Function Speaker

Mike is an experienced speaker, the winner of many speaking awards including the Toastmasters International Auckland District Humours Speech competition, the New Zealand Impromptu speech competition and the ASB/People in Parks 'Gift of the Gab Competition' The BNZ Cup for Oratory. He is also the author of Successful Speechmaking.

Michael has a series of presentations available designed to cover the requirements of a range of audiences. All include an element of humour.

'So you want to be an author, Eh!'

A humorous look at the trials of becoming published. The presentation also examines the changes taking place in the publishing industry as a result of the Internet.

'Falling in love with Big Aggie'

A humorous account of Mike's sailing experiences (based in part on Mike's book 'Big Aggie Sails The Gulf'). Particularly suitable for sports and social clubs.

'What happens if you look at nude woman?'

A humorous look at Mike's experiences at 'Training Ship Mercury' during the 1960's, where he was 'sent' by his mother at the age of thirteen after being caught reading a copy of 'The Playboy'. The Mercury was arguably the toughest school in England at the time.

Testimonials

Thank you for your presentation. Your talk was thoroughly entertaining, funny yet serious and I enjoyed it immensely.
John Langford - Marauder Owners Association (Yacht Club)

On behalf of all members I write to thank you for being our guest speaker… every member we have met has said how much they all enjoyed your talk and that they were fascinated by your comments on authorship.
Bill Turnecliffe - The Royal New Zealand Air Force Association.

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