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ICMI’s Inspirational Speakers have a special talent for stimulating an audience’s interest and giving them a different perspective on the world. Using facets of human experience and behaviour that encourage a broader outlook, our inspirational speakers provide encouragement, energy, and enthusiasm.

Inspiration comes from different people, from diverse experiences, and from many sources. Our inspirational speakers have a broad spectrum of life experience and each has the ability to use it to help motivate others. They truly are an inspiration.

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Speaker Phillip Adams
A broadcaster, filmmaker, author, archaeologist and controversialist.
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Speaker Graham Agnew
One of Australia's top motivational presenters who has been inspiring people for a quarter of a century.
Speaker Graeme Alford
Graeme Alford is one this country's foremost authorities on Customer Service
Speaker Janine Allis
Janine Allis is the thirty something Founder of Boost Juice Bars Pty Ltd, a business she has established and grown to become the number one juice bar business in the Southern Hemisphere.		 Speaker Stan Alves OAM
Stan Alves OAM is one of the Australian Football League's (AFL) favourite sons.
Speaker Duncan Armstrong
Gold Medallist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics in the 200 Metres Freestyle. 		Speaker David Arnfield
With more than 20 years experience with the Port Adelaide Football Club as Fitness Coach, Team Runner and Corporate Training Facilitator, David Arnfield is an exceptional motivational speaker
Speaker Allana Arnot
Allana's story is a thriller of adventure, danger, tragedy and love. Allana delivers an inspirational message, which touches the heart of all who listen.		 Speaker Sam Bailey
The quadriplegic farmer who defied all the odds!
Speaker Peter Baines
No Time, No Money, No Staff, No Worries!		 Speaker Ron Barassi
Regarded by many people as the greatest ever Australian Rules Coach.
Speaker Jean-Paul Bell
A face that could launch a thousand laughs...		 Speaker Darren Berry
An enduring figure in Australian First Class cricket across a 15-year span, Darren Berry set a new benchmark for wicketkeepers at domestic level.
Speaker John Bertrand
A World Champion and Olympic medallist		 Speaker Michael Bevan
The “Pyjama Picasso”, Michael Bevan has cemented his place in Australian cricket history and combined with the pride he feels in representing the country, he makes a perfect sporting role model.
Speaker Peter Bland
Peter Bland is an inspiring speaker on the stage who draws from his extensive experience in the wilderness and the corporate world.		 Speaker Glen Boss
One of Australia's greatest ever jockeys, winning three consecutive Melbourne Cups on Makybe Diva...
Speaker Raelene Boyle
One of Australia's greatest track and field athletes 		Speaker Steven Bradbury OAM
In a league of his own, Winter Olympic speed-skating Gold Medallist Steven Bradbury has a story to tell that is both amazing and inspiring.
Speaker Trisha Broadbridge
2006 Young Australian of the Year		 Speaker Dr. Ian Brooks
New Zealand's leading business adviser and author
Speaker Steve Brown
Steve Brown knows that “control-freak” is not a dirty word. He knows that taking back control in an environment where change is inevitable and adaptation crucial is the key to the successful management and sustainability of any project. 		Speaker Sally Browne
Sally’s fascinating story empowers her audiences to embrace change, enjoy challenge and to reach their full potential.
Speaker John Buchanan
The most successful Australian cricket coach in history. 		Speaker Lauren Burns
Sydney 2000 Olympic Gold Medallist whose presentations are inspirational as well as fun.
Speaker Ronnie Burns
One of Australia's great music personalities, Ronnie shares his rich life experiences. 		Speaker Gregory Burns
A seasoned motivational speaker and Paralympic Champion
Speaker James Castrission
Castrission and Jones have successfully navigated, by kayak, the Tasman from Australia to New Zealand.		 Speaker Ian Chappell
When world cricket's finest captains are discussed, Ian Chappell's name is invariably among the front-runners.
Speaker Ric Charlesworth
Past coach of the Australian Women's Hockey Team and arguably Australia's most successful sporting coach 		Speaker Duncan Chessell
Duncan Chessell is a modern-day adventurer who lives for the next challenge.
