We're the speaker bureau that gives you access to New Zealand's top young talent, with the profits backing young New Zealanders to change the world. Win-win!

Inspiring Speakers in New Zealand

The remarkable young Kiwi talent we represent have spoken to audiences internationally and at home. Each has an inspiring story to share, are great public speakers, thought-leaders, and can tailor their talks to meet your needs.

Featured

Guy Ryan

CEO & Founder, Inspiring Stories. Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, millennials and the purpose economy.
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Rez Gardi

2017 Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on human rights, migrants and refugees, triumph through adversity, and leadership.
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Noa Woolloff

New Zealand's most famous teen dad and the Head of Youth Engagement at Inspiring Stories. Speaks on challenging stereotypes, leadership and social enterprise.
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Angela Lim

Doctor, entrepreneur and board member with a solid portfolio of governance and leadership experiences. Angela has been sitting on boards since she was 21.
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Alexia Hilbertidou

CEO & Founder of GirlBoss. Speaks on diversity and inclusion, science and technology, and women in leadership.
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SHAY WRIGHT

Co-Founder, Te Whare Hukahuka. Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia-Pacific 2016. Speaks on education, indigenous leadership, iwi enterprise, and the Maori economy.
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Laura O'Connell Rapira

Campaigns Director at ActionStation. Speaks on the power of the crowd, digital and community organising, democracy and citizenship.
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Jake Millar

CEO & Founder, UnFiltered. Media & education entrepreneur. Speaks on education, entrepreneurship, building a media start-up company and trying to go global from day one.
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Toby Carr

CEO & Founder, DexTech. Young entrepreneur, TEDxAuckland. Speaks on education, entrepreneurship, building a technology company, tools and tech for start-ups.
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Fatumata Bah

Emerging woman of influence. Speaks on human rights, migrants and refugees, triumph through adversity, and leadership.
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Sam Judd

CEO, Sustainable Coastlines. Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on education and leadership for sustainability, and grassroots community empowerment.
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Taaniko Nordstrom

Co-founder of Soldiers Rd. Speaks on identity and culture, building an indigenous media company, the arts and social justice.
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BONNIE HOWLAND

Co-founder of Indigo & Iris. Speaks on finding your purpose, women in leadership, and the challenges of building an ethical beauty company to help cure treatable blindness.
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COURTNEY DURR

CEO & Founder, Body Love NZ. Speaks on re-thinking health and wellbeing, empowering everyday women to shine, the challenges of building a social enterprise.
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Irene Wakefield

Speaks on domestic violence, building healthy relationships, empowering women, and creative campaigns to unlock new revenues.
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Jess Weller

Founder of The WELLer Network, Tedx Speaker. Speaks on surviving cancer, health and wellbeing, the power of education and legacy.
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Hannah Duder

CEO of Indigo & Iris, the beauty company helping to cure treatable blindness. Speaks on creativity and purpose-driven business.
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Thomas Maharaj

Speaks on overcoming adversity through surviving a brain tumour, attracting and nurturing talent, business development and sales.
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Bop, Jody & Sarah

Bop, Jody and Sarah co-founded CoLiberate, empowering Kiwis with tools and strategies to strengthen their mental health and wellbeing.
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Julia Whaipooti

Lawyer, champion, and Chair of JustSpeak. Speaks on social justice, a fairer justice system, and better outcomes for rangatahi Maori.
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Speakers

Guy Ryan

CEO & Founder, Inspiring Stories. Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, millennials and the purpose economy.
Learn More >>

Rez Gardi

2017 Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on human rights, migrants and refugees, triumph through adversity, and leadership.
Learn More >>

Noa Woolloff

New Zealand's most famous teen dad and the Head of Youth Engagement at Inspiring Stories. Speaks on challenging stereotypes, leadership and social enterprise.
Learn More >>

Angela Lim

Doctor, entrepreneur and board member with a solid portfolio of governance and leadership experiences. Angela has been sitting on boards since she was 21.
Learn More >>

Alexia Hilbertidou

CEO & Founder of GirlBoss. Speaks on diversity and inclusion, science and technology, and women in leadership.
Learn More >>

SHAY WRIGHT

Co-Founder, Te Whare Hukahuka. Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia-Pacific 2016. Speaks on education, indigenous leadership, iwi enterprise, and the Maori economy.
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How does it work?

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We'll confirm speaker availability. You complete a simple agreement, speaker brief, and process payment.

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You get an awesome speaker at your event, and you help to back young New Zealanders. Win-win!

You get an awesome speaker at your event, and you help to back young New Zealanders. Win-win!

How it works Icons

Complete the booking form to let us know your preferred speaker(s) and a few key details for your upcoming event.

We'll confirm speaker availability. You complete a simple agreement, speaker brief, and process payment.

You get an awesome speaker at your event, and you help to back young New Zealanders. Win-win!

Book a speaker for your conference, event or graduation >>

A FEW OF OUR PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Business Conferences
The New Zealand CEO Summit
The Social Enterprise World Forum
Nurture Change, Business Retreat
Wellbeing Now, Southern Cross Insurance
Global Women, Activation Series

Graduation Ceremonies
Auckland University Business School
AUT Business School
Wintec Business School
Unitec (various)
Toi Whakaari

Other Conferences & Events
Festival for the Future
TEDxAuckland + Wellington
Rotary District Conferences
UNESCO Creative Cities, Dunedin
NZ Recreation Association Conference

Who’s behind it?

Inspiring Speakers is run by Inspiring Stories, a Kiwi charity operating nationwide with the vision to see every young New Zealander unleash their potential to change the world.

Since launching in 2011, Inspiring Stories has built an impressive track record of programmes and partnerships, supporting more than 6,000 young New Zealanders so far. Our programmes include the flagship national event Festival for the Future, the accelerator Live the Dream, the national film competition Making a Difference, and Future Leaders – backing young people in rural and provincial New Zealand to unleash their potential. Learn about Inspiring Stories >>