Creative Thinking Speakers

Adam Ferrier

Adam Ferrier is a leading Australian consumer psychologist, brand strategist, and founder of Thinkerbell-an agency known for blending creativity with behavioural science. Thinkerbell was named the world's top creative agency in 2021 by BestAds and won Mumbrella's Full Service, Creative, and PR Agency of the Year titles in the same year. Adam is the author of The Advertising Effect and Stop Listening to the Customer, and a regular TV panellist on shows like Gruen Transfer. A Cannes Gold Lion and Effie winner, Adam's speaking style fuses behavioural economics, creativity, and psychology to deliver powerful, unconventional strategies that drive real change.

Adrian Baillargeon

Adrian Baillargeon, author of Teams That Swear, is a leadership team performance specialist passionate about unlocking team potential. With 20+ years of corporate experience, global speaking engagements, and unique coaching insights, Adrian inspires transformative teamwork and exceptional results. Renowned for his relatable, practical approach, his work empowers leaders to achieve lasting impact and meaningful change.

Alain de Botton

Acclaimed author, journalist, broadcaster and speaker, Alain de Botton's works tackles questions of everyday life and refer both to his own experiences and ideas – and those of artists, philosophers and thinkers of the past. His work has been described as a 'philosophy of everyday life.' With a philosophical eye and his characteristic combination of wit and wisdom, Alain de Botton's humorous ...

Alexander Blass

Alexander Blass is an internationally acclaimed entrepreneur and innovator, and serves as President and CEO of an executive consulting and training firm based near Washington, DC. Now 36, he is the youngest grand prize winner ever of the Daily Record's Top Innovator of the Year Award, which credited him with 'revolutionizing charitable giving'. He is the inventor and founder of person-to-person giving technology on the Internet. Frequently interviewed by the media and the subject of several cover stories, he is a highly sought after keynote speaker, Master Class presenter, invited expert and consultant in the United States and around the world. He enjoys sharing his vast expertise, insight, passion, vision and fascinating experiences with business audiences, associations, non-profits, charitable organizations, and university students. He is the guest keynote speaker at many of the world's most prestigious conferences on leadership, innovation, and creativity, including IBM's Innovate in India (2,000 people), EPIC in New York City, and the Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum in the United Arab Emirates, to name a few.

Alina Gozin'a

Alina Gozin'a is a Cannes Lions-nominated, award-winning interdisciplinary artist specializing in photography, film, and art. A former PwC tax advisor, she transitioned to storytelling through media arts. Her portraits feature global leaders, Oscar winners, and industry icons, appearing in AFR Magazine, Forbes, and Harper's Bazaar. She has executed campaigns for HBO, Universal Music, and Sony. A sought-after keynote speaker, she presents The Art of Seeing at major institutions. Passionate about social impact, she supports Art Start and R U OK

Allan Snyder

Professor Snyder is the founding director of the Centre for the Mind, an inspiring public speaker and internationally acclaimed scientist who appears frequently of radio and television worldwide. He speaks on wide ranging issues of the mind and corporate performance, especially creativity, genius and madness, unconscious skills, what makes a champion, corporate championship and any kid can be a champion. He writes an occasional column in The Australian newspaper on mind matters. Penguin recently published his popular "What Makes a Champion!" derived from his personal interviews with many of the world's greats, including Nelson Mandela, Sir Edmund Hilary, Corazon Aquino and Baz Luhrmann.

Amantha Imber

Dr. Amantha Imber is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and founder of behaviour change consultancy Inventium. She has helped companies like Google, Apple, Disney, and LEGO reinvent their approach to work. Host of the How I Work podcast with over 5 million downloads, Amantha was named one of AFR's 100 Women of Influence and won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award. A bestselling author, her books include Time Wise and The Health Habit. Known for her engaging and science-backed presentations, she speaks globally on innovation, productivity, AI-powered efficiency, and behavioural change, equipping audiences with actionable strategies to drive transformation and success.

Andrew Grant

Andrew has been in high demand as a keynote speaker and facilitator in over 14 countries, and has succesfully worked with over 30 different nationalities. An ability to transcend across cultural and cross functional barrier and address audiences with a message relevant to executives and their teams alike makes Andrew's session valuable to all participants. His stimulating and often humorous and en ...

Anthony Bonnici

Anthony is a charismatic, dynamic & super-energetic professional speaker who will leave your audience begging for more. Anthony has 13 years experience in corporate Australia in sales, marketing & people management roles, and for the last 20+ years has spoken professionally around the world to hundreds of thousands of people across a diverse range of industries in 5 continents. His core topics focus on changing mindset & recalibrating thinking to drive performance and engagement, and is relevant to a broad range of audience roles & responsibilities.

Australians of the Year 2026: Book Inspiring Keynote Speakers Through Ovations

The 2026 Australians of the Year have just been announced, and what a lineup it truly is. From an astronaut opening pathways for Australia and women in STEM, to an ultra-marathoner running across Australia for change, to doctors transforming rural healthcare, and young leaders reshaping how we support grassroots communities. These are the individuals whose stories, experiences, and drive to change the status quo can inspire your next big audience.

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