Joshua Owen is one of Australia's leading Corporate Strategists. His strategies help CEO's breathe new life into their organisations, and instil a sense of ownership, purpose and excitement in staff. He has equipped senior executives from thousands of private and public sector organisations around the world with strategic thinking techniques to transform chaos and uncertainty into workable Strate ...

Philip Owens brings together the ‘human dimension' of success behaviours and high performance in business, sport, relationships and life. Globally sought after for his pragmatic, informed and entertaining approach, Philip demonstrates the principles of global leadership success through the human lens of individuals, teams and organisations. He brings his unique world view and experience to ...

Between sell out comedy festival shows, national theatre tours and corporate events, Joel Ozborn averages close to 200 shows a year. Joel's clean and professional comedy has made him a hit with corporate clients across the globe, including Qantas, Heinz, Budweiser and Toyota to name but a few. Whatever the corporate occasion, whether it's an award ceremony, gala event, conference, client party or ...

In his role as Vice President of the Economist Group, he advises global and regional managers of multinational companies on how to make the best strategic and operational choices regarding international expansion and how to interpret economic and business environments on all continents, particularly in emerging markets. He also closely follows developments in the global economy and how these might ...

One of the greatest actors in all of film history, Al Pacino established himself during one of film's greatest decades, the 1970s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of American movies. Born on April 25, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, Pacino's parents (Salvatore and Rose) divorced when he was young. His mother moved them into his grandparents' house. Pacino found himself ...

Clint Paddison is one of Australia's finest stand-up comedians. Admired for his fresh and intelligent style of stand up comedy, Clint is a regular at all of the major comedy venues in the country. As a corporate entertainer or MC, Clint can deliver high-quality, clean humour to major events. Clint has dozens of satisfied clients including The Australian Wallabies, Pizza Hut and BP. ...

Highly-regarded television presenter Bruce Paige joined Channel Nine Queensland in 1985 and spent 19 years presenting Nine News. Paige commenced his long media career in Maryborough in 1966 working at radio station 4MB, before moving to Wide Bay television three years later. He then worked for the fABC for almost 15 years – starting on 4th January, 1971, the same day Sesame Street hit Au ...

With an outstanding corporate history in marketing financial products and services, and a strong track record in organisational leadership, Catherine Palin-Brinkworth is a powerful change agent and professional speaker. She knows that everyone wants more of everything now - faster sooner better! How do you do it? Catherine has some powerful answers and solutions, based on her own tough times an ...

Rob Palmer features as DIY and trade tips presenter to Australia's number one lifestyle program Better Homes and Gardens which heads into its 13th year on air in 2007. A mad Rugby fan, the Union battle rages fiercely inside his household! ...

Julia Palmer is a respected Networking Strategist best known for leading the face to face revolution! She has dedicated her career to cleaning up the negative connotation of the word 'networking' by helping to educate business people on the importance of developing strategies to create and manage viable internal and external business relationships. She has forged her own approach to this critica ...

Dr Cindy Pan is a doctor who works in the media. Cindy is best known for her appearances on television's The Panel, Beauty and the Beast, Sunrise, The Super Debates, Sex/Life, Big Brother Uncut, Test Australia: National IQ Test 2002, The Einstein Factor and the travel documentary The Ties that Bind. ...

Kevin built the most successful outsourced sales and customer service business in Australia and NZ, SalesForce. Through a passionate approach to engage staff and create a culture for high performance, Kevin's, lifetime of experience, and strong personal convictions about stimulating work environments and empowering cultures, has resulted in SalesForce being voted 'Best Employer in Australia and N ...

Jae is the exclusive speaker on the now famous 'Blue Ocean Strategies' in Asia Pacific, trained by the authors in Europe. The strategies are based on the theory that that tomorrow's leading companies will succeed not by battling competitors, but by creating "blue oceans" of uncontested market space ripe for growth . Such strategic moves, termed "value innovation" create powerful leaps in value for ...

