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Talking Heads ICMI’s Sport Speakers - some of whom have represented their country at Olympic level - are among the most successful athletes in their respective sports. Success in any sport depends on the same dedication and determination that success in other fields requires.

Goals are not only scored in the sporting arena; they provide the inspiration for achievement in many areas of life. Our sport speakers share their personal insights into what it took for them to achieve their dreams and the lessons we can all learn.

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Speaker Dean Barker Speaker Dean Barker
Dean Barker is most famous for being the amazingly calm and composed skipper of Emirates Team New Zealand that lost to Switzerland’s Team Alinghi in 2007.
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Speaker Frank Bunce Speaker Frank Bunce
Frank Bunce was one of the central figures in an era of All Black dominance in the early 90’s. He made his All Black debut as a 30 year old in 1992 against the World XV and from that time formed a formidable midfield duo with his North Harbour team mate, Walter Little.
Speaker Tony Christiansen Speaker Tony Christiansen
Successful businessman, surf lifesaver, race car champion, 2nd degree black belt, world class athlete, qualified pilot, after dinner speaker, inspirational motivator and infotainer. Tony is one of Australasia’s leading inspirational/motivational speakers. He is humorous bold and straight talking as he brings you a story you will never forget.
Speaker Russell Coutts Speaker Russell Coutts
Russell Coutts’ name will remain in world sailing history books forever. He is the Skipper/Helmsman who steered Team New Zealand to America’s Cup victories in both 1995 and 2000. In 1995, he helmed Black Magic, which won the 1995 America's Cup with an overwhelming five straight wins over Dennis Conner’s USA team in the 29th America's Cup. This was only the second time that the America's Cup has left the United States in the 144-year history of the event. 		Speaker Dame Susan Devoy Speaker Dame Susan Devoy
Former New Zealand squash player, (Dame) Susan Devoy, was ranked Number One in the world continuously from 1983 until her retirement in October 1992, when she achieved her fourth World Women's Squash Championship. She has, remarkably, won the British Open Squash Championship eight times, the last in April 1992 when she was delighted to regain that title having lost it the previous year.
Speaker Marc Ellis Speaker Marc Ellis
Sportsman, Businessman, Entertainer. It is hard to pigeon hole Marc Ellis. Already well known in rugby loving New Zealand through his exploits as an All Black and Warrior, Marc’s forays into Television brought him a high profile. 		Speaker Ian Ferguson Speaker Ian Ferguson
In the same manner as many other aspiring young New Zealanders, Ian began his successful and rewarding sporting career with school-boy representative rugby and running honours. Ian is the first and only New Zealander to win three Gold Medals at one Olympic Games.
Speaker Sean Fitzpatrick Speaker Sean Fitzpatrick
The epitome of a sports hero and role model, Sean Fitzpatrick was both an outstanding player and an outstanding leader both on and off the field during his rugby career.		 Speaker Jamie Ford Speaker Jamie Ford
‘Upgrade now: upgrading your motivational (attitude) software with Jamie Ford’
Speaker Grant Fox Speaker Grant Fox
Grant Fox is a New Zealand rugby icon and is believed by many to be the greatest first five eights in All Black history. 		Speaker Phil Gifford Speaker Phil Gifford
Phil Gifford is the first person to twice win the New Zealand Sports Journalist of the Year award. He hosts the rugby show “Up Front” on Radio Sport every Saturday, writes a weekly column in the Sunday Star-Times, is a regular on Sky television’s “The Press Box”, and airs sports comments on Radio Hauraki and NewstalkZB.
Speaker Steve Gurney Speaker Steve Gurney
Steve Gurney, well known as that “Crazy Coast to Coast guy” won the Coast to Coast 9 times, in a row. He invented a bike with wings, has been poisoned by bat dung while racing in Borneo jungles, nearly died, and then fought back to win the Coast to Coast six times more.		 Speaker Sir Richard Hadlee Speaker Sir Richard Hadlee
Sir Richard Hadlee is regarded by many people as the greatest cricketing all rounder of all time. His Test record of 431 wickets along with his 3124 runs put him in a super elite class of athlete. His wicket tally remained the Test record for all countries until February 1994 when it was broken by Kapil Dev from India.
Speaker Rob Hamill Speaker Rob Hamill
"An extraordinary mental and physical effort - something very, very special" is how Sir Peter Blake described Rob Hamill and the late Phil Stubbs' incredible achievement in winning the inaugural Atlantic Rowing Race – dubbed the ‘toughest endurance event in history.’		 Speaker John Hart Speaker John Hart
John Hart has had an outstanding career in both business and sport
Speaker Graham Henry Speaker Graham Henry
Graham Henry is a New Zealand Rugby Union coach, and head coach of the country's national team The All Blacks.		 Speaker Brendan Horan Speaker Brendan Horan
Although most recently known as the TV One Weatherman, Brendan Horan has many strings to his bow. An experienced MC, Singer, Entertainer and Guest Speaker, Brendan brings a multi-faceted talent that appeals to many occasions.
