It's been well over a decade since Libby Trickett (previously Lenton) became a household Australian name, not just for her epic achievements in swimming but also for her infectious smile and effervescent personality.
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Film director, screenwriter, and teacher Khoa Do is one of the funniest and most moving speakers in Australia. His presentation topics range from tapping into inherent creativity, following your passions, and harnessing natural talent to reach success.
Areas of speciality include Speakers. Khoa arrived in Australia as a refugee from Vietnam and, since then, has specialised in working with marginalised communities, including at-risk and homeless youths, former convicted prisoners, and fellow refugees. He was the youngest film director in Australian history to be nominated for an AFI Award for Best Director for his film The Finished People, which was also nominated for 2 other AFI Awards, 3 Film Critics’ Circle Awards, 2 Australian Writers’ Guild Awards, and an Australian Screen Director’s Award. The Finished People was also shortlisted for a 2001 Academy Award.
- 2005 Young Australian of the Year
Janine Allis is not your everyday self-made businesswoman. She grew her juice and smoothie empire from her kitchen bench to an international success story (Boost Juice Bars are now in 13 countries with over 400 stores).
Areas of speciality include Speakers. For most people, the formula for achieving success in life is to study hard, get good grades, get into a good business school or university and work your way up the ladder… Janine’s way was to work three jobs so she could fulfill her dream of travelling the world and letting life take her on a journey. This adventure took Janine around the world, from nannying in a little French village to working for rock gods and movie stars on a yacht in the South of France and the Caribbean.
- Telstra Businesswoman of the Year
- Network Ten
- Shark Tank (TV Program)
- Retail Zoo
- Boost Juice
Considered one of Australia's tech success stories, Naomi Simson founded RedBalloon in 2001. From just an idea and persistence redballoon.com.au has now sold more than two and a half million experiences.
Areas of speciality include Speakers. Naomi has many labels: entrepreneur, speaker, director, chair, mother, author, blogger, innovator and now TV personality with her appearance on Channel 10’s Shark Tank Australia. Before founding RedBalloon with business partner Pete, Naomi worked with big brands including IBM, Apple, KPMG and Ansett Airlines – all of which influenced who she is today and her views on workplaces.
- 2008 National Telstra Business Women's Award for Innovation
- 2011 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Industry)
- Shark Tank Australia (TV Program)
- Network Ten
- redballoon.com.au
Kerri-Anne Kennerley is one of Australia's most iconic media personalities, with her effervescent personality gracing our screens for the past 30 years.
Areas of speciality include Speakers. Kerri-Anne began in the entertainment industry at the tender age of 12, and has had an impressive line-up of hosting roles across all channels: including Everybody In, The Saturday Show, Good Morning Australia, Monday to Friday with Kerri-Anne, and Midday, which received three Logie nominations, What’s Cooking, and Mornings with Kerri-Anne. She also took the floor on Dancing with the Stars.
- Kerri-Anne (TV Program)
- Midday with Kerri-Anne (TV Program)
- Good Morning Australia (TV Program)
- The Restless Years (TV Program)
- 20 to 1 (TV Program)
- What's Cooking? (TV Program)
- Commonwealth Bank
- Kuhmo Tyres Pink Fitters Day
- Trafalgar Tours
- Look Good Feel Better
- Foxtel
- Network Ten
- Nine Network
- Golf Australia
- Celebrity Apprentice Australia (TV Program)
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Recognised as a Living National Treasure, John Bell is a trailblazer in the development of Australian theatre, with leadership lessons to share of Shakespearian magnitude.
Areas of speciality include Speakers. A trailblazer right from his very beginnings, John launched his own radical brand of Shakespeare in 1990, founding the acclaimed Bell Shakespeare Company. His productions include over 15 of Shakespeare’s greatest works, which have been played to almost 2.5 million Australians.
- Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)Helpmann Award (2002) - Best Male Actor in a Play
- Australian Living Treasure