Eric Bailey is a transformational speaker, business leader, and motivator with a mission to inspire individuals and organizations to achieve extraordinary results. From his beginnings on the streets of Los Angeles to becoming a trailblazer in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL), Eric’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and success. A former athlete with teams like the Hobart Tassie Devils, Melbourne Tigers, and Gold Coast Rollers, Eric transitioned from professional sports to the business world, where his leadership and vision have made a global impact. As the CEO of The NLR Group, Eric oversees four successful companies—Agile Equipment, Corestone Training, IECL, and NLR—leading over 100 employees and driving sales and culture.. His daily experience in leadership, team-building, and organizational culture informs his dynamic presentations, making him a speaker who not only inspires but also equips audiences with practical tools for success. Eric holds the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, a title achieved by less than 10% of professional speakers worldwide, highlighting his expertise, credibility, and ability to deliver exceptional value to audiences. Having spoken to over 4 million people across 13 countries, Eric has worked with some of the world’s most recognized organizations, including Microsoft, McDonald’s, Qantas, Procter & Gamble, and the Australian Government. His electrifying presence, engaging storytelling, and actionable insights leave audiences motivated and empowered to tackle challenges with renewed focus.

Jenny Strong is a Director for Macquarie Bank. With 25 years experience in the banking and financial services sector, she is driven by her passion for people, property, learning and the evolution of the property services industry. After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business in 1999, Jenny joined the Macquarie Bank team in Queensland. Jenny has worked in a variety of leadership roles to support the growth strategies of many small, medium and large businesses with a property services specialisation in both QLD and NSW. In her current role Jenny heads up Macquarie’s Queensland Business Banking Team.

Terry founded Altogether Group back in 2007 to showcase a new utility servicing model for growing cities. One that retained valuable resources within the community and providing tangible benefit to the residents living within the community. His vision was to give communities the means to prosper through more efficient ways of sharing power, water, and data, that retain value within the community itself. Terry’s background in civil engineering, business management, business development and leadership over the past 30+ years underpin his entrepreneurial spirit and drive to do things differently. Today Altogether Group is powered by 110+ passionate people and is helping more than 500+ Australian communities thrive.

With over 25 years of experience in Human Resource Management, Michelle Cummins has built a distinguished career across the strata, financial services, and facilities management sectors, including leadership roles in an ASX-listed company. Her expertise spans learning and development, employee engagement, operations, and strategic HR planning. Having been involved in the strata industry for over 35 years, Michelle has held various roles, including senior HR positions where she played a key role in integrating people and culture across multiple acquisitions. Her ability to lead organisational change has contributed to creating strong, people-focused workplaces. Michelle is also deeply committed to supporting the industry beyond her corporate role. She served on both the National and Victoria boards of the Strata Community Association and actively contributes through various committees to drive positive change in the sector. As Director of People & Culture at StrataMax, Michelle plays a key role in fostering a high-performing and inclusive workplace—an achievement recognised with Great Place to Work® certification. This milestone reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to employee experience, engagement, and culture. Michelle holds a Master’s in Employment Relations from Griffith University and a Graduate Diploma in Management from RMIT School of Business, reinforcing her dedication to lifelong learning and professional development.