"We are all stronger, braver and more capable than we realise"

Sam Bloom

2 x World Para Surfing Champion & Inspiration behind #1 box-office hit movie Penguin Bloom

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"Demonstrating care and optimising business performance aren't a trade-off, they need each other to thrive"

Mitch Wallis

Mental Health Expert & Social Entrepreneur

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"Unlocking more potential is as simple as trying things a different way – if nothing changes… nothing changes!"

Justin Herald

Outstanding entrepreneur

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"Everyone has the capacity to lead the change they care enough to make"

Holly Ransom

Globally renowned speaker & master interviewer

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Motivational Speakers

Welcome to Essential Speakers, your ultimate gateway to world-class speakers, MCs, and entertainers.

With years of expertise in delivering tailored, impactful experiences, we go the extra mile to ensure your event shines.

Discover how our curated roster can transform your event into a memorable experience that resonates. Trust in our expertise, and let us be the key to your event's success

Sam Bloom
Sam Bloom

2 x World Para Surfing Champion & Inspiration behind #1 box-office hit movie Penguin Bloom

""We are all stronger, braver and more capable than we realise""

Mitch Wallis
Mitch Wallis

Mental Health Expert & Social Entrepreneur

"Demonstrating care and optimising business performance aren't a trade-off, they need each other to thrive"

Justin Herald
Justin Herald

Outstanding entrepreneur

"Unlocking more potential is as simple as trying things a different way – if nothing changes… nothing changes!"

Holly Ransom
Holly Ransom

Globally renowned speaker & master interviewer

"Everyone has the capacity to lead the change they care enough to make"

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Tourism New Zealand

ET has helped me beyond what I could imagine. They provided such great service in record speed, and truly went above and beyond to get the most suitable candidate for our events.

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McDonalds, NZ

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Signature Homes

The level of service offered by Essential Speakers has been phenomenal!

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Toyota NZ Limited

I contacted Essential Speakers to find a keynote speaker for our conference and the service was fantastic. I was really impressed how quickly Shaun with the speaker confirmed the presentation making it a perfect fit to our conference theme. I would happily recommend using Essential Speakers for your next event.

Jo Brown

Lotto NZ

Shaun and the team at Essential Speakers were brilliant to deal with in finding us an inspirational speaker for our Leavers Dinner. Shaun nailed the brief and also gave us an option between two world class speakers to choose from. I highly endorse Essential Speakers and recommend them to all.

Kent Favel

St Mark's Church School

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Jamie Walker

Skycity

It was a pleasure to work with Shaun at Essential Speakers. He made booking a keynote speaker for our Conference easy, communicated effectively throughout the process and connected us to the right speaker for our event (Dave Letele)

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CEO of Burger King NZ