Called "a master in the art of the relationship", Parsons has been lauded for his ability to steer organizations to success - even in difficult economic times. One of the most influential and respected executives of our time, he is the current chairman of Citigroup and a former chairman and CEO of Time Warner, as well as a senior advisor at Providence Equity Partners. He has regularly appeared on ...

Michael Pascoe is one of Australia's most respected and experienced finance and economics commentators with 36 years in newspaper, broadcast and on-line journalism. He's also a most entertaining and provocative speaker on matters financial, economical and political. ...

According to James Morrison, Emma Pask is the greatest gift to Australian Jazz Vocals in the last decade. While Emma's voice and style are unique, and individually her own, her performances are reminiscent of the classic era of jazz, when swing was top of the charts. Emma has sung to VIP audiences including the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Princess Mary of Denmark and the Prime Minister of Austr ...

Allen J Pathmarajah is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and Fellow of the Marketing Institute of Singapore. He has extensive experience in Financial Services, Industry and Management Consultancy in England, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia. He was for over 22 years with the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Group (OCBC). Initially for over 10 years (May 1 ...

Lord Patten was appointed Governor of Hong Kong in April 1992, a position he held until 1997, over seeing the return of Hong Kong to China. He was Chairman of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland set up under the Good Friday Peace Agreement, which reported in 1999. A powerful keynote speaker, Lord Patten draws on years of experience in current affairs, politics, economics a ...

Glen Pattison is a Master Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist and is known to the corporate sector as Australia's leading Performance Coach. Glen is a dynamic, entertaining and informative speaker who has the ability to give your audience the tools needed to unlock their full potential. Glen guarantees to deliver an informative and entertaining presentation that will equip your team with sure fire techni ...

Terry Paulson is a PhD psychologist, a recognized expert on change leadership and author of the popular books, They Shoot Managers Don't They, Paulson on Change, Making Humor Work, 50 Tips for Speaking Like a Pro, and Can I Have the Keys to the Car? For more than 30 years, Dr. Paulson has been helping audiences transform their self-limiting beliefs into self-fulfilling breakthroughs to achieve the ...

Dr. Pawliw-Fry trained at Harvard Medical School's Mind Body Medical Institute and the Stress Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. He provides keynotes across North America to sales organisations, executive education programs, management retreats, annual general meetings, coaching clinics and motivational seminars. Dr. Pawliw-Fry uses cutting edge research and inspiring person ...

Wayne Pearce is a prominent sporting personality who injects interest, humour and hard won success stories into the conference agenda. After seven years as a professional Rugby League coach Wayne still enjoys his current involvement in Rugby League as a Fox sports commentator, however since leaving club coaching in September 2000, his main focus now is corporate speaking, corporate teambuilding an ...

Laurie is a professional bilingual facilitator and master of ceremony. He has worked as a presenter on China Central Television's international Chinese language station and has worked for SBS Mandarin radio and extensively with the Chinese Government on trade and investment promotion forums within Australia. He has hosted a range of corporate events such as the Yancoal-Felix merger ceremony in cel ...

Toni Pearen is a captivating keynote speaker, actor, presenter, singer, and dedicated mother. She's hosted major TV shows, reached Top 4 on I'm A Celebrity, and performed at World Pride before 20,000 people. With acting credits in Australian and international series, stage roles, and MC experience, Toni's talks blend entertainment, resilience, and community commitment, inspiring audiences worldwide.

Award Winning Scientist and Environmentalist. Dr Graeme Pearman, highly awarded scientist, passionate environmentalist and advisor to former US Vice President Al Gore on environmental issues and controversial documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Internationally regarded for his work, Dr Pearman is an influencer in media, governmental and industry body circles and is instrumental in bringing climate change to the Australian awareness. His tenacity, dedication and expertise in the field of science and the environment is currently channelled through his own consultancy, and a Directorship role with the Monash University Sustainability Institute.

Jo's experience as a speaker, live television interviewer, media trainer and presentation skills specialist brings credibility, professionalism and humour to conferences and events. A television newsreader and journalist for more than a decade, Jo has empowered thousands of corporate clients through entertaining and dynamic media and communication skills presentations and workshops. Jo adds a dist ...

