motivational speaking
Having listened to some incredible speakers, and some not so good! I have personally challenged myself every time I stand on stage to truly inspire, surprise, and make a difference to the people that have been listening, when they leave the room.
I don’t believe in "death by power point" or preaching, I like to get under the skin of what’s required, how do people want to feel, what is it that you want them to do or think differently? It’s not about what I want to tell people, it’s about what you want them to take away.
I would work with the event organiser to ensure that my session allows consistency, flow and appropriate messaging and most important of all is relevant and on point for the audience.
I have organised and been part of many large conferences, in my opinion the attention to detail, the logistics, the environment is as important as the speakers and content.
I can be advising on the event or I can take control and give you the peace of mind that you will deliver an incredible event. It’s always about understanding your needs and exceeding your expectations.
Do you ever crave watching a good, meaningful film? Perhaps one based in a true story which will shake your soul, make you tear up, shiver and give you a warm feeling at the same time? That’s how Annette makes you feel when she steps into a stage and takes it ... and takes YOU on a journey. Inspired and motivated? She makes you feel so much more than that. You feel part of it, you feel like you can, you trust yourself and you go out there to do it. And, above all, you BELIEVE
Susana Madrugo de Cunha, Head of Clinical at Dental DirectoryI’ve seen Annette speak at many different events with different audiences and themes and her style is unique as she has the ability to connect with all roles on a personal level. Her delivery style is natural, with no script to read from as she always knows what she’s saying inside out – this gives her the ability to speak directly to her audience inspiring them with a story telling style. She uses personal experience, case studies and day-to-day stories from colleagues that make her point clearer than management speak ever would and certainly resonates more with an audience.
She uses to great effect, visual support such as inspirational videos, quotes and comparisons to sports teams and high achievers to illustrate points more clearly that can connect with a range of different audiences, regardless of role. This has worked well with difficult topics such as under performance and lack of teamwork where using analogies and real life examples has helped the audience to understand and believe. Annette has also involved colleagues in her keynotes inviting them to stage to share their stories and be part of the key messages which undoubtedly makes any messaging feel more joined up and was received to standing applause!
The reaction and feedback from her audiences are usually words such as "inspirational, motivating, passionate, provided me with belief, made me feel proud to be a part of this company and the team". On an agenda which is sometimes focused on financial results/clinical and compliance driven topics, Annette’s personal and down to earth delivery style is refreshingly inspirational and has on many occasions lifted a room with tangible emotion, I would recommend her to speak on a range of topics from leadership and performance to customer service and teamwork!
Cheryl Slack, Communications Manager, Integrated Dental Holdings