MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Keynote Speaker, Kath Koschel

Kath Koschel

CEO, FOUNDER, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER & AUTHOR

A testament to the power of human spirit, Kath Koschel is a survivor who has overcome incredible odds and unimaginable tragedy to inspire ordinary people to do extraordinary things. A former cricketer and Ironman competitor, Kath is an internationally sought after speaker and author of best-selling book Kindness.


Driven by a passion to spread gratitude and kindness in the world, her journey led her to found Kindness Factory™ with the goal of encouraging one millionacts of kindness all over the world. To date, Kindness Factory has recorded over 8 million acts of kindness and is now a registered not-for-profit in threecountries.


Kath’s work has been celebrated globally, most recently being named the 2025 NSW Australian of the Year and recipient of the Australia Medal for courage inovercoming extreme adversity.

Joel Selwood

FORMER AFL PLAYER

Joel Selwood is one of Australian football’s most respected leaders and a true embodiment of resilience and integrity. Over a 16-year AFL career with the Geelong Cats, he became renowned for his courage, professionalism, and selfless leadership — captaining the club for a record 11 seasons. Under his guidance, Geelong claimed four premierships, including the 2022 flag that marked his emotional farewell from the game.


Off the field, Joel has built a reputation as a humble and inspiring role model. His commitment to team culture, community, and purpose-driven leadership continues to influence athletes, businesses, and everyday Australians. Today, Joel draws on his experiences from elite sport to share lessons on resilience, teamwork, and values-based leadership, offering audiences practical insights into what it takes to sustain success and inspire those around you.

More speakers to be announced soon.