Speaker Tony Christiansen
Successful businessman, surf lifesaver, racecar champion, 2nd degree black belt, world class athlete, qualified pilot, after dinner speaker, inspirational motivator and infotainer. 		Speaker Anthony Clarke
'Achieving the Impossible'
Speaker Priya Cooper
Born with cerebral palsy, Priya began swimming at a young age for therapy and later realised her potential as a competitor. She soon became an Australian Paralympian Gold Medallist.		 Speaker Graham Cornes
South Australian football legend and co-host of Australia's highest rating sports/drive program on Radio 5AA
Speaker Graham Corry
At Dampier, Western Australia, in 1983, as a result of a freak accident Graham Corry lost his sight at age 35. After spending nine weeks in hospital he had to adjust to a completely different lifestyle.		 Speaker John Coutis
John P. Coutis is an exceptional person. Born with a severe disability that rendered his legs useless, John defied medical opinion by refusing to die. Today John speaks all around the world to tens of thousands, very enthusiastic and eagre people, whom he leaves breathless.
Speaker Geraldine Cox
Geraldine Cox, AM, daughter of a South Australian milkman, joined the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1970 and served 18 years in Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand, Iran and the USA, but moved to Cambodia to live and work with more than 200 orphans who call her Big Mum. She divides her time between living at Sunrise Children’s Village in Cambodia and travelling to raise funds for her projects.		 Speaker Dan Crowley
What could be tougher than being a front-rower for the Wallabies? How about going undercover to smash drug rings on the Gold Coast? Amazingly, Dan Crowley juggled both these jobs for several years without ever being recognised by the criminals he pursued.
Speaker Li Cunxin
Former dancer Li Cunxin is a remarkable man born of a remarkable story... 		Speaker Lisa Curry-Kenny
Well-known Olympian and Commonwealth Games swimmer...
Speaker Andrew Darbyshire
Andrew Darbyshire is a successful Melbourne-born businessman, with an incredibly inspiring story to share. 		Speaker Robin Daubeny
Robin Daubeny is regarded as the most unique and sought after motivational speaker in Australia. His presentations entertain, educate and motivate.
Speaker Peter Davidson
Peter Davidson is a motivational speaker who shares an incredible story of rescuing 8 men in one of the worst maritime disasters in Australia's history. 		Speaker Robert de Castella
Recognised as one of Australia's greatest athletes after dominating the world in the gruelling event of the marathon
Speaker Stefano De Pieri
Stefano De Pieri is the passionate and charismatic ‘Cook’ from Mildura. 		Speaker Catherine De Vrye
International expert in business and government who has worked with politicians, business leaders and elite athletes.
Speaker Khoa Do
The 2005 Young Australian of the Year, Khoa Do has received critical praise for his feature film FOOTY LEGENDS that he both directed and co-wrote.		 Speaker Anh Do
Anh uses all his life’s experiences to lift an audience to great heights of inspired motivation.
Speaker Brennon Dowrick
A dual Olympian and dual Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist 		Speaker Rodney Eade
In the highly competitive world of professional football, Rodney Eade has carved out a reputation for achieving the best as both a player and a coach.
Speaker Ted Egan
Edward (Ted) Joseph Egan is a long-term Territorian and has spent many years living in Alice Springs. During his earlier career with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs he was mainly in the bush, employed as a Patrol Officer, Reserve Superintendent, Teacher and District Officer.		 Speaker Don Elgin
Competed in the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games where he won bronze in the Pentathlon
Speaker Adam Elliot
Acadamy Award winner Adam Elliot is a true Australian success story. 		Speaker Herb Elliot
Famous runner Herb Elliott is widely regarded as the greatest 'miler' of all time.
Speaker Dale Elliott
Dale pushes the boundaries of his abilities while sitting in his wheelchair. In doing so, he pushes his audiences to a deeper understanding of their own abilities.		 Speaker Pat Farmer
Having run across the United States of America, around Australia and vertically to the height of Mount Everest, Pat Farmer is one of the world’s best ultra marathon runners.
