Timothy Hyde - Creating Fresh Ideas Faster

Planning a Meeting, Event or Conference?

Fantastic set of downloadable check lists for anyone running an event

http://midwestmeetings.com/how-to-library/checklists/

Corporate MC - Feedback

Received some great feedback from my recent Corporate MC engagement at Crown Casino Melbourne.

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Timothy was absolutely fantastic, just the right mix for our type of industry and as one person said, "not over the top like a lot of MCs". He was entertaining but also very professional. Our guests responded well to his opening address. I asked the Committee to respond and these are the responses I received.

“I and my guests thought he was excellent, a real pro! I found how he seemed to relate to our industry extraordinary. He was very well prepared, obviously took in his brief well and introduced the main speakers with aplomb.”

“Excellent. Timothy was very entertaining as an MC and complimented our efforts to make a very enjoyable and relaxed night.”

“I think he did an excellent job, he made the night go well, contributed to the introductions and read his notes well, to me he was another positive about the evening and I wouldn’t have any problems with him doing another night in the future, he came across as very professional.”

“I think he worked the room very well and it shows that when you have a professional MC it really is worth it. Some humour, his very professional delivery and “that jacket” seemed to go down well with the audience. I’d be happy to use him if I needed an MC.”

 

Feedback

I did a big keynote presentation two weeks ago.

I thought it went well. The audience laughed in all the right places, took part in all the exercises and responded well with their applause at the end.

But I had doubts if the client actually liked it. They had been there the whole time watching, but very little feedback, stated or unspoken was forthcoming. I followed up with a thank you note a couple of days after and received a nice comment, but again brief. Oh well I thought, win some lose some.

So imagine my surprise yesterday, when the Speaker Bureau rings to tell me the client absolutely LOVED me and wants me back to MC the whole conference next year.

Perhaps they had to wait to read the evaluation forms.

Briefing Session

Up before the sun today to head into the big city.

Client meetings are an essential part of my job. Often I will meet a possible Client to discus assignments before a job is locked in, but often that happens over the phone. Once a job is locked in, I do like to meet up if possible, even if it's just for a few minutes.

My job next week is a fairly typical assignment. It's a gala dinner at the end of a conference. There will be some Speeches and some Awards. My job as the MC is to keep the event On Track and On Time, inject a bit of fun, and hopefully if there is time, perform a short entertainment spot of Mind Magic for 10 -15 minutes.

So, is it worth half a day of my time, to drive to the city, find and pay for parking, meet client, drive home? Yes it is.I've found over the years the jobs where I have met the client go better than the ones where I have not. They also feel more comfortable that they know you and you are on top of the assignment.

So, the sun is up, better get moving.

Corporate Xmas Party Sydney 2009

November and December is always a busy time for me with End of Year Party's, Awards Nights, Gala Dinners.

Coming up in the next few weeks I have engagements for Panasonic, Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation and ARICA (Australian Radio Communications Industry Association.)

Assignments include acting as MC for the events and/or performing my Mind Magic Show.These bookings are in both Sydney and Melbourne.

While most of these have been booked for months and we've had planning meetings / phone briefings, I'm still getting calls for assignments just a week away!

Some people are leaving things to the last minute. However there are still quite a few prime dates available on our calendar, so happy to help out if we can. Luncheon dates especially!

Phone the office on 02 4758 8961 or ask your local Speaker Bureau to contact us.

http://www.TimothyHyde.com

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Australian Stand Up Comedy - Ric Carter

#2 in our Series on Australian Stand Up Comedians

Richard "Ric" Carter

Wow, you know your famous when they are going to be featured in a computer game! L.A. Noire is an eagerly awaited title from Team Bondi & Rockstar Games that should be available on all platforms in 2010.

We always knew Richard as Ric or "The King" and he was always a larger than life presence in the early days of The Comedy Store. Working and touring with Ric, which I did often, was almost inevitably an adventure.

He always had a parallel acting career which has blossomed over the last years, with appearances in such movie classics as - Rabbit Proof Fence, Murials Wedding, Babe 2, and TV series including Wildside. Once you recognise the voice, you'll hear him as Voice Over artist for VB amongst others.

