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Alistair runs 'Insight Works' and is one of the most highly respected futurist in Australia, his experience comes from a number of trend based roles around the world. He is also a successful authors of books such as 'The Second Coming of Capitalism - and the secret to business success in the third millennium'. On a recent trip to the US Alistair conducted research into how US companies are addressing their changing social obligations and and also explored new ways of doing business. This research is detailed in 'Engage - A Research Report into US trends in Corporate Social Responsbility'. Ping works with individuals and organisations to help free them from their fixed views of the world and to inspire them to create their bold Visions.

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  • Fee Range $3,500-$5,000
  • Travels From Australia - NSW
Adam Gilchrist, is a retired Australian international cricketer. As an aggressive left-handed batsman and record-breaking wicket-keeper, he re-defined the role for the Australian national team. Adam is an entertaining and motivating speaker who regularly addresses both corporate and sporting functions. His presentations address topics such as team-building and goal-setting and include a humor ...

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  • Fee Range On Application
  • Travels From Australia - NSW

Afterburner is a high performing team of men and woman who are real life fighter pilots or military aviators. The Afterburner pilots are passionate about helping people learn and apply the techniques they use every day to achieve a consistent mission success rate of 98%.  

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  • Fee Range $10,000-$15,000
  • Travels From Australia - NSW
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    Flawless Execution

    Whether you're wanting a keynote, team building and development or a training program- the approach remains the same. Their keynote will introduce you to the FLEX Methodology and mindset, whilst more immersive programs will allow you to practice and experience the benefits of FLEX first-hand.

    To help facilitate those "a-ha!" moments, Afterburner customises their programs to ensure they are tailored to your strategic objectives to deliver a "how to get things done better, faster and with greater success" message to your team.

    First, you meet your fighter pilot and learn what it takes to be one and how Flex can assist you in accelerating your own success. Your pilot focuses on everything from highly skilled commentary, awe-inspiring and compelling stories to multimedia for you to become fully immersed into their world of a fighter pilot. They might have you holding on to the edge of your seat, but most importantly, they help your people understand that success is a mindset, not a talent.

    They remind you that being consistently successful is possible if we all understand the common human performance traits that get in our way and understand the simple way to manage them. Once you understand a little more about the fighter pilots secret to success, Boo and his team will take you on the FLEX journey and show how it can be applied to your life, your team and your organisation.

    Key highlights of the program include:

    • The importance of aligning strategy and day to day goals, with clarity and total accountability
    • PLAN - How to plan collaboratively and set realistic goals
    • BRIEF - The importance of communication when executing a plan or strategy
    • EXECUTE - Highlighting the performance draining effects of task saturation and how to prioritise, focus and achieve 300% more in a day or "3X"
      your team.
    • DEBRIEF - Improve performance, enhance mentoring and deliver change rapidly through a simple meeting focused on learning from common mistakes and errors in a "nameless and rankless" environment.

    The Adrenaline Shot

    Just when we thought we were out of the woods, we're rolling into our third year of the pandemic driven uncertainty. Now's a great time to check in with your team, wrap your arms around each other and as a team, lean into what is likely to be another challenging year.

    To help you rally your team and remind yourself how resilient you all are, how capable you can be when you work together and the determination you share to succeed Afterburner Australia is launching THE ADRENALINE SHOT.

    A short sharp keynote or half-day workshop designed to focus your people and break up the monotony of remote work. The goal? To equip your team with the skills fighter pilots use to remain effective during adversity, delivering a 98% success rate.

    Join over 3,500 of the worlds most successful, action-focused businesses and schedule a discovery call now.

  • Testimonials

    Afterburner armed us with the right tools and mindset needed to maintain a high-performance environment. It was a fantastic and highly engaging immersive exercise.
    - Chief Executive Officer, Investa Property Group

    The weaving in of the messaging and outcomes we had discussed before the event was brilliant. All delegates felt the relevance of the session to their work. We've already had fantastic feedback on the session from our GMs and leaders.
    - Vice President Operations, South East Asia and Korea - IHG Hotels & Resorts

    Even four months later, people are still talking about Afterburner seminars. Your portion of the meeting really had a big impact on our managers. Plan, brief, execute and debrief are terms we hear around the office now. I feel we have built a great working relationship and I look forward to our next project together.
    - Program Manager, Sprint

