Author Coach | Speaker | Publishing Strategist

Dixie Maria Carlton is a multi-award-winning author coach and publishing strategist who helps experts turn their knowledge into powerful, commercially viable books. With more than 20 years in the publishing industry, Dixie has guided hundreds of authors, from entrepreneurs to thought leaders, to write, publish, and position books that elevate their credibility and expand their reach.

As the founder of BookCoach. PRO and a celebrated speaker, Dixie brings deep industry expertise, real-world strategy, and a refreshingly honest perspective on what it truly takes to create a book that builds authority. Her sessions empower audiences to refine their message, structure their ideas, and navigate the publishing journey with clarity.

Dixie’s mission is simple: help good thinkers become great authors, and help great authors get the visibility they deserve.

That Blind Guy | Disability Advocate | Keynote Speaker | Visionary Voice in Accessibility & Inclusion

A blind accessibility advocate, speaker, and content creator best known as That Blind Guy. Drawing on lived experience, humour, and straight-talk education, Karan challenges misconceptions about blindness and disability while helping organisations move beyond compliance toward genuine inclusion.

After losing his sight, Karan rebuilt his life by mastering independence, adaptive technology, and accessible design. Today, he works with businesses, educators, developers, and leaders to improve accessibility, usability, and awareness, showing how inclusive environments benefit everyone, not just people with disabilities.

Karan’s talks are engaging, practical, and deeply human. He translates complex accessibility concepts into real-world understanding, empowering audiences to rethink assumptions, design better systems, and create spaces where people of all abilities can participate fully, confidently, and with dignity.

Topics: Accessibility & inclusion, disability awareness, lived-experience leadership, assistive technology, inclusive design, breaking unconscious bias

Autistic & ADHD Advocate | Author | Speaker

Yenn Purkis is an internationally recognised autistic and ADHD advocate, author, and speaker who brings lived experience, deep insight, and practical understanding to conversations about neurodiversity, mental health, and inclusion. Identifying as non-binary and asexual, Yenn also lives with atypical schizophrenia and anxiety—perspectives that shape their compassionate, honest, and impactful work.

A disability advocate since 2005, Yenn’s first autobiography, Finding a Different Kind of Normal, launched a career dedicated to education, awareness, and systemic change. They have held senior leadership roles including Deputy CEO (External Relations) at the Disability Leadership Institute and Accessibility Manager at Rebus Theatre.

Yenn is widely respected for translating complex neurodivergent experiences into accessible, engaging insights that help organisations, educators, and communities move from awareness to meaningful inclusion.

Topics: Neurodiversity & inclusion, autism & ADHD, mental health, lived-experience leadership, accessibility, identity & advocacy

Mental Performance Coach | Speaker | Founder of Mentality Plus

Craig Michael Semple is a high-performance mental skills coach and speaker who helps individuals and teams build resilience, focus, and emotional control under pressure. As the founder of Mentality Plus, Craig works with athletes, leaders, and high achievers to strengthen mindset, manage stress, and perform consistently when it matters most.

Drawing from lived experience, psychology-backed tools, and elite performance principles, Craig translates complex mental strategies into practical, real-world techniques. His work empowers people to break limiting patterns, sharpen decision-making, and develop the mental edge required for sustainable success.

Craig’s sessions are grounded, relatable, and action-oriented—ideal for audiences seeking clarity, confidence, and stronger mental habits in high-pressure environments.

Topics: Mental resilience, performance mindset, emotional regulation, confidence under pressure, stress management, leadership mindset

Restorative Leadership Architect | Founder of Let’s Bake It | Author & Speaker

A restorative leadership architect, author, and speaker who helps individuals and organisations rebuild trust, resilience, and performance through reflective, human-centred leadership. As the founder of Let’s Bake It, Tosan challenges conventional leadership models by prioritising clarity, accountability, and emotional intelligence over speed and surface-level solutions. His work supports leaders navigating burnout, cultural breakdown, and complexity, guiding them to slow down, confront hard truths, and lead with intention.

Known for his calm authority and depth, Tosan creates space for meaningful dialogue that strengthens culture, decision-making, and sustainable impact.

Topics: Restorative leadership, trust & accountability, emotional intelligence, leadership under pressure, culture renewal, reflective practice, sustainable performance

Topics: Future foresight, global leadership, systems innovation, strategic design, social transformation, AI & governance

Championship Culture Architect | Keynote Speaker | Former NCAA Head Coach

A proven leader, culture architect, and former NCAA Division II Head Basketball Coach who transformed Chico State Men’s Basketball into one of the premier programs in the nation. Across 16 remarkable seasons, Greg built more than winning teams, he built a championship culture grounded in accountability, discipline, unity, and relentless standards.

At the core of his success are the 10 Core Principles that shaped every practice, decision, and performance. These principles created an environment where excellence was expected, leadership was developed, and individuals understood they were part of something bigger than themselves.

Today, Greg brings those same battle-tested frameworks to organisations, executive teams, and leaders seeking sustained high performance. His message is clear: winning isn’t accidental. It’s built daily through vision, standards, and habits.

Greg’s keynotes are practical, motivating, and deeply actionable, helping teams strengthen culture, elevate leadership, and create environments where people and performance thrive.

Topics: Championship culture, leadership development, team accountability, high-performance habits, vision & standards, sustainable success

Paralympian | Mental Health Advocate | Speaker | Resilience Leader

A former Paralympian, mental health advocate, and powerful keynote speaker known for his raw honesty and uncompromising resilience. After sustaining a life-changing spinal cord injury, Todd defied expectations, becoming a Paralympic athlete and representing Australia on the world stage.

