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Top motivational speakers in Melbourne

Seller avatar for Andy Nunn, Change & Uncertainty Keynote Speaker
5.0 (37)
Melbourne VIC
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TEDx speaker and professional mentalist helping teams handle change, uncertainty and pressure | 1,000+ events, 100+ five-star reviews. Andy Nunn helps organisations prepare their people for change, uncertainty and the future of work. Blending live mentalism, humour and behavioural science, Andy shows audiences how quickly the mind fills in gaps, makes assumptions, misses information and reacts under pressure. His keynotes are not lectures about change. They are interactive experiences where people see their own thinking patterns play out in real time. This makes Andy a strong fit for organisations navigating AI disruption, transformation, restructuring, growth, new ways of working, or periods of uncertainty. His signature keynotes include Mind The Gap, which explores the space between stimulus and response, and Wonderfully Uncomfortable, which helps teams handle uncertainty, challenge old patterns and act with more clarity when the path ahead is unclear. Audiences leave with practical tools to think more clearly, question assumptions earlier, communicate with more influence and stay composed when change feels uncomfortable. Book Andy if you want more than a motivational talk. You want a keynote that helps people see uncertainty differently and gives them a practical way to move through it.
Seller avatar for Ash Abadia | Fearless Future Coaching
4.9 (22)
South Yarra VIC
·4.0 km
Hi I’m Ash, a performance coach, corporate trainer and speaker specialising in leadership development, sustainable high performance and sales capability. I help organisations build high performing teams, empowered leaders and commercially strong cultures that deliver results while fostering a sustainable balance between professional success and personal well-being. Backed by a degree in Business Psychology, an ICF accredited diploma of Business Coaching and over a decade of experience in high pressure corporate environments, I bring a powerful blend of evidence based strategy and real world application to every engagement. Whether through coaching, training workshops or keynotes, my mission is to elevate how your people work and lead, enabling optimal performance that’s sustainable. I specialise in 3 areas: 1. Tailored leadership development programs Take your leaders to the next level with custom designed programs that create leaders who can build high performing teams. These programs helps your leaders discovers their strengths, skill gaps and become the leaders people want to follow. 2. Commercial capability and sales training Upskill your team in the commercial foundations for success. Sales, customer service, needs discovery, negotiation, presenting and winning new business. 3. Women’s empowerment programs (in male‑dominated industries) Helping organisations create environments where women want to stay, can grow, lead and feel empowered.
Seller avatar for Luke Kennedy - Keynotes on Resilience, Mental Health, & Leadership
5.0 (31)
Melbourne VIC
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Luke’s story creates connection quickly, but storytelling alone means nothing unless people can genuinely see themselves in it. That’s why every keynote is tailored to the audience, culture, and conversations that matter most within your organisation. Luke Kennedy is one of Australia’s leading keynote speakers, an international best-selling author, successful business owner, mental health advocate, and former state champion boxer. After overcoming a dark and violent past shaped by addiction, crime, mental health struggles, and being stabbed twice, Luke rebuilt his life from the inside out. Today, he delivers powerful, perspective-shifting keynotes that help organisations build more resilient teams, stronger leaders, and healthier workplace cultures. Known for his raw honesty, sharp humour, and deeply relatable storytelling, Luke challenges audiences to reflect honestly on how they show up, professionally and personally. “The BEST speaker we’ve had.” – Optus What sets Luke apart is that his message is not built on theory, recycled leadership frameworks, or surface-level motivation, but lived experience. His story is powerful, but never the point. He uses it to build trust quickly, open people