Ricky Nowak

Ricky Nowak

CSP

VIC, AUSTRALIA
Engaging & motivational leadership Speakerwith a natural ability to connect immediately with diverse audiences, delivering high energy presentations that are on topic & on target.

Ricky's leadership message is simple - Leadership is Individual.

And so are her unique, high energy presentations that connect with diverse audiences with authenticity and impact throughout Australasia.

Her aim is to stimulate the audience's curiosity and interaction so that they learn, enjoy and can contribute back to the organisations or businesses they work for with a positive difference and apply new ideas to their own organisations and situations.

This Melbourne based ex-theatrical performer and teacher brings her dynamic, professional and corporate expertise right into the hearts of the audience with warmth and creativity while she builds rapport from the Board Room to the Meeting Room. As she holds the distinguished designation of a Certified Speaking Professional, an accreditation that is held by less than 10% of all professional speakers globally, she knows what it takes to create defining moments for audiences, and makes sure that those messages are relevant and meaningful.

She researches her client's needs and wants both before and after the presentations, provides fabulous handouts and other resources, and follows up with as much enthusiasm as a child in a lolly shop. Her clients know her as The Communication Catalyst for her ability to 'get results' and stay in tune with them all the while knowing that she doesn't have a meter running - just her positive adrenalin!

If you're looking for results that raise the bar and not your blood pressure, that are on topic and on target for your next conference or event, Ricky will create a presentation that will be remembered and referred to long after the lights are turned off.

In short, she brings a fresh approach to inspired and individual leadership every time that makes your conference plenary, breakout session, workshop, company or staff training totally memorable and engaging.

Her list of clients include Linfox, Ridley AgriProducts, InsuranceLine, The Executive Connection, Commonwealth Bank, CPA Australia, Department of Human Services, Royal Melbourne Hospital, and while the testimonials look like something her mum would have written, they are proudly written by her clients who acknowledge the contribution and value she brings their organisations and their people.

"She is the BEST speaker we have ever had!" MCCain Foods

"Feedback from our members was excellent, with comments on the presentation including 'best session ever' and 'powerfully demonstrated the message'."
Kylee McGrath | Convenor - Leaders in Chartered Accounting | The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

"Ricky Nowak is a highly engaging speaker whose message of the importance of leadership coaching resonates with HR managers. Her energetic presentation inspired our audience to be catalysts for HR transformation within their organisations."
Stephanie Campanale | Conference and Events Department | Key Media Pty Ltd

"Thanks for the outstanding workshop you ran yesterday. We all appreciated your enthusiasm and professionalism. The themes that were raised were carried through in the workshop that followed and will influence our approach going forward."
Chris Hemstrom | Group Manager, Supply Chain Solutions | Linfox Australia

 

 

Ricky's leadership message is simple - Leadership is Individual.

And so are her unique, high energy presentations that connect with diverse audiences with authenticity and impact throughout Australasia.

Her aim is to stimulate the audience's curiosity and interaction so that they learn, enjoy and can contribute back to the organisations or businesses they work for with a positive difference and apply new ideas to their own organisations and situations.

This Melbourne based ex-theatrical performer and teacher brings her dynamic, professional and corporate expertise right into the hearts of the audience with warmth and creativity while she builds rapport from the Board Room to the Meeting Room. As she holds the distinguished designation of a Certified Speaking Professional, an accreditation that is held by less than 10% of all professional speakers globally, she knows what it takes to create defining moments for audiences, and makes sure that those messages are relevant and meaningful.

She researches her client's needs and wants both before and after the presentations, provides fabulous handouts and other resources, and follows up with as much enthusiasm as a child in a lolly shop. Her clients know her as The Communication Catalyst for her ability to 'get results' and stay in tune with them all the while knowing that she doesn't have a meter running - just her positive adrenalin!

If you're looking for results that raise the bar and not your blood pressure, that are on topic and on target for your next conference or event, Ricky will create a presentation that will be remembered and referred to long after the lights are turned off.

In short, she brings a fresh approach to inspired and individual leadership every time that makes your conference plenary, breakout session, workshop, company or staff training totally memorable and engaging.

Her list of clients include Linfox, Ridley AgriProducts, InsuranceLine, The Executive Connection, Commonwealth Bank, CPA Australia, Department of Human Services, Royal Melbourne Hospital, and while the testimonials look like something her mum would have written, they are proudly written by her clients who acknowledge the contribution and value she brings their organisations and their people.

"She is the BEST speaker we have ever had!" MCCain Foods

"Feedback from our members was excellent, with comments on the presentation including 'best session ever' and 'powerfully demonstrated the message'."
Kylee McGrath | Convenor - Leaders in Chartered Accounting | The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

"Ricky Nowak is a highly engaging speaker whose message of the importance of leadership coaching resonates with HR managers. Her energetic presentation inspired our audience to be catalysts for HR transformation within their organisations."
Stephanie Campanale | Conference and Events Department | Key Media Pty Ltd

"Thanks for the outstanding workshop you ran yesterday. We all appreciated your enthusiasm and professionalism. The themes that were raised were carried through in the workshop that followed and will influence our approach going forward."
Chris Hemstrom | Group Manager, Supply Chain Solutions | Linfox Australia

 

 

Audacious Leadership- how to lead with conviction, courage and care

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