WE LIVED 100 YRS AGO! Well, we definitely gave it a go!
I have now completely recovered from our television excursion into 1900 with the TV series "Pioneer House", in fact it has determined many of my decisions since! The current pace of life is overwhelming compared to 1900 and often not healthy for any of us.
In terms of my business the experience was invaluable. I was able to put my team development philosophies and skills to the test in a very novel way. The whole family chose to do the programme and our common goal was to have as much fun as we could, while facing a very unusual challenge! Now we are immensely proud of each other and what we achieved as a team - and we have such a great comedy to watch for ever more! Only we know what went on behind the scenes!
People often ask why we did this and we ask "why not?"
Life is an adventure and the only way to experience everything is to take opportunities and go with them!
I experienced many amazing things during our time in Pioneer House and the insights I gained have been priceless. I would recommend it to anyone!
Guest Speakers
Since my return I have enjoyed many speaking engagements and I cover a wide range of topics.
- The perception and reality of mens and womens roles in 1900
- Womens work Then and Now - How far have we really come?
- Overcoming Fear and Building Courage.
- Leadership and Team work
- Parenting Then and Now!
- Walking the Talk! Don't just say it, do it!
- Change and Opportunity - going with the flow.
- Cooperation and Competition - keeping a team on top.
- The Importance of Courtesy - how to build relationships.
- Experiential Learning - there is nothing better than doing it.
- Challenge, Risk and Overcoming Fear!
My speaking style is very relaxed, humorous, honest with insights and laughter. If you would like to book me as guest speaker just call me and discuss your requirements.
"Thank you both so much for speaking to our organisation. Our members were mesmerised the entire night with your humour and inspriational insights to the choices we make in life. The feeback has been tremendous and everyone gained something from your experiences."
Rotary Palmerston North
Pioneer Conference Retreats
While I wouldn't make you go back to pioneer basics, my conference retreats are a great way to chill out and relax. The phone doesn't go, there is fresh air and great food, wonderful activities and just enough technology to get your conferencing done!
I watch the panic when staff arrive to find their mobile phones are useless, and then I watch them relax. They focus on tasks without interuption, they also focus on interacting with each other. Getting back to basics allows them to really talk and discover the real person behind the professional face.
So if you have a small team of up to 20 people, talk to me about getting them back to basics. It is completely different and definitely fun!