International Speakers Group

Nick O’Hern played a variety of sports growing up in Perth, Australia but his passion for golf won over. After completing a traineeship to become a golf professional, his journey to play the game for a living began at the age of 22. Struggling to break 80 in his early years as a pro, he[…] Read More

Regarded as one of the best power forwards of the last decade, recently retired Jonathan Brown is a three-time Premiership player and Brisbane Lions Club Champion, dual All-Australian and Coleman Medallist in 2007.and Brisbane Lions Club Champion, dual All-Australian and Coleman Medallist in 2007.   Jonathan’s retirement places him perfectly for availability for speaking engagements[…] Read More

In today’s weight conscious society where childhood obesity, meal replacements and lap band surgery dominate the social conversation, the uncluttered message delivered by Michelle Bridges comes as a welcome relief. Best known as Australia’s most influential personal trainer having appeared on nine successful series of Channel Ten’s ‘The Biggest Loser’, Michelle mixes her tough love[…] Read More

Katie Brennan was signed as a player for the Western Bulldogs ahead of the inaugural AFL Women’s season in 2017. In July 2016, Brennan signed with the Western Bulldogs as one of their two marquee players ahead of the AFL Women’s inaugural season and was also announced as the inaugural captain of the Bulldogs. Born[…] Read More

AFLW star and professional boxer Tayla Harris represents the power of female determination and proudly advocates for breaking barriers in women’s sport. Tayla Harris played in the inaugural AFLW season with the Brisbane Lions as a marquee player. Harris received All Australian honours two years in a row, as well as winning Mark of the[…] Read More

Jimmy is one of the most decorated AFL players of the modern era. Having played 305 games for the Geelong Football club he has won three premierships, a Brownlow Medal, a Norm Smith Medal and twice been named All Australian. Jimmy was drafted to the Geelong Football Club from the Geelong Falcons U18 at number[…] Read More

Kieren Perkins is a hero of the Australian sporting arena. From Captain of Swimming at Brisbane Boys’ College in 1990 to dual Olympic gold medallist just six years later, Kieren has added an impressively long list of awards and achievements to his name. His technically perfect Olympic gold-medal winning performances at Atlanta and Barcelona over[…] Read More

Steve Waugh AO is Australia’s most successful and beloved Test cricket captain. Steve’s accomplishments have been recognised with the 2001 Allan Border Medal and, under his leadership, the Australian Test Cricket team was named the ‘Best Team in the World’ at the prestigious Laureus Sports Award in 2002. In 2003 Steve was honoured with the[…] Read More

Terry Wallace is one of few people who have played 200 games and coached an AFL team. Wallace was perhaps the best centerman of his era who later transitioned to an elite coach, spending 11 seasons as the senior coach of two clubs. Wallace had a celebrated playing career that included three premierships with Hawthorn[…] Read More

Tim Watson is a beloved hero and favourite son of the Essendon Football Club. He played 307 games for the Bombers between 1977 and 1994 and was known for his bursting pace and skills by hand and foot. His career was decorated with countless awards and his manner earned him a reputation as a gentleman[…] Read More

Terry Alderman was the best Australian cut and swing bowler of his era. His highly decorated career spanned two decades. Terry was of incredible sporting pedigree and born into a sports loving family. His father Bill played league football and first-grade cricket, brother John was a first grade cricketer and sister Denise Emerson was an[…] Read More

Sunil Gavaskar is the most successful opening batsmen world cricket has seen. He accrued runs through a flawless technique and disciplined concentration. His defense was so perfect that it was virtually unbreachable. He had a knack for picking the line and length of delivery and played the full range of cricket shots equally well off[…] Read More