Top 5 motivational speakers in Melbourne

Whether it's a workforce, school, club, or association, people can always use an extra bit of motivation, and finding the perfect guest speaker for your next event could be the key to igniting the spark.

An effective motivational speaker is defined by their ability to adequately set the tone for an event with an impactful, insightful, stimulating and thought provoking presentation. Engaging the audience is often determined by the speakers' ability to properly connect and resonate with their audience and maintain interest with aspects such as humour, spontaneity, and storytelling.

That is why here at Pickstar we have put together a top 5 list of motivational speakers available for booking in Melbourne!

Simply put, Dylan Alcott has just about done it all. Already one of Australia's most successful athletes, in 2021 Alcott became the only man to ever complete the Golden Slam in Quad Singles tennis by winning all four majors and a gold medal at the Paralympics. A loveable larrikin and popular media personality, Dylan has also emerged as one of the most influential and respected disability advocates both in Australia and abroad.

His advocacy work includes co-founding Get Skilled Access, launching Ability Fest, and writing his acclaimed autobiography titled ABLE. Dylan is a true inspiration to the people of Melbourne, and is a true national treasure.

Former AFL footballer Tom Boyd has lived a life of high expectations. Growing up in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Tom quickly rose to recognition as one of the top young athletes in Australia before being selected by the Greater Western Sydney Giants with the first pick in the AFL draft.

After a difficult first season with the Giants, Boyd moved back to Melbourne to play with the Western Bulldogs with what was at the time one of the biggest contracts in AFL history. Overcoming the injuries that plagued his young career, in 2016 Boyd achieved every footballer's dream. In a career best game, Boyd dominated with 3 goals and 8 marks, immortalising himself as a Bulldogs legend and securing their first premiership in 62 years.

In the later stages of his career, Boyd would continue to struggle with injury and mental health, taking a leave of absence from the Bulldogs after being diagnosed with clinical depression. Retiring with two years left of a lucrative two-million dollar deal, Boyd showed immense courage by choosing to prioritise his mental health. Now serving as a mental health advocate, Boyd dedicates his time to providing powerful talks about his experience at the pinnacle of Australian sport, and the importance of being vulnerable.

Sharni Layton has enjoyed the highs of elite sport, and endured the lows of mental health battles. A two-time International Netball Player of the Year award winner, Sharni is one of Australia's greatest netballers of all time. However in 2019, Sharni demonstrated her athletic prowess by switching codes from netball to AFLW when she joined the Collingwood Magpies.

As well as being a popular media personality, Sharni has been known throughout her sporting career to be one of the greatest locker room motivators in Australian sport, always taking command of a room and being a powerful motivator from even the earliest stages of her career. In overcoming her own mental health struggles, Sharni's motivation speaking has seen her become an advocate for women in sport, and more broadly for those looking to love themselves better.

NBL legend Chris Anstey is one of Australian basketball's greatest players and motivators. As well as having a solid NBA career, Chris is remembered as one of Melbourne and Victoria's key basketball figures, playing for the South East Melbourne Magic, Victoria Giants, and the Melbourne Tigers (where he would become a two-time MVP and three-time champion), who he would later go on to coach.

The lessons he learnt throughout his playing career inspired him to enter the field of coaching, but not just for basketball. Using his amazing interpersonal and motivational skills, Anstey has helped develop and nurture talent in a range of sports including golf, tennis, and swimming. A true veteran of elite performance, Chris Anstey is sure to light a fire under and type of audience.

Former Australian Diamonds star and current TV personality Bianca Chatfield has done A LOT since she debuted for her country as an 18-year old. The former Melbourne Vixens captain now pursues her passions in empowering girls and women to identify their passions through her leadership education program, The Ignition Project, helping individuals and teams alike develop the leadership skills required to succeed.

Chatfield's leadership experience in elite sport and her vast experience in the front of the camera as a popular presenter on a range of network television shows makes her an in-demand, engaging and highly motivational speaker for any type of audience.

For even more Victorian based Guest Speakers, check out:

• Cameron Schwab: CEO & Mentorship leader
• Carol Cooke: Paralympian & Author
• Adam Elliott: Academy award winner & MC
• Tony Armstrong: Former AFL Player & Media presenter
• Eileen Bell: First professional female gamer in Australia

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