About Eric Bailey CSP

Meet Eric Bailey CSP — Brisbane motivational speaker, NLR Group CEO, and 13-season NBL veteran. This is the story behind the keynotes that have reached over 4 million people across 13 countries.

Who Is Eric Bailey CSP?

When organisations want more than inspiration — when they want lasting impact — they call Eric Bailey.

Eric Bailey is a globally respected motivational speaker, Certified Speaking Professional, business CEO, and former elite athlete. He is known for the Championship DNA™ framework — a proven system for building resilient leaders, high-performing teams, and cultures that thrive under pressure.

Eric doesn’t just talk about performance. He has lived it — on the court, in the boardroom, and on the biggest stages around the world.

From Elite Sport to Elite Leadership

Eric’s story is anything but ordinary. Beginning in 1982, he became a pioneer of Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL), playing 13 seasons with the Hobart Devils, Melbourne Tigers, and Gold Coast Rollers.

His dominance extended into the SEABL (now NBL1), where he served as player-coach, general manager, and team captain. In his final SEABL season, he delivered one of the most remarkable individual performances in league history: 49.6 points per game and 13 three-point shots in a single game — a benchmark that still defines elite scoring today.

Eric later coached at the highest levels of women’s basketball, serving as Head Coach of the WNBL Brisbane Blazers and Offensive Consultant to the Australian Opals.

A CEO Who Leads From the Front

Today, Eric brings that same championship mindset into business as Group CEO of The NLR Group — a $10M+ national restoration company operating in one of Australia’s most demanding industries: water damage, mould, fire, and complex remediation.

Under Eric’s leadership, NLR has become known for a strong, values-driven culture, operational excellence, accountability and resilience, and developing people, not just profits.

Eric understands the real-world pressures leaders face — because he faces them every day. That’s why executives trust him. That’s why teams listen. That’s why his message sticks.

With 33 years as a professional speaker, Eric has delivered keynotes, workshops, and leadership programs to more than 4 million people across 13 countries — from corporate executives and professional athletes to schools, governments, and community groups.

Through his long-running youth program *Don’t Foul Out*, Eric has inspired over 1 million students, partnering with Nike, Foot Locker, RACQ, and McDonald’s to help young people build resilience, leadership, and life skills.

At the heart of his work is the Championship DNA™ framework — designed to help individuals and organisations build unshakeable resilience, lead with clarity, perform under pressure, and turn adversity into advantage.

This isn’t theory. It’s drawn from elite sport, executive leadership, and lived experience — delivered in a way that is practical, relatable, and immediately actionable.

Audiences Don't Just Leave Inspired. They Leave Equipped.

Eric Bailey CSP’s credibility is recognised worldwide. He is a Certified Speaking Professional — a designation held by fewer than 12% of professional speakers globally — and Australia’s Best Motivational Speaker, named by the Evergreen Awards in 2025. He is the author of Going for Gold: Living Your Personal Best, and serves as an Ambassador for Adopt Change, advocating for vulnerable children and young people across Australia.

He lives in Brisbane, is a proud Australian citizen, and is a father and grandfather — deeply connected to community, legacy, and purpose. Why event organisers book Eric Bailey: because Eric doesn’t just turn up and speak.

He prepares deeply for your organisation, understands your people, your pressures, and your goals, and delivers a high-energy, interactive, and authentic experience that leaves audiences motivated and ready to act. Whether it’s a conference keynote, leadership offsite, corporate event, school program, or executive workshop — Eric Bailey delivers impact that lasts long after the applause fades.

If you’re ready to elevate your people, strengthen your culture, and build performance that holds under pressure, Eric Bailey CSP is the speaker your audience will remember.

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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2025 ENGAGEMENTS BOOKED

Eric Bailey CSP’s Education Partners

Clients consistently describe Eric Bailey CSP as an authentic, high-energy, and impactful speaker who connects deeply with students, educators, and leadership teams.

In an industry where long-term partnerships are rare, Eric stands out — many of his clients have worked with him for 10+ years, inviting him back year after year because of the real impact he creates.

Below is a select list of education institutions that have partnered with Eric for 15+ years of consistent, yearly presentations, with many of these relationships continuing into 2026.

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