Best Professonal Speaking Podcasts (2025)

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Ray Good - Helping creatives, high-flyers and entrepreneurs find their Good Place through mindfulness and meditation 23:24

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In the early 90s, Ray Good was one of the world’s Top 100 DJ's spinning the decks at sold-out raves in London, Tokyo and Berlin, organising large-scale music events for up to 15,000 people. Whilst this sounds like an incredible lifestyle, he was burning out. Eventually someone said, “You should try meditation. Here, borrow my Enya CD…”. That was 28…

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Dr Gina Cleo - Change your life through the power of habits 19:30

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Dr Gina Cleo is one of the worlds leading experts in habits and is passionate about translating scientific evidence into simple, actionable strategies to help improve health, wellness, mindset and lifestyle related habits – long term. She has a PHD in habit change, is an Adjunct Professor at Bond University and an Accredited Dietitian. When she’s n…

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Amanda Stevens - The Consumer Futurist 23:26

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Amanda Stevens has shared the stage with the likes of Sir Bob Geldof, Sir Richard Branson and Condoleezza Rice and has presented for audiences ranging in size from 30 to 9,000 at all levels of business. With a double degree in marketing and consumer psychology, she has authored five books and is a highly regarded marketing consultant or as she desc…

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Theo Venter - Only known survivor of a 22,000 volt electrical shock 22:48

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When Theo Venter removed his insulated gloves while working on a damaged transmission pole, he made a decision that would impact himself and his family in ways he couldn’t have imagined. But why did Theo, an experienced liney, make what the safety industry would tell us was a poor decision? “Just Another Day” takes an in-depth look at the way in wh…

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James Castrission - •Harnessing lessons learnt from the most hostile environments on earth 20:38

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James Castrission is a world-class adventurer, motivational speaker, two-time Guinness Record holder and a former corporate professional. His bestselling books Crossing the Ditch and Extreme South cover his world-first journeys; kayaking from Australia to New Zealand and travelling unsupported to the South Pole. In 2013, James founded MyAdventure G…

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Keith Abraham - Discovered link between best performance, and people who are passionate about their life. 21:29

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GOAL SETTING: LEADERSHIP MINDSET: GROWTH For over 20 years, Keith Abraham has researched how top performing people harness their PASSION, achieve their GOALS and FOCUS on what’s most important to bring the best out of themselves and their businesses. He has discovered the link between best performance, and people who are passionate about their life…

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Chelsea Pottenger - On a mission to encourage businesses to prioritise their employee’s mental health first 23:49

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Chelsea Pottenger is the founder and Director of EQ MINDS. She is an accredited Mindfulness & Meditation coach, a Psychology student of Adelaide University and a Mental Health Ambassador for R U OK? She is also a woman on a mission, a mission to reset the corporate agenda, asking businesses to prioritise their employee’s mental health first. This m…

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Diana Taylor - A trail blazer in the Australian Rules Football industry 24:30

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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: COMMUNITY: SUCCESS: STRATEGY Diana Taylor is a leader, lawyer, business owner, company director and consultant with over two decades of business, legal and sports administration experience in the AFL. She was the first ever female president of a men’s metropolitan football league and the first woman appointed to the VFL Tribuna…

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Mark Mathews - Renowned international big wave surfer and Red Bull athlete 24:13

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INSPIRATION: RESILIENCE : OVER COMING THE ODDS: MINDSET As a highly sought after international speaker, our next guest is a renowned international big wave surfer. With his chilled vibe and magnetic charisma, he has graced the stages of leading companies world-wide. From Google, Sony, Intel to MasterCard, he instantly captures audiences with his ep…

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Michael McQueen: Helping organisations navigate disruption and maintain momentum 23:37

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FUTURE: DISRUPTION: AUTHOR: CONSUMER TRENDS Michael McQueen is a multi-award winning speaker, trend forecaster, and best-selling author of 9 books. He has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum. Regularly appearing as a commentator on TV and radio, He is a familiar face on the international confe…

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Dan Gregory: Obsessed with human behaviour - what drives beliefs, behaviours and belonging, what makes us buy and buy in. 21:19

