Guest Speaker Success: 10 Proven Speakers to Elevate Your Platform Success

Co-Founder of Speakers Alchemy Network, Founder of Clientflow.Marketing

Ken Wood is a “recovering engineer” turned marketer and entrepreneur. For three decades, he and his wife, Karen, have been passionate about helping people learn, grow and transform their lives through live events. Karen & Ken have produced thousands of events, including workshops, retreats, masterminds, seminars, webinars, summits and hybrid live/virtual events, for 10 to 4,500 participants.

After starting out in silicon chip design, then technical sales, Ken started his first business in the IT industry. Later, he joined Karen in her event promotions company, Universal Stars. Ken infused systems and automation into the business, paving the way for its rapid growth and expansion.

Together with their team, Karen and Ken grew Universal Stars into a leading Australian seminar promotions business. The company achieved milestones such as ranking on the Business Review Weekly “Fast 100” list in Australia for 3 consecutive years, as it delivered 1,208 live events in 7 countries, featuring 110 different speakers. In total, Universal Stars touched the lives of more than 500,000 people who attended its live seminar programs.

Ken's analytical bent led him to study event performance metrics such as attendance rates, conversion ratios, revenue per participant and profitability. From the data, he identified key success factors that create a memorable experience for the audience and move them to take action, thereby ensuring the event is profitable.

Today, Ken & Karen help to grow speakers’ businesses through mentoring on marketing, business models or strategy, optimising their presentations and improving sales conversion rates.

They also co-founded and lead the Speakers Alchemy Network, the only professional group to provide education, peer support, networking and partnership opportunities for speakers who sell from the stage at in-person and online events. Members share a common, events-based business model, making the information shared within the group especially relevant and valuable to members.

Ken recently launched Clientflow, a sales and marketing automation software platform tailored for the unique needs of businesses conducting sales webinars and live events.

He can be contacted at speakersalchemynetwork.com

Entrepreneur, Tech Investor, Public Speaker

Johann Nogueira is a visionary entrepreneur, tech investor, and public speaker with a profound love for sharing knowledge. In today's interconnected world, he believes that collective learning and shared experiences drive innovation and open new frontiers for prosperity.

Johann's expertise centres on developing and investing in technology that propels companies towards rapid growth and scalability. He knows that it's not just about what you do, but why you do it. For Johann, it's about maximizing impact in the limited time we have on this planet.

Since 2004, Johann has been at the forefront of the business world. He's nurtured enduring relationships with clients, including national brands, banks, and global companies. This extensive track record is a testament to the results he delivers.

Johann's journey began during his PhD at the University of Melbourne, where he discovered the power of systems and leverage. This pivotal moment led to the creation of a lead-generation-focused digital agency, followed by a nationally recognized building management mobile app.

Today, Johann is dedicated to teaching innovative business owners how to compress time through strategic use of systems and technology. His methods transcend economic conditions, transforming businesses into enduring assets that leave a legacy.

In 2019, Johann achieved a significant milestone by successfully exiting his building technology company. Now, with the emergence of AI, his latest venture, Comet Suite, promises to revolutionize lead generation. The platform is poised to become an indispensable resource for Business Development Managers seeking to identify and nurture their ideal clients.

Johann's narrative is a blueprint for business owners seeking to break free from constraints. Through his insights, entrepreneurs can build and scale their companies, secure in the knowledge that they are on a path to crafting their own legacies.

Accredited Coach, Mentor, Speaker

Carolyn Apostolou is a true catalyst for change, renowned for her captivating keynote speeches that inspire transformation and empower individuals to prioritise their wellbeing. With years of experience in motivating leaders and teams, Carolyn has become a sought-after accredited coach, mentor, and speaker, addressing critical topics such as workplace wellbeing, stress management, and burnout prevention. Her dynamic speaking style and engaging presentations have earned her acclaim in the corporate world, making her a trusted expert in fostering thriving workplace cultures.

Drawing from her extensive experience as a teacher, school leader, and education advisor to prestigious institutions, including the International Baccalaureate and the Victorian Department of Education, Carolyn draws upon a wealth of expertise to deliver impactful keynotes that address burnout and empower leaders to create thriving, healthy work environments. Her compelling talks are informed by her qualifications in psychology, training, neuro-linguistic processing, timeline therapy, and hypnosis, making her a recognised authority in helping audiences overcome stress, avoid burnout, establish healthy boundaries, and reclaim their vitality and productivity.

