At age 16, Jessica Watson became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around the world. Defying criticism from those who said her task was destined to fail, after 210 days at sea navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean and surviving seven knockdowns, Jessica sailed back into Sydney Harbour on 15 May 2010, with over 100,000 people on the foreshore to greet her.
She had captured the hearts of not only Australians but millions of supporters around the globe as they cheered on the 16-year-old Aussie who had overcome adversity and odds to achieve what many thought impossible. Within three months of her return, Jessica finished writing her book True Spirit, which told the story of her epic voyage. The book went straight to number 1 in Australia and has been published in 18 countries, another extraordinary achievement from the girl who suffers badly from dyslexia. Jessica also filmed a documentary, 210 Days, which was narrated by Sir Richard Branson.
She was named Young Australian of the Year in 2011. In December 2011, Jessica skippered the youngest crew ever to compete in the iconic Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, finishing second in their category. In January 2012, she was announced in the Australia Day Honours List, receiving an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) for services to sailing and for being a role model for the youth of Australia. In 2022, Jessica was inducted into Australian Sailing’s Hall of Fame.
Now aged 31, Jessica has completed an MBA, authored a second book, a middle-grade novel titled Indigo Blue, and works as a management consultant within Deloitte’s Human Capital Practice. True Spirit, a film adaptation of her incredible story based on her bestselling book, was released by Netflix in February 2023. The film reached number 2 among movies worldwide on Netflix, with over 30 million viewing hours in the first 10 days of its release.
Jessica Watson is an inspiring story that ultimately proves we all have the power to live our dreams, no matter how small or big they are.
She had captured the hearts of not only Australians but millions of supporters around the globe as they cheered on the 16-year-old Aussie who had overcome adversity and odds to achieve what many thought impossible. Within three months of her return, Jessica finished writing her book True Spirit, which told the story of her epic voyage. The book went straight to number 1 in Australia and has been published in 18 countries, another extraordinary achievement from the girl who suffers badly from dyslexia. Jessica also filmed a documentary, 210 Days, which was narrated by Sir Richard Branson.
She was named Young Australian of the Year in 2011. In December 2011, Jessica skippered the youngest crew ever to compete in the iconic Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, finishing second in their category. In January 2012, she was announced in the Australia Day Honours List, receiving an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) for services to sailing and for being a role model for the youth of Australia. In 2022, Jessica was inducted into Australian Sailing’s Hall of Fame.
Now aged 31, Jessica has completed an MBA, authored a second book, a middle-grade novel titled Indigo Blue, and works as a management consultant within Deloitte’s Human Capital Practice. True Spirit, a film adaptation of her incredible story based on her bestselling book, was released by Netflix in February 2023. The film reached number 2 among movies worldwide on Netflix, with over 30 million viewing hours in the first 10 days of its release.
Jessica Watson is an inspiring story that ultimately proves we all have the power to live our dreams, no matter how small or big they are.
Milo Wilkinson is an international award-winning Behavioural Scientist who specialises in behavioural patterns and crisis leadership and spends her days analysing human behaviour in order to predict outcomes. As a Behavioural Scientist, criminal profiler, high-performance sporting and corporate coach, Milo Wilkinson has studied CEOs, top athletes, psychopaths, criminals, and everyone in between. She holds seven degrees in the areas of cognitive and clinical neurosciences, criminal sciences, psychology, and psychotherapy.
Milo has recently completed a world-first co-design project with Harvard University’s Neuroscience Department, secretly discovering the functions of the unconscious brain. She has also served as the Peak Performance Behavioural Scientist for some of the top sporting teams across the globe, including the Sydney Swans, European Rugby, and the NBA.
Milo has recently completed a world-first co-design project with Harvard University’s Neuroscience Department, secretly discovering the functions of the unconscious brain. She has also served as the Peak Performance Behavioural Scientist for some of the top sporting teams across the globe, including the Sydney Swans, European Rugby, and the NBA.
Michael McQueen understands what it takes to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Recently ranked #12 among the world’s top futurists, Michael is widely recognized for having his finger on the pulse of change, helping clients ranging from Google to Toyota and Mastercard navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of the curve.
A bestselling author of 10 books, Michael’s latest release was named by Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant as one of the top five must-read new leadership books. He is a sought-after media commentator, with his insights regularly featured in Forbes, The Guardian, and CNN.
Having presented to over 500,000 people across five continents since 2004, Michael is a familiar face on the international conference circuit, sharing the stage with Bill Gates, Mel Robbins, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Formerly named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, Michael has also been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.
Recently ranked #12 among the world’s top futurists, Michael is widely recognized for having his finger on the pulse of change, helping clients ranging from Google to Toyota and Mastercard navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of the curve.
A bestselling author of 10 books, Michael’s latest release was named by Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant as one of the top five must-read new leadership books. He is a sought-after media commentator, with his insights regularly featured in Forbes, The Guardian, and CNN.
Having presented to over 500,000 people across five continents since 2004, Michael is a familiar face on the international conference circuit, sharing the stage with Bill Gates, Mel Robbins, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Formerly named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, Michael has also been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.
