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Libbi Gorr is one of Australia's finest live hosts and broadcasters. Warm, witty and smart, she has an exceptional ability to entertain, inspire, challenge and motivate, bringing a unique blend of journalism and humorous observation to all her work.

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Testimonials for Libbi Gorr

A fantastic MC - really good at balancing warmth and sincerity with humour.

Museums and Galleries NSW

 

Libbi performed excellently. Preparation exemplary, Libbi was everything I had anticipated and more.

Rothworx Professional Development Events

 

Thank you for another raucously entertaining and uniquely insightful talk - characteristically witty, intelligent and highly entertaining. It’s such a pleasure to work with you.

Art Gallery of New South Wales

 

Libbi was terrific. Moree certainly knows she was here, as the women haven’t stopped raving about her! She hit the nail on the head for a lot of women …She is a very interesting in-depth person who is very knowledgeable and it shows.

NSW Department of Housing

 

“Libbi MC’d our industry award presentation dinner and she did an outstanding job.  She was the best MC we have ever had and just went with whatever we threw at her.  Nothing was too much trouble and last minute changes were taken in her stride.  Libbi you really went above and beyond without much help from us I'm sorry to say!  I think you can now add Auctioneer Extraordinaire to your repertoire - you rocked it! Thank you Libbi for a wonderful job, we have had many compliments on your performance.”

Construction Industry

 

Libbi is the ultimate professional. She made it her business to understand the audience and us. Her content was appropriate and made the evening run smoothly. Most importantly she was very, very funny.”

Ben Davis, Secretary, Australian Workers’ Union, Victorian Branch

 

“Thanks to Libbi for another fabulous job. She really is the true professional who handles everything put in front of her with poise and sassy good humour. She really brought out the best in less confident presenters and award recipients allowing them to shine. I do hope I have the opportunity to work with Libbi again.”

Amanda Dale, Event Organizer National Association for Women In Construction

Libbi Gorr Travels from VIC
Fee Range: :$5001 to $10000

Libbi Gorr's Biography

Libbi Gorr is one of Australia's finest live hosts and broadcasters. Warm, witty and smart, she has an exceptional ability to entertain, inspire, challenge and motivate, bringing a unique blend of journalism and humorous observation to all her work.

 

Libbi is well known and respected for her broadcasting work in radio on television nationally. Libbi has recently returned to prime time television creating insightful, moving reports for the ABC TV flagship current affairs program 7.30, after reaching icon status for her comedy creation Elle McFeast in the ‘90’s and early 2000’s for the ABC and Network 10.

 

On ABC Local Radio, Libbi too presents programs reflecting current news and social analysis, with an emphasis upon relationships, wellbeing, social change and the complexities of human nature. Her light touch with difficult issues – particularly pertaining to work, family and drive for success – is steeped with heart, humour and insight.  Libbi is part of the 774ABCMelbourne broadcast team.

 

There is a trailblazing angle to Libbi’s work still, as she turns her gaze to contemporary issues, with the wisdom someone who has built a career in a public life.  Politics, Sport, People, Arts, Family Issues, Health Wellness, Business and Leadership are all areas Libbi has immersed herself within.

 

Excitingly Libbi’s award winning and iconic TV portfolio still lives inside Australian hearts: Live and Sweaty, McFeast, Breasts, Sex Guys and Videotape, My Big Bottom, The Whitlam Dismissal (all ABC), What Women Want (Channel 10) and The IF Awards (SBS).

 

Libbi graduated from Melbourne University Law School in 1987 and in recent years she has studied fine arts and philosophy. She is currently studying for her Masters in Law at Melbourne University.

Libbi has written two books Mummy Manners (an etiquette guide for managing other children's mothers and assorted Mummy dilemmas) 2011 and the Bedtime Poem for Edible Children, 2012. She is a regular columnist with the food and wine magazine Selector and is a regular guest commentator on programs such as Studio 10 and The Project.

 

Libbi is quick on her feet and thoroughly professional. She fashions her presentation around client needs and culture. There's no doubt that she would be a popular choice as MC, facilitator or keynote speaker at your next event.

 

As an MC Libbi brings a wealth of experience working for a wide range of corporate, Government, Association and NFP’s. As a Facilitator Libby’s intellect and empathy, along with her quick wit enables her to get the best from any facilitated panel discussions, no matter how difficult the subject matter… As a Keynote Speaker Libbi’s specialty is in the delivery of humorous and thought provoking keynotes and talks.

Speaking Topics Include

Risky Business : How to Take Informed Risks and Build an Authentic Life

 

Wellness Balance and Communication - Addlib Your Life!

 

What will audiences take away from Libbi’s presentation?

Re evaluating Achievable Goals in Life

Understanding of the complexities of Work Life balance – it affects us all!

Re enforcement of the importance of laughter as a management tool

Confidence of creating your own life path (there are no rules!)

Understanding that what you may see as your greatest flaws are your greatest strengths – it’s your uniqueness that makes you successful in life!

Don’t be scared to just be yourself!

 

Mummy Matters – for school events (parent focussed)

(available as either 35 – 40 minute keynote or facilitated panel)

 

Based on Libbi’s hilarious book “Mummy Matters: An Etiquette Guide for Dealing With Other Children’s Mothers and assorted dilemmas”. Libbi has developed a FANTASTICALLY hilarious keynote for adult school communities, perfect for breakfasts or keynotes at Gala events, focussed on the shock and delight of parenting and negotiating your role in your child’s life. She regales you with tales from extreme parent zone with witty observations & razor sharp humour, all wrapped up in the common ground of love.

What will audiences experience?

A sense of community

Laughter

Shared experience

Encouragement to network and build strong bonds between parents.