Event description
Join us for an evening of complimentary canapes and cocktails to celebrate life and the power of collaboration and connection in an uplifting experience with two of NZ’s most inspiring, motivating visionaries, to excite and ignite your passion for the future. Now, more than ever, we need to restore our joie de vivre and these two dynamos are the perfect antidote to 2020.
Cam Calkoen
Cam ‘AKA Mr. Awesome’ Calkoen is an Inspirational Speaker, recently awarded Speaker of the Year for 2020.
Cam was born with Cerebral Palsy and his life has been “normal” for him since birth & his life would have carried on in whatever direction he chose to take it.
The fact that Cam chose to extend himself way out of his comfort zone to have done the two things doctors said he would never be able to do, and to a very high level (running & speaking) means the message he delivers is very powerful and unique.
In a few words “Cam delivers a unique message that inspires people to believe things are possible way beyond their thinking”.
He believes in a world where everyone is inspired to embrace their opportunity. Where our reality is no barrier in succeeding with our dreams, goals, aspirations and purpose…bending perception on what is possible when we reimagine.
Geoff Sewell
Geoff Sewell is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)’, multi-platinum selling recording artist, accomplished tenor, co-creator and founding member of the world’s first opera band and mixed classical crossover group, Amici Forever now BRAVO Amici, Global CEO of London based entertainment company, Incognito Artists, inspirational keynote speaker, MC of events, patriotic Kiwi, keen sportsman, happy husband and father to two beautiful girls.
He has released six albums, two of which have gone to No. 1, and two to No.2; he's had a No.1 DVD, has enjoyed huge chart and tour success in the USA, UK, Australia, NZ and worldwide. Total album sales to date are 3.5 million.
Geoff has performed by request of the Queen at the Royal Albert Hall, for Prince Charles at Windsor Castle, for Prince Albert of Monaco at the Prince’s Palace, for Nelson Mandela, and for many other distinguished public figures; at international stadia for rugby fixtures such as London's Twickenham and the FA Cup Final at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium; and at private parties held at their homes by the A-list such as the Beckham’s and Sir Elton John.
He’s shared the stage with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Lionel Richie, Pink, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton John, and Keith Urban. Nicole Kidman told him, ‘You’re amazing up there, you’re energy is infectious” after watching him perform.
With Amici Forever he was nominated for a classical Brit Award for best album, and he has won various accolades for his performances, business skills and philanthropic activities. Geoff is a passionate fundraiser and advocate for autism related issues, including his own charity, The Sewell Foundation. He has also recently been appointed to the advisory board of Humanitix – Australasian social enterprise ticketing agency.