All speaking enquiries and bookings are managed through Celebrity Speakers. This ensures consistent pricing, strong positioning, and a smooth experience for both you and your clients.
If someone contacts you directly, simply forward the enquiry to Louise Ryburn - she’ll ensure it lands with the right member of our Sales team.
Leave the negotiation to us - we’re very good at it.
If someone contacts you directly, simply forward the enquiry to Louise Ryburn - she’ll ensure it reaches the right member of our Sales team.
Leave the negotiating to us — our team is very good at it!
You can still be booked through other reputable agencies.
We maintain shared agreements so opportunities can continue to flow from trusted partners across Aotearoa and beyond.
Feel free to use this when someone reaches out directly:
Kia ora,
Thanks so much for your request. My speaking engagements are managed by Celebrity Speakers. I’ve copied them in, and they’ll be in touch with you shortly.
To ensure clarity, consistency, and visibility:
This removes any pressure on you to respond, and ensures enquiries go to the right place.
Awards, media features, new content, big milestones - we want to celebrate and promote them.
Send updates to Rachel Bird, or tag us online.
When things change let us know:
Email updates directly to Rachel Bird.
Experiencing you on stage helps us represent you with confidence.
We aim to attend your first Auckland-based event once you’re on our roster.
If you have others coming up sooner, please share the details.
Saving You Time
A Dedicated Negotiator
We protect your value so you don’t have to.
We can politely decline unpaid or discounted requests on your behalf or prevent them from reaching you in the first place by being listed as your contact.
We respond to all enquiries promptly (same day or close to).
And we work seamlessly with other bureaus when they wish to book you.
Marketing Support
You’ll be featured prominently across:
With offices in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Singapore plus global networks we support speakers looking to expand internationally.
Trusted Industry Leaders
For over 35 years, Celebrity Speakers has shaped the speaking industry in Aotearoa.
We uphold strict fee integrity, transparency, and ethical standards.
We champion diverse voices and meaningful stories that inspire positive change.
You’ll have a team of industry experts actively promoting you, sourcing opportunities, and managing every detail of your speaking engagements with professionalism and care.
Proactive Opportunity Generation
We don’t just respond to enquiries we seek them out.
You’ll be top‑of‑mind for relevant client briefs, proposals, and cross‑market opportunities.
Triannual Performance Insights
You’ll receive a triannual personalised report outlining:
• Leads generated
• Bookings secured
• Income earned
From this, we work with you to establish goals for the next four months, identify opportunities, and adapt or fix anything that needs attention to keep your momentum strong.
Full-Service Representation
Beyond speaking engagements, we can also support:
Being Exclusive allows us to take a truly holistic approach to your speaking career.
With clarity, consistency, and a shared goal, we can:
And you gain a team who fully understands your goals, content, audience and strengths and champions you accordingly.
We’re here for you.
Reach out anytime to Louise Ryburn ([email protected] | +64 9 308 3605) or Rachel Bird.