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'Our Next Guest Is...' talks to some of Australia's most fascinating and inspirational Australians who also happen to be incredible speakers! These interviews provide a deeper insight into who they are, what they speak on and why they should be considered for your next event.
Hosted by professional MC and entertainer Michael Pope and co-hosted by 20 year speaking industry veteran and co-founder of Leading Voice Speaker Management, Carson White.
If you are a Speaker and would like to be on Our Next Guest Is then please contact Carson White - carson@leadingvoice.com.au
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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 describes herself – a consumer futurist.Described as Entertaining, Inspiring, Humorous, Engaging and Memorable, she has wowed audiences in 14 countries for more than a decade on the speaking circuit and is widely regarded as one of the best speakers in Australia. For more information on Amanda Stevens: www.amandastevens.com.au
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 which workplace culture dictates safety, breaking through the many myths and misunderstandings associated with our safety industry.”Co-Author of “Get Real: Staying Alive For A Living” and “Convenience Kills”, today he speaks all over Australia and shares with audiences lifesaving workplace safety advice using the backdrop of his own incredible survival story.Theo will make you discover something about yourself you didn’t know. About your innate human nature. That although taking risks is normal and inherent in every human being, you could potentially be the next fatality at your workplace. For more information on Theo Venter: https://www.theoventer.com/
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 Group – a business committed to sharing the benefits of having an Explorer’s Mindset with the corporate world.Harnessing lessons learnt from the most hostile environments on earth, James’ keynotes, workshops and offsites are designed to develop teams and drive competitive advantage in organisations.For more information on James Castrission: https://www.myadventuregroup.com.au
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.Inspiring audiences in 33 countries for more than 24 years and speaking to over 1.6 million people, it is no wonder he has won numerous awards including the highest honour for professional speaking, the Nevin Award, and Keynote Speaker of the Year from Professional Speakers Australia, the speaking industry’s peak body.For more information on Keith Abraham: https://keithabraham.com/
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 mission is grounded and inspired by her own experience after suffering postnatal depression.Chelsea combines science and personal stories to share practical tools for your team to build a positive, high performance mindset.For more information on Chelsea Pottenger: www.eqminds.com
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: COMMUNITY: SUCCESS: STRATEGYDiana 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 Tribunal and in In 2019, she became the first woman in 163 years to hold the role of Vice President of the Geelong Football Club, winners of the 2022 AFL Premiership. Diana also cares deeply about people and the community. She has established one of the largest community palliative care centres in Australia at Deakin University amongst other community roles.For more information on Diana Taylor: www.dianataylor.com.au
INSPIRATION: RESILIENCE : OVER COMING THE ODDS: MINDSETAs 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 epic tales and spectacular surf footage.Through his career as a professional ‘Big Wave’ surfer and Red Bull Athlete, he has become obsessed with the relationship between personal growth, high performance and fulfillment.He has deconstructed, fine-tuned, and personalised emotion and resilience techniques to successfully strengthen ones mindset and sustain long term performance.Here today to help explain exactly why he can look over the edge of a ridiculously powerful 30 foot killer wave and take that crazy drop, our next guest is…Mark Carter.To find out more about Mark or to book him for your next event, go to: www.markmathews.com
FUTURE: DISRUPTION: AUTHOR: CONSUMER TRENDSMichael 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 conference circuit as well, having shared the stage with Bill Gates, Dr John Maxwell, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.To find our more about Michael McQueen: www.michaelmcqueen.net
SOCIAL COMMENTATOR: RESEARCHER: MARKETING: AUTHORDan 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 books and the co-host of A show called Brandin’ (a co-production with LinkedIn and Mi-3) and The Behaviour Report™.Ultimately, Dan helps smart people to be people smart!To find out more about Dan Gregory: www.tbr.news
LEADERSHIP: DISCIPLINE: ADVENTURER: INSPIRATIONPaul 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 win some of the world’s toughest races, as well as build multi-million dollar businesses - in multiple fields.He says Knowledge without experience is pointless. And experience without learning is an opportunity lost.To find to more on Paul: www.paulwatkins.com.au
HUMAN BEHAVIOUR: LEADERSHIP: CULTURE: SALESComplimentary Academy AccessSet 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 PotentialWhen setting up your complimentary profile insert the following case sensitive bespoke code in the field marked to unlock your access: ADDVALUEAbout MarkFrom training European Contiki guides to guiding the training of Global CEOS, Mark Carter has seen it all.He believes a tour bus is a petri dish of human behaviour, and is the best way to get to know exactly how to work with all different types of people. It allows an understanding of how they behave, think and make the choices they do, both professionally and personally.Today he is an expert in human behaviour. He has built a professional reputation second to none, acquiring a catalogue of life experiences through his own journey that many people often only dream about. To find out more about Mark: www.markcarter.com.au
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, Fadi Chalouhy is now living and working in Australia. But how did a Stateless refugee with no identity (let alone a passport) end up in Australia? Fadi's story is truly unique and one of triumph over incredible adversity.For more information on Fadi please visit - www.fadichalouhy.com
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 she surprised that shooter Russell Mark needed a nutritionist? For more information on Lauren Burns - www.laurenburns.com
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 passionately about health and safety, mental health and why good leadership depends on respect and credibility. And how teamwork can carry you past the natural instinct to give up. And yes, he still gets to blow stuff up.For more information on Darren Flanagan - www.darrenflanagan.com.au
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 benefit you and your team. Mark also talks about how he recovered from his trauma, and what modern humanity can learn from our caveman ancestors (and much more), are all revealed in this 20 minute tour of duty.To find out more on Mark Wales - www.markwales.com.au
“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 discomfort – and what power lies beneath saying “Yes”. Well, strap on the runners, grab a water bottle and come running on this 22 minute race to knowledge. To find out more on Samantha Gash - https://www.samanthagash.com
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 to Europe all that easier. This world-famous orator drops in interesting fact after fact; such as Greece had a bigger army than the US at the start of WWII, and the last time the English economy suffered like it currently is, was in the early 1700s. Grab a chair – pour yourself a drink – and enjoy.For more information on Dr Keith Suter - www.keithsuter.com
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 are now amplified through his own voice. And if you’re a small business operator, why is now better than ever in the world of marketing? Listen and you will find out!To find out more on Tim Reid - www.timreid.com.au
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 to change the world starting at the United Nations; and she will probably get all she wants. Listen to how she goes about it.To learn more about Dr Bronwyn King please visit: www.bronwynking.com
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 human. Why do we let one small failing colour our whole endeavour? How important is persistence? And what is the mindset intrinsic to her father’s escape in WW2. Listen and learn.To find out more about Eve: www.7dimensions.com.au
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