The Leading Speakers Bureau

One of the Top Facilitators in the Human Resources Field in Australia

Peter Ferrera is an experienced, facilitator / trainer and consultant with a proven success track record which he gained over 20 years in business. Prior to establishing his consulting firm, E-Cue Pty Ltd, Peter was Employee Relations Manager for Coca-Cola Amatil. He is an Australian Institute of Professional Facilitators Fellow, a DDI Master Trainer, a Targeted Selection Accredited Trainer and a Myers Briggs Type Indicator Accredited Trainer.

“Peter is an excellent facilitator who always applies theory to reality.”

[expand title=”In detail”] Peter Ferrera is regarded as one of the top facilitators in his field in Australia. He has been a leading contract facilitator with high profile RTO’s including The Australian Institute of Management, and Chifley Business School. He has successfully designed and delivered middle and senior management leadership development programs including frontline management, personal growth and professional development programs, team development, targeted selection, continuous improvement, communications, client management, conflict management, career development, sales and marketing
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[expand title=”What he offers you”]Peter Ferrera’s experience encompasses both private and public sector organisations in the fields of manufacturing, engineering, financial services, information technology, transport & logistics, sales and marketing, aviation, and health.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Peter Ferrera maintains everyone’s attention throughout his interesting events which are easy for the delegates to participate. His humour and ability to relate the theory to everyday practicalities makes the courses extremely valuable.[/expand]

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Director of the HDK School of Design and Design Consultant to IKEA

Lars Engman is considered a national and international player within the field of design. For over 31 years Engman has worked in different roles within product development and design at IKEA. As their Design Manager he has developed an extensive, international IKEA network of design schools and designers. He is also a member of the board of the Swedish Institute and of the Swedish Research Council.

“Design is becoming an increasingly important part of people’s every day life.”

[expand title=”In detail”] Prior to becoming Design Manager at IKEA Lars enjoyed a varied career in design – from designer at KF Interior in Stockholm to heading the Design Studio Copenhagen for IKEA in collaboration with Niels Gammelgaard. He is also on the board of several education councils including Lund University, Växjö University and Borås University. He was proxy for Professor Gunilla Bandolin in the field of humanities and social science at the Swedish Research Council. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his presentations he asks “What is design?” He also explains IKEA’s vision to create a better standard of life for as many people as possible by examining the multi-dimensional thinking and innovation frameworks used throughout IKEA’s design process. He also explains how IKEA is able to stay true to its vision and successfully translate contemporary design ideas into functional products at affordable prices.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An experienced speaker Mr Engman’s presentations are well thought through, cleverly put together and appeal to everybody – not unlike his designs. [/expand]

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Managing Director Diligence

Jon Greenaway is a Managing Director at Diligence, the Global Business Intelligence consultancy. He has been part of Diligence’s growth since 2003 and his experience gained in conducting fraud investigations, asset tracing and due diligence has been brought to bear in the founding of the Brussels Office in 2005. Jon supervises a number of due diligence inquiries and leads complex cross-border investigations that have spanned the globe.

“Jon is highly experienced in managing global financial and reputational risks”

[expand title=”In detail”] Jon has extensive prior experience in the field of investigative journalism and with a wide knowledge of the Asian political and business world. From 1997 until 2002 he was based in Asia as a freelance journalist, and has written for such publications as the Irish Times, the Australian Financial Review and the South China Morning Post. His previous work for a non-governmental organisation providing assistance to refugees saw him travel and work across South and East Asia and the Pacific Basin. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jon offers a new view of an intriguing and rapidly growing industry. He offers a perspective on ‘the Dark Side of Globalisation’ – fraud, political conflict and legal dispute which stem from regulatory gaps in emerging markets, and poor internal controls and situation awareness at corporations working there as well as a look ahead to the emerging trends and opportunities in the world of Risk Management. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jon offers radical views in his engaging and dynamic presentations; his observations are drawn from his wide experience and give a modern day view on an old industry. [/expand]

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Adventurer and Inspirational Speaker

In the midst of the uncharted Amazon, after losing his three companions, Yossi was tested to the extreme, alone and bare to the bone, for three harrowing weeks of sheer survival against all odds. He lived to tell the amazing story as well as how the ordeal profoundly affected his understanding of himself and his life purpose.

