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My new podcast is now live.

MY NEW PODCAST SHOW IS NOW LIVE… Today I’m officially launching The Business of Being an Author Podcast, a podcast created for authors who want to do more than simply Read More

COMING MAY 2026, The Business of Being an Author

COMING MAY 2026, The Business of Being an Author Most people write a business book with big hopes. Greatly increased credibility, attracting better, higher paying clients and creating more opportunities. Read More

Is 2026 the year you stop thinking about writing a book and actually become an author?

Is 2026 the year you stop thinking about writing a book and actually become an author? This means not just “getting a book done”, but writing a world class book Read More

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IKEA having some fun with the Apple product launch machine….very funny (in a weird Scandinavian way)…

It’s time for some serious funny business….

Well we’ve done it again – recorded a session of Funny Business as part of Mr Timbo Reid’s Small Business Big Marketing. As always I had a blast, and we Read More

Want to learn how to build your business with smart networking? Find out how on ABC Nightlife tonight at 10pm.

Well tonight I am having a chat with Tony Delroy and Matthew Dickinson on this very topic. Kicking off at 10pm – it is bound to be a lively discussion. Read More

THE BUSINESS OF BEING A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER

For those of you looking to really ramp up your speaking to grow a business as a professional speaker, this is the workshop you have been waiting for. I ran Read More

THE ART OF STORY TELLING WORKSHOPS

This is shaping up to be a great series of workshops with a lot of interest from not just people wanting to attend but also the media. Now, one slight Read More

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS BOOTCAMP – 9th October 2014 – CAIRNS

My Professional Speakers Bootcamp is running in Cairns on the 9th of October. This workshop is aimed at anyone wanting to improve their presentation skills (dramatically). I run this twice Read More

“Hug a leftie today” – International Lefties Day, August 13th

Depending on which part of the world you are in – I might be a little late (in Australia) but spot on in the USA, it is time to celebrate Read More

We all want more retweets on twitter right?

19 Simple Twitter Retweet Tips from Shea Bennett

So what does it take to be successful as an author?

I get asked this question all the time, so I decided to put my responses in the form of a presentation. I have kept my advice and recommendations short and Read More

I couldn’t think of a better reason to go cupcake crazy.

Cupcake Day for the RSPCA is a national event held on the third Monday in August. All proceeds go to your state-based RSPCA to help continue the fight to make Read More

How to Hustle like 50 Cent……

This awesome infographic was put together by a good friend of mine, David Hobson. Check it out and click the image to uncover lesson 6.

A totally unique workshop – “The Art of Storytelling” – with Nick Bowditch and Andrew Griffiths – Australia and New Zealand

You might have heard through the grapevine that I have a pretty darn exciting workshop coming up soon called “The Art of Storytelling”. I have the great pleasure of holding Read More

Get a free copy of “From Unknown to Expert” by Catriona Pollard”

A friend of mine, Catriona Pollard has just released her first book “From Unknown to Expert: How to use clever PR and Social Media to become a recognised expert”. It’s Read More

This Saturday in Sydney…..the famous KPI Brand Accelerator Day is happening.

Hello there Ladies and Gents – still a few tickets available for this event. They just keep getting better and better. If you want to put your business into overdrive Read More

Just got back from my “mid year” retreat (and a very special enounter)…..

I have just spent three days on a Mike Ball Minke Whale expedition in the Coral Sea. A truly remarkable few days and my first in water encounter with a Read More