key-note talks
speeches and presentations
Delivered by Simon Bray, all key-note talks are developed specifically to meet individual client requirements.
Whether it is a light-hearted after dinner speech with one or two main points to be made, or a more formally structured conference presentation, each talk has at its core the maxim ‘communicate better results’, which is then used as the foundation on which to develop and deliver the client’s own key messages.
thought-provokers
Where a more general theme is required, Simon has a rich source of background material and experience to draw from. His series of ‘thought-provokers’ continues to evolve. Current titles include:
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good ...
In the early 1960's Nina Simone and then Eric Burden and The Animals recorded their own inimitable versions of "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". A heartfelt plea that has stood the test of time and one that in today's shrinking and socially networked world is perhaps even more relevant than ever.
Our ability to communicate is often best illustrated when we get it wrong. Miscommunication, misunderstanding and blurred meaning have been the fundamental elements of comedy ever since we evolved the power of speech and the ability to laugh.
But in business a lack of clarity can be catastrophic.
Using classic examples and real-life situations this light-hearted yet thought-provoking session on communication shows just how wrong it can be got ... and how to get it right.
The seven minutes that changed my life …
There are those key moments in our life that shape who we are. Yet it is not the event in itself but how we react to the experience that matters. This can happen seconds, days, weeks or even many months later as our conscious and subconscious minds review and interpret what our senses have perceived. Significant change has significant impact. By using real examples, this session explores how we react to change and how we can shape our own mental processes.
Around half the people I meet these days are below average …
Drawing on his experience as a former maths teacher, Simon relates tales from the classroom and highlights why we needn’t be scared of maths and statistics … and why we should never trust either!
'Never' and 'always', or why I keep stroking the pig and always play blue …
Eleven principles that when applied consistently will help engender respect and trust in you from those around you.
Go on then, motivate me!
Sometimes it can be tricky to relate the extraordinary experiences of the motivational speaker to the everyday life that most of us live. In a ‘I don’t want to climb a mountain, I just want to get through tomorrow’ sort of way, Simon explores and explains the simple techniques that can be applied by all of us. Not a fatalistic approach or one lacking in drive or ambition, but more a realistic application that means the benefit stays with you longer than the journey home or your first re-telling of the inspirational story from the guest speaker.