Australian Comedy

I was watching a history of Australian Comedy on Television the other day and was amazed with how many of the Comedians I had actually worked with over the last few years. At Comedy clubs, Stand Up Venues, Corporate Events, Clubs, Cruises and private functions.

So, over the next few weeks ... here they are. (In no particular order)

Austen Tayshus

I like this photo of Sandy from Time Out and the story/rant linked below captures the perfect essence of the legendary comic.

TimeOut Sydney Story/thehotseat/austen-tayshus.aspx

Actually my very first official paid Stand Up Comedy Spot was at the Kirribilli Pub Theatre Loony Bin, in June 1982. Austen Tayshus was the headliner. I've linked two of his early video clips, the smash hit Australiana and his follow up, the not so smash hit The Phantom Shuffle. Check out the dude in yellow shirt in the talent agency scene. That's me!

The 100 Day Challenge!

The 100 Day Challenge - Let's Do It

We all began this year at GO, and all roads lead to a final rendezvous; the difference is what we've done en route. Goals set, actions taken, and results realised determine if you get to call this year a success or not.

September 23rd is an important date as it marks the 100 day countdown of 2009.

With that in mind, I have put together a number of questions for you to consider as you progress toward the finish line and call this year a wrap:

1. What specific results have you achieved so far this year?
2. Are you healthier, wealthier, and wiser?
3. Are you winning, losing or just holding ground?
4. What results are you committed to achieve by the end of the year?
5. How have you grown and what have you learned this year?
6. Is there any unfinished business that needs to be tended to in your life?
7. Are you actively pursuing what's most important on a daily basis?
8. What habits do you need to change to ensure better results?
9. What is the key issue that inhibits your ability to perform at your best?

You must live to answer and honor these questions, because when it comes to the last 100 days of the year, every day and everything you do counts.

With that in mind, I wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to finish the year strong--it's called the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge!

Learn more here:

http://tinyurl.com/lj5g8z

One thing we all have in common is that we all love a challenge. For some it could be a goal that puts you to the test, an obstacle that says you can't beat me, a belief system that is begging for a breakthrough, or even a mountain that just dares you to climb it.

Whatever it is, you're attitude should be BRING IT ON, as there's nothing quite like a good old fashioned challenge to see what you're made, to push the boundaries and tests your limits as it is ONLY when we overcome these trials that we get to reap the sweetest rewards.

Gary Ryan Blair, otherwise know as The Goals Guy has put together what I believe to be the most comprehensive approach to goal setting and performance enhancement.

The 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge is a structured 14-week performance improvement program where challengers compete against themselves to achieve a number of challenging goals and finish the year strong.

You and other competitors from around the world will be provided with a performance plan, a disciplined implementation process, daily measurement systems, and a very unique accountably tool along with specific tactics and strategies to attain your goals.

Free Special Report

Gary is offering a powerful special report for free which is titled: How to Create Your Own Big Bang!

Get your free special report here:

 http://tinyurl.com/lj5g8z

By the way, even if you decide not to take part in the Official 100 Day Challengedo get a hold of the report. It's packed with great stuff.

Brilliant guide to being a Corporate MC!

Extreamly pleased to see that the Peter Miller and Ron Tacchi book UP FRONT IN CONTROL is available again!

I get asked all the time about what is the very best guide to being a Corporate MC and this is it. Peter must have found another few boxes so be quick and check out the special bundle deal.  DETAILS HERE

Last Medal Standing

Always a thrill to connect with a part of Australia's Sporting History.

Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Steven Bradbury, the winner of Australia's first Gold Medal at an Winter Olympic event, where he famously was the "Last Man Standing" in the 1000 meter event. I was the MC at a large Conference in the Hunter Valley.

Steven does a great and motivating presentation that clearly shows the long journey and enormous work that went into getting him to that point. As I mentioned in my onstage thank-you to him " a great example of Luck being the moment when Preparation and Opportunity collide."

I snapped this quick shot of his Gold Medal as it sat on my lectern before the presentation.