Charles Kovess
Charles Kovess risked everything to follow his passion. After practising law successfully for 20 years, he left the profession to pursue his passion for increasing passion! He believes that bringing out the unique and extraordinary capacities of individuals, by accessing and harnessing their passion, is the fundamental key to business success in these changing and challenging times.
His first book, 'Passionate People Produce', published in 1997, was a best seller and his second book, 'Passionate Performance', was released in March 2000 and he is co-author of '7 Heavenly Virtues of Leadership'. He is also one of a select group of best practice experts featured in the new business book, '22 Essentials for Building Your Best Business: remarkable cues for business'.
Charles has been a director of both public and private companies which has given him business experience in fields as diverse as hotels and motels, tourism facilities, restaurants, oil, gas and gold exploration, manufacturing, primary production exports, media, both print and video, and timber milling. He has also advised a number of Australian organisations on international expansion opportunities in Central Europe.
Charles is not only passionate about business: he loves sport! He recently completed his 19th competition season of triathlons, has competed in the Ironman Triathlon, run eight marathons and is an internationally qualified water polo referee.
He is a charismatic, high energy speaker and facilitator who inspires through his passion for life, and builds teams based on integrity, trust and commitment.
Charles is exclusively represented in New Zealand by Celebrity Speakers (NZ) Ltd.
Testimonials
That the day was so successful was in no small part due to your presentation "Passionate People Produce" as our keynote speaker. Your words clearly challenged and enthused a team that had just completed a major restructure which resulted in significant job loss. The feedback from all staff involved was extremely positive and the enthusiasm generated on that day has continued back in the work place. You clearly touched the staff involved and your book is often requested by staff.—Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia
Thank you so much for your presentation that managed and motivated our senior management as well as teaching them techniques to increase their personal capacity.—Barry Plant Doherty Group, Australia
I congratulate you on conducting the best Lonsdale Conference ever ... Your input not only proved invaluable but made it so much more enjoyable.—SLC Investment Services
Favourite quotes
The distinction between an average company and a great company is the ability to access the knowledge and passion of the people within it.
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