In addition to her exceptional speaking abilities, Carolyn specialises in empowering staff and senior executives to create an organisational culture where success and wellbeing harmoniously coexist. Her impact extends far beyond the stage, fostering enhanced staff retention, productivity, teamwork, and collaboration, ultimately cultivating a flourishing company culture. Carolyn specialises in empowering staff and senior executives to champion corporate wellbeing and create an organisational culture where all employees feel seen, heard and valued. This results in enhanced staff retention and productivity, better teamwork and collaboration and a flourishing company culture.

Carolyn Apostolou stands as a beacon of inspiration, guiding individuals and businesses towards a brighter future. With her unwavering commitment to wellbeing, nurturing approach, high energy and ability to unlock the full potential of individuals and organisations, Carolyn inspires greatness and transforms workplaces into spaces where success and wellbeing can thrive in workplaces nationwide.

Qualified Social Worker, Master Practitioner in NLP, Energy Healer

Meet Russell Voss, affectionately known as Russ, a transformative force in personal development, mental health, and relationship therapy. With over three decades dedicated to psychology, neuroscience, and metaphysics, Russ stands out as an expert that transcends traditional therapy methods. His approach is a holistic lens on human behavior, setting him apart as a true trailblazer in his field.

His formative years were spent in a pivotal six-year term in the Royal Australian Navy, an experience that instilled a deep sense of discipline, compassion, and a zest for adventure. At 40, a significant life ‘correction’ led him to earn a Bachelor of Social Work. This educational journey catapulted him into a variety of roles, from crisis centres to healthcare settings, and even community services in Australia's remote regions.

Russ has educated audiences in Victoria and Tasmania, focusing on the crucial issue of suicide intervention and prevention. This work is close to his heart, but his broader mission is monumental: to reach millions of people with the aim to transform the culture of 'disposable' relationships and significantly lower Australia’s concerning divorce rate. His mantra is as straightforward as it is impactful: "I don’t just guide you; I help you understand why it’s beneficial to follow the path."

Russ is not just a Qualified Social Worker. He is also a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and an Energy Healer, a unique combination that adds unparalleled depth to his methodology.

His mission is singular but profound: to assist men and their partners in transforming their relationships, rediscovering happiness, becoming exceptional role models for their children and contributing to a more harmonious and balanced world.

Russ isn’t just running a business; he is spearheading a movement. His forthcoming book, "The 7D’s: Your Guide to a Dream Relationship," stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to enriching relationships and enhancing lives.

Looking for a speaker who can transform, inspire, and educate your audience on 'Creating Dynamic Relationships'? Look no further than Russell Voss. With Russ, your audience won't just listen—they'll experience a transformation.

You can contact me via: [email protected] or through my website: www.happycouple.au

Creator of Reviewology and RevGenHub.com

Scott Baker is the creator of Reviewology and a qualified reviewologist, specializing in the brain science behind why people buy.

With 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, Scott understands the challenges business owners face in standing out in a crowded market. He believes in the power of authentic connections and promoting a brand through the people who have used and loved it.

Scott is also the co-creator of RevGenHub.com, a cutting-edge tool that combines science with technology, allowing business owners to effectively convey their unique message in the digital landscape. He blends his expertise in sales and marketing with the latest technology to help clients navigate the complex digital world.

As an Authentic Connection Expert, Scott is committed to helping businesses build genuine relationships, establish authentic branding, and deeply connect with their target audience. He believes that every business owner deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated for their passion and expertise.

By working with Scott, clients can expect increased customer trust and loyalty, leading to enhanced referrals and business growth. He guides clients through the complexities of the digital landscape, ensuring their unique voice is heard and appreciated.

Scott's goal is to help clients create a deeply resonant brand message that authentically reflects their values and passions.

If you're a business owner or entrepreneur looking to stand out in a crowded market, Scott Baker is the expert you need. With his expertise, guidance, and passion for authentic connection, he can help you build a brand that deeply resonates with your audience and creates a lasting impact.

Don't let fear or technological obstacles hold you back. Trust Scott Baker to help you unleash the power of authenticity and take your brand to new heights.

