Homer Papantonio

The Corporate Impostor & Keynote Speaker

Australia’s premier comic speechmaker who has successfully created a wealth of unique comic characters each tailor-made for his audiences. The Corporate Impostor is celebrated for his talented delivery and professional character portrayals.

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Known as “The Corporate Impostor,” and recognised as Australia’s leading comic speechmaker.

Homer Papantonio has developed a unique niche in the speaking industry by creating over 1,200 tailored comic characters that engage a diverse range of audiences for both the public and private sectors. Homer has the uncanny ability to make his character creation/keynote presentations not only highly entertaining but also immensely educational, making him a sought-after speaker for conferences and special events globally.

Homer’s approach involves delivering presentations as a character crafted specifically for each event. This character often takes on the guise of an overseas industry expert or guru, which adds an element of surprise and intrigue to his performances. By targeting key issues relevant to the profession or organisation he is addressing, he ensures that his content resonates with the audience while also aligning with the central theme of the event. Homer has been used extensively to create character keynotes for events of historical significance like company anniversaries as well as retirement tributes to outgoing CEOs.

Homer engages in comprehensive briefings with clients and conducts extensive research. This meticulous preparation involves detailed writing and rewriting processes to ensure that each keynote character creation is polished and impactful. Each presentation is accompanied by a meticulously tailored Visual PowerPoint presentation that enhances the overall experience.

The effectiveness of Homer’s presentations is reflected in independent evaluations of his past engagements. Over a decade, he has achieved a remarkable 99% excellent rating based on feedback from approximately 1,000 clients. This high level of satisfaction underscores his ability to connect with diverse audiences and deliver memorable experiences.

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Homer covers various topics through his characters like the “Sports Psychologist To the Stars” who has appeared at several Commonwealth and Olympic Games training camps. This specific character encompasses the art of being fully engaged in life, personal development,and well-being. This character defines true well being as being physically energised, mentally focused, emotionally connected and spiritually aligned.

His unique blend of humor and insightful commentary makes him a standout figure in the realm of corporate speaking. His commitment to tailoring each performance ensures that audiences leave highly entertained, informed and motivated.

The response was overwhelming and the standing ovation you received was testament to your outstanding performance” You mixed humour with insight and it was very evident that you had researched the content and made it extremely relevant to our target audience Device Technologies
Absolutely fantastic…..wonderful to work with …. delegates were completely immersed in his character portrayal. Some were still confused even after the reveal… would definitely recommend you Heritage Bank
Thank you so much …you added terrific perspective to our event…you were brilliant National Industry Skills Council
Undoubtedly the best entertainment I have ever seen in 20 years of conferencing. Excellent humour supported by well researched subject matter Australian Organic Recycling Association
You were totally believable, witty, humorous, engaging and educational. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you for any conference as you catered exactly to our needs. Just For Pets Australia
You were a hit ….. A great mixture of expertise, knowledge, fun and dynamic interaction ..it was with your help that our dream became a reality Project Management Institute