Have you heard about the ’10,000 hours practice’ thing yet? If you have not, you will do at some stage. The theory goes that you have to practice your art for 10,000 hours before you can consider yourself proficient and worthy. This may not be true for some skill sets like hanging out the washing […]
Frances Denz has won the Trifecta. In January 2013 she was awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her service to business. Then she won the Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award and in February she was awarded the Senior New Zealander of the Year. The awards are recognition of her service and […]
International Speakers Convention in Belgium Antwerp is on April 4 & 5 the place to be for speakers. In those days the Professional Speakers Association Holland organizes an international speakers convention. This convention is unique not only because of the bustling Antwerp. It is certainly a must go because information from speaking experts from seven […]
Today I heard Dr. John Demartini speak to a room of over 400 Speakers on the topic of “Success of High Achievers”. He challenged me to think as to whether I was “sitting in the shadow of giants or on the shoulder of giants”? Am I living an authentic life that helps me to achieve to my peak performance […]
Summit conference recordings – pennies on the dollar The 2013 Global Speakers Summit is a wrap. Physically, the delegates are exhausted… but intellectually they are pumped. Four days of really great content does that to you! Reviews of the Summit are pouring in and they score consistently high marks on 3 key metrics: the event’s […]
Well there is little to do now except for me to wish you a merry Christmas and a restful or full on party New Year (depending on your preference). Our wanderers have returned from The GSF conference in Vancouver with amazing stories of new contacts and business opportunities, new ideas and incredible speakers along with […]
Ever wondered how to improve your chances of getting funding when you apply for grants? In this short talk I give you an insight into the mind of a grant maker…
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Feb 14-17 Melbourne Crown Promenade www.nsaaconvention.com.au With just over 3 months to go the convention program is looking AMAZING: On the big stage you’ll hear the Inspirational Secrets of “Million Dollar Speakers and Experts” including: Scott Pape, Dan Gregory, Dr Louise Mahler, Matt Church, Craig Rispin, Debbie Mayo-Smith, Tim Longhurst and Andrew Bryant. You’ll get […]
It’s a ‘Big Blue World’. It a ‘Bolt out of the blue’. It’s also ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ that we get to hear 4 up-and-coming speakers practice their craft and listen to an entertaining guest speaker talk to us about how to find your goldilocks zone. On Tuesday night, we were entertained by Lindsey Dawson as she stole the show […]
