Shine seminars, keynotes and training on personal branding, image, publicity, media and etiquette

Shine Seminars

Shine's Professional Speaking Services Include Keynotes and Workshops
Our speaking programs are designed to help you or your employees shine in the corporate world. We help you to fine tune your public profile to create a more powerful and effective public image so you, your business or staff can attain greater levels of success.

We help you to gain the professional edge and discover the star within you. All programs can be custom designed for your organisation and range from keynote presentations by Sue Currie at your convention or meeting to breakout sessions, half day and full day workshops.

Sue is an experienced presenter and speaker whose expertise is in the field of personal branding. Sue works with clients to improve their corporate image, media communication and public profile. In her presentations Sue provides practical advice and tips on how to promote yourself with personal and professional PR. Learn how to shine in the media, on camera or in your business or personal life.

For further information call: 1300 855 102

BRAND YOU...TO SHINE
Uncover your personal brand to stand out in the crowd. How to make a lasting first impression, what to wear on the job, conveying a professional image. Make your mark and shine like a star.

	Personal effectiveness
	Personal Branding
	Presentation and executive level presence
	Image development and polish
	What to wear to project a professional image and essential elements of grooming

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BUSINESS SHINE
Presentable business manners from the home office to the boardroom.

	Cocktail parties, business dinners, wine knowledge
	Ordering and seating arrangements and social politeness
	Business etiquette, telephone and mobile phone protocol
	Networking etiquette
	Manners, social graces, handshakes, eye contact.

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SPEAK FOR SUCCESS
This program will help you learn the skills to speak in front of an audience with presence and confidence.

	Planning, preparation and practice
	Confidence and handling nerves
	Capture the attention of your audience
	Staging and presentation logistics
	Developing your purpose
	Structuring your presentation
	Make a strong first impression
	Vocal quality
	Body language

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PRIMING THE PRESS
How to generate media interest in you or your business through personal promotion and public relations.

	How to work with the media; being media savvy; what journalists need; what matters
	How to generate free publicity; simple strategies to gain effective media coverage
	How to write effective media releases that get published
	What is public relations, how it can work for you; self promotion and the use of PR tools

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
How to communicate effectively to the media or business community

	What to say, what not to say
	Preparing for the camera, what to wear, how to be cool, calm and collected
	How to handle print, radio or TV interviews
	Confidence and how to successfully handle nerves
	Media presentation techniques and public speaking
	Voice and delivery skills

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Presentations can be designed to suit your needs whether it is a keynote address, a half-day seminar or a full day workshop. Sue Currie is also available to MC your next event.

Contact us to make an inquiry or booking on T: 1300 855 102 or email.

What people have said about Sue's presentations:

Thank you so much for your fabulous presentation last week. I've had really good feedback from many people who attended, and your presentation style really shows your level of experience. You are certainly dynamic and know how to hold an audiences' interest!

G.I, Talent & Diversity Consultant, AMP Ltd

Thank you for conducting Brand You to Shine for participants of our Emerging Leaders Program. Your style was warm, engaging and credible and you delivered excellently to our brief of raising awareness of the importance of image and personal brand in today's workplace.

Participant feedback was very positive with comments like, "Great. Left me wanting more", "A great reminder on how to stand out and show your brand.", "Was great to get feedback on how my peers see me."
R.W, Organisation & Employee Development Manager, Cerebos Pty Ltd

Feedback from participants suggested they learnt many new and important skills preparing them for the corporate world. One graduate suggested it was the highlight of the weeklong induction and particularly found the module on ‘personal and company image' interesting and beneficial. It was a pleasure to work with you.
L. M, Fuji Xerox Australia

Very good. Useful in today's business environment. Enjoyed the morning, thank you very much.
P.C, Sales Manager, Fuji Xerox Australia

It's really good to be educated in corporate etiquette. I found the workshop very useful and interesting.
C.C, Fuji Xerox Australia

I thought the presentation was very detailed, well presented and excellent. Everything I learnt will remain with me.
M. L, Fuji Xerox Australia

It was very organised and ran very smoothly. I learnt many good points that I will use in the future.
H. C , Fuji Xerox Australia

Thank you for presenting the workshop You Hold the ACE to be an EAC for the IIR Executive and PA Congress. Your dynamic workshop really added to the overwhelming success of the event.

We felt that you delivered above and beyond the brief and what was expected and this helps us to uphold a high quality for our audience. Not only that but you are very efficient and easy to work with, making the whole experience a pleasurable one!

Some comments from delegates: Branding press and comms was really good, well presented, informative, very good.
C.L. IIR Conferences

The day was a great success and perfectly pitched to the needs of our organisation. You were able to assess exactly where we were in regard to our attitudes and dealings with the media and then crafted an excellent training programme to help us get to where we need to be.
M.T, Australian AMI (Montessori) Alumni Association

Each area was well covered, lots of time for questions, opportunity for discussion, information represented in many ways so we can really get it. Thanks Sue.
R.M , Australian Montessori Association

Sue is so profesional and brings a great deal of expertise to the day. This has been a solid introduction, well prepared and good flow to the day.
S.C, Australian Montessori Association

Thank you for presenting Website Buzz to Boost Business. We felt you delivered to our brief and met our needs and those of our members. Your style was professional yet friendly and approachable at the same time. Feedback we gathered from participants was very positive and they felt they gained valuable information from the session. It was great to work with you and hopefully we will have another opportunity in the future.
B. A, Events Coordinator, Fitness NSW

Some comments about your presentation PR Strategies to Shine in the Media included: Very informative, gave me some gems in such a short period of time; Very clear and easy to understand and gets everyone involved; dynamic, articulate and obviously well-versed in her subject matter; Sue was fabulous - absolutely Fabulous!; Absolutely brilliant - one of the best presenters I've seen - every single second of the workshop was jampacked full of information and learning.
J. M, Manager Women in Business, NSW Department of State & Regional Development

Comments about your presentation included: Sue was an excellent presenter and kept the ideas flowing with group activities and humour, very professional, excellent speaking voice - I'd like to be that good at public speaking, articulate, well prepared, very dynamic, able to succinctly sum up waffling ideas from the audience. Thank you for your Women in Business PR Strategies workshop in Armidale.
J. H, Manager Small Business Programs, NSW Department of State & Regional Development

Well structured to our business. Can see how we would actually implement a PR plan.
L. B, Select Australasia

Good overview of formulating a PR plan for a non PR person.
M.B, Select Appointments

Thank you Sue. Your interactive style and use of group discussion, practical application and demonstrated expertise in the area of media relations and event communication was extremely beneficial to the learning process. Participant's feedback was very positive, with comments such as 'the best session so far'.

D.O, NIDA Open Program

I would like to sincerely thank you for making such a outstanding presentation,"Putting your Best Face Forward". Your insight on presentation and personal brand was insightful, informative and entertaining. I know all present thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
A.H. CEO Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce

Everyone that works in a corporate environment should take the time to learn these basics. Not only will you feel more confident but you will make your mum proud.
S. H , Betta Stores Limited, National Training Manager

Sue Currie gave a great workshop and her inclusion in future workshops would be very beneficial.
K.T, BSL

Sue 'shines' and I thoroughly recommend you learn how to too. K. D, BSL

Sue's experience across a number of mediums enables her to draw on real examples to assist with explaining the core functions of public relations.
K.G, Marketing Manager, Animal Welfare League NSW.

I have done many seminars and I'd have to say, this is one where I walked away with some practical skills that I can implement immediately. Thanks Sue!
G.O, Director Sydney Harbour Treasure Hunt.