Speaker Mark Inglis Speaker Mark Inglis
You may never climb Mt Everest after listening to Mark Inglis, but you will be ready to scale new heights. The first double-amputee to tame the world’s tallest peak.		 Speaker Jayne Kiely Speaker Jayne Kiely
Jayne Kiely's sporting career saw her represent New Zealand in the 1986 and 1990 Commonwealth Games for the long jump. In 1991 she competed in the World Track and Field Championships in Tokyo and in the Indoor World Track and Field Championships in Seville, Spain.
Speaker Phil Kingsley-Jones Speaker Phil Kingsley-Jones
Having moved to New Zealand in 1983, Phil Kingsley Jones is the head of one of New Zealand's most successful sports management and marketing companies. He has been the driving force behind some of New Zealand's most envied sponsorship and promotional contracts, as well as managing and guiding the careers of top sports and entertainment people. 		Speaker David Kirk Speaker David Kirk
David Kirk has made his mark in diverse fields. But to many New Zealanders he will always be rugby's golden boy, the man who led the All Blacks to their only World Cup victory over France in 1987.
Speaker Ken Laban Speaker Ken Laban
Ken Laban is one of New Zealand's leading sports commentators with an extensive background in rugby union, rugby league and several other sports that he has commentated for over a broadcasting career spanning 20 years.		 Speaker Phillip Leishman Speaker Phillip Leishman
Phillip Leishman is one of New Zealand’s true broadcasting legends. His award-winning career behind the microphone began in 1970 and his smooth delivery and professionalism quickly promoted him as a radio and TV favourite.
Speaker Sir Peter Leitch Speaker Sir Peter Leitch
The humble sausage was transformed into a butchery empire by Sir Peter Charles Leitch, QSM. The man who made his money through serving quality meat at affordable prices set about working even harder for charity. Peter was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal in 1991 for his work in the community, Leitch remains active as a fundraiser and champion of many causes – including his favourite game rugby league.		 Speaker Sir Colin Meads Speaker Sir Colin Meads
Colin (Pine Tree) Meads has been called "the most famous rugby player in the world". In 1999 he was voted as our greatest rugby player of the century. His test career spanned the period from 1957 to 1971.
Speaker Craig Monk Speaker Craig Monk
Craig was born and bred in Taranaki. Like most kiwi lads growing up in provincial New Zealand he developed a passion for competitive sport very early on. His passions were rugby and running. By 11 years of age he was captain of the Spotswood Primary School rugby team.		 Speaker Tawera Nikau Speaker Tawera Nikau
Tawera is one of New Zealand’s most successful professional athletes. He made his name in the highly competitive world of rugby league, playing with South Auckland club Otahuhu before starting his professional career in England where he played with Castleford Tigers, Sheffield and Warrington.
Speaker Glen Osborne Speaker Glen Osborne
Glen Osborne, better known as Ozzy, is one of New Zealand’s most humourous sporting heroes. Born and bred in the back blocks of the Wanganui District, he has grown up understanding that to achieve anything you had to work. Glen used these strengths, learnt as a young country lad, to succeed in the rugby world. 		Speaker Shaun Quincey Speaker Shaun Quincey
In March 2010 Shaun stepped up to be the second man in history and first to row from Australia to New Zealand to conquer the Tasman Sea.
Speaker Keith Quinn Speaker Keith Quinn
Keith Quinn made his first rugby commentary on radio in 1971 and on television in 1972. His first rugby test was England v New Zealand from Eden Park in 1973. One of Television New Zealand’s leading rugby television commentators, he has travelled with the All Blacks on numerous tours since 1974. He has also been invited to broadcast the Hong Kong Sevens for Hong Kong TVB each year since 1986 and has a tremendous knowledge of the game, it’s players and statistics. He has won numerous National TV Sports Journalist awards and is recognised for his work on radio.		 Speaker Eric Rush Speaker Eric Rush
Eric started first-class rugby with Auckland as an explosive flanker with more pace than most backs. After transferring to North Harbour he got more regular match play and was switched to the backs in 1992.
Speaker John Shackleton Speaker John Shackleton
John Shackleton became one of Europe’s top inspirational speakers after achieving phenomenal success in many areas. Successful businessman, International sports coach, Property developer, British and New Zealand masters swimming champion, Executive coach to CEO’s and MD’s.		 Speaker Kathrine Switzer Speaker Kathrine Switzer
Kathrine Switzer epitomises longevity and fitness in every sense. From breaking the gender barrier in the formerly all-male Boston Marathon in 1967, she has gone on to become one of the world's leading expert television commentators, covering numerous New York City, Boston, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles Marathons and is the owner of her own events management and sports promotions company.
Speaker Lisa Tamati Speaker Lisa Tamati
Lisa is an extreme ultrarunner who has been running Ultramarathon events for the past 13 years.		 Speaker Rob Waddell Speaker Rob Waddell
Rob Waddell is one of New Zealand's all time best athletes. At the 2000 Sydney Olympics Rob took home gold in the single sculls.
Speaker Stu Wilson Speaker Stu Wilson
There is no doubt that Stu Wilson is one of the most cherished of former All Blacks and is quite rightly regarded as one of the most gifted and respected players to pull on the famous black jersey.
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