up emotionally, and deliver practical insights around resilience, ownership, communication, mental wellbeing, and leadership that stay with audiences long after the event ends. Popular Keynote Topics: ✔ Resilience Under Pressure ✔ Leadership and Accountability ✔ Mental Health and Burnout Prevention ✔ Building Stronger Team Culture ✔ Communication and Connection ✔ Motivation That Actually Lasts ✔ Navigating Change and Uncertainty ✔ Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs ✔ Ownership, Standards and Personal Growth Trusted by organisations including ANZ, Optus, Woolworths, government organisations, schools, and businesses nationwide, with more than 2,000 events delivered across Australia.
Seller avatar for 925 Edge (pronounced "9-to-5 Edge")
4.9 (34)
11/140 William Street, Melbourne VIC
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Experienced professional with over 30 years of leadership experience. Have worked in corporate (including at AMP and Suncorp) and now run my own business, called 925 ("9-to-5") Edge, which I started back in 2017. My role? Speaker & MC • Facilitator & Trainer • Consultant & Coach (I'm primarily a Keynote Speaker and MC. I run workshops and do consulting/coaching as a useful add-on to my conference talks.) My areas of expertise: 1. Management & Leadership Specialist ☛ I help people become great managers & leaders 2. Presentation Skills & Communications Expert ☛ I help people become great presenters and public speakers 3. Sales Skills Professional ☛ I help people become Elite BDMs (Business Development Managers) i.e. the very best salespeople in their industry Here's a more personal blurb: Energetic, upbeat, personable and curious. An experienced and well-presented professional, with a demonstrated history of achieving excellent results in tough environments. Highly skilled & experienced in Management/Leadership (>30 years of managing & leading teams of people at work), Communication at work, Presentations and Sales. Strong formal qualifications complemented by varied & valuable work experience. Also a lifelong student: I'm always learning, questioning, and trying to improve. All up? I enjoy working with good people, doing interesting and challenging work that has the potential to achieve remarkable results and outcomes – not just for the business; for everybody. NOTE: Based in Melbourne but happy to travel interstate and overseas for Speaking, MC, and Group Workshop engagements.
Seller avatar for Bart Walsh | Unforgettable Speaker
5.0 (35)
ServesMelbourne
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​Practical. Human. Unforgettable. Bart Walsh transforms teams with powerful strategies on resilience, change management, and wellbeing. If you're looking for a inspirational speaker who will leave your audience genuinely moved, thinking differently, and still talking about it months later, Bart is who you're looking for. He's a resilience specialist who works from the inside out, helping people discover a kind of strength they didn't know they had and a practical framework for using it when things get hard. And in times of relentless change and uncertainty, things always get hard. What makes Bart different isn't the credentials, though they're real: - Former Head Coach of Jetts Fitness Australia, - Elite personal trainer with decades at the pointy end of high performance, leadership, and human behaviour - One of Australia's most respected voices on wellbeing and mindset. What makes Bart different is the life behind the work. He survived cancer at 23, lost his firstborn son, and lives with a degenerative neurological condition. He stands on your stage not asking for sympathy, but showing your audience exactly what it looks like to own your circumstances, seek discomfort, and love your fate anyway. That's not a performance. That's a life lived, and rooms feel the difference. What Bart delivers: - Keynotes audiences are still quoting years later - Health & wellbeing presentations and workshops with real behavioural change built in - High-energy team activities that shift culture, not just mood - A practical resilience framework your people will actually use on Monday Whether you're planning a conference, an offsite, or a company-wide wellbeing event, Bart will elevate your room and leave every person in it stronger than when they arrived. If you want a speaker your audience will remember, and a result your organisation will feel, enquire today.

