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Inspiring Speakers in New Zealand

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

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Guy Ryan

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

2019 Young New Zealander of the Year. CEO & Co-founder of Banquer. Speaks on education, entrepreneurship, leadership, Māori and women in Tech.
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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 Māori economy.
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Alexia Hilbertidou

CEO & Founder of GirlBoss, and Queen’s Young Leader Recipient. Speaks on diversity and inclusion, science and technology, and women in leadership.
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Sam Judd

CEO, Sustainable Coastlines. Former Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on education and leadership for sustainability, and grassroots community empowerment.
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Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Author, Edmund Hillary Fellow and space entrepreneur. Speaks on New Zealand’s emerging space industry, and democratising access to space.
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Fraser McConnell

Entrepreneur and Edmund Hillary Fellow, Co-Founder of Choice and Squawksquad. Speaks on finding your purpose, and Tech for Good.
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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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Noa Woolloff

New Zealand's most famous teen dad. Heading up the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs. Speaks on challenging stereotypes and leadership.
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ANDREA BREWSTER

Director of Brewster & Associates. Speaks on the future of work, millennials in the workforce, and women in leadership.
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Laura O'Connell Rapira

Director of ActionStation. Speaks on the power of the crowd, digital and community organising, democracy and citizenship.
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GRAEDON PARKER

Internationally award-winning artist and life-style entrepreneur. Speaks on creativity & innovation, health & wellbeing, food & agriculture.
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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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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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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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Irene Wakefield

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

Policy Advisor, former refugee, leader. Guled has an inspiring story and has spoken at events throughout New Zealand and beyond.
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Josiah Tualamali'i

A Samoan New Zealander helping young people to speak up on the decisions that shape their lives and advising government on how to connect with them.
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Speakers

Guy Ryan

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

Kendall Flutey

2019 Young New Zealander of the Year. CEO & Co-founder of Banquer. Speaks on education, entrepreneurship, leadership, Māori and women in Tech.
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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 Māori economy.
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Alexia Hilbertidou

CEO & Founder of GirlBoss, and Queen’s Young Leader Recipient. Speaks on diversity and inclusion, science and technology, and women in leadership.
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Sam Judd

CEO, Sustainable Coastlines. Former Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on education and leadership for sustainability, and grassroots community empowerment.
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Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Author, Edmund Hillary Fellow and space entrepreneur. Speaks on New Zealand’s emerging space industry, and democratising access to space.
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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 >>

CLIENTS AND 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
Toi Whakaari
Unitec

Other Conferences & Events
Festival for the Future
TEDxAuckland + TEDxWellington
Rotary District Conferences
Payments New Zealand Conference
NZ Recreation Association Conference

Who’s behind it?

Inspiring Speakers is a social enterprise run by Inspiring Stories, the Kiwi charity backing young New Zealanders to change the world.

Inspiring Stories has built an impressive track record of programmes and partnerships, having now supported thousands of young New Zealanders to connect, build their entrepreneurship and leadership capability, and their ideas to make a difference. The flagship initiatives of Inspiring Stories include the prestigious national event Festival for the Future, the Future Leaders programme, and Inspiring Speakers representing top young Kiwi talent. Learn more >>