Adversity Speakers

Aaron Pedersen

Aaron Pedersen moved into acting after initially training as a journalist at the ABC in Melbourne. His television credits include Wildside, Water Rats, MDA, Territorians, Grassroots, Queen of Hearts, Black Jack and The Secret Life of Us. Aaron's film credits include Dead Heart, Saturday Night, Dark Love Story, Grange, Unfinished Business, Mimi, Mirror Images and De-Evolution. Aaron is an Arrern ...

Adam Kellerman

Adam inspires audiences with his remarkable journey from battling bone cancer at 13 to becoming a two-time Australian Paralympian. Drawing on his personal motto, "With every challenge comes opportunity," Adam shares insights on resilience, mental health, and well-being. With over a decade of experience, he delivers uplifting talks that motivate others to overcome adversity and improve their lives.

Alicia Coutts

Olympic Gold and Silver medalist, Telstra Swimmer of the Year and five-time Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Alicia Coutts star continues to rise. Alicia had overcome several personal health setbacks. Excelling in her junior swimming career, glandular fever stifled her ambitions to qualify for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. When she joined the Australian Institute of Sport health complication ...

Allana Corbin

Allana Corbin's story is a thriller of adventure, danger, tragedy and love. Allana is an inspirational speaker who delivers a message, which touches the heart of all who listen. Allana Corbin was the survivor of a tragic plane crash in 1990. Prior to the crash Allana was a flying enthusiast. Her passion for flying began at the age of eighteen with her first ride in a hot air balloon. She was soon ...

Alvin Law

Alvin's story is about real-life challenge and triumph and is one that is impossible to forget. Alvin Law, (CSP, HoF) can be hard to define. It seems obvious when you see him, but when you experience his program, something indescribable takes place. He has no arms, so you think his program must be yet another example of someone overcoming a handicap. But ask Alvin and he'd say it's that very p ...

Amanda Reid

Amanda Reid, a two-time Paralympian and proud Indigenous woman, shares her journey from swimming to cycling, winning a historic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. A record-breaking athlete and mentor, Amanda inspires audiences with her messages of resilience, leadership, and embracing heritage, motivating others to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams with determination.

Amy Winters OAM

Amy Winters shares her journey from a small town in New South Wales to becoming a decorated Paralympian with multiple gold medals across three Games. A trailblazer in sport and advocacy, she has made significant contributions to the Australian Paralympic Committee. Her speeches inspire audiences to overcome adversity, embrace challenges, and strive for excellence.

Andrew Griffiths

Known for his ability to entertain, to inspire and to energise, Andrew Griffiths has become a highly sought after keynote speaker. Widely acknowledged as Australia's #1 Business Author, Andrew has ten books that are now sold in over fifty countries around the world. He is published by Allen & Unwin and Simon & Schuster, two of the biggest names in the publishing industry. Andrew is also an ene ...

Aron Ralston

All he had was a flimsy pocketknife, but it worked. Aron Ralston will share his harrowing survival story and the leadership lessons learned in his recent experience of beating unbeatable odds. Find out how many corporations and organizations around the world are inspiring their clients and employees through Aron story. ...

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