    The impact that the Afterburner seminar had was incredible. Not only was it the highest-rated segment of our annual meetings, but our store managers have begun to apply what they learned on a day to day basis. The Afterburner seminar received a standing ovation after every one of its programs.
    - Director of Management Development, Home Depot

    I can honestly say that the seminar significantly exceeded expectations and was the highlight of our meeting. We enjoyed the fact that the seminar was delivered in a very professional manner, and had the right blend of pertinent business focus in a light-hearted and fun way.
    - Senior Vice President, ditech.com

    The Afterburners Team obviously spent an incredible amount of prep time getting to know our business and our competition. This enabled them to walk and speak our language, which earned instant credibility with our senior leadership team. It opened the door to some great discussions around improving how we work together - the result of which has already made us a more effective team.
    - Vice President of Leadership Development, Bank of America

    Having been involved with many "team-building" type exercises before, I can honestly say yours was the most relevant, practical, entertaining and thought-stimulating program I have ever seen.
    - President, IBM Credit Corporation

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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.

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  • Presenter Type Speaker
  • Fee Range $5,000-$10,000
  • Travels From Australia - Vic
  • Topics [{"Title":"No... We\u2019re Not All on the Spectrum","SubHeading":"AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH \u2013 FEATURED KEYNOTE","Content":"

    A Myth-Busting, Immersive Keynote on Autism, Empathy, and What Inclusion Really Requires<\/strong><\/p>

    Keynote Overview<\/strong><\/h3>

    "Well, we're all a little bit on the spectrum..."<\/p>

    It's one of the most common (and well-intentioned) statements heard during Autism Awareness Month. And it's also one of the most misunderstood.<\/p>

    In this bold, engaging, and deeply human keynote, Aisling<\/strong> challenges the myths that unintentionally minimise autistic lived experience, while inviting audiences into a more accurate, compassionate, and empowering understanding of autism.<\/p>

    Blending lived experience, neuroscience, humour, and immersive audience moments, this keynote moves beyond stereotypes and surface-level awareness to explore what autism really is, what it isn't, and why understanding the difference matters, at work and in life.<\/p>

    This is autism awareness done differently: real, respectful, interactive, and unforgettable.<\/strong><\/p>

    What Makes This Keynote Different<\/h2>

    \u2714 Myth-busting without blame or shame<\/p>

    \u2714 Lived experience combined with neuroscience and practical insight<\/p>

    \u2714 Irish Humour and warmth that keep audiences engaged<\/p>

    \u2714 A strengths-based, humanising approach to autism<\/p>

    Audiences don't just learn, they feel, reflect, and reframe<\/strong>.<\/p>

    Audience Takeaways<\/h2>

    After this keynote, audiences walk away with:<\/p>

    • A clearer, more accurate understanding of autism<\/li>
    • Language that reduces stigma and unintentional harm<\/li>
    • A stronger foundation for inclusive behaviour at work and beyond<\/li><\/ul>

      Ideal Audiences<\/h2>
      • All-staff and whole-of-organisation events<\/li>
      • Autism Awareness Month and Neurodiversity initiatives<\/li><\/ul>

        This keynote is designed for mixed audiences<\/strong> (neurodivergent and neurotypical ) and creates shared understanding without othering.<\/p>"},{"Title":"Neuroinclusion Made Easy","SubHeading":"Practical, Everyday Strategies for Inclusive Workplaces","Content":"

        Practical, Everyday Strategies for Inclusive, High-Performing Workplaces<\/strong><\/h3>

        Neuroinclusion doesn't fail because organisations don't care.<\/p>

        It fails because inclusion is often presented as complex, overwhelming, or theoretical.<\/p>

        In Neuroinclusion Made Easy<\/strong>, Aisling Smith breaks neuroinclusion down into clear, practical actions that leaders and teams can implement immediately, without policies gathering dust or people worrying about "getting it wrong."<\/p>

        This highly practical keynote demystifies neurodiversity and shows how small, intentional changes to communication, meetings, expectations, and environments can dramatically improve clarity, productivity, and engagement for everyone.<\/p>

        Grounded in neuroscience and real workplace experience, this session reframes neuroinclusion not as an extra initiative, but as a smarter way of working.<\/p>

        Audience takeaways include:<\/strong><\/p>

        • A clear, jargon-free understanding of neurodiversity<\/li>
        • Simple strategies to support different thinking styles<\/li>
        • Practical communication and productivity adjustments<\/li>
        • Increased confidence to lead inclusively<\/li>
        • A shared language for inclusion that actually sticks<\/li><\/ul>

