Glenn Mitchell is one of Australia’s most respected broadcasters, an accomplished master of ceremonies, and a powerful advocate for mental health awareness. With decades of experience in live television, radio, and major sporting events, Glenn combines professionalism, warmth, and authenticity to engage audiences across corporate, government, sporting, and community sectors.
Glenn Mitchell is one of Australia’s most respected broadcasters, an accomplished master of ceremonies, and a powerful advocate for mental health awareness. With decades of experience in live television, radio, and major sporting events, Glenn combines professionalism, warmth, and authenticity to engage audiences across corporate, government, sporting, and community sectors.
During a distinguished career with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Glenn became one of the nation’s best-known sports commentators. Dubbed “The Oracle” for his extraordinary knowledge of sport, he covered four Olympic Games, four Commonwealth Games, two Paralympic Games, more than 200 international cricket matches, and over 900 AFL and WAFL games. His contribution to Australian sport was recognised with the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.
While his broadcasting career appeared to be one of remarkable success, Glenn was privately living with depression. Following his own experience of mental illness and recovery, he has become a passionate advocate for breaking down stigma and encouraging open conversations around mental health and suicide prevention. His keynote presentations combine honesty, humour, and hope, sharing a deeply personal story that resonates with audiences and highlights the importance of seeking support and looking out for one another.
Since leaving the ABC, Glenn has remained active in the media through radio, television, and print, while also becoming a highly sought-after keynote speaker, conference facilitator, and after-dinner presenter. He serves as an ambassador for organisations including the Institute for Respiratory Health, Lifeline Australia, and OneLife.
An experienced and polished MC, Glenn is equally at home hosting major conferences, awards nights, and corporate events. He is also available to appear alongside his wife, fellow broadcaster Karen Tighe, with the pair bringing decades of broadcasting expertise and natural rapport to events across Australia.
What We Can All Learn from Sport
Encompasses teamwork, attitude, motivation and examples of elite performance that we can take from sport and apply to business and everyday life.
The Best Seat in the House
Centres on Glenn’s life as a sports broadcaster and includes many behind-the-scenes anecdotes from various Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and overseas cricket tours he has covered.
Australia – A Great Sporting Nation
Highlights how as a small nation we have become a world-beater and an example of best practice in the area of sport. It encompasses first hand examples that Glenn has witnessed at major international sporting events.
Coping with Success & Failure
Examples of how athletes have dealt with success and failure and how it can motivate us all.
What’s Wrong With Elite Level Sport and How to Fix It
A look at some of the major obstacles and problems that face elite level sport and how to rectify them.
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Glenn’s own personal battles with mental illness is also something he is more than happy to address in the hope that he can help provide others with the motivation to confront their own challenges and seek help. Glenn speaks from the heart and his emotive and articulate address on his journey to conquer mental illness often elicits standing ovations from audiences.