“Yossi’s story is an inspiration and demonstrates clearly the strength of the human mind and what it is capable of achieving”

[expand title=”In detail”] Ten years after his Amazon survival, Yossi returned to the Amazon and made it his home. Working with indigenous forest dwellers for three years they built Cha-la-lan, a model eco-tourism village that inspired the entire Amazon basin and the world. Yossi now travels the planet sharing his universal message of strength, hope and inspiration. Author of the international best-seller ‘Heart of the Amazon’, Yossi’s message is bound to touch your heart. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Yossi challenges audiences on emotional as well as intellectual grounds. The results are outstanding growth, shift and breakthrough on professional, organisational and personal levels. He shows his audience how to:
– Think and live ‘outside of the box’ following ‘the laws of the jungle’.
– Meet fears and obstacles from a place of strength and wisdom.
– Ride on the waves of change: it is futile to resist them. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]He is without doubt one of the most riveting storytellers and inspirational speakers in the world. He tailors his presentations to suit client’s individual needs. [/expand]

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Leadership Strategist and Corporate Mentor

Margot Cairnes is a highly respected international leadership strategist. She is a pioneer in the field of holistic transformation. A corporate mentor and advisor to Boards and CEO’s of multinational companies, Margot addresses crucial issues in leadership, and business. Margot is a recognised expert working for the past 15 years in corporations worldwide using her unique and proven methodologies.

“A truly multifaceted and inspirational speaker”

[expand title=”In detail”] She has been named One of the 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge. Margot is founder and Chairman of Margot Cairnes International. She is the Author of Five books and hundreds of articles published worldwide. Margot serves on Boards for The Salvation Army Media Advisory Board and the Australian Institute of Engineers Centre for Enginee.
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[expand title=”What she offers you”]Growth! Personal, relationship company. Margot designs global corporate transformation programmes. Her approach is multifaceted and unique. It facilitates corporate leaders, internal relationships and business strategy to be explored as a whole. This creates
• leaders who are willing to exchange power and control for freedom, growth and trust.
• a company culture that is effective and well.
• quantum leaps in business performance.

A dynamic and invigorating speaker, Margot is highly sought-after by corporate leaders who are willing to see their world through different eyes.[/expand]

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Former President & CEO of Olympus

Michael Woodford MBE is a British businessman who was formerly President and CEO of Olympus Corporation, making him the first non-Japanese person to be appointed as the company’s CEO. However, he was dismissed after just four months in the position when he uncovered explosive financial irregularities.

“Exposing the Olympus scandal”

[expand title=”In detail”] Michael discovered that hundreds of millions of dollars had been transferred to mysterious accounts and when he brought it to the attention of his Chairman and board he was instantly sacked. Told that he should fear for his safety, he returned to London and briefed the Serious Fraud Office, starting a series of enquiries involving the FBI, SFO and the Toyko Police. The scale of fraud was estimated to be $1.7billion, over twenty years. Michael began his career as a management trainee at Lucas Aerospace. After some time with Cadbury Schweppes, he joined KeyMed, the UK medical equipment division of Olympus. He made his way up the ladder over the next three decades, running their American and Russian businesses before becoming Executive MD of Olympus Europe. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Michael offers audiences his own insight into this dramatic story. He speaks about risk management, corporate morality and social responsibility providing audience members with real world solutions to real business problems.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Michael’s well delivered speeches are riveting, he is an outstanding storyteller with raconteur timing and invaluable business insight which make him a highly sought after speaker.[/expand]

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Lead Singer of INXS

Ciaran Gribbin is the lead singer of INXS. He is a Grammy nominated songwriter who has worked with artists such as Snow Patrol, Madonna, Paul Oakenfold and Paul McCartney and has also written and produced soundtracks for movies. In May 2013 the BBC flew Ciaran into Belfast from Australia especially to perform two songs solo with The Ulster Orchestra in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the legendary Ulster Hall for TV and radio broadcast. Ciaran has co-written a new song Hey Baby Doll that is performed by Al Pacino and features in his latest movie Imagined currently in production and due for release in 2014.

