Motivational Speakers for Hire in Sydney

Connect with 50 motivational speakers available in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia who specialize in delivering powerful, memorable presentations for conferences, corporate events, and special occasions. These professional keynote presenters and inspirational coaches bring proven expertise to energize audiences and drive meaningful change. Pricing starts from around $85 and averages $950, and speakers are rated 5 out of 5 across 323 reviews from real clients.

Of the 50 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Sydney. The other 48 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 323 reviews of Motivational Speakers
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MattGPT-the keynote speaker who inspires, motivates and does what no chatbot can

Sydney

New South Wales

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Book from $990 (AUD)

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Experienced professional public speaker for wellness, resilience, & confidence

Sydney

New South Wales

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Book from $1000 (AUD)

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Willing to travel to Sydney

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Hong Kong team building & wellness with drums, percussion tubes & vocals.

Hong Kong

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Professional MC, Facilitator, Public Speaker and Motivator

Durban

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa · 6,554 miles away

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Book from R4000 (ZAR)

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MC/Speaker/Facilitator/Trainer

Richards Bay

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa · 6,561 miles away

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Powerful female motivational speaker who inspires audiences across the world

Cape Town

Western Cape, South Africa · 6,842 miles away

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Book from €1800 (EUR)

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a fabulous MC for all occasions , fundraisersand events.

Cape Town

Western Cape, South Africa · 6,842 miles away

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Corporate/motivational speaker: mental health and motivation. MC kiddies events

Vereeniging

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,842 miles away

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Book from R1000 (ZAR)

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Beyond motivation, into lasting transformation and mindset. Thats Peter Herweg

Gauteng

South Africa

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Beyond Inspiration: A Framework for Resilience

Johannesburg

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,860 miles away

(3)

Book from R42600 (ZAR)

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Tony Dovale: High Performance Teams & Growth-Optimised Mindset Expert speaker ZA

Johannesburg

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,860 miles away

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Master Of Ceremony for Corporates, Activations, Brands & General Entertainment

Johannesburg

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,860 miles away

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Book from R12000 (ZAR)

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Public Speaking, Couch, Mentor, Entrepreneur

Johannesburg

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,860 miles away

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Employee engagement , wellness talks, women empowerment. GBV & Leadership

Johannesburg

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,860 miles away

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Book from R14540 (ZAR)

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Helena Calitz – The Big 5 Speaker | International Motivational Speaker

Johannesburg

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,860 miles away

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Tarot guidance for clarity and self-understanding. Life coaching.

Pretoria

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,877 miles away

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Book from R600 (ZAR)

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• Professional MC and Event Host • Motivational and Inspirational Speaker •

Krugersdorp

Gauteng, South Africa · 6,878 miles away

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Ms Being She Universe Dubai, Celebrity Anchor , Host and Public speaker

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · 7,488 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Motivational Speakers in Sydney?

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from$85AUD
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from$5,500AUD

Hiring motivational speakers in Sydney costs between about $85 and $5,500+, with an average booking cost of $950. A speaker based closer to your venue may quote less for travel. Pricing varies based on speaker experience, presentation length, customization requirements, and the specific expertise they bring to your event. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 219 enquiries for Motivational Speakers at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Most requested for
Corporate events
61% of enquiries, with private events next at 15%
Typical first reply
Within three hours
68% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About four weeks
53% enquire less than a month before the event
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 50% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Motivational Speakers available in Sydney

5/5 from 323 reviews
Photo of Lebogang Biyela Lebogang Biyela "It was a pleasure to be in your mist. You guys are really doing a great job 👏 keep up the good work 👏 🙌" Based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa (6,842 miles from Sydney) 20th February 2026 Ms Khensani Machaba - Radio Veritas Photo of Carina Bruwer Carina Bruwer "We absolutely loved Carina and will definitely make use of her again. The audience and our guests rated her an average of 10 out of 10! Thank you so much." Based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (6,842 miles from Sydney) Elmarie Jooste, - BestMed Women Luncheon Photo of Peter Herweg. Peter Herweg. "We used Peter for a team building event and he was amazing. He delivered an exceptional presentation that perfectly aligned with the brief, captivating the audience with a compelling and inspiring message. Peter seamlessly connected with the audience, balancing authenticity with professionalism while driving home key themes that resonated deeply." Based in Gauteng, South Africa (6,857 miles from Sydney) 19th June 2026 Beyond Toolz - Team Building and cross border cultural communication Photo of Robby Kojetin From Wheelchair to Everest Robby Kojetin From Wheelchair to Everest "SHL’s technology continuously delivers people data that empowers businesses with measurable insights, to build a future where businesses thrive because their people thrive. February 23, 2026, Ceri was Robby’s client Robby was a guest speaker at our annual employee Kick-off event for the year. Robby did a fantastic job linking his story to what we do as an organisation and how we can use his learnings to overcome some of our challenges and obstacles. Robby was able to relate well to the audience and our company culture and priorities for 2026. Some of the feedback from attendees included words such as 'incredibly motivating'; the talk gave me 'a stronger will to focus on my 2026 goals'; 'Robby was very impactful and refreshing'; 'As the keynote speaker expressed, progress begins by taking a leap of faith—one small, intentional step at a time. Each step forward creates space for growth, learning, and transformation throughout the journey.' I would definitely recommend Robby as a speaker at any motivational and/or corporate event." Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (6,860 miles from Sydney) 20th April 2026 Ceri Mongie - SHL Managing Director Africa Photo of Motivational Speaker & Programme Director Motivational Speaker & Programme Director "Jabu is a natural speaker and she connects with her audience at all levels. It was very refreshing to listen to her sharing beautiful motivational insights" Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (6,860 miles from Sydney) Londa Mbatha - SABC Photo of Emcee, motivational speaker, Model Emcee, motivational speaker, Model "Once again, thank you Pooja ji, for a great evening and for being the great anchor/MC you demonstrated with your talent yesterday. I will be very happy to reccomend you for any similar shows and also for my own shows. Thank you once again from myself and Shikha ji. 🙏🙏🙏🙏" Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (7,488 miles from Sydney) Rajat - Cocktail and Sangeet night

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring motivational speakers typically costs between $85 and $5,500+, with an average of $950. Rates depend on the speaker's experience, topic, reputation and the length of the session. Well-known speakers and those with specialised expertise or published credentials tend to command higher fees.

The motivational speakers on Gig Heaven cover a wide range of subjects including leadership, resilience, peak performance, wellness, entrepreneurship, diversity, teamwork, change management and personal development. Many speakers draw on their own life experiences and achievements.

Many clients book motivational speakers for corporate conferences, team away-days, sales kick-offs, leadership summits, charity events, school assemblies and graduation ceremonies. A powerful keynote speech can energise and inspire audiences.

Most motivational speakers for hire deliver talks lasting between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the event format. Some also offer workshops, panel participation or breakout sessions as part of their booking. It is a good idea to discuss the event schedule and desired format when making an enquiry.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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