A message from Keith Harwood on 10 years growing Inspire Speakers Well that went by fast… Tuesday, 1 July 2014, I sat in my apartment – no website, no contacts, no clients, no database and no team. I had a phone and a laptop with an email address. Starting Inspire Speakers had given me the…
International Men’s Health Week celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and takes place from Monday 10 – Sunday 16 June 2024. Organised by The Centre for Male Health at Western Sydney University, Men’s Health Week focuses on physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Let’s look at what we can do as a community and business to improve men’s health year on year….
The landscape of events and conferences have changed more in the last 4 years than in the previous 25. Currently, live events make up 84% of the market, while virtual make up 15% and the remaining 1% are a hybrid approach. Virtual engagements in particular, provide a unique opportunity to engage the world’s best speakers…
As the world evolves, so do trends and speaking topics become more important than ever. Finding the right speaker plays a critical role in effectively resonating with your audience. Over the last few years, the speaking industry has evolved dramatically and is more dynamic than ever. Although live events make up 84% of the market,…
Men’s Health Week is an annual event that serves as a significant reminder of the importance of men’s well-being and sheds light on the health challenges they face. This week-long celebration, organized by the Centre for Male Health at Western Sydney University, aims to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being while raising awareness of men’s…
We’ve always considered it a massive privilege when our clients share with us their most pressing concerns and challenges. They often look to us to help with the solution – in the form of an expert or keynote speaker speaking to their people. And in 2022 the responsibility to deliver those solutions has never been…
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JOB DETAILS Title: Sales Consultant Location: Work from home Job Type: Full time Salary: $90,0000 – $120,000 Contact: [email protected] **MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA** Australia’s most innovative Talent Agency is looking for a Sales Professional to join their team. Who we are: We are a talent agency on a mission to change the…
JOB DETAILS Title: Client Services Specialist Location: Work from home Job Type: Part time Hours: Minimum 25 hours Hourly rate: $30 – $35 Contact: [email protected] **MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA** Who we are: We are a talent agency on a mission to change the way Australian’s bring corporates together. It is more important…
Stuck in lock down with no motivation? Inspire Speakers Invites you to: Life’s an Adventure An immersive learning simulation to engage and inspire emerging leaders differently. It is designed to put your team in the drivers seat and experience first hand how to navigate uncertain times whilst achieving a world first. Lead by adventurist James…
The world has evolved. Audiences have evolved. What will you do differently? Revive Live was an exclusive industry gathering for organisers looking to forge a sustainable future for live events. Presented by AV1 and Inspire Speakers, REVIVE Live provided guests with an opportunity to come together to celebrate the return of live events, catch up…
If you’ve ever watched a movie with a stock market crash, you’ll recognise the scene when the bell rings for the market to close and all the stockbrokers look at each other in disbelief at what has just happened – well that scene resembled our office around 5pm on Friday March 13th 2020. 12 months…
Our Top 5 Lessons In Running Virtual Events So Far Before COVID came into our lives, we were the experts in knowing the speakers, MC and talent market – in relation to conference and events. We provided our clients with the best possible speaker and talent options for their events, conferences or awards nights….
Inspire Speakers and AV1 on the morning of Friday June 19th 2020 broadcast live from AV1’s Control Room Studio at the MCA in Sydney their INTERNATIONAL and INTERACTIVE showcase. Hosted by MC Andrew Klein, the show features interviews with Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank USA, futurist Brett King, Inspire Speakers founder Keith Harwood and sensational…
Since the success of our two virtual showcases in collaboration with AV1 and ControlRoom, we’ve been getting a lot of enquiries about webcasting, but also a lot of questions. How does it work? What does it cost? Is it the same as ‘live streaming’ or ‘video conferencing’? So let’s take a few minutes to look…
Inspire hosted our first Speaker Showcase on the morning of June 4th 2019 at the Hard Rock Cafe Sydney. This is the video of the awesome morning and four GREAT speakers featuring Mykel Dixon, Samantha Gash, Paul Taylor, and Rhiannon Tuntevski.
A live-streamed event from AV1’s ControlRoom featuring some of Australia’s leading speakers and thought leaders. This showcase was held on 1st May 2020 featuring Shelly Horton as MC, Kristen Hadeed, Craig Foster, Julie Masters and Aaron Williams.
Inspire hosted our first Speaker Showcase on the morning of June 4th 2020 at the Hard Rock Cafe Sydney. These are the highlights of an awesome morning and four GREAT speakers: Samantha Gash, Paul Taylor, Mykel Dixon, Rhiannon Tuntevski Click on the speaker’s name to learn more about them!