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SOCIAL COMMENTATOR: RESEARCHER: MARKETING: AUTHOR Dan helps leaders & teams explore critical behavioural insights in search of opportunities, to identify the meaning behind the data and turn information into actionable strategies through keynote presentations, webinars, training, facilitation and strategic consulting. He is the co-author of four bo…

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Paul Watkins: Helping people develop extraordinary capacity by crafting discipline, redefining their value and building powerful internal narratives. 21:47

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LEADERSHIP: DISCIPLINE: ADVENTURER: INSPIRATION Paul Watkins makes it clear to his audiences what he’s not! He’s not an Olympian, or an astronaut, or elite athlete. He claims he’s just a nerdy dad from a country town of average height with poor eye sight. Despite being a self-confessed ‘non-athlete’ and scientist - he has managed to compete in and …

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Mark Carter: Expert on Human Behaviour - How people behave, think and make the choices they do 22:11

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HUMAN BEHAVIOUR: LEADERSHIP: CULTURE: SALES Complimentary Academy Access Set up your complimentary profile via Mark's website or directly on the academy portal: The academy can also be accessed easily via the free app for IOS or Android: Ignite Your Potential When setting up your complimentary profile insert the following case sensitive bespoke cod…

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Fadi Chalouhy - Born Stateless in Lebanon, by some miracle he made it to Australia 20:26

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Over 10 million people are living ‘stateless’, that is, no country recognises them as their citizen. Many fall prey to homelessness, crime, terrorism and the like. But for one Lebanese-born man, life changed thanks to the inspiration of his mother, and on a single question: “How can you help us”. Through a series of incredible fortunate events, Fad…

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Lauren Burns - Olympic Gold Medalist, Motivator, Naturopath, Cook, Author and Mum! 21:10

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Lauren Burns was the first ever Olympian to win an Olympic taekwondo gold medal. The lessons she learnt on the way to the top form the basis to her keynote and workshops. ‘Talent isn’t everything’, ‘if you can imagine it – you can achieve it’ are just 2 of her mantras. But why did she only attend one other event at the 2000 Olympics? And why was sh…

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Darren Flanagan - Lessons learnt from the Beaconsfield mine disaster 23:04

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The emotion and passion for his subject can be heard in every breath, as Darren Flanagan takes us back to 2006 and the Beaconsfield mine disaster. Charged with exploding a tunnel to the trapped miners, he speaks of the night, but more importantly, the impact the event had on his and other’s mental health. You’ll understand why he speaks so passiona…

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Mark Wales - CEO, entrepreneur, military veteran and Australian Survivor contestant! 21:57

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Mark Wales is many things including CEO, entrepreneur, military veteran and also an Australian Survivor contestant as well! As former special operations commander, Mark is used to operating in dynamic, high stress situations where personal and team performance means the difference between life and death. Discover how his skills and experience can b…

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Samantha Gash - A social entrepreneur with heart, grit and intelligence 22:06

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“If you want something you’ve never had – you must be willing to do something you’ve never done”. So says the ultra-marathon runner and lawyer, Samantha Gash. This sub-five foot giant is raising money and awareness in every step she takes, and we are invited on her journey. How did ego save her life? Why is it important to be comfortable in the dis…

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Dr Keith Suter - Australia's most influential Global futurist and media commentator on national and foreign affairs 21:53

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From climate change to nuclear annihilation, in this 22-minute fireside chat, Keith Suter takes us around the world and through history as he simplifies the complex issues facing humanity. No question seems too big as he navigates us through the rise and rise of China, why politicians are not drivers of change and how a micro-chip might make a trip…

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Tim Reid - Host of Australia's #1 business marketing podcast explains how to embrace the modern world of marketing 24:29

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What is the difference between advertising and marketing? How do you sell ice to Eskimos? And what really is ‘brand’? These and many more questions are discussed with the country’s most successful marketing podcaster Tim Reid. A marketing expert who has spent time with hundreds of small and big successful business people, the lessons he has learnt …

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Dr Bronwyn King - Founder of Tobacco Free Portfolios on a mission to save a billion lives 25:00

