Lorin Nicholson OAM
Inspiring speaker Lorin Nicholson OAM engages his audiences through his life's journey. Challenged by his blindness, determined to make a difference, Lorin shares his experiences through his keynotes and music covering areas of leadership, strength, resilience, communication and change.

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Testimonials for Lorin Nicholson OAM
We’ve had many celebrity speakers address our organisation over the years and I don’t know how we will find another one to top Lorin’s amazing performance and keynote.
Robert McCann - Patron Finance
Your comments on leadership success were surgically interwoven with personal stories and experiences accentuated with well-placed humour and song. Thank you for weaving our Olive Garden purpose, hospitaliano, and seven principles into your striving for excellence comments. Kris Lundeen - Olive Garden USA
JBS definitely chose the right person. You're truly amazing! Keep inspiring!
Ken Palafox -JBS Australia
Lorin Nicholson is not only a man with vision! He is a man of true commitment, courage, humility and determination to overcome his disability and to not let anything get in the way of his dreams and goals. His inspirational story is told in a very honest, humorous and entertaining way that captured the heart and mind of everyone in the audience, challenging us to make the most of our own lives and empowering us with the vision to achieve it, no matter the odds against you!!
Peter Annis-Brown - Northern Inland Academy of Sport
Dear Lorin,
A big thank you for emceeing and presenting at our Tasmanian School Administrator’s Association Conference last week. Your presentation was very inspiring for our delegates, great to hear your story and loved your message, “the Greatest Mountain in Life” this certainly resonates with me and was a great ‘take away’ both personally and professionally. Your passion and commitment and interpersonal communication skills are admirable and very engaging.
A big thank you for your flexibility, good humour and calmness throughout the two days, this certainly assisted our organising committee and made for a smooth flowing program for our breakout masterclasses. Your personalisation and connection with our delegates and presenters gave our audience a richer and more meaningful experience.
Whilst we haven’t collated our feedback surveys as yet, we have had lots of verbal comments and feel very happy with our conference, the venue and the support we received from our colleagues and sponsors.
Once again thank you sincerely for being part of our 2023 conference.
Cynthia Pearce - - Tasmanian School Administrators Association
Fee Range: $5001 to $10000
Lorin Nicholson OAM's Biography
Many people consider living a normal life a huge achievement for someone who is blind. If this is the case, then Lorin Nicholson OAM is definitely not normal. At age four, doctors diagnosed Lorin with a genetic eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa RP and with only 10% sight, was declared legally blind.
Despite the enormous challenges of blindness growing up and the pessimistic views and low expectations of so many, it soon became obvious that Lorin possessed an incredible inner strength, resilience and determination that would see him destined for great things.
Today Lorin not only understands the keys and principles for success, he personifies them and now shares this knowledge and experience to thousands of audiences around the country and the globe. Unlike the usual, naturally gifted celebrity athlete, business person and motivational speaker who chooses to become successful, Lorin was forced to dig deep, fight hard and muster every ounce of his will-power just to be normal. Amazingly, he continues to surge on to achieve far above and beyond most abled people.
His clear method for success is delivered in a way that is real, authentic, personal, completely engaging and absolutely inspirational. Lorin has become one of Australia’s most successful independent recording and performing artists, with five albums to his credit, a golden guitar nomination, 3 Frater awards for excellence in the touring performance program, as well as winning 2015 music producer of the year at the Australian Celtic Music Awards.
Lorin’s virtuoso skills as a guitarist has also earned him a lead-line endorsement with the prestigious Martin & Co Guitars, FBT audio, fishman amplifiers and Rode Microphones, as well as hundreds of newspaper articles, radio and television interviews and appearances including 60 Minutes and Channel Nine’s nationally televised Carols by Candlelight.
Lorin’s incredible guitar playing during his keynote speeches is always a huge hit for every member of his audience and adds another inspirational dimension at every event. Lorin customises his presentations to meet the needs and objectives of every audience across all industries, from hospitality to mining, health to finance, sales to technology and service to education.
Lorin is without fail the most talked about keynote speaker and highlight at every conference he attends. His powerful messages, captivating delivery style and incredible guitar playing, coupled with his unrelenting determination through adversity and infectious enthusiasm for life always leaves an indelible imprint on the lives of everyone he meets.
Whether it’s developing greater initiative, vision and leadership among your staff members, or refocusing your company’s direction and business positioning strategy, Lorin is renowned for his profound ability to communicate, innovate and accelerate individuals and organisations towards higher achievement.
Lorin has also received many accolades including: Queensland Service Award Vision Australia’s Person of the Year Brisbane person of the Year nominee Australian Person of the Year nominee.
Lorin’s talents also extend themselves to that of a conference or awards MC also. Contact Platinum to discuss Lorin as your next Master of Ceremonies.
Speaking Topics Include
Clarifying your
vision - Don't be blinded!
Unlocking the one
secret to success or failure!
Become the leader -
Are you the one everyone is following?
Thriving through
times Of change & challenge - Do you have what it takes?
Be the master
communicator - Are you really listening?
No excuses.
Become the owner!
Shattering
expectations - What and where are the limits?
Don't let the music
die in you! - Discovering the strength within.
Achieving the
impossible - Become a record breaker.
Climb Your Own
Mountain - A personal strategy for a lifetime of success.
Personal Corporate
mentoring
Entertainment
Master of Ceremonies
Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJZo7tbpfRw