Gold Coast Speakers: In Conversation

About Gold Coast Speakers: In Conversation

The Gold Coast is full of incredible speakers — leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, and experts with powerful ideas worth sharing. But too often, event organisers don’t know where to find them. The Gold Coast Speakers Podcast shines a spotlight on the talented voices right here on the Coast. Each episode brings together two speakers from the Gold Coast Speakers Directory for a relaxed, engaging conversation about their area of expertise — from leadership and business to resilience, wellbeing, innovation, and more. It’s a chance to hear the depth of knowledge, stories, and perspectives they bring to the stage. If you’re an event organiser, this podcast helps you discover speakers who can inspire, educate, and energise your audience. If you’re a speaker, it’s a window into the diverse talent and conversations shaping the speaking community on the Gold Coast. Think of it as a backstage pass to the people behind the microphones. The stories, ideas, and insights that make a great speaker unforgettable. Discover the voices. Connect with the ideas. Find your next speaker.

Publisher

Gold Coast Speakers

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Neuroscience and Leadership| Jan Sky & Katrina Casaclang

   In this conversation, Jan Sky discusses the intersection of neuroscience and leadership, emphasising how our backgrounds shape our behaviours and the impact of stress on workplace dynamics. The discussion delves into the HPA axis and how stress responses can affect our interactions and decision-making. Takeaways Neuroscience shapes human behaviour Stress impacts workplace dynamics Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Neuroscience in Leadership 01:12 Understanding Human Behaviour and Backgrounds 03:12 The Influence of Personal Experiences 06:15 Stress and Its Effects on Behaviour 07:32 The HPA Axis Explained 11:27 Organisational Dynamics and Stress Responses

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Navigating Adversity in Personal and Professional Growth | Michael Croaker & Gordon Rutty

   In this conversation, Michael Croaker shares insights from his extensive leadership experience, emphasising the importance of responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively. He discusses curiosity, self-acceptance, and navigating adversity as essential to personal and professional growth. Takeaways Response over reactivity Curiosity fuels growth Chapters 00:00 The Power of Response 07:39 Altitude of Attention in Leadership 14:55 Navigating Adversity 21:25 The Role of Curiosity 25:16 Keys to Sustaining Happiness

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Advocating For Women's Health | April King &Nicole Evans

   April King, a women's health advocate, shares her journey and passion for helping women understand and love their bodies. She emphasises the importance of building strength and body competency, especially for young girls. April also discusses the impact of hormones on women's health and the need for women to take ownership of their health. Takeaways Passion for women's health Empowering young girls Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:07 Passion for Women's Health 02:18 Strong Now, Strong Later 04:02 Technical Difficulties 07:05 Inspiration in the Field 09:52 Midlife Health and Hormones 13:08 Empowering Young Girls 15:47 TEDx Talk Preview 18:15 Owning Your Health 19:33 Closing Thoughts