Make Your Point: bitingly funny, seriously informative.

In his keynote, Graham crystallises all the knowledge and experience he has gained over the last 20 years as a criminal barrister, international speaker and presentation coach. He has been described by one of his Chief Executive clients as “the Simon Cowell of corporate presentation coaching”. Graham is almost sure that this  is meant as a compliment.

In his keynote, Graham crystallises all the knowledge and experience he has gained over the last 20 years as a criminal barrister, international speaker and presentation coach. He has been described by one of his Chief Executive clients as “the Simon Cowell of corporate presentation coaching”. Graham is almost sure that this is meant as a compliment.

The main focus is on how to make your point clearly and effectively in every business situation. Graham identifies simple methods that will give the business presenter a distinct advantage, whether communicating with one person or a thousand, in a boardroom, ballroom or broadcast studio, all delivered in Graham’s distinctively entertaining style:

"The balance between information, communication and humour was spot on. Your style, timing and delivery were really superb.” David Hood, Postgraduate Manager, Wyeth.

Graham delivers his message with a unique blend of humour and gravitas, with material that is carefully selected to ensure that it matches the business needs of the audience:

"The fact that you had taken so much trouble to adapt your material meant that it felt as if you were personally involved with what we do.” Peter Caswell, Marketing Manager, Rentokil.

He deals with the following areas:
• Audience evaluation - The psychology of different people types that we communicate with and the best way to influence them.
• Identification of the required outcome - Understanding what can be realistically achieved with an audience and positioning information accordingly.
• Formulation of a clear Micro-Message - What you want the audience to remember above all else.
• Structuring content - How to grab them at the start, how to finish and what to put in the middle.
• Getting the most out of minimal rehearsal - How to practise and coping with nerves.

In short, Graham’s keynote will give the audience techniques that they can use next day as well as lifting the tone of the whole event:

Boots Pharmaceuticals

"We found your talk both amusing and enjoyable, but at the same time linking in with a serious message. The way that you delivered your presentation with humour was just right for the meeting we had."

Philip Lewis Williams, National Sales Manager

Oracle Corporation UK Limited

"As the event organiser, I was faced with finding the right person to meet the requirements of our event - who to use as a facilitator and keynote speaker who could inform and entertain an audience from twenty different countries? The problem was solved by Graham Davies. As soon as I watched your video, I knew that you would provide just the right blend of business credibility and international humour."

Amy Espenmiller, Program Manager

British Insurance Brokers' Association

"Thank you very much indeed for your presentation at the plenary session. I must say that I found your presentation to be witty, thought provoking and highly amusing. I am most grateful for your efforts."

Mike Williams, Chief Executive

Aon Risk Services

"Your speech was probably the highlight of our two days and was very much in keeping with the theme of 'togetherness' as we bring four businesses into a single united company."

G.S. Whitehead, Chief Executive

Rentokil Environmental Services

"The fact that you had taken so much trouble to adapt your material meant that it felt as if you were personally involved with what we do."

Peter Caswell, Marketing Manager

Mercedes-Benz

"I'd like to thank you for your outstanding contribution at our recent Sales Conference. You provided the absolutely perfect balance of business focus and humour. The feedback I have received from many delegates is that you were the highlight of the day."

Ian Jones, Managing Director, Commercial Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz

Wyeth

"The Balance between information, communication and humour was spot on. Your style, timing and delivery was really superb and I can now see why you also run a very sucessful Communications Training Company."

David Hood, Postgraduate Manager

Zurich Financial Services

"Graham was chosen to speak in what is typically known as the 'grave yard' slot. His energy, wit and charisma uplifted a flagging audience beyond recognition. The results from the feedback questionnaire only served to reinforce his success."

David Carrie, Business Systems Director

IBM

"I was impressed by the way in which you adapted your presentation according to your audience. The two groups who attended the Institutes differed quite considerably and you changed the content and attitude of the pitch according to the reactions of the two audiences. We asked the two groups for feedback, which we have now processed for your information. The first audience had a satisfaction rating of 96.6% and the second 98.1%. Some of the comments which were expressed were 'brilliant' and 'excellent' and a great deal of people rated the presentation the highlight of the whole conference."

Sophie Thompson, FSGI 1998 Project Manager, IBM United Kingdom Ltd

Guilbert

"I've lost count of the number of delegates who have expressed how much they enjoyed your presentation, both the points of content and, of course, the hugely funny side. We did have a 'big name' on hand to make us laugh after dinner the same evening and more than one person has suggested we would have done better to have you back."

Roger Clayton, Marketing Services Manager