Speaker Nick Farr-Jones
Articulate and intelligent, Nick Farr-Jones is a natural leader with a proven ability to motivate		 Speaker Paul Featherstone
Paul Featherstone is really a unique individual. He has spent the last 30 years perfecting skills in the recovery and care of people in life threatening situations.
Speaker Nic Feteris
Nic Feteris jumps off mountains, and he asks his audiences to do that too.		 Speaker John Fitzgerald
An inspiring and down-to-earth Tennis legend and leader.
Speaker Peter FitzSimons
Columnist, ex Rugby International and best selling author		 Speaker Darren Flanagan
Darren was nicked named “The Gun” by Todd and Brant because he was the one who charged and fired the explosives that eventually released them from their tomb 925m underground.
Speaker Jane Flemming
Golden girl Jane Flemming is one of Australia's most loved sporting legends.		 Speaker David Foster
The greatest woodchopper the world has ever seen.
Speaker Neil Fuller
In 1987 during a soccer match, Neil was involved in a heavy tackle, breaking both bones in his right shin and severing an artery. Complications set in and he was forced to have the lower part of his right leg amputated. He made a successful comeback to be one of the finest amputee athletes in Australia.		 Speaker Yossi Ghinsberg
An eternal nomad who has travelled the world extensively for business and personal explorations.
Speaker Matthew Gill
On Anzac Day 2006 the eyes of the world were on Matthew Gill and his team as they wrestled with the catastrophe of 3 missing miners trapped a kilometre underground.		 Speaker Tim Gill
With a background in education and outdoor recreation, Tim has a depth of skills, knowledge and experience working with teams. Tim has been seeking adventure and challenge around the globe for the last 8 years. Starting out rock climbing on the cliffs of the Adelaide hills, he has gone onto climb peaks around the globe and lead sailing, white water rafting and skiing expeditions.
Speaker Billy Graham
A highly sought after international motivational speaker and fitness advisor.		 Speaker Michael Groom
Michael Groom lost a third of both feet to frostbite while climbing one of the world's highest mountains...
Speaker Tom Hafey
One of the Super Coaches of the VFL. 		Speaker Greg Hall
Champion International Jockey
Speaker Mick Hawes
A passionate trainer, personal coach and presenter, Michael links his vigour, charisma, knowledge and passion with extensive experience and expertise in coaching others to achieve success. 		Speaker Anna Healey
Wife, mother, drama teacher, writer and international class gold medal winning sailor...
Speaker Trevor Hendy
Trevor Hendy is unchallenged as the 'greatest Ironman in the world'.		 Speaker Peter Hillary
Like his father, Sir Edmund Hillary, Peter has climbed Mt Everest (twice) and has reached the South Pole overland; widely recognised as two of the most significant accomplishments in the world of adventuring and exploration.
Speaker Paul Hockey
On June the 5th 2005 Paul Hockey made history by being the first disabled person to stand on the summit of Mount Everest climbing from the North side. 		Speaker Dr. Michael Holt
Dr Michael Holt - an Impaired Orthopaedic Surgeon - is an inspiration, whose story has touched the hearts of everyone who hears it.
Speaker Lindy Hou
Lindy Hou is a Massage Therapist who suffers from a degenerative eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa. She has been legally blind since 1996.		 Speaker Graham Hyman
Graham Hyman is regarded by many as Australia's funniest serious speaker.
Speaker Tim Jarvis
Tim is an environmental scientist, explorer, and author whose philosophy is all about living life to the full and experiencing it first hand. He has undertaken unsupported expeditions to some of the world’s most remote regions, including to the South and North Poles, and across Australia’s largest desert, the Great Victoria.		 Speaker Terry Jenner
Terry Jenner has experienced the extremes of life!
Speaker Moira Kelly
Director of The Children First Foundation and 2003 Victorian of the Year. 		Speaker Mohamed Khadra
Dr. Mohamed Khadra is having a successful and varied career as a leader in Education and Medicine internationally and in Australia.
