Monday, 23 September 2019

Let's Get Trending

Let's Get Trending

At several recent conferences, we were able to get the event #Hashtag trending. Oh and it is DEFINITELY a WE and not ME. It is nigh impossible to do this on your own.

But several #Eventprofs and conference organisers have reached out to me to ask what we did to make that happen. For some smaller events, again it is a real challenge (I won't say impossible but you can see if from there!) Even for large events, there are no guarantees!

But there are some key things you can do to lift the interest in your events. This increases the interest for people AT the events and those who are simply watching online.

Some people ask me, why would you even bother. "The conference is sold out - just enjoy it!" But here's the thing, you, your company, your delegates, your sponsors and your partners have spent a lot of time, effort and money to make this event a huge success. Being able to share it, and increase traction on it makes that success last and even influences next years success.

It also builds a sense of achievement and re-enforces the sense of "made the right decision to be here" among your delegates. And to be honest, it does not take a great deal of extra effort to make it work for you.

So Wed 25th Sept at 8:30am Melbourne time, I will be running a quick power session on how to make your event trend. In 30 mins, learn the tips, tricks and techniques your event needs to become known. Even if you can't join us, register and I will send you the recording.

To find out more and register, click here.


PS The latest Get More Success Show is out.
This episode we talke with Career Coach, Jane Jackson, on what is a successful career and how do we best navigate all the opportunities we are after and the others that are sent out way, as well as how do we create opportunities when we want them.
Click here to listen.


 

Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees.  If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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Monday, 16 September 2019

Why Are You Too Scared to Start?

Why Are You Too Scared to Start?



For the first time ever, I have successfully had tulips bloom in the back garden. They look stunning and add a burst of colour and a load of joy. Anyone who visits, I whisk them out the back and say, "Look at my tulips!"

Like many people, my inner voice often tells me what I can't do. For many years I have thought about having a better garden. It all seemed too hard. To be frank, I didn't want to have to spend a lot of time gardening, I really didn't know what would grow where, and the back garden bed looked a bit shabby.

I ultimately realised that I was spending more effort and energy NOT making a nice garden happen than it would to spend a little time making it look good. Slowly over the last couple of years, I have been creating some raised garden beds, planting trees and shrubs and this year, inspired by all the daffodils we saw in the UK during our trip, it was time to plant some bulbs. A quick chat to a few gardening friends, chat to the nursery owner and a little bit of Googling, and I was away.

I have to say, planting bulbs turned out to be the easiest bit of gardening ever and one of the most rewarding also.

What about you Dear-Reader?
What have you been spending more effort avoiding than it would actually take to do?
Why not take a few simple steps forward with it and see where you end up?
What have you got to lose?



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Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees.  If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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Wednesday, 11 September 2019

How is Your Performance?

How Is Your Performance?


Brennon Dowrick - Pommel Horse Routine

I had the great joy in hosting the Class Connect conference this week. The opening speaker was Olympian Brennon Dowrick OAM.

His performance was amazing. Check out a small piece of it in the video above. The fact that he talked to us while spinning around the pommel horse and gave us some great tips on how to get better at what we do (without all the physical workouts!)

One of the key takeaways for me was the extra 15 minutes a day. When he was training, he was getting scores that had no deductions. But his trainer said he could be better, and all that mean was training an extra 15 minutes a day. Do that every day and in a year you have trained 70 hours more than your competitor.

How are you training for your performance?
How can you add 15 minutes a day to stay that one little bit ahead of the game?
What can you do today?

As some readers know, I sing. My quartet has a gig coming up in Melbourne on October 25th (I would love to see you there if you are in Melbourne that night). I am no gifted singer, but I continue to work at it. I call my car "The Rehearsal Studio" as I get my extra 15 mins as I drive to and from appointments. It does make a big difference.

Here is a recent track we did, a cover of Tears for Fears, Mad World. Hope to see you at the gig!!




PS The latest edition of the Get More Success Show is out.
I chat with Ian Stephens, champion Speed Ball Boxer on what it takes to be successful in Speed Ball, Sales and Life.
Check it out here

 

PPS Sorry this is a couple of days late. I got a very last minute call to host a conference and something had to give. I am sure the Hello Boys was worth waiting for!!

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Monday, 2 September 2019

Open Up and Reap the Rewards

Open Up and Reap the Rewards

Why does it feel like we are shutting down?

We seem to pay more attention to our phones than the people around us. Admit it, who do you connect with first thing in the morning? Is it your phone or your partner or your pet?

