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Whatever happened to our beautiful and amazing events industry?
Posted on May 19, 2020 in Business Speakers
Today we’re talking about the world of conferences and events. Just like everything else the industry was turned upside down with no warning, however the new world of social distancing doesn’t mean that will be disconnecting from everything and everyone. Whilst our industry has suffered so heavily with all events being cancelled or postponed, and the conversations now around how people are screen fatigued with so many Zoom meetings, this brings us to ask the questions of...More
Why productivity is decreasing in our multi-tasking environments
Posted on October 4, 2018 in Business Speakers
How long is it since you looked at your email, phone message, text or LinkedIn/Face book pages? Ten minutes, half an hour - how many times in a day do you check in? Really?Research shows constant use of technological devices is negatively affecting our attention spans; our communication skills are suffering by the over-use of email/text/blogs/social media resulting in less face to face communication. Therefore, our ability to think creatively and intuitively is decreasing daily.Most people...More
Celebrity Service with Geoff Ramm
Posted on August 30, 2018 in Business Speakers
Introducing the keynote topic called Celebrity Service!Like you, Geoff Ramm, the creator of Celebrity Service and OMG Marketing, knows the only way you can attract more customers is to create jaw-dropping marketing. Not only that but great customer service leads to lucrative, repeat business.So how do you create highly successful marketing ideas? And how can you design a customer experience that has you talked about for decades to come?Geoff knows the Jedi Mind Trick to make you craved...More
How Athlete Mentality Can Help You Thrive in the Workplace
Posted on October 4, 2018 in Business Speakers
When I worked with sporting teams, we had a saying about players that had an exceptional work ethic. We called it 'Athlete Mentality'. In the circle of coaches that I worked with, it was a known remark, and although not clearly defined, when someone said "This kid's got an athlete mentality," the meaning was universally acknowledged.The other day I tried to explain it to a client, and it drew a blank expression. So here, I'm going to give you a sense of what it is and how you can apply it in the...More
Top 6 Social Media and Branding Trends for Business Growth in 2018
Posted on February 9, 2018 in Business Speakers
Top 6 Social Media and Branding Trends for Business Growth in 2018By Jane AndersonOver the last few weeks I've spent a lot of time speaking with people around what's going to happen in 2018. Businesses are changing. We're facing massive disruption. The amount of resources of time and money are changing businesses dramatically. The impact of small business growth, and in particular more women leaving the workforce and starting their own businesses, is starting to really change the dynamic of the way...More
The unfolding worries for the Australian economy
Posted on September 7, 2020 in Business Speakers
Want a peak into what the forecasters and economists are saying about the economy as 2016 draws to an end? Check out this article by, Stephen Koukoulas…. The unfolding worries for the Australian economy and how we always 'get lucky' after each problem passes. Written by Stephen Koukoulas There’s on old saying that “it’s better to be lucky than smart” which, with respect to our politicians of recent times, sums up the performance of the Australian economy....More
Disruption in the business world
Posted on October 4, 2018 in Business Speakers
Profit on purposeGreat Expectation speaker, Carolyn Tate, was the final speaker at a recent TEDx Telstra Melbourne event. She suggested that the biggest disruption in the business world in the next 10 years will not come from advancements in technology, but from advancements towards purpose, where technology will simply be the great enabler of purpose. She believes a higher purpose is the only solution to the culture crisis most companies are experiencing and the only thing that will ensure the best...More
