Real strategy from the people who have executed it.
The right Business Speaker doesn't just inform your audience. They change the way your people think about growth, strategy and performance.
Saxton Business Speakers are CEOs, founders, board chairs and senior advisors who have built, scaled and transformed organisations. They bring hard-won commercial insight to the stage and turn it into practical, applicable strategy your team can act on immediately.
They present on topics including Change Management, Corporate Culture, Customer Service and Experience, Disruption, the Future of Work, Leadership, Sales and Business Growth, Inclusion and Diversity, Sustainability, Trust and Ethics, Entrepreneurship and Purpose-led business.
When you engage a Saxton Business Speaker, you are engaging someone whose credibility comes from doing the work, not just talking about it.
What is a corporate business speaker?
A corporate Business Speaker is a professional presenter who delivers Keynote addresses, workshops or panel discussions at corporate events. They draw on real-world experience — as a CEO, founder, consultant or industry expert — to share strategies and insights directly relevant to organisational performance. The best ones make complex commercial ideas immediately usable, not just interesting.
What makes a great business speaker?
Credibility and the ability to hold a room. A great Business Speaker brings genuine expertise from the field, translates it into clear and memorable takeaways, and reads the audience well enough to make it land. Strong storytelling, intellectual honesty and the ability to provoke real conversation are what separate a good Speaker from one your audience is still talking about a month later.
How is a business speaker different from a motivational speaker?
A Business Speaker grounds their presentation in commercial strategy, operational insight and data. A Motivational Speaker leads with personal narrative and emotional connection to shift how an audience thinks and feels. The line between the two is often blurred. Many of Saxton's most booked Business Speakers incorporate motivational storytelling to ensure their message resonates beyond the room.
Who are some of Australia's top business speakers?
Saxton represents many of Australia's most recognised and in-demand Business Speakers. Naomi Simson OAM, David Thodey, Adam Jacobs and Steve Vamos are among our most frequently booked, each bringing distinctive commercial expertise and a proven ability to connect with corporate audiences. Browse our full Business Speakers roster or contact our team for a recommendation tailored to your event.
What topics do business speakers present on?
Business Speakers cover a wide range of topics depending on your organisation's needs and event objectives. Frequently booked areas include Leadership, Change Management, Corporate Culture, Customer Service and Experience, Sales and Business Growth, Sustainability, Inclusion and Diversity, the Future of Work, and Purpose-led business.
How much does it cost to book a business speaker?
Speaker fees depend on the individual's profile and demand, the format (Keynote, panel, workshop, MC), event location and whether the presentation is in-person or virtual. Saxton works with organisations across all budgets and will recommend Speakers who align with your objectives and investment. Contact our team for a tailored quote.
What types of events do business speakers present at?
Business Speakers present at annual conferences, leadership summits, team off-sites, company-wide town halls, board retreats, industry association events, sales kick-offs and awards nights. They adapt their delivery to suit everything from an intimate boardroom to a large convention centre, in-person or virtually.