Speaker Nene King
The Queen of Magazine Publishing in Australia has presided over hundreds of famous and infamous exclusives. 		Speaker Daniel Kowalski
Not just a world class swimmer...
Speaker Vinny Lauwers
The first disabled person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. 		Speaker Laurie Lawrence
As a motivator and entertainer he supports the "knuckles down the wall" approach in pursuing his personal credo of "Striving for Excellence"
Speaker Karni Liddell
Karni Liddell is a successful and respected Paralympic swimmer. 		Speaker David Lim
David Lim, is best known in Singapore for leading the 1st Singapore Mt Everest Expedition in 1998 which succeeded in placing two members on the summit.
Speaker Nicole Livingstone
Nicole Livingstone (Stevenson) is one of Australia's leading sporting personalities and swimming greats. Her career achievements include competing at three Olympic Games, three Commonwealth Games and six Pan Pacific Championships. 		Speaker Paul Lunn
Paul Lunn has risked everything he owns and then a lot more in search of probably the Greatest Treasure ever.
Speaker Alastair Lynch
Alastair Lynch, former captain and key member of the history-making Brisbane Lions team is now a high demand motivational speaker.		 Speaker Tim Macartney-Snape
Tim is best known for becoming the first person ever to climb the whole of Mount Everest's 8,874 meters.
Speaker Rod Marsh
Thick-set in build and combative in approach, Rodney Marsh remains one of the most respected wicketkeepers to have ever played international cricket. 		Speaker Jason McCartney
The hero and face of the Bali Bombings, and a person who epitomises the Australian Fighting Spirit.
Speaker Rebecca McConnell
Rebecca was a keen sports person from a young age. Her morale was shattered when she permanently injured her back.		 Speaker Rowland McGabhann
ROWLAND MCGABHANN CPEI, APS, is a Physical Education Instructor and has studied biochemistry and behavioural psychology.
Speaker Mike McKay
Best known as the Captain of the double Olympic Gold Medal winning "Oarsome Foursome" 		Speaker Derrick McManus
An inspirational story about what can be achieved through sheer guts and setting demanding but achievable goals.
Speaker Mal Meninga
Malcolm Norman Meninga AM is an Australian rugby league identity. 		Speaker Walter Mikac
Founder of The Alannah and Madeleine Foundation for child victims of violence and crime.
Speaker Michael Milton
2003 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability 		Speaker Steve Moneghetti
Steve Moneghetti is an Australian sporting legend.
Speaker Robyn Moore
A skilled communicator whose voice is heard in most Australian homes on ads, cartoons and syndicated comedy.		 Speaker Sophie Morell
Australia's most inspiring and glamorous transplant survivor.
Speaker Cynthia Morton
Founder of the Emotional Fitness Program		 Speaker Tony Mowbray
The 'Power of Commitment' enabled Tony Mowbray to weather storms and become the fastest Australian to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
Speaker Brett Murray
Brett Murray is an incredible individual who has turned an adverse upbringing into an inspiring life.		 Speaker Bill Nelson
Regarded as one of the world's most elite sporting coaches, specialising in team and personal development.
Speaker Jamling Tenzing Norgay
Jamling's father was Tenzing Norgay, the sherpa who summitted Mount Everest with Sir Emund Hillary in 1953.		 Speaker Simon O'Donnell
The sporting career of Simon O'Donnell reads like a schoolboy's dream come true. After two successful seasons with the Saints, Simon was faced with a difficult but enviable decision - whether to concentrate on cricket or football.
Speaker Tom O'Toole
The inspirational 'Baker from Beechworth' who has built his bakery into one of Australia's greatest success stories...		 Speaker Eva Orner
2008 Academy Award Winner for best documentary.
Speaker David Parkin
Extensive sporting experience makes David Parkin an authority on issues involved with motivation, leadership and teamwork.		 Speaker Kieren Perkins
Winner of the 1500 Metres Freestyle at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games...
