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Ovations International Bringing audiences to their feet! Visit our website: www.ovations.com.au (Chief of Everything Ovations).

"The best thing about our business is seeing an audience brought to their feet, inspired by a presenter we have handpicked for that event", says Leanne,
C.E.O. With a background in both the training and speaking markets, Leanne founded the first training brokerage in Australia in 1988. The business rapidly moved into representing professional speakers and entertainers. Ovations International now has access to thousands of presenters both nationally and internationally. Specialising in celebrity speakers, keynote speakers, conference speakers and guest speakers, Ovations access to top quality public speakers is unrivalled throughout Australia. Ovations lead the way with Australia's first Speakers Showcase, held at the Renaissance Hotel in 1990. Ovations entertainment and education showcases are now held regularly and consistently set record attendances. As one of the most respected and established speakers bureaus in Australia, Leanne and the Ovations team have now organised conference programmes with outstanding celebrity speakers, keynote speakers, conference speakers and guest speakers in over 20 countries. In response to this demand for such exceptional public speakers, in 2005 Ovations expanded their services into the Asian market by opening an office in Singapore. Our Managing Director has served on the board of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus. Ovations has also been awarded the annual IASB (International Association of Speakers Bureau's) top award for service. The first time the award has been won by a person or bureau outside the US. If you are seeking celebrity speakers, keynote speakers, conference speakers and guest speakers with outstanding reputations and an engaging manner, we can help. The team at Ovations is truly the most professional and reliable to work with and have a well established and proven track record. Contact us today to book your public speakers and be impressed!

🌊 Meet Jono Ridler: The Endurance Swimmer Redefining What It Means to Go the Distance πŸ’ͺJono Ridler is an endurance swimm...
12/10/2026

🌊 Meet Jono Ridler: The Endurance Swimmer Redefining What It Means to Go the Distance πŸ’ͺ

Jono Ridler is an endurance swimmer, ocean advocate and founder of Swim4TheOcean, using extraordinary physical challenges to explore what it takes to sustain performance when conditions are unpredictable and the outcome is uncertain.

🏊 In 2026, Jono completed an incredible 90-day, 1,400-kilometre staged swim down the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, testing the limits of physical and psychological endurance while raising awareness for ocean protection.

🎀 In his keynote Going the Distance, Jono shares how purpose, strong teams, effective systems and thousands of small decisions can turn ambitious goals into extraordinary outcomes.

πŸ”— Ready to inspire your people to go the distance? Discover more about Jono here:
https://www.ovations.com.au/speakers/jono-ridler

09/10/2026

πŸ’š Mental Health Speaker Spotlight: Kim Huckerby

What happens when someone in your team says, β€œNo, I’m not OK”?

With 24 years of experience as a Social Worker, Educator and Speaker, Kim Huckerby helps leaders move beyond mental health awareness and into meaningful action.

Through practical tools and real-world insights, Kim equips leaders to recognise early warning signs, have conversations that count and balance performance with wellbeing. πŸ™Œ

Because sustainable performance isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about leading better.

πŸ‘‰ Discover and book Kim here: https://www.ovations.com.au/speakers/kim-huckerby

08/10/2026

πŸ’š Mental Health Speaker Spotlight: Kath Koschel

What can kindness, resilience and the human spirit teach us about getting through life’s toughest moments?

Kath Koschel has overcome extraordinary adversity and unimaginable loss, turning her experiences into a global movement for kindness.

As the founder of Kindness Factory, which has recorded more than 8 million acts of kindness, Kath helps audiences build resilience, find perspective and create stronger, more connected cultures.

Her message is powerful, deeply human and a reminder of what we’re capable of when life doesn’t go to plan. πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Discover and book Kath here: https://www.ovations.com.au/speakers/kath-koschel

07/10/2026

πŸ’š Mental Health Speaker Spotlight: Dr Jo Prendergast

A psychiatrist, author and award-winning stand-up comedian - Dr Jo Prendergast brings a rare combination to the stage.

Drawing on 30 years of clinical mental health experience, Dr Jo tackles burnout, psychological safety and resilience with insight, warmth and plenty of humour.

