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Nicole Livingstone OAM OLY
PrintNicole Livingstone OAM OLY began her applauded career as a champion in the Australian Olympic swim team, now a recognised face on television as an expert commentator on the world sporting landscape and important women’s health issues. Nicole's impressive television experience and sporting knowledge adds value to any event as MC or motivational keynote speaker, always proving a favourite with clients and audiences alike.
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Testimonials for Nicole Livingstone OAM OLY
Nicole was amazing! What a professional, warm and generous MC she turned out to be. Nicole quickly understood what it was we hoped to achieve for our event and she delivered. Nicole was brilliant and we would certainly have her back again.
Colin Marshall Director, Campus Life University of Ballarat
Nicole is simply fabulous. She is professional, entertaining and ensured our event ran smoothly. Easy & pleasant to deal with & look forward to having her at our next graduation ceremony.
Chisholm Institute
It’s always a delight to work with an MC who brings such a high level of professionalism to the job at hand. I would recommend Nicole to anyone who needs a superb MC, is so friendly and easy to work with and understands last minute changes like no other."
D.E.E.C.D
Nicole would rate as one of our best guest speakers, approachable, all we asked of her re presentations etc were done with a big smile, I loved the way she made everyone feel special, I would recommend Nicole highly.
Riverine Herald
Proved a real asset on the night. Mingled easily with our dealer body and made a huge impression on everyone she spoke to. Breezed through her MC duties and her Q&A with Lydia was a highlight. A thorough professional.
Suzuki Australia
Real positive feedback from both audiences, Nicole engaged exceptionally well and catered for both audiences. Very easy to listen to and interesting on all levels." - AXA
"Wow, you were amazing on Saturday night, thank you so much! Everyone has commented on how relaxed and yet professional you were … the perfect mix
Netball Australia
The comments and feedback from the day have been nothing but glowing for Nicole. She managed to tie her experiences to Guiding and was enthusiast and inspiring. She was a wonderful MC as well as delivering a motivational presentation. She was warm and engaging and won everyone at the event over with her grace and charm. I cannot speak highly enough of her. Thank you for making our day!
Girl Guides Victoria
Nicole was a great speaker - she was very interesting and very inspirational. We received very good feedback from our clients who attended this event. It was great that Nicole was willing to share with us such personal information about her life.
Middletons Lawyers
Fee Range: $5001 to $10000
Nicole Livingstone OAM OLY's Biography
Nicole Livingstone OAM OLY began her applauded career as a champion in the Australian Olympic swim team, now a recognised face on television as an expert commentator on the world sporting landscape and important women’s health issues.
After dreaming of being an Olympic swimmer as a child, Nicole went on to represent Australia at three Olympics. One of Australia’s greatest Backstrokers, she was a member of the Australian swimming team for twelve consecutive years from 1985 – 1996.
She holds the longest winning sequence of any Australian swimmer in history at the national titles, winning ten consecutive 100m Backstroke titles between 1987 and 1996.
Nicole Livingstone’s career achievements include a silver medal and two bronze medals from three Olympic appearances; six gold, two silver and a bronze from three Commonwealth Games and competing in six Pan Pacific Championships winning four gold, seven silver and three bronze medals. She also broke a world record in the 200m backstroke (short course) in 1992.
Nicole retired from competitive swimming in 1996 and began what has been a stellar career in media. Firstly, with the Nine Network, in a variety of roles; from the host’s chair of their flagship sports programs Wide World of Sports and Sports Saturday, to hosting the Commonwealth Games and as an expert commentator/host with Nine’s Logie award winning swimming and surf lifesaving coverage.
Nicole Livingstone worked alongside some of the legends of Australian TV, including Max Walker, Eddie McGuire, Ken Sutcliffe and Ray Warren, and even held her own alongside comedian and armchair sportsman, Mick Molloy on weekly sports program “Any Given Sunday”.
Nicole was recruited by Network Ten Sport in 2009, as host and commentator on their swimming and surf lifesaving broadcasts. Along with Sports Tonight hosting and evening sports news presenting duties, she has also been a regular on ‘The Project’.
‘Paris 2024’ saw Nicole participate in her 11th Olympic Games, firstly as an athlete and more recently as a broadcaster for the IOC’s broadcast arm, Olympic Broadcast Service.
Nicole Livingstone has also made her mark in the business of sport. From 2017 to 2022, Nicole was at the helm of Women’s Football for the AFL as the General Manager of Women’s Football, overseeing the incredible growth in participation which now boasts close to 600,000 women and girls playing Australia’s indigenous football game. With the jewel in the women’s sporting crown, the AFLW, now a thriving elite competition featuring all 18 AFL Clubs and 540 professional players.
At home in the board room as well, Nicole Livingstone has previously held board positions with Ovarian Cancer Australia, ASADA, Chair of the Victorian Institute of Sport, Deputy Chair of VicHealth, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the Australian Olympic Committee and Swimming Australia.
She is also kept busy as a mother of twins, Ella and Joshua, born in 2022 and Robinson in 2007.
Speaking Topics Include
Balancing enjoyment and success
Dealing with change
The importance of teamwork
The role of a great leader
Olympic, swimming and media anecdotes
Turning great individuals into a winning team