Founder of Property Developer Network and Develdopment Sites Australia

Rob Flux is a passionate educator and the driving force behind Property Developer Network, Development Sites Australia, and a founding board member of National Property Data.

He leads the largest national network of property developers, uniting over 23,000 Australians with a shared goal of achieving financial freedom through property development.

Rob's personal mission is to empower 1,000 individuals to attain financial freedom by 2030. To achieve this, he employs a comprehensive strategy that includes monthly networking events in major cities, online Facebook communities, live training sessions, a development sites platform, and a 12-month education program for novice and aspiring property developers.

Starting with just five friends gathered around his kitchen table, Rob's Property Developer Network has grown into the largest Property Networking group in Australia since its inception in August 2012.

It now operates in four major cities, hosting monthly events that share industry expertise, showcase real deals within the community, and offer a unique masterminding experience, recreating the original kitchen table experience.

Rob's latest ventures include Development Sites Australia which addresses common frustrations in property dealings by providing free site assessments and instant matches with qualified buyers, all at no cost to homeowners and National Property Data, a powerful property data, marketing, and sales platform offering 40 years of Australian property insights, trusted by property developers, real estate agents, valuers and investors.

Rob is renowned for launching the property development careers of thousands of community members, with hundreds having already transitioned to full-time developers.

His guiding philosophy emphasizes collective problem-solving in property development, recognizing the strength of collaboration in overcoming challenges.

Strategic Partnerships Expert, Accountability Coach & Therapist

Pauline Martin-Brooks is an undisputed expert in teaching people how to collaborate with their ideal partners. She’s been successfully implementing this Strategic Partnerships strategy since 2003. 

Pauline is the secret ingredient you can't do without. In professional circles, she's hailed as the Partnerships Queen, responsible for channeling millions of dollars in revenue. Her prowess has consistently filled events, from cozy gatherings to colossal conferences with up to 2000 attendees.

As a business mentor involved in several Australian programs for entrepreneurs, a captivating keynote speaker, and a guest webinar host, Pauline's passion lies in connecting with good-hearted individuals.

She's co-author of the international best-seller "Millionaire Mentors." This achievement is a testament to her ability to leverage the connections she's fostered through her Strategic Partnerships.

Well versed in all aspects of the partnership process, Pauline teaches everything from researching and identifying your potential partners, building rapport, delivering something of value and scaling the process through systems.

As an automation guru she loves the tech side, as a Rapid Transformational Therapist Pauline has a unique insight into self sabotage and procrastination that often plagues business owners.

With qualifications in Neuro Linguistic Programming she understands how to persuade with integrity and as one of Australia’s top accountability coaches, Pauline knows how to keep her clients both motivated and on track to achieve their business growth goals.

Pauline is an Ontraport Certified Consultant and is no stranger to marketing and conversion funnels.

She works with Business Owners to help them and their teams implement projects to help scale service based businesses.

Oh, and when she's not orchestrating remarkable partnerships, you can find her dancing her heart out or soaking up the beauty of nature whenever she gets the chance!

Author, Founder of Investors Choice Mortgages, Your Property Success and Your Success Club

Jane Slack-Smith is a testament to the power of transformation and tenacity. One of the first females in the New South Wales underground coal mines to a celebrated property investment strategist, Jane has shattered ceilings and built bridges to financial freedom for thousands. A powerful testament to her mantra: anything is possible with will, belief and action.

Her initial success was as an explosives expert in the mining industry. Her pioneering work led her to be featured in ABC's Australian Story and be included in the Who’s Who of Australian Women.

Jane transferred her skills in risk assessment to property investing, developing her Trid3nt Strategy®. This led her and her husband to create a large property portfolio. Utilising this personal success, Jane, wanting to share this knowledge, transitioned into finance and investment education, benefiting thousands.

Founding Investors Choice Mortgages in 2005, she claimed business success, winning the Australian Mortgage Broker of the Year award twice. She then co-founded Your Property Success, an online education platform, and authored the book “Your Property Success with Renovation” (Wiley & Sons).

Jane has been featured in several publications, including Money Magazine and The Australian Financial Review. A recognised expert, she has frequently appeared on TV and spoken nationally and internationally. She has been named one of the four most influential figures in personal finance for Australian families. However, what sets Jane apart is her exploration of the science of success and assisting others to achieve it.

