John Worsfold AFL, Sport
The name John Worsfold is synonymous with success in the west as the successful coach of the West Coast Eagles between 2002 and 2013. In his first six years at the helm the Eagles did not miss the finals. John is one of the best known football and sporting personalities in Western Australia and the[…] Read More
Craig Bellamy NRL, Sport
Coach of the 2012 NRL Premiership Melbourne Storm, Craig Bellamy, is well regarded as one of the best coaches in world Rugby League. Bellamy played 148 first-grade matches with the Canberra Raiders before embarking on a coaching career in 1993. Craig Bellamy was the man behind Melbourne Storm’s grand final victories in 2009 and 2007[…] Read More
Michael Vaughan Cricket, Sport
Michael Vaughan will be forever known as the man that led England to successfully recapture the Ashes in 2005. When Vaughan took over the English Test captaincy from Nasser Hussain in 2003, he was already a technically proficient and disciplined batsman who was known for his magnificent stroke play and calmness under pressure. When Vaughan[…] Read More
Wayne Bennett AM Business, Leadership, NRL, Sport
Wayne Bennett is the most successful coach in Australia Rugby League. Wayne was the coach of the Brisbane Broncos for 21 years between 1988 and 2008. He was then lured to St George-Illawarra, taking the team to the 2010 premiership, its first in 31 years. Known for his innovation and influence, Wayne is the longest[…] Read More
Cameron Ling AFL, Sport
Cameron Ling was an incredible leader who inspired and excited team mates and fans alike. An incredibly durable and consistent player who battled for 11 years with Geelong. Known for his tackling, pressure and love of a fierce contest, he was made club captain in 2010 and became a premiership captain the following year, kicking[…] Read More
Kevin Sheedy AFL, Sport
Kevin Sheedy is an AFL living legend. Having coached Essendon Football Club to 4 Premierships, Kevin then became the inaugural coach of Greater Western Sydney. An amazing coach and passionate speaker, Kevin is a highlight for any event or conference. Kevin Sheedy has been a success as a player and coach and is without peer[…] Read More
Allan Border Cricket, Leadership, Sport
Allan Border typifies the Australian fighting spirit. He was made the captain of the Australian cricket team when they were at lowest. He led by example and by force of will. A stern and stoic leader, he took Australia to the top and ensured it was in great condition when he left. A prolific run[…] Read More
Tim Horan Rugby, Sport
Tim Horan is a rugby great who played his first match for the Wallabies in 1989 as a teenager against the All Blacks. He was instrumental in the Wallabies’ World Cup win two year later. There is perhaps no try replayed more often than the gem scored from David Campese’s over the shoulder, no look[…] Read More
Eddie Jones Rugby, Sport
Eddie Jones is a highly successful former-coach of the Australian Wallabies. Eddie began playing rugby as a small, mobile hooker alongside future greats David Knox and the Ella Brothers at Matraville High School. He would go on to play for Randwick, New South Wales, and the Australian Barbarians before retiring to concentrate on his career[…] Read More
Ross Honeywill Author, Business, Technology
Ross Honeywill is an Australian social scientist, internationally published author and consumer strategist. Dr Honeywill specialises in demand economics, consumer research and social equity, and the understanding and application of value theory to national and global corporations. He is Director of the Centre for Social Economics, an international think-tank and strategy group based in Australia.[…] Read More
Ewen McKenzie Keynote, Rugby, Sport
Ewen James Andrew McKenzie is an Australian professional rugby union coach and a former international rugby player. He played for Australia’s World Cup winning team in 1991 and earned 51 caps for the Wallabies during his test career. The Queensland Reds had immediate success following Ewan’s appointment in 2010, taking them to fifth place; their[…] Read More
Darren Lockyer Media, NRL, Sport
Darren Lockyer is one of the modern-day greats of Australian Rugby League, becoming only the second player in to win the Golden Boot award twice. Lockyer retired as the Brisbane Broncos highest scorer and most-capped played. Lockyer captained the Brisbane Broncos, the Australian Kangaroos, and the Queensland Maroons. Lockyer spent his early career at full-back[…] Read More