          Ideal for:<\/strong> Leaders, managers, HR and people teams, government, corporates, and organisations seeking practical, sustainable inclusion not box-ticking.<\/p>

          This is neuroinclusion designed for the real world.<\/strong><\/p>"},{"Title":"Everyone Has ADHD Nowadays...","SubHeading":"ADHD Awareness - Keynote","Content":"

          A Myth-Busting, Engaging Keynote on ADHD, Productivity, and What Support Really Looks Like<\/strong><\/h3>

          "I think I have ADHD too."<\/p>

          It's one of the most common comments people make, often with humour, relatability, or good intentions. But when ADHD becomes a casual label for distraction or busyness, the real lived experience of ADHD is often misunderstood, minimised, or dismissed.<\/p>

          In this high-energy, myth-busting, and deeply relatable keynote, internationally recognised NeuroEmpowerment Specialist Aisling Smith<\/strong> unpacks what ADHD actually is, and what it isn't, using lived experience, neuroscience, humour, and powerful audience interaction.<\/p>

          This keynote challenges stereotypes, reframes ADHD as a difference in brain wiring rather than a deficit, and helps audiences understand why awareness alone isn't enough - and why support, design, and NeuroEmpowerment matter.<\/p>

          This is ADHD awareness<\/strong> that is honest, engaging, and refreshingly real.<\/p>

          What Makes This Keynote Different <\/h2>

          \u2714 Myth-busting without judgement<\/p>

          \u2714 Lived experience combined with neuroscience and real-world insight<\/p>

          \u2714 A strengths-based reframing of ADHD<\/p>

          \u2714 Practical takeaways that resonate long after the session ends<\/p>

          Audiences don't just recognise ADHD, they rethink it<\/strong>.<\/p>

          Audience Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>

          After this keynote, audiences walk away with:<\/p>

          • A clearer understanding of what ADHD actually is<\/li>
          • Greater empathy for the lived experience of ADHD<\/li>
          • Insight into executive dysfunction, overwhelm, and burnout<\/li><\/ul>

            Ideal Audiences<\/h2>
            • All-staff and whole-of-organisation events<\/li>
            • ADHD Awareness Month initiatives<\/li><\/ul>

              This keynote is designed for mixed audiences<\/strong> and resonates strongly with both neurodivergent and neurotypical attendees.<\/p>"},{"Title":"The Awakening","SubHeading":"Unmasking the Hidden Reality of Neurodivergent Women","Content":"

              The Rise of Authentic Leadership, Identity, and Empowered Performance<\/strong><\/h3>

              Across workplaces, leadership forums, and professional networks, a powerful awakening is underway. More women than ever are discovering they are neurodivergent (often later in life) after years of high performance, chronic burnout, and relentless self-doubt.<\/p>

              In The Awakening<\/strong>, internationally recognised keynote speaker Aisling Smith shines a light on the hidden reality of neurodivergent women who have learned to survive and succeed by masking, over-functioning, and fitting into systems never designed for them.<\/p>

              Blending lived experience, neuroscience, and leadership insight, this deeply resonant keynote explores the cost of masking, the impact of late diagnosis, and the profound shift that occurs when women are given permission to lead authentically rather than perform endlessly.<\/p>

              This is not a story of deficit or struggle.<\/p>

              It is a story of identity, empowerment, and what becomes possible when women stop shrinking to fit and start leading as themselves.<\/p>

              Audience takeaways include:<\/strong><\/p>

              • A deeper understanding of neurodivergence in women<\/li>
              • Insight into masking, burnout, and identity fatigue<\/li>
              • Reframing authenticity as a leadership strength<\/li>
              • Greater empathy, self-awareness, and psychological safety<\/li>
              • Permission to lead, work, and live more authentically<\/li><\/ul>

                Audiences don't leave hyped, they leave changed<\/strong>.<\/p>

                Ideal for:<\/strong> Women's leadership events, professional associations, leadership conferences, DEI initiatives, and organisations committed to inclusive, human-centred leadership.<\/p>"}]

              • Testimonials [{"Referee":"New Referee","Content":"New Testimonial Content","Sequence":null}]

Allan first became known as Mr Body Language. His book was a best seller and since then he has not stopped writing! Allan speaks on communication in business and with his wife Barbara also tackles relationships between the sexes. ...