Her audiences laugh hard, think harder and leave with something they can actually use. πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Discover and book Dr Jo here: https://www.ovations.com.au/speakers/jo-prendergast

πŸŽ‰ We’re delighted to welcome Catherine Riley to Ovations New Zealand! πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏAs the former CEO of Speakers New Zealand Ltd, C...
07/10/2026

πŸŽ‰ We’re delighted to welcome Catherine Riley to Ovations New Zealand! πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

As the former CEO of Speakers New Zealand Ltd, Catherine brings extensive experience, strong industry knowledge and a deep understanding of the New Zealand events landscape.

Now our person on the ground in New Zealand, Catherine will be helping event planners find the right keynote speakers, MCs and facilitators for conferences and events across Aotearoa. ✨

With Catherine joining the team, our New Zealand clients get the best of both worlds: local knowledge and support, backed by Ovations’ trans-Tasman speaker network.

Please join us in giving Catherine a very warm welcome to the Ovations team! πŸ₯³

πŸ‘‰ Planning an event in New Zealand? Let Catherine and the Ovations team help you find the right speaker: https://www.ovations.com.au/

06/10/2026

πŸ’š Mental Health Speaker Spotlight: Leanne Faulkner

What does it really mean to work well when you’re running a small business?

Leanne Faulkner knows firsthand the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. After growing Billie Goat Soap from her kitchen into a multi-million dollar business, her own lived experience with wellbeing led her to become a passionate small business mental health advocate.

Today, Leanne combines personal experience, research and practical strategies to help business owners build resilience, protect their wellbeing and create mentally healthy workplaces. πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Discover and book Leanne here: https://www.ovations.com.au/speakers/leanne-faulkner

01/10/2026

πŸ’š Mental Health Speaker Spotlight: Mitch Wallis

What happens when we stop trying to fix how people feel and start learning how to truly connect?

Mitch Wallis is a leading voice in applied psychology, combining clinical training with more than 20 years of lived experience with anxiety, depression and OCD.

From real conversations and emotional regulation to resilience and leadership, Mitch gives audiences practical tools to navigate difficult moments, build deeper connections and support one another when it matters most. πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Discover and book Mitch here: https://www.ovations.com.au/speakers/mitch-wallis

29/09/2026

πŸ’š Mental Health Speaker Spotlight: Norliza Pavlakos

From facing homelessness at 16 to building businesses and a global speaking career, Norliza Pavlakos brings a powerful lived perspective on resilience and performing under pressure.

Through compelling storytelling and practical frameworks, Norliza helps audiences move beyond inspiration to regain clarity, navigate setbacks and keep moving forward when pressure peaks.

Her message is grounded in lived experience and built for real-world action. πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Discover more about Norliza here: https://www.ovations.com.au/speakers/liza-pavlakos

πŸ’š 8 Mental Health Speakers who can bring lived experience to your eventOctober is Mental Health Month, with World Mental...
29/09/2026

πŸ’š 8 Mental Health Speakers who can bring lived experience to your event

October is Mental Health Month, with World Mental Health Day on 10 October - an important opportunity to start conversations that matter.

🎀 Norliza Pavlakos, Mitch Wallis, Dr Jo Prendergast, Mark Robertson, Kim Huckerby, Kath Koschel, Leanne Faulkner and Roni Millard bring powerful lived experience, professional insight and practical tools to the stage.

From keynotes and workshops to lunch and learns, these speakers can help your people better support themselves and each other.

πŸ‘‰ Discover more about these mental health speakers. Link in the comments.

🌱 8 Speakers Who Turn Sustainability Into Business AdvantageSustainability has moved beyond the values slide. It’s now f...
28/09/2026

🌱 8 Speakers Who Turn Sustainability Into Business Advantage

Sustainability has moved beyond the values slide. It’s now firmly on the business agenda - shaping energy costs, climate risk, investment and customer expectations.

🎀 Saul Griffith, Chadden Hunter, Dr Niraj Lal, Dr Rebecca Huntley, Dan Cass, Tony Wood AM, Damon Gameau and Katerina Kimmorley bring perspectives spanning electrification, net zero, climate policy, investment and powerful storytelling.

Eight experts making a complex transition feel practical, relevant and full of possibility. 🌏

πŸ‘‰ Discover more about these sustainability speakers. Link in bio!

Saul Griffith Chadden Hunter Rebecca Huntley Damon Gameau 🌎

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