Write your own introduction
As well as speaking for a living, I often act as the MC or compere at an event. It’s not rocket science. I tell people where the fire exits and toilets are located and glare at them until they switch their mobile phones to silent. Then I pop up in between speakers, make a few […]
Blue Peter
When I was a kid, Blue Peter was a top programme full of educational features. This week I have seen Dick and Dom making pancakes on Blue Peter, plus a song by the young pop combo who are so poor they have to share the single name of Jedward. I should point out that I […]
My interview with Paul Smith
Here’s my interview with fashion designer Paul Smith. Paul fell into fashion by accident, when he was knocked off his bicycle. During his long recovery he befriended some fashion students, fell in love with their teacher and with fashion itself. He’s never looked back. I love his shoes and always wear them to give me […]
Too mean to pay to hear me talk? Here’s some free speech.
One of my most popular talks is ‘Putting the U in Humour’. It’s aimed at business people who want to get their message across more effectively by keeping their audience entertained. Its a 30 minute keynote or a 60 minute interactive workshop. The main message is to forget telling old jokes and concentrate on using […]
Ten Ambitions for 2010
When I was a little boy growing up in East London, I remember Mr Carter, the headmaster, talking to us one day in assembly. He said we could achieve anything we wanted in life, as long as we wanted it enough. He reminded us that Noel Edmonds had been a pupil at our school, and […]
Phillip Van Hooser interview
[ti_audio media=”444″ autoplay=”1″] Picture courtesy www.vanhooser.com It was a great to meet the National Speakers Association President Phillip Van Hooser. I interviewed Phil at the Professional Speakers Association convention in November 2009 in the UK. He was the only American at my talk ‘Putting the ‘U’ in Humour’. Afterwards I was worried that I might […]
Tim Gard with me
[ti_audio media=”428″ autoplay=”1″] Picture courtesy of www.timgard.com Here’s my interview with Tim Gard, the brilliant American speaker. He’d just come off stage at the PSA 2009 convention in Marlow. His after dinner set was hilarious. For me it was extra special because it was my birthday, and Tim invited eight fellow speakers onto the stage […]
