Mike Whitney
Entertaining Raconteur, MC and Speaker
Former professional cricketer, media personality, and motivational speaker, Mike captivates audiences with humour, charm, and compelling stories. A consummate storyteller and entertainer, he draws on his experiences in sport, television, and community leadership to inspire and engage every audience.
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Mike Whitney is one of Australia’s most engaging motivational and after-dinner speakers, renowned for his ability to captivate audiences with humour, charm, and compelling storytelling. A consummate anecdotist and accomplished mimic, Mike combines personal experience with wit and insight to leave a lasting impression.
A qualified aviation engineer, Mike first made his mark as a fast bowler in professional cricket, enjoying a 14-year career before retiring in 1994. Since then, he has established a diverse career in media and entertainment, including hosting Seven Network’s top-rating program Sydney Weekender since 1994, co-hosting Who Dares Wins, and presenting for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, and the Indian Cricket League.
Mike has also made a significant contribution to sport and the community, serving as President and Life Member of the Randwick-Petersham Cricket Club, Life Member of Cricket NSW, and Director of the South Sydney Rabbitohs during a critical period of their reinstatement. He is a patron of the Sydney Kids Committee and an active fundraiser for Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, including organising the popular “Whit Walk – Kilometers for Kids.”
Author of the best-selling books Quick Whit and Whiticisms, Mike brings his leadership experience, sports expertise, and natural storytelling ability to corporate events, delivering presentations that inspire, entertain, and engage audiences of all sizes.
