Meet our Key Speakers

Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Her writing, research, teaching, and speaking focus on presence and performance under stress, the causes and outcomes of feeling powerful vs. powerless, prejudice and stereotyping, nonverbal behavior, the delicate balance of projecting trustworthiness and strength, and most recently, the psychology of bullying, bystanding, and social bravery.

A former professor at Harvard Business School, she has received numerous accolades for both her teaching and research, including the Harvard Excellence in Teaching Award and the Scientific Impact Award for her contributions to understanding intergroup conflict.

Her TED Talk, “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are,” has over 75 million views, and her bestselling book Presence has been published in 35 languages. Her upcoming book, Bullies, Bystanders, & Bravehearts (2025), delves into adult bullying and how we can respond with courage and empathy.

DEEPAK CHOPRA MD, FACP, FRCP, is a physician and the leading authority on Integrative Well-Being and Spiritual Intelligence, Founder of Cyberhuman.ai and DeepakChopra.ai. Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego, and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is the author of over 95 books, translated into over 43 languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers.

For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution. His mission is to create a more balanced, peaceful, joyful and healthier world. Through his teachings, he guides individuals to embrace their inherent strength, wisdom, and potential for personal and societal transformation. In his next book, Awakening: The Path to Freedom and Enlightenment (Harmony/Rodale, 01/06/25), Chopra offers the power to free you from the limitations of ego into a life marked by inner and outer peace, purpose, and boundless possibility. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people”.

Former world number 4 tennis player, Jelena Dokic embodies resilience and triumph.

Her awe-inspiring journey on the court includes making the semi-finals of Wimbledon at 17 years of age and being a doubles Grand Slam finalist at 18. Yet, beyond the spotlight, she endured adversity, including abuse from her father for 15 years. This trauma shadowed her success, affecting her mental health.

At 22, she faced a breaking point, but chose resilience. Dokic emerged as a survivor, determined not just to survive but to thrive. Her story, shared in bestselling books Unbreakable and Fearless, and her number 1 documentary The Jelena Dokic Story, which was named 2025 Feature Documentary Production of the Year at the Screen Producers Australia Awards and Logie winning, showcases her journey from victim, survivor to thriver.

Today, she inspires as a TEDx presenter and commentator, 2-time bestselling author, a living testament to the human spirit's resilience.

Hugh van Cuylenburg is the founder of The Resilience Project and a best-selling author, podcaster and speaker dedicated to helping people build mental health and wellbeing through simple, practical strategies. Drawing on his background as a teacher, postgraduate studies in mental health, and life-changing experiences living in a small community in the north of India, Hugh developed a program that has since reached over a million Australians in schools, sports clubs and workplaces.

Hugh has worked closely with elite sporting teams, such as the Australian Cricket Team, Australian Women’s Soccer Team, Queensland State of Origin Team and multiple AFL clubs, helping players and coaches strengthen resilience and wellbeing on and off the field.

Passionate about sharing the power of gratitude, empathy and mindfulness (GEM), Hugh’s work has made him a trusted voice in wellbeing. He co-hosts the popular podcast The Imperfects, speaks with organisations across the country, and continues to inspire individuals and communities to live happier, more resilient lives.