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We all have our own mountains to summit – whether creative ventures, personal transformations, or our desired goals and dreams. To get to the top we have to; know what it is, and be motivated to get there as the journey usually includes, obstacles, challenges, wrong turns, and confronting our fears. If we do embark on the adventure, the exact outcome isn’t guaranteed but it is still worthwhile for the reasons we might not expect. My personal journey as a photographer and published author, along with the tips I picked up along the way are covered in this 30-minute talk – “The journey to the top of your mountain.”
As a professional photographer, my dream was to have a coffee-table book with my name on it. Along my journey toward my personal summit, I had to step far outside of my comfort zone, but the surprising rewards were far more than I expected, and yes, it was worthwhile.
Gary Hirson is an internationally exhibiting photographer, A COMENSA credentialed Life Coach, and a SAQA accredited Leadership and Life Skills Trainer.
The following two links lead to published articles about the exhibition and journey. The Cape Argus. | GaloreSA Online.
Audience: – Colleges, Corporates, Start-ups and Business Networks
Time: 30 minutes.
Modern day, holistic leadership is not a position applicable to a select few but a set of skills that can be developed by all. This is the foundation of this inspiring talk.
By developing these skills, we contribute to the growth and development of ourselves and of those around us. When we contribute to ourselves, we become a better version of “us.” When we contribute to the growth and development of others, we add value. If we consistently add value, we become indispensable.
This light-hearted presentation outlines the challenges that hinder the development of these skills, while outlining what they skills are and how they can be developed.
The talk is linked my validated Leadership skills program
Audience: – Schools – Grade R-12, and Literary festivals
Time: 35 – 45 minutes.
Included: Travel and Reportage Photography.
Since the publishing of my first children’s book in 2007 I’ve spoken at countless schools across South Africa, during literacy-related days, general assemblies, and end-of-year prize-giving ceremonies. The age groups I’ve spoken to have varied from Grade 0 to Grade 12, to College students, and at two of the biggest National Book and Literacy festivals in South Africa repeatedly.
I was recently invited to present my latest talk, “YOU have the recipe for your own success!” to students and interns at the Red and Yellow Creative School of Business. The same talk – abbreviated, was also presented at Pecha Kucha in Cape Town.
The topic of my talks – similar though varied as per the different age groups, including my personal story, tongue-in-cheek references to successful people, interactive exercises, and photographs I’ve taken throughout my life.
They also include:
How reading builds self-confidence, teaches us new things, can lead us on adventures both real and imagined, and stimulates the gift we all have – our imagination.
How the next generations’ dreams are our future, how having goals to pursue is important and how they do have the recipe for their own “success”
If you would like to chat with Gary about speaking at your organisation please contact him via gary@garhirson.com or 083 608 2194
To hear Gary talk about his ups and downs reminded me that not everything will go smoothly 100% of the time. Even though I have faced challenges and experience things going wrong in my creative journey as a student, I realized after Gary's speech that it is no longer something I should be terrified of. Instead, I should embrace the detours life throws my way, and as long as I do not give up, I will achieve my goals.
Sebastiaan Du ToitI enjoyed Gary's spirit and perseverance in life. Something that stood out was that no matter what, we should keep on going and figure out what we love, become good at it and do the best we can.
Gary is also very passionate about his craft, and overall, his speech was engaging, inspirational, and most of all, reassuring and comforting.