Ovations’ Motivational and Inspirational Speakers help teams light internal fires. Whether the topic is about mastering adversity or achieving mission success, our motivation experts allow audiences and institutions alike to move mountains. Hear from Olympic Gold Medal winners, peak performance experts, professional football players and explorers, to name a few. Stay inspired.
AJ Hackett is best known as the founder of Bungy Jumping, establishing the first bungy bridge in New Zealand in the late 80s, the extreme sport craze that has popularised itself at sites from Acapulco to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Some of AJ's career highlights include his "unofficial" Eiffel Tower jump, Auckland SkyCity Casino Tower Jump, television series "Can U Hackett?" and the presentati ...
A celebrated comic, presenter, writer and role model, Ajay Rochester is the perfect all-rounder. As the lauded author of Confessions of a Reformed Dieter, Blubberguts and The Lazy Girl's Guide to Losing Weight, the mother of one has been a major contributor to the current revolution in healthy eating and exercise. ...
Alan is a highly skilled organisational strategist, trainer and facilitator. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and Organisational Behaviour. Alan is an accredited trainer, skilled in Neuro Linguistic Programming and is accredited in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. ...
The son of Stan Jones, a famous hard living Australian racing star from the immediate post-war era, Alan was fired with a passion for motor racing from an early age. When a lucky break provided Alan with the chance of a drive in the Shadow team, he underlined his ability by scoring a fine victory in the 1977 Australian Grand Prix. In 1985 he received a tempting financial offer to re-emerge with ...
Allan Diabetic triathlete. Recognised internationally as an expert in the areas of health, lifestyle, sports performance and motivation, Allan also has the rare ability to translate the latest in human science so that it's both entertaining and compelling. Allan motivates and inspires his audiences with his positive 'can do' message from someone who really has 'done it'. ...
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. ...
Allana Corbin's story is a thriller of adventure, danger, tragedy and love. Allana is an inspirational speaker who delivers a message, which touches the heart of all who listen. Allana Corbin was the survivor of a tragic plane crash in 1990. Prior to the crash Allana was a flying enthusiast. Her passion for flying began at the age of eighteen with her first ride in a hot air balloon. She was soon ...
Allison Mooney is an international inspirational conference speaker and trainer. A business owner who combines business knowledge and anecdotal life experience in her presentations and training sessions. Allison's communication skills have seen her develop as a popular and high demand presenter of seminars. She first came to be noticed when Ansett New Zealand (Airline) first set up their opera ...
Explorers are a special breed of people blessed with courage, determination, and an instinct for survival. Alvah Simon is regarded as "one of the great and authentic adventurers of our time." While most people seek security and comfort, Alvah prowls the thornier edges of our world. "Only by testing the borders of human potential can we expand them," he says. "Yes, there are risks, but there are ev ...
Alvin's story is about real-life challenge and triumph and is one that is impossible to forget. Alvin Law, (CSP, HoF) can be hard to define. It seems obvious when you see him, but when you experience his program, something indescribable takes place. He has no arms, so you think his program must be yet another example of someone overcoming a handicap. But ask Alvin and he'd say it's that very p ...