Beyond sport, Todd has become a respected voice in mental health, disability awareness, and resilience leadership. He speaks candidly about adversity, identity loss, rebuilding self-worth, and the mindset required to move forward when life doesn’t go to plan. His story resonates deeply with corporate audiences, students, frontline workers, and leadership teams navigating pressure, change, and uncertainty.

Awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service, Todd brings authenticity, grit, and perspective that leaves audiences inspired, and changed.

Topics: Resilience, mental health, overcoming adversity, disability inclusion, mindset, leadership under pressure

Motorsport Athlete | World Record Holder | Inclusivity Advocate | Keynote Speaker

Ben Felten is an Australian motorsport athlete and inclusivity thought leader, internationally known for redefining what’s possible. In 2018, he became The Fastest Blind Man on a Motorcycle, reaching 266.716 km/h, a record-breaking moment that symbolised breaking barriers, not just speed limits.

Diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease in his teens, Ben lost his sight completely in his late 30s. Despite this, he went on to represent Australia in blind cricket and para rowing, founded the charity In Sight of Dreams, and launched Blind Speed to inspire others to challenge their limits.

Featured across television, radio, podcasts, and the documentary Dark Rider, Ben captivates audiences with his powerful story of resilience, courage, and human potential. His message resonates with students, teams, and executive leaders alike.

Topics: Resilience, courage, inclusivity, high-performance mindset, overcoming adversity, redefining limitations

Stunt Actress | Stunt Coordinator | Speaker on Performance & Fearless Execution

Internationally experienced stunt actress and coordinator with credits across more than 140 film and television productions. Her work includes major blockbusters such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Transformers 5, Pacific Rim, The Great Gatsby, and Superman Returns.

Originally trained as a professional dancer, Inge brings exceptional physical discipline, precision, and resilience to her work. Her expertise spans martial arts, horse riding, wire work, aerial stunts, and precision driving, making her a compelling voice on high performance under pressure.

Inge shares powerful insights on courage, risk mastery, and elite execution, drawing from real-world experience in some of the most demanding environments in film and live performance.

Topics: High-performance mindset, conquering fear, resilience, teamwork under pressure, physical storytelling, peak performance

Leadership Authority | Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach

Respected leadership authority, keynote speaker, and executive coach known for blending neuroscience, psychology, and authentic storytelling to create meaningful impact. With over 20 years’ experience coaching C-suite executives and senior leaders across Asia-Pacific, Isabelle helps organisations improve decision-making, performance, and leadership effectiveness under pressure.

Her work bridges cutting-edge research with real-world application, delivering practical insights that resonate deeply with diverse audiences, from seasoned corporate leaders to emerging professionals. Isabelle is particularly valued for her ability to articulate unspoken challenges and turn complexity into clarity.

Consistently rated as a highly engaging speaker at large conferences and intimate workshops alike, Isabelle equips leaders with tools they can immediately apply to enhance performance, resilience, and strategic thinking.

Topics: Leadership development, neuroscience & decision-making, resilience & performance, positive psychology, strategic communication, executive effectiveness

The Whale Woman | Conservation Leader | Keynote Speaker | Visionary & Thought Leader in WHALENESS

A transformational coach, speaker, and intuitive guide who helps individuals break free from emotional patterns, reconnect with their inner truth, and create lives rooted in alignment and self-trust. Blending intuition with grounded personal development practices, Julia supports deep inner healing that leads to lasting external change.

Her work focuses on emotional awareness, self-leadership, nervous system regulation, and embodied intuition, helping clients move beyond survival mode into clarity, confidence, and purpose. Julia is known for creating safe, compassionate spaces where people can explore vulnerability, release limiting beliefs, and step into authentic expression.

As a speaker, Julia brings warmth, depth, and presence to conversations around healing, identity, and conscious living. Her insights resonate strongly with audiences seeking personal growth that is both soulful and practical, making her a powerful voice for podcasts, retreats, wellness events, and transformational spaces.

Topics: Emotional healing, intuition & self-trust, embodiment, nervous system regulation, conscious living, inner alignment, personal transformation

Award-Winning Journalist | Media Coach | Communications Specialist

Award-winning journalist and media professional with more than three decades of experience across television, radio, and digital reporting. Known for his sharp storytelling, on-the-ground accuracy, and calm authority under pressure, Charles has built a respected career covering major national events, political stories, and global breaking news.

After years working with the ABC, Seven News, and international media outlets, Charles now helps executives, leaders, and spokespeople communicate with clarity and confidence. His blend of newsroom experience and strategic communication insight makes him a highly sought-after speaker and media trainer.

Charles brings real-world expertise, storytelling depth, and practical tools that help audiences communicate powerfully, on camera, on stage, or under pressure.

Real Stories. Real Impact. Real People.
Hosted by Daniel Brimblecombe, this show features leaders, creatives, and experts whose attention is focused on purpose, growth, and truth. It’s where ideas meet execution.

We’re booking purpose-led leaders, creatives, and innovators for deep, meaningful conversations.

Ideal Guests: Authors, coaches, founders, healers, visionaries

AI Ethics Consultant | Co-Founder of MosaicDM | Keynote Speaker on Deterministic, Human-Aligned AI

Mark Jennings-Bates helps organizations build AI systems they can trust—verifiable, explainable, and aligned with human values. As Co-Founder of MosaicDM and co-developer of Dimensional Intelligence™ (DI), he transforms AI from probability-based prediction into deterministic, truth-anchored architecture.

With over two decades at the intersection of technology, ethics, and leadership, Mark designs frameworks that eliminate hallucinations, remove bias, and provide mathematically provable audit trails. His work supports high-stakes sectors including defense, finance, healthcare, and climate resilience.

Rooted in the belief that truth is the constant, Mark brings clarity, integrity, and accountability to the future of AI.

Topics: Deterministic AI, ethical AI systems, DI architecture, explainability & verifiability, AI governance, human-aligned technology