Connecting Through Every Stage
To me, speaking is all about connecting with people. I have spoken at small local community events and small local businesses, then jumped on a plane and flown to a kick-off as a keynote speaker to a huge conference of 5,000 or more people.
I have sat and done one-on-one mentoring with people struggling with addictions, and then I have captivated the audience at the Great Hall in Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra.
It does not matter how big or small the event is. I am 100% certain my story will have a lasting impact on all who hear it. That is my commitment to you.
From Small Rooms to Big Stages
In 2003, when I started speaking, my goal was just to share my story in my local community. I had no idea that within 18 months I would establish myself nationwide as an in-demand speaker. Jump ahead to today, and I have travelled to 4 countries and shared my story with millions of people either online or in person.
Very few speakers are able to jump from such diverse audiences like a staff Christmas Party, then the next day be MC’ing and speaking at an International Day for People with Disabilities. Or a classroom full of students learning about disability issues, to the next day flying into a conference room full of business leaders who deep down were hoping to see a sporting superstar walk on stage, only to see me. The way I win over every audience and hook people into wanting to listen to my story can only be understood by being in the room with me and seeing me do what I do best on stage.
I thrive on the diversity and challenges that every new audience brings. No two presentations are ever the same, just as no two people are ever the same, and no two audiences are ever the same. Buy a DVD if you want the same. Book me if you want a truly unique and special presentation the audience is going to remember for years.
CORPORATE SPEAKER
Past Corporate Speaking engagements include Toyota Australia, Qantas, Harley Davidson Australia, the NRL, the Australian Federal Government, the Australian Public Service, and the Australian Federal Police.
Big multinational corporations are always looking for an edge.
An edge in business or a unique edge in focus and passion to get that extra edge or advantage needed to be at the top of their field.
That’s what I bring to the table.
My presentation title, Raising the Bar, gives a think outside the square approach to life. What could you achieve in life or business if there were no limits?
It is a roller coaster ride, an eye-opening example of what one person can achieve with an unbreakable will to see all his dreams become real.
Raising the Bar is my most popular presentation.
CONFERENCES
Past conferences include the International Day for People with a Disability, the Australian Junior Medical Conference, Disability Employment Australia, and the Australian Nurses Association Conference.
As a keynote speaker kicking off a big conference, you need a speaker who is going to have a lasting positive impact on the audience. A good keynote speaker sets the tone for the entire conference.
I always say, No one remembers 5 years later what the venue was like. Or where you stayed 10 years ago for a conference. But people always remember the speaker who changed their life forever and impacted them in a positive way.
I have had people loop around in their cars at the airport to stop and get a photo of me when they have seen me standing in the queue for a taxi. They heard me speak a few years earlier and were so happy to see me back in their city again.
People stop me in shopping centres to tell me how great my story was that they heard way back at (insert conference name).
That’s the kind of impact a good speaker can have at a conference. They set the mood and set the trajectory to long lasting and truly memorable conference.
BUSINESS
Past Business events include Verse Wealth Management, Youngcare, Shepparton Access, JobMatch, and Ken Mills Toyota.
Every business wants its staff to work as a team, to be more productive, and to achieve its targets or goals.
Every business wants its staff to be more engaged and committed.
While I can not guarantee the success and growth of any business, I have no doubt that I can help bring staff together.
My presentations inspire staff to work harder, to be more committed and driven (both personally and professionally).
I have travelled all over Australia and internationally, sharing my story with small businesses through to huge multinational businesses.
I have been welcomed into staff lunch rooms, meeting rooms (both on-site and off-site) for team morale afternoons or evenings. I’ve even attended Christmas Parties to help inspire the staff.
If you have staff and are looking to bring a stronger bond to your business, reach out to me and let’s work together.
SPORTS
Past Sporting clubs or teams include the NRL, Brisbane Broncos, New Zealand Warriors, the Northern Territory Polo Crosse, and MMA Championship Fights.
It does not matter if it is amateur social sport or serious big business sport; the mental edge or advantage is always the key to winning.
That’s where I come in. I have been invited in to share my story with huge teams and have been honoured enough to stand in the dressing room and sit on the sideline during some of the biggest games. Just seeing me standing or sitting there during the game or the match instantly helps to refocus and brings all that I have spoken about in my presentations back into focus again.
I love sports in general, so I am thrilled that my story is able to have such a strong impact in every aspect of sport.
SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES
Inspiring the next generation since 2003, I have spoken to small school classes dealing with bullying issues or simply learning about disabilities, sometimes the schools book me to share my story with the simple goal of just wanting to inspire their students to shoot for the moon.
Some local schools have booked me to speak to their students at the start of every year for 10 years in a row. Some even longer.
I have been honoured to speak at School Sports Awards nights and End of Year graduations.
Whatever the situation or age bracket, my presentations always have a hugely positive impact.
University-wise, I have often been invited to speak or share my story with a particular class or been requested to share my story at a specific training program.
