Professional ‘Big Wave’ surfer and Red Bull Athlete
Riding the world’s biggest waves takes a great deal of courage and resilience. Throughout his career, Mark has become obsessed with the relationship between personal growth, high performance & fulfillment. He has deconstructed, fine-tuned, and personalized emotional resilience techniques to successfully strengthen one’s mindset and sustain long-term performance. When applied Mark believes these principles allow us to live a life without the controlling limitations of fear, a life on our own terms, a Life beyond fear.
Samantha was the first woman and youngest person at the time, to complete the Four Deserts Grand Slam – one of the world’s toughest endurance competitions that span 1000 km across the hottest, coldest, driest, and windiest deserts. With over 25,000kms under her feet and years of pushing her mental and physical boundaries – she uses running as a vehicle for social change. Samantha uses authentic storytelling and dramatic documentary footage to share her journey focusing on transformation, humanity, and willpower. She will guide your team through managing industry disruption and learning to become comfortable in the discomfort in an engaging and memorable way.
Trav’s own Bucket List is the reason why he attacks life. It’s always been his compass and motivation and continues to provide purpose and bring meaning to his life. He’s a man on a mission dedicated to helping others wake up and live their lives to the fullest before it’s too late. It stretches beyond a simple list. It’s a philosophy for life founded on current positive psychology principles to help people live with more purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.
Former trauma survivor. World-renowned empowerment expert.
Liza’s life mission is to show entrepreneurs and corporate teams how to overcome adversity with steadfast determination and embrace change. Rather than just a story about overcoming abuse, she has a story of hope and grit laced with a dash of entrepreneurship. She demonstrates that anyone can achieve their dreams if they have a burning desire to succeed. Liza is best known for her ability to inspire leadership, team building, and performance. When the challenges are insurmountable, the goals audacious, and the competition intense, Liza gives individuals and organizations the tools they need to push through to beyond survival and thrive in the face of challenges.
World record-breaking adventurer, inspiring audiences to be resilient, dream big, defy limits
Despite suffering chronic childhood asthma and Raynaud’s phenomenon, Daniel continues to take record-breaking to new heights, literally. He completed an unguided ascent of Mount Everest in his 20s, made numerous first ascents up unclimbed peaks in uncharted locations, and became the youngest person on the planet to climb the highest summits on every continent. Daniel’s proven strategies for boosting resilience, dealing with uncertainty, and achieving peak performance continue to empower leaders and teams from all industries.
Solo Round the World Sailor Sailor | Young Australian of the Year
At age 16, Jessica Watson became the youngest person to sail solo non-stop, and unassisted around the world. Defying criticism from those who said her task was destined to fail, after 210 days at sea navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of oceans and surviving seven knockdowns, she captured the hearts of not only Australians, with millions of supporters around the globe. Jessica talks about how to overcome adversity and the odds to achieve the impossible. Jessica now inspires audiences with her story that ultimately proves that we all have the power to live our dreams – no matter how small or big they are! In Jessica’s words, I am not a hero, just an ordinary person, who had a dream, worked hard at it, and proved that anything really is possible!
Guinness World Record Holde, inspiring audiences with tales of endurance
In 2008, James became the first kayaker to cross the Tasman Sea without support. In 2012 he made history by completing the longest unsupported polar expedition of all time: the first return journey from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back without assistance. Both journeys were highly dangerous requiring a leap of faith. Harnessing lessons learned from the most hostile environments on earth, James’ keynotes are designed to develop teams and drive competitive advantage in organizations.
Australia’s Most Decorated Paralympian. Positive mindset expert. Disability advocate
With an OAM & 17 Paralympic medals under her belt, in 2021 Ellie Cole became Australia’s most decorated female Paralympian. At age three, her right leg was amputated after she suffered a life-threatening sarcoma cancer, but rather than dwell on adversity, Ellie has instead shown an incredible ability to overcome the odds. It’s not only her courageous story but her unrivaled sense of humor, wonderful humility, and never-say-die attitude that make her a true inspiration. Inspire employees to what they can achieve with the right mindset with one of the most motivational young speakers around. Be truly Inspired as to what is achievable with the right mindset, attitude, and approach.
One of the most in-demand and highly respected speakers in Australia
Michael has been a fighter since birth, defying the odds of surviving not only a rare form of life-threatening cancer but being the sole survivor of a horrific cancer drug trial. His battle continues to this very day, having spent nearly ¼ of his life in the hospital. Michael is a true fighter, and despite only being told what he could not do, he continually shows the world absolutely everything that he can accomplish. Raw, real, and truly life-changing Michael’s story will undoubtedly bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your heart, as he teaches the keys to success, the importance of embracing change, and the mindset needed to achieve your goals. Once you hear him speak, you will have a renewed perspective on life.
Inspirational global speaker, soprano, and social entrepreneur
Tania is a leading Australian soprano, inspirational speaker and storyteller, social entrepreneur, and creative innovation catalyst. She is one of Australia’s most successful female entrepreneurs and innovators. Tania is a global authority on creativity, innovation, and collaboration and is an agent for change. Her keynotes and workshops combined with the power of song, are transformational. Tania helps organisations build capabilities in creative thinking and leadership, develop a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and understand and manage disruption and change. She is known for her ability to unleash creative energy and capabilities, expand mindsets, build ‘can-do’ teams, and develop cultures of innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Chief Motivationalist, and reliance expert
As an Olympic Champion, Steve has faced his fair share of challenges and setbacks in order to summit the highest peaks of professional sport. From relentless training schedules to serious injury, the most significant being a broken neck, requiring months of recovery and rehabilitation before he could get back on the rink. Through the highs and lows he has learned that much of the prize in the journey to success is passion, persistence and teamwork!