Our Inaugural Diverse Storytelling Slam: 1 October in Sydney
“It only takes one voice, at the right pitch, to start an avalanche.” - Dianna Hardy The stories we tell today become the history of what future generations learn. And this history should be the story of all of us. We invite you to join the inaugural Diverse...
The significance of Welcome To Country: why every event should have one
"(Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment of Country) is a very important way of giving Aboriginal people back their place in society, and an opportunity for us to say, 'We are real, we are here, and today we welcome you to our land'…It's paying respect, in a formal...
How I overcame my fear of public speaking
“Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will.” – W. Clement Stone I was invited by Explore Careers to speak in front of 250 guests at their Sydney event. This event was held at the Ivy Ballroom and to say that I was nervous, would be an understatement. Like many...
Why everyone should speak at events
Speaking at events can be beneficial for your personal brand. Whether you are a marketer for an organisation or an expert representing an agency or product, it can provide a fast track to exposure, opportunities and connections. Here are some of the key benefits you...
How to design conferences that get people talking
Under the pressure of organising events, it's easy to be sidetracked or overwhelmed by the endless to-do list. Here's how you can design conferences that get people talking well after the event. 1. First, ensure there's a need for the conference Putting on a...
Why 75 percent of people fear public speaking
Mark Twain once said, “There are two types of speakers: Those who get nervous and those who are liars. Then there was Jerry Seinfeld, who famously said, “According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two....
How to make events more diverse
We all know diverse perspectives and backgrounds make better panels and speaker line-ups at events. A wide variety of voices and perspectives help to challenge the audience to think differently about the topic and also encourages more engaging discussions to occur....