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Dr Brownwyn King has moved from the pool to the medical clinic in her dynamic career. Ten years ago her life changed and gave her an impetus and direction as she takes on the battle against the tobacco industry. She wants to ban the word impossible. She wants every company to have two CEOs. She wants sustainability in every company’s DNA. She wants…

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Eve Ash - Psychologist and prolific training video content creator who reveals the behaviour that make us human 20:46

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Remember the impact of John Cleese’s training videos many years ago? Well someone who describes John as her mentor has taken the video training art to the ultimate level is Eve Ash. Psychologist trained and now using live speaking and video as her communication tool, Eve has a million stories through which she reveals the behaviours that make us hu…

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Steve Simpson - Authority on workplace culture and creator of 'UGR's' - a tool to understand and transforms workplace cultures 22:58

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CULTURE: LEADERSHIP: CUSTOMER SERVICE :CHANGE What’s the coffee cup cupboard look like at your workplace? Names on everything – or more of a community sharing space? Ever sat in the ‘wrong chair’ at a first-time meeting? If so, it’s the UGRs that are speaking loudly. 'Unwritten Ground Rules' are the focus for Steve Simpson – a former teacher who ha…

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Anne Miles - Unique multi-talented and award winning marketing professional whose working hard to stop stereotyping in business 22:41

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Anne is an egalitarian and fights for all and believes in marketing and advertising industry being better and doing better. Having spent over three decades in the industry, winning a multitude of awards and starting an award winning business called Suits and Sneakers, Anne is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. She is doing her bit t…

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Trevor Young - A PR warrior on the frontline of the communications revolution 22:19

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SOCIAL MEDIA: CONTENT MARKETING :COMMUNICATIONS :BRANDING Are you on facebook? Probably. Twitter? Perhaps. Do you have your won Media Channel? What? Well if you are in business, communicating with the people who matter to you most is imperative to success – according to Trevor Young. And he would know – he’s written a blog about it! Has Trump chang…

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Mark Bunn - AFL player to wellness expert shares ancient wisdom for modern health 19:49

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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 …

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Bernard Salt - Popularising demographics and smashed avocados 25:02

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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 muchcanthe past indicate the future? And what is it that is exciting business into the 2030s? Here he talks about how companies can bring their peo…

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Robyn Moore: Powerful speaker explains how effective communication can change lives 27:10

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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…

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David Reyne - TV reporter, writer, actor and professional drummer shares insights into his varied career. 21:55

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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 thous…

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Michael Pope - How skills acquired from TV audience warm up enhanced emcee capability 20:52

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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 a…

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Mark 'Squiz' Squirrell - Former Commando turned humanitarian 20:30

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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 …

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Cameron Schwab - AFL’s youngest ever CEO shares his remarkable leadership lessons 21:39

6+ y ago21:39

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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”. “R…

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Nick Bowditch: Former Facebook and Twitter employee explains the power of story telling 20:02

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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…

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JoAnna Ferrari: Demystifying the transition process in life and business 23:22

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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 …

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James O'Loghlin: What the New Inventors host learnt about the innovation process 19:12

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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 …

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Don Elgin: Paralympian whose philosophy is to always 'have a crack' 20:22

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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…

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Tom O'Toole: , entertaining and memorable...there's only one Tom O'Toole! 19:29

6+ y ago19:29

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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 a…

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Dr Louise Mahler: From Vienna opera singer to sought after Leadership speaker 19:20

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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 authe…

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David Koch - Finance, start-ups and small business - 'Kochie' shares his valuable insights 20:53

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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, Davi…

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Yvonne Adele: Discusses some of the key attributes a speaker needs to deliver on for a client 21:06

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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 …

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Mark McKeon: High Performance expert talks improving personal productivity 18:13

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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 …

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Peter Thurin: Former successful pharmacist now changing peoples lives 19:58

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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' leave…

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Adam Elliot: Academy Award winning director with an incredible life story! 19:02

7y ago19:02

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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 'ta…

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Nigel Collin: Game of Inches author explains the key to success is incremental change over time 17:52

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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 Micke…

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Rachael Robertson: 'Accidental' leader shares fascinating leadership insights 19:24

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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 g…