You can catch Hayley on Melbourne's NOVA 100 on weekdays and weekends. Hayley began on radio in 2002 with an Adelaide radio station doing voluntary news producing, writing and broadcasting. She then made the move to Austereo Adelaide (Triple M and SAFM) where she was a Triple M FREQ SHOW announcer, late night announcer, assistant producer and street promotions coordinator. Hayley has a Bachelor of ...

Noel Pearson is now the Director of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership, a body that drives new directions in public policy on indigenous issues working closely with the Queensland and Commonwealth governments. Throughout the past ten years Noel has been involved in many key Indigenous issues including, as a member of the Indigenous Negotiating Team during the drafting of the Native ...

Olympic gold medalist for the 100m hurdles in London, Sally Pearson is an outstanding athlete with incredible ability, Sally was born in Sydney and moved to the Gold Coast when she was eight years old. It was there, while still in primary school, that her athletic talents were first noticed. At 14, she won the Australian under-20 100m title. In November 2011 the International Association of At ...

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. ...

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 ...

Rex Pemberton is a Lead Facilitator, keynote speaker and business owner. Rex partners with senior executives, people managers and project teams to deliver high impact customised leadership and team development. In this capacity he has helped organisations all over the globe to deliver memorable programmes that consistently deliver return on investment. He has partners with organizations in four s ...

Peppermint Jam is the new flavour of entertainment hitting the streets of Sydney and are an exciting, infectious and enthusiastic band who are playing at a venue near you. With the popularity of Jellybean Jam's performances around Sydney on the pub circuit as well as the corporate market for the past 10 years it was obvious that there was a place in the market for a band with a similar style, look ...

Recognised for well over a decade as one of the leading authorities on customer-focused relationship management strategies, Don Peppers is an acclaimed author and a founding partner of Peppers & Rogers Group, the world's premier customer-centered consultancy. Don's vision, perspective and thoughtful analysis of global business practices has earned him some significant citations by internationally ...

Eddie Perfect is an Australian actor, comedian and musician. Known for his political comedy, he has appeared on Australian TV shows, including Offsprint, Kath and Kim and Spicks and Specks. Eddie released the popular solo album Angry Eddie after featuring on the anti-Howard Government compilation Rock Against Howard and, earlier than that, the little known Welcome to the Inside of Ed's Head. Eddi ...

In striving to achieve his own personal goals Kieren sets an example that we can all learn from and be inspired by. Amongst his peers and the nation Kieren has forged a name for himself as someone who focuses on consistent and constant personal improvement, not just the glory of winning! Kieren's techniques for success and personal growth can be applied to all areas of life and business, and he i ...

Perkins won the European F3 Championship in 1975, before achieving his dream by starting in 11 Formula One Grand Prix in 1976 and 1977. In a career spanning 30 years, one that's included everything from Bathurst to Le Mans to Formula One, there isn't much left to achieve for Holden's shrewd elder statesman. He's the working class hero of Australian motorsport: the boy from country Victoria who ...

Symantha has enjoyed a high-profile career in the media as a Newsreader and lifestyle program presenter with Channel 7 in Brisbane. She is now the face of Playtex Bras, a freelance journalist for a host of mainstream magazines as well as a model and spokesperson on positive self-esteem and body image. Sam is also an ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Media Officer for Superfish Enterprises. Sam and her former husband, swimming sensation, Kieren Perkins have also opened Red Rover Playhouse, an indoor children's playground near Warringah Mall in Sydney. In her "spare" time Symantha is a regular performer on the public speaking circuit with particular focus on the modern woman.

After spending twenty years on Wall Street, John F. "Jack" Perkowski founded ASIMCO, a successful manufacturing company in China. Mr. Perkowski is the chairman and CEO of ASIMCO, which was named "one of the 10 best employers in China." John Perkowski knows how to do business in China, and shares his perspectives with his audiences. Additionally, John Perowski has insight as to what awaits Western ...

Neil Perry is one of Australia's leading and most influential chefs. He has managed several quality restaurants in Sydney and today concentrates on his numerous restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Rockpool Consulting. Neil's passion and the importance he places on quality produce is evident in all his dishes and the business projects he undertakes. The numerous awards and accolades won ...

