PROFILE
Dynamic, inspiring, passionate and commercially savvy are all words that are used to describe Paula as a keynote speaker, trainer, MC and business coach. She is the author of the books Speaking in the Shower, Powerful Presentation Principles, Sell Your Story, Neuropresenting and The Leadership Conversation, and is recognised as a leading expert in powerful presenting. Some of Paula’s past industry roles/projects and businesses include: Founder of the largest personal development school in Australia, State President of the National Speakers Association, Franchisor, Professional Speaker, Executive Coach/Consultant and Board Member of several school and business associations. She is currently the CEO of the Global Institute of Training and Presenting, a training company committed to delivering leading-edge and innovative workforce development solutions.
Paula was awarded the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation by the National Speakers Association in 2009. Only a small number of professional speakers are awarded the CSP designation globally. Paula brings her rich life experience, presenting skill and infectious personality to the platform or training room every time. Paula developed the first Presentation Skills Diploma Qualification in Australia and now the world-first Qualification in Neuropresenting ®, the leading-edge brain friendly presenting/training programme and is also a lead TEDx speaker coach. Paula is also the founding researcher in the world of Presentation Intelligence ®. Paula values long term business relationships and many of her clients have her returning year after year as a partner in meeting their organisational goals.
Her 30+ years’ rich experience along with tertiary qualifications in adult learning, education and her masters and PhD research in leadership communication, ensures the intended message always gets across.
Although Paula specialises in all things Presenting, she also enjoys speaking, training and coaching in Leadership, Human Behaviour and Exceptional Communication. She works with some of Australia’s largest companies and Government departments (BHP, Rio Tinto, Western Power, DMIRS, DFES, Water Corporation, Anglo Gold, Department of Health, Toyota Finance) to name a few and is totally committed to behavioural change and long-term partnerships.
Paula has an active interest in the impact of coaching and has coached hundreds of successful business owners and leaders over the years.
Paula is also a proud mum of 3, wife of 1 and friend to a few more. She has been seen attempting the occasional triathlon and enjoys hanging out on her Perth Hills property with a whole bunch of adorable Alpacas.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Presentation Intelligence
In this engaging, interactive and thought provoking keynote, Paula will share why our future leaders need to embrace the world of Presentation Intelligence ®. Presentation Intelligence ® is all about leading from the front of the room.
Whether you are leading a team, presenting to clients, coaching your staff, delivering a workshop, pitching to the board or presenting at a conference, everyone can benefit from learning the skills to stand up, speak out and have our message heard.
Paula’s 30+ year career and research into the world of Presentation Intelligence ® and Leadership Communication ensures the audience will leave confident that these are critical skills needed to lead and thrive in the future.
Paula can adapt this keynote to dive deeper into:
- Pitching and presenting from the boardroom
- The neuroscience of presenting
- The neuroscience of learning
- Meeting madness or meeting magic
The Future is Story
Nothing connects better with people than stories. We all have stories worth sharing, they do not need to be remarkable to have a lasting impact on those around us.
We are wired to connect with people and stories are all about people. Stories embed in the brain in a completely different way than facts and figures and our brains are wired to remember, learn from and enjoy a great story.
Knowing that stories are one of the best ways to connect with people, why are we not telling more stories in classrooms, boardrooms, conference floors and to influence others? Perhaps because we don’t know how to craft a powerful story or maybe we have been at the receiving end of a story that was delivered poorly or had no relevance.
Powerful storytelling is a combination of art and science and delivery practice. This keynote is an adventure into the world of story and how anyone can use storytelling as a method to influence, engage, sell, train, teach and inspire others in the world of business. Paula’s masters research into the world of storytelling for business brings an evidence-based and engaging approach to this keynote.
Speak and Profit - Grow your business through speaking
Speaking is one of the most profitable activities in today’s business environment. With just one touch point, you can build relationships, earn trust and have the opportunity to talk about your products, services and message to your ideal clients. I don’t know any other marketing strategy that is more powerful.Welcome to speak and profit.
Thousands of business owners, consultants and sales professionals have attended the speak and profit workshop over the past 10 years.
For business professionals, speakers and experts who wish to sell their expertise for profit or for business owners and leaders looking for new and powerful ways to get their message out to the world so they can be more visible in the marketplace. Break through the noise of a busy market place by sharing your message that matters.