Less than a year ago a group of 181 chief executives from the largest companies in the world released a statement basically tearing up the rule book when it comes to capitalism. They argued that it’s time for companies to care about more than just shareholder returns, and that they had a larger responsibility to…
Obviously, every team will have its own nuances but, by and large, all high performance teams have three commonalities: 1. An absolute clarity of purpose People can’t work at their highest standard if they are unsure of what they are working towards. Organisations with truly high performing teams have a crystal clear purpose on an…
We are, by our very nature, storytelling creatures. It’s how we’ve been connecting since the Stone Age, when we sat around campfires sharing our stories as a way of showing vulnerability and intimacy – and we’re hardwired for it. According to Forbes, storytelling ‘the new strategic imperative of business’. Think about what happens in…
The new world of work Over the last few years, the world of work has undergone a massive transformation. From portfolio careers to teleworking, from the gig-economy to the growth of the start-up culture – how, where and why we work has significantly changed. While advancements in robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the subsequent need for…
Paul Taylor, an Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and Neuroscientist, offers his 6 tips for a successful New Year’s Resolutions in the new decade. 1. Find your ‘Why?’ Anthony Robbins says ‘Find your why and you’ll find your way” but the German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said well over 100 years ago “He who has a why…
It’s hard to believe next year begins not just an iconic new year, but an iconic new decade – the 2020s! While this decade will be marked by increasing developments in technology, demographic shifts and social change, one of the biggest shifts is often overlooked – and that is generational change. As of 2019, Generation…
#1 Amazon Best Seller Heidi Dening, has transformed her own real-life setbacks into opportunities and shares these impactful strategies to inspire others to find their courage and become the incredible self-leaders they were destined to be. I caught up with her and deep dived into her experiences and asked if her near-death experiences have strengthened…
Have you ever been to an event or conference where the speaker was mind-numbingly boring? And you were responsible for booking them?! Here are 5 rules to help you get the perfect speaker. RULE 1: Understand WHY we book a speaker EMOTION: We book external speakers for our conference and events because we want the…
I’ve sat in a lot of conference audiences in recent years. And I love it. Sitting in the audience, watching a brilliant speaker on stage, it can be as good as going to the movies – sometimes! Occasionally I know the person that is sitting next to me in the audience at a conference; often…
We’ve all been there. At a conference – you’re there to learn and meet people. People all around you seem to be talking, connecting, engaging – and you’re not. This awesome recent Forbes article by Darrah Brustein shares 15 Ways To Start A Conversation At A Conference (Without Feeling Weird). To your left, there’s a…
My dear Event and Conference Planners, It’s conference season and I’m worried about you! I’ve spoken to 4 of you already this week (you know who you are!) who have a cold or feel run down and are crazy busy planning for a roadshow or large event in the next couple of weeks. The build up and executing of these conferences, awards nights…
Why you should let go and surrender. Surrendering is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of liberation and it is a tool we can use to move forward in business, in life and in relationships. We are not talking about military or political surrender, but more about psychological and spiritual surrender. Instead…
Becoming a member of the EU has been a vital part of ensuring Britain’s strong economy as Britain’s GDP per capita has doubled since joining the EU in 1973. Leaving the EU is a risky option for Britain, as its projected consequences will negatively impact the strength of the country’s economy. Whilst exact cost predictions…
We are on the brink of significant intergenerational change in our workplaces. Generation Z, born 1995-2009 currently make up less than 1 in 10 workers. However they’ll comprise almost a third of the workforce (31%) by 2025. At the other end of the spectrum, the Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) who currently hold a lot of…
One question I’m always asking clients, speakers and colleagues is – how was the conference? The answers will vary, but the response an Event or Conference Organiser least wants to hear is ‘it was soooo boring’. People go to conferences to learn, network and hopefully enjoy themselves. Amongst the countless and often conflicting objectives of…
Speaking – it’s a beautiful yet underrated art that has seen countless conferences and business meetings meet its objectives. An excellent keynote speaker is a powerful tool for any conference or meeting organizer. The speaker is able to use their unique platform (that is often external to the organisation) and their skill as a master…
How does a law student and casual runner from Melbourne become the first woman and youngest person ever to complete the ‘4 Desert Ultra Marathon Series’ – one of the toughest endurance events on Earth? Samantha Gash initially set out to test her physical and mental limitations – having no idea of the journey of…
Switzer is a name synonymous with business, investing and commentary on the financial markets and the global economy. And with good reason – the Switzer Financial Group is a diversified media and financial services company that run everything from media to publishing to financial planning to lending. Sought after for their expert analysis and commentary,…
Sir Terry Leahy is the former CEO of Tesco and one of the most admired business leaders in the world. Knighted in 2002 for his services to food retailing, Sir Terry is well known for successfully turning around Tesco to become the largest chain in Britain, transforming the country’s supermarket industry. At its peak, £1…
Joel Creasey is one of Australia’s brightest and most sought-after comedians. Appearing seemingly out of nowhere at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2010 – Joel quickly became the talk of the town. Joel’s style is one of a confident storyteller – energetic, flowing and conversational – his tales are hilarious and his delivery is…
The AFC Asian Cup, the second largest soccer tournament in the world, is coming to Australia in January 2015. Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane will host 32 world-class football matches over 23 days, culminating with the final being played in Sydney on January 31st, 2015. The Asian Cup is Asia’s biggest sporting event, attracting…
Our interview with global expert, speaker and author on leadership – Robin Sharma “Know that change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end” – Robin Sharma shares this thoughts on leadership. With 15 international bestselling books (including ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ and ‘The Greatness Guide’), published in…
‘’I’m your Master of Ceremonies for the evening, and frankly, there’s not an awful lot you can do about that.’’ And he was right! Like most people in business these days, I’ve attended more conferences, corporate events and awards evenings than I have my Mum’s Sunday roasts. Some have been delightful occasions, some bitterly painful. And…
