport sector. After playing hockey for many years through minor, junior and university ranks, he became a hockey coach in Germany and in the Swiss Nati...
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Eddie McGuire …sports administrator and media personality....
Eddie McGuire joined Channel Nine in February 1994 as sports commentator and co-host of the award winning program "The Footy Show".
In 1996 he presented the nightly sports repo...
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