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5 Traits Event Organizers Want From Speakers…

10/02/2011

5 Traits Event Organizers Want From Speakers… 1) Understand the event’s community – get to know your audience ahead of the event. Spend some time with them (online or in person), and make sure you’re current with the most relevant topics of discussion or debate. This will also help if you choose to have a […]

It’s nice to recommend people… Helpful links

10/02/2011

People I know well /  have worked with which you may find useful…I love to recommend people… www.robthejoiner.co.uk – Rob Fry – he built my office! Reliable and trustworthy. www.barakagarforth.co.uk – The best coffee in Leeds, based in Garforth near the A1/M1 link road. www.bouncycastleleeds.co.uk – Bouncy Castles! Ask for Nigel www.mantocreativemedia.co.uk – corporate / charity video production […]

Presentation Tips from Olivia Mitchell’s website…

10/02/2011

Presentation tips Welcome, I’m Olivia Mitchell and this website is full of presentation tips to help you in your next presentation. Start by downloading my free guide “How to make an effective PowerPoint Presentation“. The Guide will take you through my streamlined process for creating an effective presentation. It’s full of presentation tips to help […]

Afghanistan PowerPoint slide: Generals left baffled by PowerPoint slide | Mail Online

10/02/2011

‘When we understand that slide, we’ll have won the war,’ General Stanley McChrystal, the US and NATO force commander via dailymail.co.uk  

Video: How to write a good speech / talk / presentation from scratch

29/07/2010

via youtube.com

Education Leeds Social Enterprise Showcase day picture

20/07/2010

I was privileged to be a judge at the Education Leeds Social Enterprise Day at Garforth Holiday Inn a couple of weeks ago. The Education Business Partnership do a great job helping young people think enterprising thoughts that turn into action. I awarded Holley her ‘Entrepreneur of the year’ prize. She had achieved a lot with many challenges in her community arts project, and was a worthy […]

What would starting High School feel like for an adult?

20/07/2010

First day at secondary school and parallels in adult life. What would it be like? ( Posted with permission from my Twitter friend www.twitter.com/bridgetclapham ) This article was written five years ago when my daughter Hannah started at secondary school. It received hundreds of views online and the feedback was that it helped many adults […]

Tread softly says Sir Ken Robinson tread softly…

26/05/2010

Another outstanding and seemingly effortless talk from Ken Robinson via Ted.com This seems all the more relevant in this time of new education policies and strategies… Tread softly… Tread softly…

How to plan and deliver a good assembly in schools part one

22/04/2010

How to plan and deliver a Good Assembly in schools – part one… Are you a teacher or member of school staff and want to deliver a great assembly? I can help… Before I was a schools speaker I did hundreds of assemblies, here’s a few tips that you may find helpful… Invite me to your […]

Lee interviewed about his work speaking in schools

20/03/2010

Teachers – please feel free to download the track or just pass on the link onto colleagues.

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UK Parliament
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london_metropolitan_university
lebara
department_of_education
university_of_leeds
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ministry_of_defence
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