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We proudly announce that The Leading Men are finalists in the "Entertainer of the Year" category at the Australian Event Awards, the pinnacle awards ceremony for the Events Industry.  The Awards Ceremony will be held on October 6th at Sydney Olympic Park. 

 http://www.eventawards.com.au/awards-night/2011-event-details.html

"Darryl was 'real' and his story engaged clients throughout.  The audience resonated with overcoming business challenges and keeping going despite obstacles.  The message of never giving up was very clear and inspiring"  Lisa Kershaw Event Manager Proctor & Gamble 

 

"Your keynote was entertaining and inspiring.  The grand finale with our entire conference room on their feet joining you in an exuberatnt performance of 'Nessun Dorma' sent shivers down the spine and the standing ovation was throughly deserved" Marina Nola Managing Director Eventive Ltd (PCO)

 

“An outstanding presentation that was totally relevant to the theme of our conference.  You showed us if we apply focus and passion to the vision, we can achieve anything. Without exception, your session has won all the accolades and was the highlight of the conference.”
Maurice Trapp, Maurice Trapp Group (NZ) 

 

“Everyone loved Darryl.  He was just the right pitch for the time in the program and for our audience – our delegates have requested that we have him again!”
Tracey Hamilton, Intimo Lingerie

 

“Darryl was incredibly entertaining with the whole team unequivocally positive about his keynote.  Fun, passionate and warm with a great business message that was really relevant to us.  Everyone got something out of it.  Simply brilliant!”
Kellie Lewis, Sentis

 

“Darryl delivered a great story of success with passion and enthusiasm that thrilled our delegates who gave him a standing ovation. What a voice! I recommend him to any conference organiser.”
Geoff Brennan, Stream Solutions

 

“An entertainer with a real message for business success…absolutely brilliant!”
David Jay CEO Australian Settlements Ltd

 

“My aim was to drive culture and inspire 100 of my key people to take the business to another level. Darryl did a fantastic presentation that supported the objective of the event and incorporated incredible opera that was uplifting and inspiring. The team gave him a standing ovation and set the scene for the balance of the event....well done”
Jordan Hawke, CEO Asteron

 

“Darryl's words, music, and message will stay with me forever. His clever combining of his story and an actual 4 part message for businesses to reflect on and take home was helpful and real for businesses in this current climate.”
Jennifer Downs, Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

 

“Darryl Lovegrove is a knock out awesome speaker, performer and entrepreneur. 
In  my mind what the corporate world needs - an injection of rock and roll values willing to confront the status quo. The perfect conference opener or closer.”
Matt Church, CEO “Thought Leaders”

 

“Nothing short of extraordinary! Engaging, funny, insightful and highly inspirational.  What would I say to someone who is thinking of hiring him?  JUST DO IT!”
Dale Beaumont, Authour of best-selling “Secrets Exposed” business series

 

“Your truly memorable keynote session deserved the standing ovation you were given and your stunning outdoor post-dinner show under the Northern Territory night sky left every single person breathless – simply superb!”
Steve Rawlins, MD DMP Marketing

 

“What an incredible success story. Humorous and funny, entertaining and witty and above all delivered with raw passion and enthusiasm. Rock’n Roll all around. Darryl, I take my “hat off”. You are a genius."
Martin Klopfer, etm group of companies


“Darryl was the perfect closer for the conference with a brilliant blend of entertainment and message. Our delegates had already had two days of serious sessions and his energy sent them home with on a brilliant happy note.
”    Jenny Wills, Richardson & Wrench


“Your contribution to the AON conference was more than significant in creating what has been described as "the best conference ever”  Tony Lye, Aon Wealth Management

 

“Darryl is a master at engaging an audience and delivering on the client’s communication objectives.”
Rob Frank vervecreative group, Sydney

 

“Darryl’s presentation to the AFA Conference ensured that a great event has already become the most memorable of the last 10 years”
Richard Klipin CEO, Association of Financial Advisers Ltd

 

“I was deeply moved. Your keynote and performances sent shivers down my spine.  You’re an inspiration on so many levels and took us on an extraordinary journey that just got more and more exciting as it evolved.”
Lisa Messenger Managing Director, Messenger Publishing

 

“I loved the message of staying focused on the core product, being flexible, exploring other ideas then selling your business and still moving forward”
Paul Timms AIPT

 

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would hear 500 Financial Advisers singing the final lines of one of the most amazing Arias from the world of Opera! This truly had to be heard to be believed!”
Meryl Davison Sales Manager, Asteron

  

“Your presentation at the AFA National Conference was a highlight and one of the most entertaining I’ve ever attended.  Our entire audience was thrilled with your performance of Nessun Dorma and disappointed that there wasn’t time for you to sing more”.
Jeff Proud Director, Canberra Life and Superanuation

 

“You brought tears to my eyes.  Your business message was relevant to me and your story inspiring and presented in such an exciting way”
Anne Rolfe Mentoring Works 

 

“Amazing delivery of an inspiring story.  To hear your sensational voice emerge in the middle of a presentation was a stunning revelation of your talent”
Sue O’Brien Organisations that Matter 

 

"The story of how his passion became his business was innovative and fresh. I’ve never seen anybody make a room full of people get up and sing the end of Nessun Dorma "vincerò, vincerò!" Book him for your next function, the story will move you"
Rob Worthington Business Agility

 

“Thank you for your inspiring energy and awesome performance.  Such openness about the highlights and challenges of being an entrepreneur was refreshing.  Your performances were also extraordinary”
Sally-Anne Cotton CTT Trainer, Executive Alchemist 

 

“Uplifting and inspiring with a good business and life message”
Gary Pittard, Pittard Training Group

 

“One of the best presentations I have ever experienced - loved the content, the presentation and the delivery - you rock!”
Rob Willi,s RW Consulting Services

 

“Your performance was an inspiration for me and our member and what an encore!”
Jeremy Blockey Director Blockey Consulting

 

"One of the best speakers I’ve heard – a unique story that touches hearts and minds.
If you are looking for a person who will leave a lasting positive memory then look no further than Darryl Lovegrove.”
Dr Jim Taggart AOM National President, Association of Financial Advisors

 

“Very entertaining speaker who kept the audience enthralled throughout”
Viv Hanley Australia Furniture Removalists Association

 

“Professional, entertaining and hit the right spot for our audience”.
Suzanne Morland Westpac

 

“One of the most entertaining lunches I’ve ever attended. All of our guests would have loved to spend the whole afternoon listening to Darryl.”
Steve Moon Chief Strategy Officer, Cairns Chamber of Commerce luncheon

 

"Darryl’s standing ovation after his presentation to the AFA conference on the Gold Coast, was well deserved.  An engaging and personable speaker with a great story and excellent delivery - your audience will love him."
Brian Boggs Leading Minds Academy, Sydney

 

“Made me laugh, made me cry. Outstanding talent and a story well told.”
Penny Burke Essence Communications 

 

“Darryl’s presentation was one of the best that I have had the privilege of watching”.
Sue Creighton Facility Manager, Cairns Mail Centre