How much does it cost to hire a motivational speaker in Melbourne?

$3,500

per event

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Melbourne's professional market expects speakers who understand sophisticated audiences, from finance and health sector leadership teams to the design studios and creative agencies clustered through Fitzroy and Collingwood. Whether you're organising a corporate conference, annual general meeting, or industry event, the right motivational speaker needs to match your audience's expectations for substance and polish. Bark connects you with experienced public speakers across Melbourne who deliver presentations tailored to your sector and goals.

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Motivational speaker services in Melbourne

Professional speakers work across corporate, educational, and community events with content tailored to your audience.

  • Corporate keynotes: Inspiring presentations for conferences, team events, and leadership gatherings.
  • Sports motivation: High-energy talks from athletes and coaches to boost team performance.
  • Mental health & wellbeing: Engaging speakers addressing resilience, mindfulness, and overcoming adversity.
  • Industry specialists: Expert speakers tailored to sectors like tech, finance, education, and healthcare.

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Verified reviews for motivational speakers in Melbourne

The average rating for motivational speakers on Bark is 4.97. These reviews are from verified members of the Bark community who have hired a motivational speaker.

by Glen Cowie

1 Apr 2026

WOW- How do I sum up John, what an amazing talk he gave. For context, we were a room of 20 guys on a men's mental health retreat. The theme for the weekend was to be authentic, share, be vulnerable. John's talk set the tone for the rest of the weekend. Amazing stories, great delivery and was talked about for many hours by all long after John left. Not only was it a superb talk, he also came at short notice as we our founder who was going to deliver a message could not come due to flight issues. Thank you John, we hope to see you again some time!

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by Sharon

25 Jun 2025

Jas gave a key note speech for us for IWD 2025. She collaborated with us to make sure the content was pitched at the right level for our organisation and tailored her keynote to ensure that it landed well with her audience. And it did, perfectly. Her messages drew our audience in and prompted reflection and action. Thanks Jas, for taking a difficult subject and enabling our people to engage in a meaningful way.

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by Kylie

15 May 2026

Wendy was lovely and personable and easy to deal with. She made our event informational & interesting and everyone enjoyed her presentation.

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by Michelle Cope

21 May 2026

Great session with practical tools and learnings to apply daily in the workplace.

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by Doug

28 Jul 2025

Thanks again for joining our full team conference Bart, this was an incredible inspiration to the team and a very timely reminder for everyone to relook at their life and make sure they are building their life resilient to tackle every challenge that may arise. Its a very touching story you shared and it meant a lot to everyone in the team.

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by Jack

1 Apr 2026

I have never seen a group of elderly men in an audience so transfixed on the delivery of a talk on subjects important to them. John Toomey delivered his talk on the subjects required intermingled with his life experience. Many of the men commented to me on the excellent choice of speaker. The lady volunteers also listened intently and told me that they were able to relate the talk to their family situation. A very well-presented talk by John.

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by Ramanpreet

17 Sep 2024

Sandie is such a fun-loving person and full of enthusiasm. The way she interacts brings positive energy to the environment. It was such an amazing experience to welcome such an amazing person like Sandie.... Cheers!!!

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by Tarryn

1 May 2025

We recently engaged Kate to deliver sales training for our team across Sydney and our Northern Rivers Venues, and the experience was outstanding. Kate was able to work within the tight budget I had and still create bespoke training for the team. She brought a high level of expertise, energy, and adaptability to every session. Her flexible approach meant the training was tailored to our specific needs, and she connected effortlessly with our team members. The feedback from the team has been overwhelmingly positive—they found the sessions engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to their roles. We’ve already seen a boost in confidence and performance. Highly recommend her to any organisation looking to elevate their sales capability!

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by Rima

13 Jul 2025

Dr. Rod Irwin is a true inspiration — a kind and genuine person dedicated to helping others shift their mindset from stress to clarity and possibility. We were fortunate to have him join us for our staff professional development day, where he delivered thoughtful insights, raised meaningful points, and set a positive and energising tone for the rest of the day. Thank you, Rod, for your passion, care, and commitment to making a difference.

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by Adam Marshall

6 May 2026

We engaged Wendy to deliver a wellbeing session for our team. I had a clear vision of what we wanted which was practical, real world tools that team members could take away and apply in both their professional and personal lives. Wendy delivered exactly that, and the session was so informative and genuinely useful for everyone involved.

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FAQs

The most requested themes include leadership development, managing organisational change, building high-performing teams, workplace resilience, and sales motivation. Many Melbourne speakers also specialise in innovation, diversity and inclusion, mental health in the workplace, and navigating competitive markets. Industry-specific topics like digital transformation, customer experience, or sustainability are increasingly popular for conferences and leadership retreats. Most experienced speakers will customise their content to align with your organisation's current challenges and strategic priorities.

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