Talk Time: 30 – 40 minutes.
This talk is given during, Life Orientation, Leadership Classes, and Assemblies.
What if I told you, YOU had the “Secret” recipe for your success?
“Set your goals and write them down. Now you’re one step closer to achieving them”
Sir Richard Branson– Creator of Virgin“Step by Step, I don’t see any other way” Michael Jordan (Arguably the greatest basketball player to date)
Why is it important to set goals? This talk is presented outlining one of the qualities that leaders possess. Their ability to set and pursue goals and how using goal-setting can overcome potential challenges.
This light-hearted talk includes
With reference to the successes of the likes of Sir Richard Branson and Michael Jordan, this light-hearted talk outlines a recipe for “success.”
The topics covered in the talk are;
- What does success mean to you?
- It all starts with the imagination.
- What, Why and When do you want it?
- “Write it down now you’re one step closer” – Sir Richard Branson.
- “Step by Step – there is no other way” – Michael Jordan.
- Belief X 3 – you gotta believe.
- Monitor, celebrate or change.
- Choice – all we need is reading.
- Perseverance vs Ability
- True Grit – You do Have it.
- At worst you’ll become more self-aware. Photographs I’ve taken throughout my photographic career.
As the only photographer ever to have photographed, in-depth since 2005, the annual maintenance shutdown Table Mountain, which resulted in a book, I include my story of how this all came about.
Herschel Girls
Thank you very much for sharing your journey with us in such an interactive and illustrative manner. Your points about the importance of getting to know yourself and your values were so relevant, and tied in beautifully with what our girls are taught as part of their Life Orientation curriculum. Your beautiful photographs were an added pleasure and the girls were certainly left with the all important message that even their wildest dreams can become their reality. Thank you for inspiring us all to dream big! Monique Nyback- LOF Teacher –Herschel Girls
Parklands College
Gary’s presentation was inspirational and informative. His casual yet sincere style immediately engaged our GET learners and he captivated and challenged them with his relevant message, anecdotes of his journey and beautiful photographs. We will certainly be inviting him back to address the rest of our learners! Kim Schloms-Madlener- School Counsellor- Parklands College