James O’Loghlin is a television and radio broadcaster, author, speaker and MC, best known as the host of over 300 episodes of the much loved The New inventors on ABC TV, a role which fuelled his deep interest in innovation, and for his witty and entertaining programs on ABC Local Radio. He currently hosts The Afternoon Show on ABC Local Radio in NSW.

James also co-hosts the mental health podcast Minding Your Mind with Prof Ian Hickie, which has been listened to nearly half a million times. He is the author of 14 books, including Innovation is a State of Mind and the crime novel Liars. James and Ian Hickie have co-authored two books about mental health, Minding Your Mind and A Users Guide to The Mind.

James is one of Australia’s most respected, entertaining and experienced speakers and MC’s. He regularly delivers keynotes on;

• Innovation. Practical strategies to help people be more innovative every day.
• Mental Health. Practical strategies to help busy people maintain and improve their mental health.
• Persuasion and Influence. Better ways to persuade and influence people.

James is a highly experienced and entertaining MC, panel facilitator and after dinner speaker. He is a favourite with Australian audiences and event planners, with hundreds of successful live events to his credit.