Dr Clark Perry is a world leader in elite performance, leadership and team development. Clark Perry earned his international reputation following enormous success working closely with a wide array of elite athletes, coaches and business leaders, such as the Australian Swimming Team, Australian Cycling, the ARU Wallabies as well as the National Australia Bank, MLC, Toyota and Pfizer. In his role a ...

Michael Peschardt has a higher International profile than any other Broadcaster or Presenter living in Australia. He is the BBC's leading International interviewer - a spectacular feat for someone who has lived in Sydney for over 20 years. Michael's two interview programmes ' Peschardt's People' and 'Peschardt's Business People' are shown in more than 200 countries via the BBC World News. They attract around eighty million viewers globally and are the most popular programmes of their type with key government and business decision-makers around the world. Michael has conducted major interviews with global leaders Tony Blair, John Howard, and Chinese Premier Li Peng along with major Hollywood celebrities including Robert De Niro and Toni Collette. As well as hosting his own programme Michael has anchored BBC coverage of Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and Rugby World Cups. He has presented the BBC's top rating breakfast TV programme Australia Direct and many BBC World News programmes like Asia Today and World Business Report. Michael will bring unparalleled credibility and authority to your international conference or event.

Author of 'In Search of Excellence', Tom Peters has probably done more than anyone else to shift the debate on management from the confines of boardrooms, academia, and consultancies to a broader, worldwide audience, where it has become the staple diet of the media and managers alike. Peters is a consultant, writer, columnist, seminar lecturer, and stage performer-whose energy, style, influence, a ...

Neal Petersen is an entrepreneur, award-winning author, solo around the world racing yachtsman and international professional speaker. Only a few people have realized their dreams of reaching the stars, but even fewer have sailed alone around the world and in a home built boat! Neal Petersen speaks to audiences about realizing goals using conquest over adversity. Over the last ten years, Neal Pete ...

Need healthy Results? Healthy solution? Cate Peterson can tailor a keynote or entire programme for you. Cate is all about congruent health. Congruency between intention and action. By creatig an easy flow from understanding to uptake of healthy day-to-day habits within the workplace and beyond. Cate will sustain and expand staff energy levels, ...

Tim is the founder of Nudie Juice, also one of the most innovative marketers in Australia at the moment. Nudie really started out by building a 'Nudie' community, then grew their success on the back of this. Following the successful launch of nudie, Tim stepped aside from day-to-day involvement with the business in March 2005 and is now an entrepreneur and brand guru who is working on the launch of a number of new brands and businesses, including the creation of max Super, a branded superannuation fund targeted to 25-40 year olds. Tim is high in demand on the public speaking circuit and regularly speaks about branding, marketing and entrepreneurship.

Ryan is one of the most recognisable faces of the Australian sporting media Ryan presents ESPN's SportsCenter. Alongside Sports Tonight, Ryan reported for Network Ten on various other sports events including the Clipsal 500, the 2003 US Women's Open, the final Melbourne Cup covered by Ten in 2001 and the 2005 City to Surf. Ryan was Winner of Cleo Magazine's 2005 Bachelor of the year Award voted b ...

Eric Philips is the founder and director of Icetrek Expeditions. His outdoor career spans 25 years during which time he has worked professionally as a wilderness guide, outdoor educator, adventure film presenter, motivational speaker, team facilitator and musician. As an adventurer, Eric has visited every continent on earth, often leading lightweight and self-supported expeditions to remote area ...

Graeme Philipson is an independent consultant, analyst and writer specialising in high technology industries. Over a twenty year career he has become one of Asia-Pacific's best known and most respected technology market researchers, speakers and journalists. ...

Ed Phillips is renowned as a warm and entertaining choice to MC your next Event, from major Stadium launch to high-tech, high-energy Corporate Trivia Night. Ed draws on 25 years in Radio and TV which included an extended reign at #1 on Triple M drive time and more than 600 episodes as host of Nine's iconic quiz show Temptation. ...