Our Author Ambassadors

Shaun O'Gorman

Shaun O'Gorman is a former Police tactical K9 handler whose battles with PTSD, depression and suicide brought his policing career to an end after 13 years. Using these experiences He believes in empowering individuals and organisations to realise their potential through hard work and dedication.

Mark Wales

Mark Wales is a former special ops soldier, McKinsey consultant and best selling author. He shares his expertise on resilience, transformation and leadership in his keynotes, books and TV appearances.

Mark shares his experiences in leading combat units, and transforming world-class businesses to provide insights on high performance pillars.

Keith Banks, BM, VA

Keith Banks is a best selling author, public speaker and coach. He believes that people can thrive through connection and encourages the destigmatisation of the conversation around mental health.

Dinesh Palipana, OAM

Dinesh Palipana OAM is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, and researcher. He has a spinal cord injury with quadriplegia affecting the use of his fingers, parts of the arms, and everything below the chest.

He became the first medical graduate with quadriplegia in Queensland, then the first graduate doctor with quadriplegia to begin work in the state.

Troy Knight

As one of Australia's first Combat Controllers, Troy Knight utilised unique capabilities to conduct special operations in conflicts around the globe. Now back on home soil, Troy harnesses his expertise to help companies, military units, and individuals address skills gaps and drive success.

Tony Park

Tony Park is the author of twenty-one novels set in Africa and ten non fiction biographies. Tony has worked as a reporter, a press secretary, a PR consultant and a freelance writer. He also served 34 years in the Australian Army Reserve including six month in Afghanistan in 2002.

Tony is a keen supporter of several charities concerned with wildlife and people in Africa.