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Guest Speakers

Our networking events feature high-calibre guest speakers who deliver valuable business insights, share their professional journeys, and present practical strategies for success. Each speaker aims to inspire, educate, and equip attendees with tools to excel in their own ventures. These events also provide opportunities to build meaningful connections within a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to growth and excellence.

Jason T Smith

Founded Australia’s largest physiotherapy network, Back in Motion, later selling for over $100 million. He has mentored over 1,000 leaders and authored multiple books on entrepreneurship.
Speaker Topics:

Defining moments!; The Unlikely Entrepreneur

John Sikkema

John is an entrepreneur who built and sold financial planning group Garrisons to an ASX-listed company for $40 million. As founder of Food4Thought, he is passionate about helping business leaders align success with purpose and leave a lasting legacy.
Speaker Topic

Overcoming Hurdles in Business; How to transform your Business & Life

Lisa McInnes-Smith

First person outside the US inducted into the International Speaker Hall of Fame. She is a renowned keynote speaker focused on inspiring team focus and achievement.
Speaker Topics:

Winning Relationships at work & home

Sheree Sullivan

Grew Udder Delights into a national artisan brand before selling to an international group. Co-founder of Grünthal Brew, she speaks on fearless leadership and high-pressure decision-making.
Speaker Topics:

Fearless Leadership: Leading Through Fear, Failure and Crisis

John Sriskandarajah

CEO of Telexar Technologies, helping startups scale with purpose-driven leadership. Expert in managing global development teams and sustainable growth in changing markets.
Speaker Topics:

Leading and Growing in a Changing World

Julie Forrester

Founded Happy Books, scaling the kitchen-start-up to serve 90+ clients with a team of eight. She shares practical insights on scaling small businesses and balancing growth.
Speaker Topics:

Balancing more than Books; Scaling as a Small Business

Nathan Keenan

CEO of Seven Patterns and co-founder of Little Lions Speech Pathology. He combines corporate experience with entrepreneurial leadership to drive community impact.
Speaker Topics:

The Question Every Leader Eventually Faces: What Is All This For?

Peter Irvine

Accountant and strategist who helps owners turn businesses into saleable, freedom-driven assets. Provides CFO support and group coaching focused on financial freedom for owners.
Speaker Topics:

Win in Business

Roy Packer

General Manager at Super Pharmacy Plus, managing one of Australia’s largest online pharmacies. Passionate about community healthcare initiatives and improving quality of life.
Speaker Topics:

Pills, Progress & Possibilities: Transforming a Competitive Industry

Ryan Gilbank

Leads a contract maintenance business built on the foundation of people-first culture. Focuses on creating purpose-driven workplaces that strengthen the wider community.
Speaker Topics:

A Cause greater than yourself

Ryan Milne

Founder and CEO of Ecosafe International, specializing in sustainable water sector solutions. He uses business influence to promote personal growth and purposeful change.
Speaker Topics:

The Leadership Advantage No One Talks About: Kindness

Sarah Reimann

Sarah is CEO of SMG, with over 20 years’ experience in financial leadership, governance and business transformation. She specialises in developing high-performing teams.
Speaker Topics:

Managing People & Profits