Speaker Norma Plummer
Norma Plummer is the Australian Netball Coach and one of Australia’s most respected coaches.		 Speaker Robyn Pulman
A presenter who has carved a niche by drawing on everyday events, challenges and interactions.
Speaker Tony Rafferty
Tony Rafferty was the first man to run from Melbourne to Sydney. 		Speaker Rachael Robertson
Only the second women to lead a team at the Davis Base in Antartica
Speaker Brett Rutledge
Brett Rutledge is Australia’s only World Champion of Public Speaking and one of just 5 outside North America. 		Speaker Katherine Sampson
Founder & Managing Director of Healthy Habits which currently has 23 stores nationally and since 2004 the business has achieved growth of over 800 per cent.
Speaker Louise Sauvage
Australia's successful Paralympian is a World Record Holder, World Champion and Gold Medallist 		Speaker Ian Schubach
Wildlife expert and business consultant who captivates his audience with wildlife themes and sound business sense, all interlaced with humour
Speaker Tim Shaw
Tim Shaw is Australia's best known contemporary salesman. He's a real 'Best Seller'.		 Speaker Bob Shearer
Outstanding golfing personality with an infectious sense of humour.
Speaker Janine Shepherd
Janine Shepherd's story reads like the plot of a Hollywood movie. A champion cross country skier, her life was irrevocably altered when she was hit by a truck...		 Speaker Dr Glenn Singlemann
Glenn and Heather are a husband and wife team with a truly unique presentation. There is nothing else like it anywhere in the world. It is also inspirational, visually spectacular, and educational.
Speaker Kirrilie Smout
BA (Hons), M. Psych (Clin), MAPS Member, APSM Member Registered Psychologist 		Speaker Jim Stynes
He has been described as 'Australia's most successful sporting experiment'.
Speaker Khoo Swee Chiow
Khoo Swee Chiow epitomises the spirit of adventure, having completed the Adventure Grand Slam (climbing the 7 summits and reaching both poles).		 Speaker Shelley Taylor-Smith
Seven-time World Champion Marathon Swimmer and a respected motivational keynote speaker.
Speaker Ian Thomas
Applies wildlife imagery to show the parallels between the laws of the jungle and the world of business. 		Speaker Petria Thomas
Petria Thomas has become one of Australia's most successful female swimmers. Her three gold medals and one silver medal at the Athens Olympic Games brought her Olympic medal count to eight.
Speaker Adam Thompson
Fuses his experiences in the business of music with daily performances on and off the corporate "stage".		 Speaker Tammy Van Wisse
Marathon swimming champion who has conquered some of the world's longest, deepest and coldest waterways.
Speaker Max Walker
Max Walker has travelled an amazing journey from schoolboy sporting prodigy to one of the most recognisable faces and voices in Australia. 		Speaker Katrina Webb
Katrina Webb is recognised and acknowledged for her unique athleticism and outstanding success as a Paralympic athlete.
Speaker Jonathon Welch
Founder of the "Choir of Hard Knocks" as featured on ABC and 60 minutes.		 Speaker Madeleine West
Top Australian actress Madeleine West is a very entertaining and engaging speaker who shares her powerful life story.
Speaker Glenn Wheatley
An extraordinary career took him from bass guitarist for The Masters Apprentices to music publishing and recording, and international event management and promotion. 		Speaker Tracey Wickham
Five times world record holder in the 400, 800 and 1500 metre freestyle events
Speaker Keran Wicks
Keran is the founder and Managing Director of Network Video, one of the leading players in Australia's $1 billion DVD industry. 		Speaker Dr. Fiona Wood
Western Australia's only female plastic surgeon is a mother of six, Head of Royal Perth Hospital's Burns Unit and Director of the Western Australia Burns Service.
Speaker Richard Woodward
Richard Woodward works with organisations to help them become effective at developing business and in doing so attract more clients, customers, sponsors and funding. 		Speaker Belinda Yabsley
Starting in the automotive industry as a receptionist, Belinda went on to become the youngest Branch Manager of a Mercedes-Benz owned dealership in Australia, and the first female to be recruited for this position.