March 2009
Celebrity Speakers turns 20!
We are very proud to announce that this year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. No mean feat, and we couldn't have done it without the support of our valued clients, suppliers and talent. The team would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the years (a lot of you since the inception of Celebrity Speakers).
We look forward to the many more years of working together and providing you with the best speakers and entertainment and exceptional service.
A Performance Worthy of a Standing Ovation
In this current economic climate where shining and standing out is imperative to success, I take great inspiration from one of the most motivational business men I know: Murray Thom.
Murray lives by the philosophy of "giving a performance worthy of a standing ovation" every day of your life. If we take his advice on board I am certain we can weather the storm and come out on top. We need to take the opportunities this market provides us of standing out, shining, and delivering despite the challenges. Be innovative and seek the world of opportunities out there and concentrate on what you can do differently, which will put you streets ahead.
Murray Thom and a host of our other speakers are experts in delivering messages on how this can be achieved and the process to finding the ideas to make it happen. See Murray's feature below to be in the running to win a fabulous prize.
To contact us visit our online form at our website, or see the details below.
Email: info@csnz.co.nz
Telephone: +64 9 373 4177
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Auckland
New Zealand
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Newmarket
Auckland 1149
New Zealand
Murray Thom
Named as one of New Zealand's Top 10 Entrepreneurs of the Decade by NZ Business magazine.
Entrepreneur, sailor, and motivational business presenter Murray Thom is all about "giving it a go" and speaks about "giving a performance worthy of a standing ovation", a vital message in the current market. The presentation focuses on what he has learned from musicians at the very top of their game and includes powerful footage from Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, and Celine Dion's Show A New Day in Las Vegas.
Murray is inspired by the fact that these leading artists every day of their lives have to deliver the performance of their life. Professional entertainers don't have the luxury of a bad day, or a bad mood or a day off - Murray compares this with our own daily performance. How many days in the year could we rate our performance as worthy of a standing ovation?
Regardless of what business or industry we are in, the message we convey doesn't change too much. Our customers have generally not heard our presentation before and neither are they aware that yesterday we delivered it with great energy, confidence and enthusiasm. Murray inspires audiences how to live each day "giving a performance worthy of a standing ovation"... after all you don’t want to lip synch your way through life.
For a chance to win one of Murray Thom's lastest CDs, see this edition's Win This.
Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart is in huge demand as he is uniquely qualified to speak about how organisations can navigate and thrive in the current global economic and financial environment.
Paul has an inspiring life story and career transcending business economics, corporate strategy, leadership and organisational effectiveness. Paul has the credentials; including being ANZ Chief Economist in the mid-1990s, and became renowned for speaking about the implications of the Asian Financial Crisis for New Zealand, ultimately influencing the path of monetary policy during that period. He has co-authored a best-selling international book: Branded Customer Service - the New Competitive Edge. He founded, and is currently CEO of a business consultancy.
As a speaking professional, Paul is a sought after international speaker on organisational effectiveness, leadership and business strategy, and 'Navigating the Economic Storm'. Paul does not pretend to be an 'oracle', but provides some enlightening, fresh and practical ideas, which we can all understand and that can make a difference.
Bill Ralston
Searching for a light speaker with witty and intellectual satire? Bill Ralston is your man! Bill Ralston has had a vast career as a journalist and broadcaster, working in television, radio and print and for more than thirty years.
He currently works as a writer and commentator with a weekly Life column in the 'NZ Listener', a political column in the Herald on Sunday, and the twice weekly 'Media Scrum' blog on stuff.co.nz. He was Head of News and Current Affairs at TVNZ for nearly four years and, prior to that, he edited Metro Magazine.
Bill is an accomplished speaker, master of ceremonies and conference discussion facilitator, mixing his perceptive analysis of politics and modern life with humour and insight.
Bill & Ben: MC Extraordinaires
Bill and Ben, AKA Jamie 'Bill' Linehan and Ben 'Ben' Boyce are the lovable hosts and creators of the multi award winning comedy series, Pulp Sport.
Over the 6 years they’ve been making Pulp Sport the boy's have honed an infectious sense of humour and fun which turns any situation they are involved with, into an entertainment spectacle. The duo is also deceptively witty and intelligent. Thanks to years spent working in both radio and television Bill and Ben have a wealth of experience delivering comedy and performing in public, and thus make exciting and extremely entertaining MCs. Plus as television producers, Bill and Ben can incorporate into their presentations, a range of multimedia elements tailored to your event.
Welcome back Karen Scott!
We are delighted to announce that Karen Scott, Founder and Director of Tots to Teens, is available again for speaking engagements. Karen rose to success with the creation of Tots to Teens magazine, which now has a circulation in excess of 130,000 copies per edition. Karen's story is inspirational - returning to New Zealand after 15 years with her two small children, no job and no money, but a drive to do better for her kids. This ambition led to Tots to Teens being born.
In June 2005, Karen was awarded both 'Most Inspirational Role Model' and 'Best New Business' at the Her Business Awards.