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  • Presenter Type Speaker, Trainer
  • Fee Range $10,000-$15,000
  • Travels From Australia - QLD

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 ...

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  • Fee Range On Application
  • Travels From Australia - NSW
Andrew Klein has over eight years experience communicating with corporate groups, MCing conferences and events, running team-building activities. Also a former corporate lawyer, Andrew brings his casual yet corporate style to proceedings, adding an extra element to your event with his humour, creativity and high energy style. ...

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  • Presenter Type Speaker, Entertainer
  • Fee Range $5,000-$10,000
  • Travels From Australia - NSW
It's refreshing to find a successful face in business involved in day to day business and brand expansion. Winning the first season of The Apprentice Australia has set Andrew "Morello" well on this path. It was clear to see that Morello put the summation of his life, learning and impeccable work ethic into the series. Willing to "walk the talk" and standing behind his values he won the hearts and ...

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  • Fee Range $3,500-$5,000
  • Travels From Australia - NSW
Andrew Sparks is a peak performance expert, motivational speaker and coach to business leaders, athletes and aspiring achievers. His mission is to create positive change in the world by enabling individuals and teams to excel in all areas. Following Andrew's own life turnaround, he now teaches others the strategies that helped him personally make massive change, such, that today he is a recognise ...

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  • Fee Range $3,500-$5,000
  • Travels From Australia - NSW

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.

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  • Presenter Type Speaker, Trainer
  • Fee Range $10,000-$15,000
  • Travels From Australia - NSW
  • Topics [{"Title":"Baking Change","SubHeading":"A Practical Recipe to Lead & Embed Change","Content":"

    BAKING CHANGE<\/strong><\/p>

    A Practical Recipe to Lead & Embed Change<\/p>

    Most organisations are pretty good at launching change<\/strong>. They announce it, explain it, train people in it, and generate plenty of energy around it. <\/p>

    But launching change and embedding <\/strong>change are two very different things. Too often, initial enthusiasm fades, old habits return, and the change that looked so promising at the start never becomes simply "the way we do things around here."<\/p>

    In BAKING CHANGE<\/strong>, award-winning speaker Anthony Bonnici gives leaders a practical, memorable recipe for making change last. <\/p>

    Using his five essential layers - Clarity, Beliefs, Momentum, Modelling and Identity<\/strong> - together with the three reinforcing Rs of Remove Friction, Remind and Reinforce<\/strong>, Anthony shows why change gets stuck, what leaders can do about it, and how to move people from "I have to" to "I choose to" to "We do" to "We are."<\/strong> <\/p>

    Engaging, evidence-informed and packed with immediately usable tools, BAKING CHANGE helps leaders do more than make change happen. It helps them bake it into the organisation.<\/strong><\/p>"},{"Title":"Brain Blinkers","SubHeading":"Identifying & Removing the 3 Mental Barriers to High Performance","Content":"

    (from 45 minutes to a half day workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Anthony\u2019s most popular program, this internationally renowned keynote\/workshop has delighted over 60,000 people across the globe in 5 continents. Anthony motivates people to change the way they think by helping them recognise and remove the 3 mental barriers to success. By identifying and removing limiting beliefs, self sabotage and fear, Anthony can help organisations and individuals realise their true potential.<\/p>\n

    Coupled with our world famous \u201cproof of concept\u201d pastel sketching activity, we unleash the group\u2019s inner van Gogh as the group completes their own individual masterpiece. It is the perfect way to prove that we can change our outcomes by changing our beliefs, and delegates leave motivated and inspired to make real change in their professional and personal lives.<\/p>\n

    The outcome<\/strong>: participants leave the session with less excuses, more motivation and a clear plan to achieve their work and personal goals.<\/p>\n

    The how:<\/b> participants recognize and remove the 3 key mental barriers to high performance and success - limiting beliefs, negative thoughts and fear and receive tools to keep the learning real, practical and relevant for the long term in both a personal and professional context.<\/p>"},{"Title":"Building Organisational Trust","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

    (from 45 minutes to a half day workshop)<\/strong><\/p>

    Arguably, trust is at the heart of every relationship, whether it be business or personal in nature. And people who can quickly and consistently build trust with others tend to have longer, stronger relationships than those who just focus on being liked.<\/p>

