Keynote Topics

 

Scott Pape

The Barefoot Investor

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Australia's most trusted financial experts, Scott Pape, the renowned author of The Barefoot Investor. In this engaging "In Conversation" session, Scott will share his insights on financial freedom, the principles behind his bestselling book, and practical advice to help you take control of your financial future. Whether you're looking to master your money or find inspiration to make smarter financial decisions, this is a live interview you won't want to miss!

 

Peter Baines OAM

Together We Can

In his latest and deeply personal keynote, Peter Baines OAM shares the remarkable journey behind Hands Across the Water—from a single moment of action following the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to becoming one of the largest Australian charities operating in Thailand.

Peter weaves in the powerful story of his recent Run to Remember—a 1,400km, 26-day run across Thailand—not as a solo triumph, but as a living metaphor for what’s possible when people unite around a shared purpose. Peter’s keynote is a celebration of community, courage, and compassion, delivered with authenticity, humility, and a challenge to all of us: What are you willing to do when it really matters?

  • The Power of Collective Effort: Monumental outcomes are rarely the work of one individual. Peter highlights the strength of community, teamwork, and saying "yes" when it matters most.

  • Growth Through Discomfort: Drawing from his own experiences, Peter reminds us that meaningful progress often comes from choosing challenge over comfort.

  • Action Over Intention: It’s not about what we plan to do, but what we’re willing to actually commit to—especially when it gets hard.

 

Maz Farrelly

Please Don’t be Boring

I really wish that was more boring'. Said nobody ever.

In TV we get it - if we’re not interesting in the first few seconds, you’re not interested, you’re gone, and you’re never coming back. That’s tens of millions of dollars down the drain. And it’s the same in business.

You may have the best product, service or idea on earth, but if you are not telling your ‘audience’ in a way that entertains and engages them, go home, make sourdough, learn to play golf.

This session is all about you - making you the most important, interesting and influential person in every room you walk into. Hot damn yes.

  • Strategise like a TV producer

  • Cut through the white noise

  • Out think the competition

  • Be memorable

  • Have one clear message

  • Be the rock stars in your industry

 
 

Darren Hill

Pressure Tested

The surprising science behind dealing with challenging situations

In a world where the boundaries of business and ways of work are dynamically being reshaped at a pace not seen before, our current generation of business leaders are under more pressure than ever. Opting out of the challenge is simply not an alternative, so we're left to learn new skills to cope with unrelenting change. The good news is a new wave of science-based solutions is on our doorstep.

  • How pressure can be redirected to produce better results.

  • Why gaining perspective in the moment is a superpower for leaders.

  • How to depersonalise conflict more effectively.

  • Apply evidence-based tools to assist you when the heat is on.

 
 

Chris Helder

Useful Belief

In this presentation Chris will bring his infecious energy and humour to deliver an important message - positive thinking alone doesn't work! He'll explore how Useful Belief is a better strategy to get through challenges times. He'll also delve into how to have difficult conversations with different personality types.

  • Why positive thinking isn't sustainable and why instead practical thinking is

  • How to build empathy, trust and leadership skills by better understanding yourself and others

  • How to reset your own boundaries and remove self-limiting beliefs

 

Amanda Stevens

Radical Customer Obsession

Amanda lives and breathes customer experience and consumer trends. Through her research she explores consumer behaviour and how that can impact your organisation on a daily basis. She will explore ways that you can turn your customers into raving fans and shift your mindset when it comes to having relationships with customers rather than transactions. She uses practical examples that you can take back and implement today.

  • The top 5 consumer trends impacting buying behaviour and brand loyalty

  • How to transition from a transaction mindset to a relationship mindset

  • The five keys to building beyond customer loyalty - raving fans and brand advocates

 

Mark Mathews

The Next Wave

Cultivating an emotional state of gratitude has many Physiological benefits. From decreased stress to improved immune function, to a strengthening of relationships. During this keynote Mark share’s an emotional story that highlights these benefits and motivates the audience to implement gratitude practices into their own life.

  • How to face fear and ultimately overcome it

  • Why learning how to manage mental stress is so important

  • How do you restructure your life and goals after unexpected tragedy

  • Discover how the practice of gratitude can change your life