Terry Williams:
PSANZ Speaker of the year 2020 – Application

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Clients / Presentations / Earnings Summary

Clients / Presentations

Earnings

Jan 1st 2019 to Dec 31st 2019 (GST exclusive)

$NZ186,567.05

Business or Activities Summary / Overview

Client Testimonials

Verbal Recommendations:

Craig McFadyen: Contact Centre Institute of New Zealand

I spoke at their 2019 conference and have been commissioned to MC their 2020 event.

            e: craig@learningplanet.me   ph: 021 685593

Dr Richard Spelman: Livestock Improvement Corporation

I spoke at their workplace for a one-off single-speaker event to support their upcoming change projects.

            e: Richard.spelman@lic.co.nz            ph: (via his PA Kerri Brown) 07 834 4518

Ronil Singh: Robert Half International

I spoke at their ‘after-5’ event for their clients from the IT / finance sectors.

            e: ronil.singh@roberthalf.co.nz          ph: 021 555 613

Written Testimonials

Mark Kidd: Safe365 Awards, Auckland, Nov 2019 (Click here to download original email mark@safe365.co.nz )

Terry has been our MC at the Safe365 Safest Place to Work Awards for the last two years. We love the fact that he is well organised, allows the proceedings to flow naturally while keeping to the run sheet and keeping people on point. Terry’s personal style and approach allows for a very natural connection with the audience - it is a beautiful combination of professional and casual all rolled up into one so that people can relate to him on a very personal level. Independently of my own comment, one of my Safe365 colleagues commented on Terry after last night was …. “ He was soooooo good!” That about says it all. I wouldn’t hesitate to engage Terry again for our events and definitely recommend him to others – you won’t be disappointed.

Professor Doug Waldo and Karen Winfield: OrgDev GROW Conference, Surfers Paradise, Feb 2019 (Click here for screenshot of original LinkedIn recommendations)

Thank you Terry for being our MC at our recent HR-Grow conference at the Gold Coast - you helped it be the success it was! Your professionalism with managing last minute changes was appreciated and your calm nature also helped myself and the other organisers to stay at ease. The humour you added which was right on target helped the energy to stay light and energised throughout the 2 days. Thanks again and hope to see you back. (Karen)

Terry recently MC’d our HR Grow Conference in Gold Coast, AU, expertly guiding us through a packed 2-day agenda. He not only directed every session and managed every transition like the master he is, but he did so with great wit and enthusiasm. He made our learning fun! Terry is arguably the most dynamic, entertaining speaker with whom I have shared the podium. He has an uncanny ability to share expertise infused with humor, and our conference was a success in large part to his leadership. Terry has my greatest respect and highest recommendation!

Shaun Lines, GROW Events, Not-For-Profit Financial Managers Conference, Auckland, Feb 2019 (Click here to download original email shaun@grow.co.nz )

There are keys to hosting great events, and we have found the energy and inspiration that Terry Williams brings to our events leaves people enthused, inspired and grateful. Always the professional with an obvious heart for people, he has just the right mix of challenge and encouragement to what he brings. We love him!

Karrar Farrar, Communications & Group Services Manager, The Booker for NZ Certified Builders, National Conference Christchurch July 2019 (Click here to download original email karla@nzcb.nz )

Terry was a real asset as our MC at our last conference back in June 2019. Not only is he good at what he does, he’s very funny as well. You could hear laughter all throughout the Christchurch Town Hall when he was on stage which made me feel at ease when I was racing around making sure the event was going to plan. On top of being the MC throughout the two day conference, he was the Gala Dinner MC and also the final Keynote speaker. He’s very adaptable, professional and someone you can count on to do an awesome job! I would highly recommend Terry for any event.

Grant Vaughan BuildSmart, An Attendee at New Zealand Certified Builders Conference, Christchurch, July 2019 (Click here to download original email)

Another outstanding presentation from yourself at the recent NZCB Conference in Christchurch, always a highlight to listen to you speak

Nicky Remkes, Director Tom, Dick & Harry Event Management, Multiple Events including NSANZ Conference Feb 2019 (Click here for screenshot of original LinkedIn recommendation)

Terry is a natural on stage and connects seamlessly with his audiences in humorous way which is professional and on point. We received great attendee feedback from Terry's session and I would happily recommend him as a professional speaker or MC. I hope to use Terry more in the future.

Contribution to/Support of PSANZ and/or the wider Speaking Profession

Service / Contribution to PSANZ and/or Wider Speaking Community Past 12 Months

• MC'd 2 meetings
• Judged a showcase
• Delivered an interactive comedy session at a meeting
• Delivered after-dinner comedy session at NSANZ 2019 Conference awards dinner
• Delivered joke writing workshop at NSANZ 2019 Conference
• Promoted events via my social media etc eg Steve Lowell workshop (resulting in signups)
• Ad hoc acceptance of 'coaching chats' at the request of members eg Cat Coluccio,
• Promoted &/or reviewed books authored by fellow members eg Diana Thompson, Elias Kanaris

Service / Contribution to PSANZ and/or Wider Speaking Community Previous Years

• Spoke at 2018 academy on 'wrangling crowds'
• Brought guests to meetings who subsequently joined up eg Francesca Hosking
• As a trainer, I have for years offered public speaking and presentation skills workshops

Attendance / Accreditation

• Certified CSP by PSA 2019
• Attended 3 speaker cafes and all but 2 meetings

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