Enjoying success in many parts of her life, she is a dedicated student of what stops others from achieving the same. Beyond financial empowerment, Jane is deeply committed to personal growth and philanthropy. Through her company, Your Success Club, she shows how to break through limiting beliefs and live a life of purpose. Now an accredited Natural Success coach, Jane doesn't just teach wealth creation; she mentors on living a life of abundance in all its forms. Jane is a sort-after inspirational speaker at company events. Together with her business coaching clients and money mindset students, she inspires anyone seeking a life filled with purpose, abundance, and impact.

Founder of Freedom Potential Pty Ltd

20 years ago, I was experimenting with technologies in multimedia theatre that has now become the standard in events and conferences: multi-camera live streaming, video projection mapping and blending, audio line arrays… I was producing shows with my company P: Media Arts and innovating by integrating electronic devices in all types of productions.

Based in Quebec City, Canada, I started touring my projects across the country, in Australia and internationally. I produced a multimedia experimental dance show in Melbourne for Commonwealth Games 2006 before settling in 2008, where I became Executive Director of Open Channel, a Film and TV school in the Docklands. My organisation was producing 4 events per week, with various stakeholders and delivering RTO courses to 1500 students per year. Open Channel was then producing 50+ short films and documentaries per year. 

This is where I got my first hands-on experience in planning and producing events, as well as with all the technical aspects of such endeavours, all the more eclectic: drive-in cinemas, outdoor concerts, conferences, screenings and other large scale entertainment for up to 5000pax. In 2010, I moved to Sydney and managed Metro Screen Hire and Facilities department, where I started live-streaming events and managing an equipment hire company. 

This brings us to 2015, where I launched my first video production business which I rolled over into Freedom Potential Pty Ltd. Since 2019, I have live-streamed more than 500 events and worked with 250+ clients: speakers, educators, innovators and SMEs looking at creating content economically with high production value. We have catered for the start-up/innovation community, fintech, charities, NGOs and many corporate clients before and during the pandemic with our hybrid studio on the Gold Coast.

The years 2022-2023 have brought me to consult and contract on the largest events in Sydney and in Australia in my speciality (Vision) at ICC Sydney (International Convention Centre) and 40+ hotels venues with Encore Events and Technologies, as a Senior Technician. As a Producer and Technical Director with 20+ years experience, I am constantly pushing the bar for excellence in events production.

Timothy Carroll is a New Zealand international, Amazon #1 best-selling author, entrepreneur, champion in barefoot water-skiing and public speaker.

Timothy builds present, purpose driven, high performing leaders. After going through a mid-life crisis in his early 20’s, Timothy moved to Sydney, Australia where he trained and worked with the world’s best leadership trainers. Leaders such as Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey, and Brian Tracey. Timothy is a pioneer performance coach; over the last 25 years, he has coached world class athletes and business leaders to exceed their potential and goals.

Timothy has worked with Fortune 500 companies, elite sporting organisations, and family businesses on 3 different continents around the world. Some of his many clients include Schneider Electric, The Swedish Golf Federation and The Bahamas Olympic Committee. Timothy is in demand as a speaker delivering key notes on physical and virtual stages alike. He runs his own virtual live events, supporting leaders to be super present, and get back in control of their life.

In 2008, he attended the famous World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, and later that year the Beijing Olympics as a performance coach for a Swedish Eventing rider. Sweden placed 2nd and 4th overall respectively. An avid sportsman from childhood, Timothy competed for New Zealand in Barefoot Waterskiing at four World Championships. As an athlete, he honed the critical skill of ‘stilling the mind’, enabling peak performance. This skill, amongst many others, he now passes onto his clients as ‘the way’ to overcome most modern-day leader’s challenges.

Timothy has featured in numerous newspapers and magazines articles, on leadership podcasts, and has extensive blog and newsletter publications. He serves on the board of Lend a Hand Bahamas (LAHB), a non-profit organisation focused on community & youth development. Since opening the community centre in 2018, LAHB has positively influenced the lives of thousands of children and their families. Timothy currently resides in the Bahamas with his family.

In his role of developing leaders worldwide, Timothy discusses the biggest challenges leaders face and provides solutions to overcome them.