Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you live?
Worcester, with a view of the Malvern Hills.

How far do you travel from your home base to speak?
The UK, Spain, the Netherlands...

What are the topics that you speak on?
My conference topic is 'Success is Simple', which is about brain and memory optimisation. My after dinner topic is 'Laughter Doesn't Hurt'.

How far ahead are you normally booked?
I average 2 events per week, so at any period on my calendar, I always have some available dates.

How do I know that you'll appeal to our audience?
If they're human, I will.

How much do you cost?
A conference presentation: £2500 + VAT. After dinner: £1750 + VAT.

Are you happy if we book you through an agency?
Yes.

What is the length of time of your presentation?
Conference is 1 hour plus. After dinner is 30 minutes approximately.

Does it cost more for a longer presentation?
The conference speech is flexible at no extra cost. I sometimes, when requested, include a workshop at no extra cost.

Do you include travel and accommodation costs in your fee?
Yes. Everything is inclusive. However, if you would like to offer me accommodation at your venue... I would be more than happy to accept.

Do you allow your presentation to be audio or video recorded?
I do, as long as I have full knowledge of the purposes of the recording.

What's the most difficult audience you've had?
This is a very frequently asked question. In my experience, is there is no such thing as a difficult conference or business audience. They are always terrific. However, on the after-dinner circuit, sometimes there can be an alcohol related difficulty!