Workshops & Presentations
To date I have been invited to speak at events in 5 continents - Australia's largest capital cities, Sydney and Melbourne, as well as the remotest regions; plus Europe, China and North America & the Middle East.
Via conference keynotes & workshops I pass on a wealth of experience and personal stories gained over several decades of observation and running a unique business and roaming across thousands of kilometres. Workshop content is original because my business has always been centred on recognising gaps and addressing them. When others start working in the same field I move on to something else that has been awaiting attention.
Audiences are encouraged to ask questions and when time permits, tell their own stories and explain their own views. We have a good laugh as well as learning.
Presentations are tailored to suit people of all ages and backgrounds.
The following 3 pages contain detailed information on the workshops, webinars and presentations I provide:
a) Previous Workshops & Participant Comments
c) Corporate Agribusiness Workshops & Presentations
My business commenced in remote areas - when living more than 100km from the nearest small towns; where independent problem-solving becomes second nature. The focus on rural and remote topics has been constant. Workshop and presentation information emphasises topics relating to farming and regional/rural life as this is my particular field of expertise but I also run general-interest workshops and presentations as the same principles apply.
Locations covered:
Anywhere that can be reached by plane, train or road - nowhere is too remote and no city too large.
Runs on the board:
- Workshops and keynote presentations at a wide variety of events, of all sizes. For state and national organisations, private companies and individuals.
- Licenced drone pilot with many hours of flight experience in every Australian state.
- Advertising image use sold to many of Australia's largest rural businesses & organisations.
- Thousands of books sold - worldwide.
- This website dates back to 2003 and still achieves a first page ranking for many very competitive search terms.
- Many articles published in national newspapers and magazines, over 25 years.
- More than 50 radio & podcast interviews; in the UK, Canada and US as well as Australia.
- I grew up on a wheat/sheep farm and have lived and worked on a wide variety of farms and cattle stations from southern to far northern Australia.
- Numerous photographs that have won high-profile awards over many years. And recently:
- 2019: Qld Rural Press Club, winner of the 'production' category of the annual photography award (drone image of a bullock team)
- 2018: AgriFutures Rural Women's Award finalist - 'Rural Drone Academy' project
- 2018: Named as one of the top 10 'Women to Watch in UAS' (unmanned aviation systems) by US-based Women and Drones
- 2017: Qld Rural Press Club 'Rural Social Media' award & qrrrwn 'Rural, Regional & Remote Storyteller' award.
Teaching: I have always enjoyed teaching - in fact, straight after finishing Year 12 I completed the first year of Primary School teacher training at a teaching college in Melbourne, in 1980; with honours in some subjects. (Before changing to an agriculture-& small business focussed career.)
Small business management: In 1982-3 I completed the rural business administration course at Orange Agricultural College (NSW) and spent some years running a freelance farm bookeeping service. This business management & organisational experience underpins all the workshops I run.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. Examples of my photographs can be seen on the website header above, as well as in the books (below).