We're the speaker bureau that gives you access to top Kiwi talent, with the profits backing young New Zealanders to change the world. Win-win!
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.
CEO & Founder, Inspiring Stories. Former Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, millennials and the purpose economy.
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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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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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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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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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Author, Edmund Hillary Fellow and space entrepreneur. Speaks on New Zealand’s emerging space industry, and democratising access to space.
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Entrepreneur and Edmund Hillary Fellow, Co-Founder of Choice and Squawksquad. Speaks on finding your purpose, and Tech for Good.
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Co-founder of Soldiers Rd. Speaks on identity and culture, building an indigenous media company, the arts and social justice.
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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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Director of Brewster & Associates. Speaks on the future of work, millennials in the workforce, and women in leadership.
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Director of ActionStation. Speaks on the power of the crowd, digital and community organising, democracy and citizenship.
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Internationally award-winning artist and life-style entrepreneur. Speaks on creativity & innovation, health & wellbeing, food & agriculture.
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CEO & Founder, DexTech. Young entrepreneur, TEDxAuckland. Speaks on education, entrepreneurship, building a technology company, tools and tech for start-ups.
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Emerging woman of influence. Speaks on human rights, migrants and refugees, triumph through adversity, and leadership.
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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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CEO of Indigo & Iris, the beauty company helping to cure treatable blindness. Speaks on creativity and purpose-driven business.
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Speaks on domestic violence, building healthy relationships, empowering women, and creative campaigns to unlock new revenues.
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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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2017 Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on human rights, migrants and refugees, triumph through adversity, and leadership.
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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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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 and Sarah co-founded CoLiberate, empowering Kiwis with tools and strategies to strengthen their mental health and wellbeing.
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Policy Advisor, former refugee, leader. Guled has an inspiring story and has spoken at events throughout New Zealand and beyond.
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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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CEO & Founder, Inspiring Stories. Former Young New Zealander of the Year. Speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, millennials and the purpose economy.
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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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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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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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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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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?
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.
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, supporting more than 7,000 young New Zealanders to build their entrepreneurship and leadership capability, and their ideas to make a difference. Core programmes include the prestigious national event Festival for the Future, and the Future Leaders – backing young people in rural and provincial New Zealand. Learn more about Inspiring Stories >>