Knowledge is power, and Ovations' Education Speakers help empower the teachers and trainers of tomorrow. From PhDs in research to behavioural strategists, thought leaders, award-winning scientists, coaches, psychologists and many more experts, we help you bring knowledge to thirsty teams. Whether the pressing topic in your school or institution is bullying, self-esteem, environmentalism, evolving science or all of the above, we have your expert.
You might know Adam Voigt from Sunrise, news programs or The Project. Beyond TV, he's a dynamic education leader focused on creating positive school cultures through restorative practices. With experience as a principal in some of Australia's toughest schools, Adam combines credibility with engaging storytelling, humour and hope. His bestselling book Restoring Teaching and his Restorative Practices P2.0 methodology highlight his mission to reshape education.
Aisling Smith is an award-winning speaker on Workplace NeuroInclusion and Employee NeuroEmpowerment. Specialising in teaching managers and leaders on how to empower and support their Neurodivergent employees and create NeuroInclusive Workplaces for all. Combining lived experience as a mother of a neurodivergent child and a late-diagnosed woman with Autism and ADHD with her extensive research and expertise in psychological and neuroscience to inspire and empower her audience.
Alyssia Kennedy is a life skills educator and founder of the Life After School program, helping young Australians gain the practical knowledge needed to thrive in adulthood. Recognised as a 2025 ABC Trailblazer and 2026 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, she speaks on youth empowerment, education reform, and preparing the next generation for real-world success.
As one of Australia's most globally acknowledged AI technologists and technology communicators, Amanda's contributions have been celebrated by TIME as a Next Generation Leader and by The CEO Magazine with the Start-up Executive of the Year award. In 2023, LinkedIn awarded her as a Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence.
Recognised as a subject matter expert in both emerging technology and modern leadership, Amanda lends her insights to organisations including YPO, Zoom, The Australian Digital Health Agency, Allianz, Kellogg's, Universal, Stanford, Optus, ADMA and Google Cloud.
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 ...
Angie Wilcock is a highly regarded Australian expert and speaker on transitions in education and middle years adolescents, and has presented her work at state and national education and parent conferences. She presents to educators, educational professionals and parents on early adolescent development and its impact on behaviour and learning, transition to secondary school, boys and girls educatio ...
Brene Brown, Ph.D., LMSW is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Brene is a nationally renowned speaker and has won numerous teaching awards, including the College's Outstanding Faculty Award. Her groundbreaking work has been featured on PBS, NPR, CNN, and has appeare ...
Casey Conway is one of Australia’s hottest and most unique properties right now. The former NRL Sydney Roosters player is one of Australia’s few, and most successful, Aboriginal male models, having starred in campaigns for Sluggers swimwear, aussieBum apparel and BLK performance apparel.
Chanel is an activist and Founder of Teach Us Consent, a movement lobbying for and providing holistic consent and sexuality education. She is also the inaugural Director of the Centre for Sex and Gender equality at the Australia Institute where she aims to eradicate normalised violence and discrimination against women.
Dale Beaumont is best known as an award winning entrepreneur, technology enthusiast and a passionate promoter of education.
Having started his first business at the age of 19, Dale went on to build three different million dollar companies before the age of thirty.
