A very relevant presentation on issues occurring within my own workplace. He was both entertaining & engaging.

An excellent speaker. His simple way of changing little words could make an amazing impace in the work place.  Great energy.

Human communication – language.  By age 3 picked up internal dialogue so focus on message received over message sent.

Perfect speaker for an M & A event or Exec retreat.  Very well spoken & delivery was spot on.

Great facts & stats which were pretty shocking & eye opening in some cases.  Domination language was very enlightening.

Innovative, engaging & related to today’s challenges in business.

Interesting subject matter that can definitely be utilised in our workplace.  Human connection is so important & can easily be lost when dominant conversation is used.

I can see where his material could be applicable across different populations within my organisation. Great presence & energy.  His background would resinate with bankers.

Great energy, relevant topic, would love to hear more especially on how this topic can transform the workplace.

Extremely valuable concepts, perfect for executive retreats.  Good take home messages for partners, children & work colleagues.

Workplace equality - not just listening but making others feel heard.  Great speaker, very natural.

Social Entrepreneur Ronni Kahn AO founded the food rescue charity OzHarvest. She is a passionate advocate and activist, renowned for disrupting the food waste landscape in Australia.

As the owner of a successful event company, Ronni saw huge volumes of food going to waste every day and soon realised she was part of the problem. Knowing that millions of people were going hungry, she knew this was something that had to be fixed. Ronni's simple solution of taking her own surplus food to local charities quickly took off and in 2004, OzHarvest was born.

Ronni's determination shone through when together with pro bono lawyers, she lobbied government to have the law changed to allow good food to be given away for free without fear of liability to the donor. In 2005 the Civil Liabilities Amendment Act was passed in NSW, with other states following.

Today, OzHarvest is Australia's leading food rescue organisation. With Ronni at the

helm, a dedicated team of 300 staff and more than 3000 volunteers share her

devotion for the cause. The charity has grown under Ronni's stewardship from humble beginnings in Sydney to delivering food and educational programs across Australia and the charity's model has been shared globally; now established in New Zealand, South Africa the United Kingdom, Vietnam and Japan.

Ronni's quest to tackle Australia's food waste problem makes her a lead spokesperson on the issue, appearing regularly in national media, on expert panels and in an advisory capacity to government. She is a keynote speaker all over the world, inspiring people to find their own purpose.

Always on the lookout for new ways to innovate, Ronni started the world's first free supermarket - the OzHarvest Market - based on a 'take what you need give if you can' philosophy and founded ForPurposeCo - a sustainable, social focused business to create revenue for OzHarvest.

Ronni has received many accolades recognising her achievements, most notably her appointments as Officer of the Order of Australia (AO and Australian Local Hero of the Year, Boss Magazine Top 21 True Leaders, Gourmet Traveller's Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality, University South Australia and Griffith University both awarded her with Doctor of the University (honoris causa), and a top 100 Innovator as named in The Australian Business Review 2022.

Ronni's journey in the fight against food waste became the feature of an independent film Food Fighter. Her memoir A Re-Purposed Life published by Murdoch Books Australia was released in September 2020

Meet the extraordinary Aussies who triumph in the face of incredible challenges

How can you ensure your business isn’t on the wrong side of history?

If you’d like to get up to speed on disruption, discover the inspirational story of Tim and Judy Sharp or find out how to make human nature work for your business, we've got a chapter or seven for you!

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Don Elgin, born without the lower portion of his left leg, is a Paralympian and motivational speaker who inspires audiences worldwide. A triple Paralympic medalist and business founder, Don uses his athletic journey—from winning gold at the 1994 World Championships to managing the 2012 Australian Paralympic team—to motivate others to overcome challenges and achieve their best.

The whole world is watching China. No other country in the region is set to experience such dramatic economic growth in middle class consumption and the focus on new industries, innovation and outbound investment is creating opportunities, challenges and risks for companies.

What does this mean for you and your business? How are you affected? What are the opportunities and threats as you consider China's key priorities for the future.

Key takeaways include:

• China’s key priorities for the future: Going Out, Going West and Going Green
• Why every business needs a China Strategy
• Discover why companies succeed and fail and how to position your business and industry to profit in the Asian Century.

The four BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) present exciting and diverse opportunities as well as challenges for businesses across the globe. But how much do you know about the huge potential of Brazil, Russia, India and China?

With an abundance of land, people and capital and a rapidly growing number of wealthy aspirational consumers BRIC economies are the emerging markets of the future. The MINT countries (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey) are hot on their heels.