Karen shares her journey from single mum to Managing Director, as well as her success in business.
2011 Rugby World Cup
2011 sounds so far away but we are already receiving requests for rugby orientated speakers for corporate hosting events and other special events being held around the 2011 Rugby World Cup. If you would like to register your interest for a rugby speaker please contact us so we can advise you on the options available.
Some of the great rugby speakers we work with include Wayne 'Buck' Shelford, Ian Jones, Stu Wilson, Grant Fox, Eric Rush, Frano Botica, Phil Gifford and Hamish McKay to name a few. There will also be several international rugby figures visiting who will be available for selected speaking engagements; we will keep you posted.
The All Blacks will be playing test matches in New Zealand in June as part of the 2009 Iveco Series, and as part of the 2009 Tri Nations competition in July and September. If you're looking to host a client or staff function around these dates, having a guest speaker would be a great touch.
The world has changed. Have you changed with it? Now is the time to create new thinking, new ideas and new opportunities for you, and those around you.
Join five of New Zealand's leading business speakers, John Shackleton, Allison Mooney, Mike Handcock, Hannah Samuel and Bill James, for breakfast in Auckland on Thursday, 2nd April, 2009. Book now!
Date: 2nd, 2009
Time: 7.15am to 9.15am
Venue: Ibis Novotel Hotel, Greenlane, Auckland
Celebrity Speakers will be exhibiting at Convene Auckland 2009 and we look forward to seeing you there. Please feel free to visit us at Stand #131. We will be having some special guests and are showcasing two great talents, Mike King and Lyrica.
Convene Auckland promotes Auckland's function, conference, meetings, seminar, exhibition and general corporate events sector to buyers from Auckland and other parts of the country.
Date: 7th April, 2009
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: SkyCity Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland
MEETINGS 2009 is the leading industry forum in New Zealand, offering buyers a
one-stop-shop business solution and the opportunity to find out what is new in terms of product availability and to conduct firm business.
Date: 21st to 23rd July 2009
Venue: SkyCity Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland
PAICE 2009 (Pacific Area Incentives & Conferences Expo) is moving back to its 'original home' in the Auckland CBD.
Skycity Auckland Convention Centre will be the venue for the 2009 event, which is being held on September 8th.
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Inspirational speaker and marathon icon Kathrine Switzer is featuring in a new film, Spirit of the Marathon, which opened in New Zealand cinemas on the 19th of March.
The film was released to critical acclaim, winning Best Film at the Mammoth Film Festival and the Audience Choice Award at the Chicago International Film Festival. In 1967, New Zealand-based Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. Attempts were made by race officials to remove her from the race and photographs taken of the incident made headlines around the world. A full five years later, women were officially allowed to compete in the event. For screening venues, visit the official website.
Kathrine will be back in New Zealand and available for speaking engagements throughout July and August.
High Tech Legs On Everest
Congratulations and good luck to Mark Inglis whose book High Tech Legs On Everest is a finalist in the NZ Post Book Awards.
High Tech Legs On Everest is based on the very successful Legs On Everest, the book that tells the tale of Mark's Everest summit, the first double amputee to summit the world’s highest peak.
Mark has also sold his shares and involvement in Peak Fuel, the sports food brand he created, in order to create more time to devote to his many other projects, including leading a 500km mountain bike tour in Cambodia to raise funds and awareness for The Cambodia Trust. Good luck Mark!
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Our recent showcase event was a huge success, we would like to thank all of those who attended and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Comments included...
You guys did an amazing job, Well done! Truly can not think of anything that needed improvement. Well done again!
Visibility
Thank you for the opportunity of exposure to the featured personalities and talent. Very worthwhile as always!
Hunt Creative
Great showcase , good variety. An excellent medium for sampling the offering of and variety of presenters.
Shell
Fantastic afternoon , good speakers, real booster!
Fidelity
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The following international speakers will be available in New Zealand over the coming months...
Steve Donahue
Hugh Evans
Cliff Dennett
Kathrine Switzer
For more travelling speakers plese contact us.
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This month's quotes are taken from a number of addresses by the 44th President of the United States of America, the former Senator from Illinois who was recently inaugurated to become the first African-American president, Barack Obama.
"When we have faced down impossible odds; when we've been told that we're not ready, or that we shouldn't try, or that we can't, generations of Americans have responded with a simple creed that sums up the spirit of a people: Yes, we can."
"That is the true genius of America - a faith in simple dreams, an insistence on small miracles."
"We will need to remind ourselves, despite all our differences, just how much we share: common hopes, common dreams, a bond that will not break."
"I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to. It belongs to you. It belongs to you."
For more great quotes visit Quotable Quotes.
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Murray Thom has kindly donated three copies of his latest production, Music for Cocktail Lovers, featuring jazz musician Nathan Haines and friends, performing the music of Nina Simone, Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell, St Germain, Zero 7 and more. For your chance to win, simply e-mail Emma with the name of the recording company Murray was managing director of at only 23 years of age.
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