Countries are shutting down. The debacle that is Brexit, Trade wars between USA and the rest of the world, rising nationalism that seems to echo to the chant of "mine, mine, mine", even today when I offered to contribute to a white paper being put together by a sister association, when they discovered I was from a different country, I was un-invited.

How did we get it so wrong?

At a time when we have less wars than ever before, more global trading than ever before, more immigration and global citizens than ever before, more global problems than ever before, why are we not connecting more?

It seems we have forgotten how to connect and maybe even play nicely with others.

On a recent power session I ran on How to Connect with People, some of the participants were amazed at the simplicity of how to connect. Basic things that they don't do that they used to do.

To re-connect on a global level, why not connect more on a personal level. Look up from your phone, your desk, your immediate concerns and go and connect with others. Prospects, customers, colleagues, friends, family and also your pets.

You will be better for it!

So how will you connect more this week Dear-Reader?

PS If you want to get access to the How to Connect session, head here.



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Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees.  If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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Monday, 26 August 2019

How to Connect (and Truly Mean It)

How to Connect and Truly Mean It

With the rapid rise of digital, one of the skills that people seem to struggle with is how to connect with other people.

Whether it is meeting prospects, networking, making new friends, socialising or simply trying to connect with a salesperson and not feel like you have to be on guard, connecting with others is such an important skill.

Let's face it, how many people do you know who will avoid a phone call? They will email, text, message and seem to spend half the day going back and forth rather than spend the 10 minutes on the phone with the person.

Truth be told, so many people have asked me about this lately that I am running a 30 minute power session on the 5 Keys to Connecting this Thursday. Click the link and register to join us or access the recording.

The first key is the easiest, use the persons name.

Image: Spotify

Of all the words in the world, the one word people love the most is their name. So why wouldn't you use it? It is personal, so make sure you weave it into the conversation. Don't worry if you forget it, just ask for it again!

If you want to know the other 5 keys, join us on Thursday. Head here for more info. Then you can connect and truly mean it.

PS The latest episode of the Get More Success Show is out. 
Thom Singer believes the best way to get more success is to try new things.
Check out what he is doing here.



 

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Monday, 19 August 2019

Something Extra

Something Extra


 

It seems important that people have a hobby. Have a place they can go where the focus is entirely on them and they are relieved of any responsibilities or cares, even if it is only for a short time.

Some people have said to me, "My kids are my hobby" or "my business is my hobby as well". That doesn't compute! The way you get relief from your responsibilities and stress is to take on more responsibilities and stress??

It is not selfish, it is self care. That something extra gives you time to be truly you and reconnect with what counts.

One of the things I do is sing. A bit over a year ago I decided to push myself and join a quartet. We are called Ice Haloes and we just put out a video of one of our latest songs, Mad World. You can see it above.

We are getting ready for a concert in Melbourne on Fri 25th October. If you are aroung, I would love to see you there. More details closer to the time.

For today, what is your "Something Extra"? Dear-Reader what do you to recharge your batteries and do something just for you?
 

PS The latest episode of Get More Success is out!
In this show we talk all about PR. Is it something fluffy or does it actually work.
Award winning PR guru Monica Rosenfeld gives us the run down.


 

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Monday, 5 August 2019

What is Your Preventative Maintenance Plan?

What Is Your Preventative Maintenance Plan?

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I am just back from the dentist. I go every six months. Usually it is quite uneventful. I get told I don't floss enough (it's now at the point I tell my dentist I am not flossing enough so she doesn't have to tell me). She scrapes, cleans, polishes my teeth and says, "see you in 6 months".

Easy!

Every now and again there is something new. This time she told me to get a specific tooth brush as it will protect my gums more. Sometimes I have an x-ray. Every couple of years there maybe a filling or an extraction (I miss my wisdom teeth!) It doesn't take much and it minimises the chance of something major going wrong.

Leadership and Management are the same, particularly with the level of change that currently exists.

So often supervisors and leaders get promoted to the position but "forget" the regular check up. Decay in the form of poor behaviours or old techniques can settle in and end up undermining you completely.

People join a company but leave a manager.

You owe it to your team and yourself to get your six month check up. It couple be a conversation with a coach or mentor. It may be formal study or a short course. It may be continual reading of articles and books. It could be active involvement in your professional association and their activities.

How are you giving yourself a check up Dear-Reader?

Plus don't forget to have a regular dental check up. Got to love a big smile!

Let me know if I can help you with that check up!



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