Despite living in a ‘connected age’ and never before having so much choice about how we communicate, the ability to find our voice (engage, inspire, lead and influence) has never been more difficult or challenging.Whatever your role and whatever your challenge - effective communication is key to your success. I recently discovered that helping people reach their true potential by empowering them to be highly effective spoken and written communicators is something I am passionate about, it's my 'Purpose'.After many years working up through the treasury of a bank, achieving a high distinction average for my MBA, appearing and presenting on mainstream news channels, consulting and being hired as a professional negotiator - I thought I knew it all. The expression ‘Fig Jam’ comes to mind!BUT… a Black Isle workshop in 2012 changed everything. My way of thinking, doing business, relationships, and even life, was transformed almost immediately. I found myself thinking…1. “This is so simple, easy to learn and effective. Where would my career be if I had learned this 20 years ago?”2. “Why don’t they teach this on an MBA?” Nowadays, I get immense satisfaction from coaching people in practical skills and tools that empowers them to change their world (both professionally and personally). I enable people to ‘Find their Voice’ and ‘Live a Life that Matters’. Work is a large part of our daily lives. If it was easier, and you were more successful, there would be greater freedom to explore and realise your true career potential AND spend more time doing the things that REALLY fulfil you. For me that’s family, playing golf with my son, cycling, sailing, travel, giving back to society and occasionally reading a good book. Whether you’re looking for workshops for graduates or one-on-one coaching for ‘C’ suite potentials in ASX listed companies – I live to create ‘light-bulb’ moments for people and set them on a new path to success and fulfilment.

Developed experience in many areas including:- changing nappies- bedtime stories- cuddles - kites- riding bikes- colouring in- swimming- dad jokes- (doing) maths homework- making a fool of myself for others' amusement- having the 'birds and the bees' conversation- (doing) more maths homework- going on holidays- playing golf- sailing- losing races- getting pwned on the XBox- picking up- dropping off- picking up again- going back home for forgotten things- yes I've got $50 you can have - no, you can't borrow (the credit cards, the headphones, the car, etc.)- yes I am using that, no you can't turn it into an 'X'- yes I know you can do 10 chin-ups, once upon a time I used to be able to do 10 (well maybe 3) chin-upsetc, etc.Wouldn't miss it for anything - greatest job in the world!

OzHarvest is a non-denominational charity and the first in Australia to rescue and distribute excess food, direct and free of charge, to over 600 charities. Every $1 raised for OzHarvest means that we can deliver the equivalent of two meals to Australians in need. We recently had our Social Return on Investment measured by Bain & Company, which found that for every $1 donated, $5.68 of social value is returned to society. Imagine what an impact you could make!OzHarvest is the only food rescue organisation in Australia collecting surplus food from all types of food providers, including: fruit and vegetable markets, supermarkets, hotels, wholesalers, farmers, stadiums, corporate events, catering companies, shopping centers, delis, cafes, restaurants, film sets, TV shoots and boardrooms.The organisation was founded in November 2004 by Ronni Kahn, who was named Australia’s Local Hero of the Year in 2010. Since then, we have delivered over 30 million meals across Australia.

Whatever your challenge - effective communication will be key.Keynote presentations need to be entertaining and engaging, but most of all education. Too many providers take a formulaic approach to communication - offering hints and tips that are cosmetic and fade over time.The Black Isle approach is proven and immediate, because it is a skills-based approach.Be yourself at your best whenever you communicate.- Simon Mariner

Scotwork specialises in Negotiation Training & Consulting. Since 1975, Scotwork has helped transform the performance of over 200,000 executives across 33 countries. Since leaving the organisation in 2013, I've found the Scotwork approach has become somewhat outdated and not as relevant in the context of contemporary commercial negotiation. However, at one time, their training on Negotiation and Bargaining was considered one of the most effective in the market. I have worked closely with hundreds of CEO’s, Executive Managers, Procurement Officers, and Sales Directors. Offering consulting and development services to lift business communication, negotiation, leadership and influencing skills across their divisions and organisations.In every case I have helped my clients to become more effective, with the skills and confidence to win more deals, resolve conflict and enhance margins. At the same time, consulting to identify and deliver on various performance improvement initiative and restructuring opportunities.

Investing, Trading and Broking Services.Equities, CFDs, Margin FX, Futures and Options.AFSL: 323182