Ovations’ Lifestyle and Health Speakers help bring life to full bloom. From expert neuroscientists to sports performance trainers and everything in between, our speakers bring a wealth of scientific and professional expertise to those wishing to learn and let live. See for yourself how even a little knowledge can go a long way when it comes to improving longevity, motivation, stress release, personal relationships, nutrition and athletics, helping create better habits and an optimal life-work balance.
Janella Purcell is a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, iridologist and chef. She has been working with wholefoods since childhood and special diets for the past ten years. Janella Purcell is on a mission to educate people that food can be delicious and healthy. In an effort to take her beliefs to a larger audience, Janella has developed her career in TV. Her latest role, which she is ...
Janine Shepherd's story reads like the plot of a Hollywood movie. A champion cross-country skier in training for the Winter Olympics, her life was irrevocably altered when she was run over by a truck during a bike ride to the Blue Mountains. Her neck and back were broken in four places, and her right arm, collarbone and five ribs fractured. Her right leg had been ripped open, she had sustained h ...
International celebrity chef Jason Roberts is a world-renowned executive chef, author and television personality. His brilliant smile and cheeky nature captivates people on all continents, while his health-conscious culinary skills - currently on display in his cookbook Graze and via his new television show - tantalize taste buds everywhere. Jason continues to work in the corporate arena via produ ...
Jeff Watson has performed the role of broadcaster, author and journalist in both England and Australia. Whilst contributing to Australian programs such as This Day Tonight, Four Corners, Holiday and Sixty Minutes, he is probably best known for his presentations on Getaway and Towards 2000. A popular and entertaining speaker, Jeff is also in great demand as an MC. ...
Whirlwind is the only way to describe Jennifer Hawkins' life since being crowned Miss Universe 2004. Jennifer won the coveted title in front of a capacity crowd in Quito, Ecuador, and before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of 800 million people. The then 20-year-old had only recently moved to Sydney Australia from her hometown of Newcastle to pursue a modeling career. Having never left Aus ...
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 ...
Dr. Joanna McMillan is a registered nutritionist with a PhD in nutritional science and a popular media spokesperson. She writes a weekly column for Sunday Life, is the nutrition expert for several ACP magazines, is a contributor to Body & Soul and is a regular guest on 2GB's Health and Wellbeing show. A Nine Network regular, Joanna has been with TODAY show for 5 years. Her philosophy on diet i ...
Horticulturist Jody Rigby started her love of the outdoors and successful career in horticulture with a 4-year apprenticeship in parks and Gardens at Padstow Tafe in Sydney where she came first in her class. During this time she also obtained both her bobcat and forklift licence and completed a night course in permaculture. As her trade course came to an end she was screen tested for Channel ni ...
Joe Cross is an Australian entrepreneur and investor who invests in early stage high potential growth companies. These include investments in the fashion, transportation, private equity finance, derivatives trading, early childhood education, structural steel distribution and health and wellness sectors. Joe began his business career as a trader on the Sydney Futures Exchange. Joe founded several ...
Dr John Gray helps men and women understand, respect and appreciate their differences in both personal and professional relationships. His approach combines specific communication techniques with healthy, nutritional choices that create the brain and body chemistry for lasting health, happiness and romance. His many books, videos, workshops and seminars provide practical insights to effectively m ...