“Frontman of one of the world’s most renowned bands”

[expand title=”In detail”] Ciaran grew up in the inner city of Belfast, Northern Ireland during difficult times. He began writing songs at a young age and formed a small band touring the pubs in Belfast. In 2009 he made the decision to split from his band and take the path of a solo artist to give himself the freedom to write, record and perform his own songs in whichever format he chose, solo or with a band. He soon found himself working on shows and tours with many artists including Paul McCartney, The Script, Gotye, Powderfinger and James Morrison amongst others whilst co-writing with various artists including Paul Oakenfold, Groove Armada and William Orbit. In 2009, whilst on tour in Australia he met INXS band member and co-writer of all of their classic songs Andrew Farriss and they struck up an immediate friendship. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]A highly entertaining professional, Ciaran is a passionate personality whose creativity will inspire people with his tale of triumphing over adversity. Ciaran will also include his guitar during his presentations using it as a tool to enhance his speech.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]As the frontman of one of the world’s most successful bands, Ciaran has an unforgettable stage presence and charisma which makes him hugely popular at events around the world.[/expand]

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Businessman & Former British Consul General in L.A.

Bob Peirce is a Los Angeles businessman with a long career in the British Diplomatic Service. Bob served as British Consul General in Los Angeles from 2005 until 2009, when he retired from the British Diplomatic Service after three decades of distinguished posts in China, Hong Kong, Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He was Private Secretary to three British Foreign Secretaries (equivalent of the US Secretary of State): Sir Geoffrey Howe, Sir John Major and Lord Douglas Hurd.

“A highly experienced speaker on Hong Kong & China”

[expand title=”In detail”] Twice a member of the Hong Kong Government (in the 1980s and again in the 1990s), from 1993 to 1997 Bob was the Secretary responsible for Hong Kong’s external affairs under Governor Chris Patten. For most of the period from 1979 to 1997, he was directly involved in the negotiations with China that culminated in the handover of Hong Kong in 1997. Bob Peirce was the Chief Executive of the 1998 Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland. He drafted the 1999 report, which formed the basis of policing reforms in Northern Ireland following the 1998 peace agreement. In 1999, Bob became head of Political and Public Affairs at the British Embassy in Washington, DC. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing from his experience, Bob Peirce is able to offer audiences tremendous insights into the political and public affairs within Asia. He also has an immense wealth of expertise in global politics and economics. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Bob Peirce has a charming, commonsense speaking style and numerous stories from his many years in governmental and business positions give his presentations tremendous practical value.[/expand]

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CEO and Founder of BBES International

Bisila Bokoko is a pioneering and truly inspirational business leader. Founder of BBES, a boutique business development firm, she serves a wide range of markets and industries with particular focus on gastronomy, fashion, lifestyle, arts and culture. Passionate about what they do BBES has a laudable success establishing global partnerships/alliances. As the former Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce in New York, she has developed and cultivated relationships with foreign Heads of State and International business leaders a fact which has made her one of the ten most influential Spanish women in the American business.

“Leadership does not mean command, but inspire”

[expand title=”In detail”] Bisila earned two Master’s degrees in International Relations and Business and a Law degree from Universidad CEU San Pablo. She has a true passion for creatively harnessing the cooperation and power of the business community to achieve sustainable change. She works closely with EMPRETEC, a UN program to empower women in emerging and developing countries. Bisila is also the founder and chairperson of The Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote literacy among the African people.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]With 15 years of experience as a catalyst for change and structuring strategic partnerships, creating and forging new opportunities for organisations in NY and across the globe, Bisila has proven to be an effective powerhouse as a global brand ambassador, spokesperson and business developer

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[expand title=”How she presents”]An experienced speaker at conferences the world over, Bisila has a unique presence and charisma and provides invaluable business insight to events. Bisila tailors each presentation to precisely suit each individual client.

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International Human Rights Advocate

Bianca Jagger is an International Human Rights Advocate. She has campaigned for over 20 years to expose atrocities against civilian populations throughout the world. In 2004 Bianca Jagger received the World Achievement Award from President Gorbachev for her Worldwide Commitment to Human Rights, Social and Economic Justice and Environmental Causes.

“Bianca Jagger is a model of what it means to be a concerned world citizen” William Shulz, Executive Director, Amnesty International

[expand title=”In detail”] Bianca Jagger was born in Nicaragua, educated in France, and is the embodiment of loyalty not to one country or region but to the globe itself and to the welfare of all its citizens. She is a Council of Europe Goodwill Ambassador, Chair of the World Future Council and Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation, and a member of the Director’s Leadership Council of Amnesty International US.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]She urges audiences to be more aware and proactive against the social injustices forced upon their fellow man; emphasizing her belief that one person can make a difference. Bianca Jagger is a constant traveller to the most remote countries of the globe on missions of justice and mercy and a devoted environmentalist,[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Bianca Jagger inspires audiences as she recounts the experiences that have changed and shaped her life. [/expand]

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