TALKS

TALKS

1] ‘GRAPHOLOGY?’ – An entertaining introduction to graphology - personality assessment via the analysis of writing. This interactive talk takes the audience on a stroll through the mind of a criminal all the way to how to write with your ‘wrong’ hand. This includes the opportunity for every member of the audience to take a look at what their own writing reveals. This presentation is replete with astounding graphics and a wealth of humour. Sceptics are especially welcome. Interesting handouts provided. 

[2] ‘YOUR RIGHT MIND’ – An amazing lecture during which every member of the audience builds up an accurate profile of their natural strengths and weaknesses. A presentation designed to help participants kick-start the creative side of their thinking. This talk is a hit for the hilarious antics involved plus inspiring revelations. Informative handouts provided. 

[3] ‘MINDFULNESS’ – A simple way to improve memory. Learn how to relax and effectively handle painful thoughts and feelings. Useful handouts provided. 

[4] ‘MUSIC MATTERS’ – Why we like or dislike particular pieces of music plus how music can be made to influence our thinking and decision making. Some fascinating research results and a lot of amazing music. Notefull handouts provided. 

[5] ‘PROCRASTINATION’ – Discover the reasons you keep putting things off and exactly how to stop doing it! Handouts provided.

[6] ‘HUMOUR’ – A fascinating (and hilarious) examination of humour. Discover what amuses you, your friends AND enemies ….and why!

[7] ‘THE JOHARI WINDOW’ – An intriguing explanation of how to look through the ‘Johari Window’ which is a technique that helps people better understand their relationship with themselves and others. 

[8] ‘HEARING MATTERS‘ – Especially designed for those with hearing problems and those who know someone with hearing problems. A real eye opener for all concerned! 

[9] ‘PERCHANCE TO DREAM?’ – Interesting research results and advice as to how to get a really good night’s sleep. 

[10] ‘THE SERIAL KILLER’ – This adult only presentation covers the motivation of some of the world’s most infamous killers. See and hear their comments and ‘explanations’ and learn about the research advances being made to detect and prevent these crimes. 

[11] 'POLITICAL CORRECTNESS GONE MAD?' - So what happened to Free Speech? How PC came about, when and why?

[12] 'SUPERSTITION AND ALL THAT...' - Why we 'touch wood' and cross our fingers. Plus- can someone who doesn't know you accurately describe your innermost feelings?

For full talk/subject listing contact Diane directly.

REQUIREMENTS?

All of Diane Simpson’s presentations contain humour and require a varying degree of audience participation; some require the use of visual projection and most can be adapted and/or combined to suit virtually any occasion. To tailor the presentation to the event it is necessary to know as much as possible about the occasion. So, to enable Diane to decide the most appropriate content for your talk, please call or email.

Clients include:

  • WEN
  • GFK Martin Hamblin
  • NEPC
  • Granada Television
  • Disney
  • Wella
  • British Airways
  • Haymarket Publications
  • Abbott Mead
  • First Direct
  • Sundial
  • Tullie House Museum
  • Aim Higher
  • UNISON
  • Reed Exhibitions
  • The Right Address
  • BPIF
  • Lloyds TSB
  • PSI
  • Church
  • Carnival Cruises
  • Reed Smith
  • Npower
  • National Archives
  • The Competitive Edge
  • IDMF
  • Racing Line
  • Conference Centres of Excellence
  • HSBC
  • Nationwide
  • Glaxo Wellcome
  • MENSA
  • Lakeland
  • P&O Cruises
  • U3A
  • The Parsonage Museum
  • Cunard Cruises
  • Fred Olsen
  • Chartered Institute of Bankers (renamed: ifs School of Finance)
  • Zurich
  • Daresbury Laboratory
  • Communicado
  • Saatchi &Saatchi
  • Visa
  • BBC
  • ACDM
  • BUPA
  • Champneys
  • Legal Week
  • Marketing magazine
  • Range Rover
  • EPSRC
  • Estée Lauder
  • Cancer Research

DARESBURY LABORATORY [CCLRC]“In the comment fields, best parts were classified as “excellent, humorous, superb throughout, entertaining, audience involvement, fun, educational, interesting, best speaker we’ve ever had “. A huge success.”


WOMEN OF INFLUENCE LUNCHEON “You are the first speaker ever to be called back for a second year!”


PINACLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS “Many thanks for your session at our sales meeting. You’ll be pleased to know that the feedback questionnaire scored your session as overall No.1 (for content, motivation & relevance).”


GLAXOWELLCOME “Your presentations were wonderful! The team haven’t stopped talking about you – the best money we have ever spent.”


WOMEN IN DIRECT MARKETING “Everyone I have spoken to, since last Tuesday’s lunch, have informed me how much they enjoyed it and, in particular, your brilliant contribution to the event. I found your whole subject completely fascinating and so interesting.”


CHOREGUS ” I do want to thank you for a really interesting, humorous and devilish talk at the recent E.N.G. conference. You had the audience eating out of your hand and it’s not very often I see the production crew sit up and take notice or laugh out loud as they did during your performance. I look forward to working with you again very soon”.

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