David’s presentation answers the important question: How can you surf where the big waves are?

• Learn the five irreversible global trends that are setting a new direction for all businesses and economies in the future
• Why the BRICs are the economic powerhouses of the future
• Discover how your business and industry can overcome challenges to profit from these emerging markets

We live in the Asian Century. As the only western country in the Asia Pacific region, Australia is uniquely positioned to capitalise on China’s ‘Going Out’ investment strategy. Paired with an inter-generational report that would see Australia’s population double by the year 2050, it’s easy to see that China’s role in the future our domestic markets, industries and society is significant to say the least.

China is 'Going Out' worldwide. But how do organisations secure Chinese investment? And where do we find investors in the first place?

In this keynote, David will empower businesses with the tools to build strong and binding investment relationships with Chinese investors, as they begin to move much of their almost $65 billion away from mining into other sectors of the Australian economy (a trend now echoed across the globe). As China diversify their investments; moving out into the world to secure their supply chain and build their innovation capabilities – how is your business positioned to be a part of the next wave of investment opportunities?

• Understand the changing nature of China’s outbound investment – new industries, new people, new cities 
• Learn how to position yourself and your business for a Chinese investor
• Cultural tools to build strong and binding investment relationships with Chinese investors

The amazing transformation of China's economy includes the dramatic growth of its middle class by more than 1 billion people by the year 2030.

At the same time we are seeing a geographical shift in economic activity from the Eastern seaboard into the inner west region and cities. With some of these hubs economic activity showing now signs of slowing, the future of business is West.

The significant shift and focus on new industries, green energy and innovation capabilities render China open to inbound investment.

So what and where are these incredible opportunities for foreign investment?

David gives savvy businesses his insider insights and clues as to where business in China is heading. You'll learn:

• The changing nature of China’s inbound investment – new industries, new people, new cities
• Which second and third tier cities are looking for opportunities to engage with your brand and business
• Cultural tools to build strong and binding investment relationships

Ovations International Speakers Bureau is on the hunt for an experienced event coordinator to become our Events & Sales Coordinator

I would recommend, without hesitation, the services of Jane Rowland Smith and Ovations. Jane answered a last minute call to arrange a guest speaker for our principals. Nothing was too much effort, all was arranged within hours, and went very smoothly. The guest speaker was exactly what we required and our brief was followed. Thank you Jane and the team at Ovations.

Amid the widespread post-financial crisis soul searching in managerial capitalism, leading thinker Professor Gary Hamel argues bluntly that most big organisational structures aren’t fit for the future.

This is taken from an extract in The Australian from Narelle Hooper's recently published new book - "New Women, New Men, New Economy". 

Read more on The Australian

Bounce back with IQ and resilience quotient

CIOs and their teams should display a greater sense of tenacity while facing tough challenges, says resilience expert Michael Licenblat in this video for CEO.in

Our biggest showcase to date went off without a hitch!

Great & funny examples of fame & leadership. Engagaing throughout.

Penny was an absolute highlight of the showcase. An exceptional & engaging speaker

Everald is Chairman of the LONGEVITY FORUM, a not for profit entity established by the eminent think-tank PER CAPITA, which has undertaken the task of implementing the Blueprint for an Ageing Australia. Everald was a Founding Director of National Seniors Australia. He served on its Board of Directors for 35 years and was Chairman for 25 years, retiring in 2010 when he took up a new role as Chairman of the Australian Government’s Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing for three years.

Our friends at Golden Door have put together an amazing offer for clients of Ovations. If you've never experienced the indulgence and relaxation of a Golden Door retreat, now's your best chance to do so!

Trevor is one of Australia’s most recognised and influential technology journalists with more than 20 years’ experience in the media.  From working behind the scenes to hosting live radio programs, providing regular segments live on National Radio and Television and producing over 550 podcasts on Technology, Trevor Long is the go-to- guy for Technology News, Trends, Insights and Information.

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.

Georgie Gardner is one of the country’s best known and most popular television presenters. She currently anchors Australia’s leading news service, Channel Nine’s 6pm bulletin with colleague, Peter Overton, and is the guest host and a regular contributor for Today Extra.

Andy Lark is a globally recognised and awarded marketer and leader in social and digital technologies building and running some of the world's most successful brands. For the past two decades, Andy has worked alongside CEOs and their leadership teams to define - and then attain - digital and brand greatness for their institutions. He is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker. From industry conferences to internal events and team workshops, Andrew is relied on for his inspiring insights on technology and consumer trends.