Trust Me I’m a Speaker! with Gary Edwards CSP
Why We Need to Think like a Magician, Persuade like a Lawyer, and Negotiate as if your Life Depends on it.
As never before, speakers need to be able to win the trust of their clients and audiences. To be the clarions of clarity in a world of uncertainty. To be the truth-tellers in a world of lies and deception!
And who better to speak about trust than a lawyer and a magician??
Gary Edwards CSP has a unique background as a lawyer, negotiation expert and professional magician. He understands the world of perception, deception and influence like few others! And how speakers are perceived in the post-covid world is central to our ability to win work, engage audiences and influence behaviour.
In this session Gary will draw on his experiences to show you:
- How communication really works
- The four dimensions of trust that most people don’t understand
- How to build engagement and trust with audiences
- How to position your audience rather than continually positioning yourself
- How to use all that to build relationships and improve outcomes in any situation
And yes – there will be magic tricks!
About Gary Edwards CSP
Gary Edwards CSP has a unique background as a lawyer, negotiation expert, university lecturer, business consultant – and professional magician. Through his business Speak With Influence, Gary works with individuals and organisations to help them master the conversations they need to build their business and be more influential in tricky situations.
Gary is known for his highly engaging presentations which combine the principles of magic and the psychology of influence to give his audiences practical tools to build relationships and optimise outcomes.
Gary is the 2021 Nevin Award recipient for outstanding service to speakers and the speaking profession, and the current PSA National Accreditation Chair.
At a Glance:
6:00 - Meet for dinner in the bistro if you're free!
(Please note: dinner is not included in the registration fee)
6:45 - Registration opens
7.15 - Meeting begins - welcome
7:30 - Session with Gary Edwards CSP
8:30 - Coffee break
8:45 - Into 2022: What to do over Christmas to be ready for next year - with SA President Sally Curtis
9:30 - Meeting Close
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