Simple — just get in touch. You can enquire through the website or give us a call. Tell us a bit about your event, and we’ll recommend speakers who’ll fit your theme, audience and budget. We make the process easy from start to finish.

We represent a wide range of speakers — from business leaders and elite athletes to mental health advocates, innovation experts, and entertainers. Whether you're after impact, insight or inspiration, we’ve got the talent.

Speaker fees vary depending on profile, experience, location, and availability — but generally range from $7500 to $25,000+. If you’ve got a specific budget in mind, we can tailor options accordingly.

Yes, that’s exactly what we do. You don’t need to know who you’re after — just share your goals or topic, and we’ll shortlist speakers who align perfectly with your message and audience.

Absolutely. Many of our speakers are happy to travel — whether it’s Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or regional Australia. We also represent international speakers and can advise on travel arrangements and costs.

Yes, we work alongside you with this.

Definitely. Many of our speakers are experienced with virtual delivery and hybrid formats. We’ll recommend those who can engage effectively online and work with your preferred platform.

We recommend booking as early as possible — ideally 3 to 6 months out. That said, we’ve also pulled off great last-minute bookings. If you’re tight on time, just ask — we’ll do our best to make it happen.

Absolutely. Customisation is a big part of what makes a speaker effective. We’ll make sure the speaker is briefed and aligned with your audience and event goals.

We’re always on the lookout for fresh, relevant voices. If you think you’ve got something to say — and a track record to back it up — get in touch via our speaker enquiry form. Tell us who you are, who you speak to, and how you make an impact.

Yes. Many of our speakers are non-exclusive, which means you can work with other agencies or manage your own bookings as well. We focus on relationships, not contracts.

We take a standard agency commission from the client side — so speakers receive their quoted fee in full. There’s no upfront cost to be listed, and we only earn when you get booked.

Yes, Essential Speakers works actively across both markets. If you’re a good fit, we’ll promote you on both our NZ and AU sites, and actively pitch you to relevant clients on both sides of the ditch.

Everything from national conferences and internal staff events to industry summits, government briefings, awards nights, and leadership retreats. If it needs a voice that cuts through — we’re there.

Our head office is in New Zealand

We take pride in quality. All speakers listed with us are reviewed for credibility, experience, and audience impact. We also listen to client feedback closely to ensure we’re always recommending talent that delivers.

We’re agile, highly responsive, and focused on matching the right speaker to the right moment — not just pushing the usual names. Our speakers aren’t just booked — they’re backed.

At this stage a primary focus is keynote speakers

We care more about impact than fame. If someone can move an audience, we’ll work with them — whether they’re a household name or just breaking through.