    Partick Lencioni's seminal work on the "5 Dysfunctions of a Team" emphasised that the core dysfunction in any team is the absence of trust. Moreover, to ensure our teams are delivering for our clients and performing at their absolute best, it is imperative to implement tools and strategies to help everyone - at every level within the organisation - build trust internally & externally.<\/p>

    That's exactly where Anthony can help.<\/p>

    This powerful program helps delegates define what real trust is all about, help identify why it's important to be trusted, and then explore Vanessa Hall's unique TRUST WALL to confidently\u00a0build trust with whomever you want, whenever you like.\u00a0<\/p>

    • TRUST: WHAT & WHY
      • defining trust<\/li>
      • being trusted vs being liked<\/li>
      • why we trust<\/li>
      • why it's important to be trusted<\/li>
      • characteristics of a trustworthy person<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
      • THE TRUST WALL
        • Meeting human needs<\/li>
        • Managing expectations<\/li>
        • Delivering on promises<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>"},{"Title":"Influencing Broadly","SubHeading":null,"Content":"

          (from 45 minutes to a half day workshop)<\/strong><\/p>

          "The ability to influence people without irritating them is the most profitable skill you can learn." Napolean Hill<\/p>

          Never a truer word has been spoken!<\/p>

          And yet the skill of influencing broadly is not often taught or shared. We rely on individuals' innate skills and demonstrated behaviours, rather than building a suite of skills for everyone that can serve them well.<\/p>

          Anthony uses principles of NLP and behavioural psychology to prove that we don't need to rely on positional power or authority to influence broadly.<\/p>

          Anthony shares a powerful and highly implementable model for people to improve their influence skills by focussing on building alignment and trust through CONNECTION, providing solutions through offering VALUE, and helping people feel safe through PROOF. <\/p>

          Whether it's a short keynote presentation to stimulate thinking or a longer format workshop to really engage skill building, the Influencing Broadly program helps participants and both a personal and professional level.<\/p>"}]

        • Testimonials [{"Referee":"L&D Manager, Allergan","Content":"Once again Anthony provided a stimulating and productive training session which culminated in a motivated and cohesive sales team. Anthony can work wonders!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Sales Director, AstraZeneca","Content":"We found the Brain Blinkers session to be very motivating for our sales teams. The sketching workshop took our sales representatives out of their comfort zone and got them participating in a fun activity that most people would not have thought that they could do. We were very impressed with the session that we originally ran and based on this we rolled it out around the country to our entire GP sales force.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"CEO, Peoplebank Australia","Content":"The feedback I've received from everyone about both your workshops and your involvement in our Calibre program has been excellent. You have exceeded our expectations - 10\/10!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"GM, Beiersdorf New Zealand","Content":"Before Anthony's program, we set ourselves a very ambitious target, one that had never been achieved before. (After the program), the team achieved 60% of the target in the first month of roll out, which we predicted would take 6 months. By the end we were 20% above plan - it was fantastic!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Event Manager, Schwarzkopf Professional","Content":"The session was fabulous! Everybody will talk about their experience for months\/years to come. Thank you Anthony for your energy, enthusiasm & motivation!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"National Sales Manager, Warner Chilcott Team, Invida.","Content":"Having dealt with Anthony on several occasions, he consistently impresses with a high level of integrity and credibility throughout all his interactions. Of particular note, he takes an enormous amount of time in understanding and listening to your needs and desired outcomes. The result is a tailored product which delivers rave reviews from attendees. I certainly have no hesitation in recommending Anthony Bonnici both across industries and the different personnel layers within them.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Hotel Manager, Rydges","Content":"Best speaker I have ever heard. I feel so much more comfortable & positive about my presentation today, thank you for making me laugh!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Sales Manager, Nycomed","Content":"3 years on and I'm still using ideas on challenging my limiting beliefs. Absolutely awesome, thank you very much.","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Audience member, EAPA Conference","Content":"Loved this, a practical, simple, handy tool that I can use in my workplace or anywhere, immediately!","Sequence":null},{"Referee":"Global Retail Director, Travelex","Content":"Following on from the Brain Blinkers presentation from Anthony Bonnici I've personally witnessed employees across all levels of the business put into practice the methods taught during this engaging and inspiring session. These lessons will no doubt underpin the delivery of long-term sustainable change across our organisation and I thank Anthony for his commitment to understand our people, our objectives and align his message with the business requirements.","Sequence":null}]
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