Billy Graham - Gold Elite Speaker
Billy Graham is New Zealand's best-loved motivator and fitness fanatic. He is bold, bouncy and brimming over with energy and enthusiasm.
He has spent a lifetime involved in sport and physical fitness. A former New Zealand and Australasian light welterweight boxing champion he has achieved success through goal setting and determination.
Billy delights in telling stories of his own life to show that anyone can make it. Having left school unable to read or write Billy took up butchering and later teaching physical education. He eventually started his own business and some of his talents were recognised when he appeared on the Television New Zealand programme "Made in New Zealand", which featured successful New Zealand companies.
Billy has designed a unique fitness concept that he manufactures and sells internationally. Major buyers have included the US Airforce and the British Army – no small achievement for a dyslexic who left school at 14!
Now in constant demand as a speaker at conferences and business functions, Billy has delivered keynote presentations in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. In June 1997 he was the main platform speaker at the Million-Dollar Round Table Convention in Atlanta, a New Zealand first,__ and received a standing ovation from an audience of 5000!
This success has resulted in Billy again being featured on television, this time on __60 Minutes, which screened in August 1997. In early 1998 Billy had his motivational memoir, ‘__Your Ship Came in the Day the Doctor Smacked Your Bum’ __published.
He stresses the importance of combining a healthy body with a healthy attitude and of making the very best of every opportunity. Billy puts this into practice every day of his life. Most importantly, he loves people and delights in sharing his zest for living with others, whether they are business executives or school children. His warm and enthusiastic presentation inspires his audience to challenge their outlook and increase their potential. He is indeed a personal motivator.
Billy's keynotes:
· Motivation: ‘Make it Happen’ with Billy the Kid
· Fitness & Lifestyle: 'Life Is For Living'
· Health & Safety: 'Keep Your Guard Up and Enjoy The Journey'
· Sales and Marketing: ‘I’ll Never Stop Selling!’
· Overcoming Adversity: ‘Getting Up Off The Canvas’
‘Make It Happen with Billy the Kid’ is Billy’s life story; motivational, get your attitude right, make the most of yourself and every opportunity. Follow that dream and never retire!
Ø Billy's original talk about his lifestyle. This is highly motivational and if the audience hasn't heard Billy, this should be the first talk they hear. They come away feeling bullet-proof.
Ø Makes you realise regardless of your circumstances you can set a journey that you would love to be on
Ø This is the presentation Billy did at the Million Dollar Round Table in Atlanta to a standing ovation
Ø A very popular presentation for this day and age.
'Life Is For Living' is about having a healthy lifestyle for you and your family; including the right food to eat and how to exercise. The importance of knowing yourself, and knowing your own limits and needs. Billy is a genius at all this! Energy unleashes energy and has a large impact on performance.
Ø Billy comes on stage skipping to music. This is a highly energetic performance making people aware of the value of looking after your body.
Ø Billy covers an exercise programme in a very laughable manner and also gives a back to basics on the right foods to eat
Ø One of our nation's biggest problems is obesity and stress. These issues get covered extremely well
Ø This is very entertaining and to see a presenter in their 60's as fit as Billy is, is motivational on its own
'Keep Your Guard Up and Enjoy The Journey'. If you break the rules you do pay the price. A practical down-to-earth message on how to be safe in the workplace.
Ø Billy's entire life has been about looking after himself and not breaking the rules so he can last the distance. 20 years in the boxing ring proves Billy's topic can be spoken on with authority
Ø This is an entertaining address with lots of laughter; sometimes the best way to get a serious point across.
Ø Billy has years of experience as a butcher which is a potentially hazardous job and has also worked in forestry felling trees
Ø This is a very popular, practical talk and Billy has spoken at some of our top NZ companies on this matter and been very well received
‘I’ll Never Stop Selling!’ Build that relationship with commitment and enthusiasm. Billy will motivate even the most experienced salesperson to get back there and take more money out of people’s pockets.
Ø This subject starts off as Billy learning the basic selling techniques from a boss who referred to him as "stronger than garlic", to owning his first butcher's shop at 20 years of age and then taking a fitness concept worldwide and getting it endorsed by world champions and the US Airforce
‘Getting Up Off The Canvas’ is about how to handle the adversities you face in life. Facing your fear and being in charge. Don't let things happen to you, make it happen!
Ø Billy hasn't had an easy road to hoe but he doesn't know that and he explains in this talk how to always look on the bright side of life
Ø This is a bit of a tear jerker but it takes you on a journey that everyone can relate to because everyone's experienced some adversity. It's just how you handle it that matters
Ø This also includes an emphasis on overcoming adversity in today's economic climate
Ø A very practical way to come out on top and enjoy the journey while you're going through it
Testimonials
Billy energised the attendees, lifted the mood and added positivity. They loved him!—Land Transport Safety Authority
His presentation was very enjoyable and motivational. A down to earth, very approachable guy.—Gracelands Group of Services
Billy exceeded my expectations by being more dynamic, versatile and more endearing to the audience than I could have hoped for. The audience reaction was excellent, even the most cynical warmed to his infectious humour. He gave everyone a life, blew out the cobwebs and set the tone for the rest of the day.—Ampol New Zealand
Billy's presentation exceeded expectation. This man is truly extraordinary and an inspiration to anyone who draws breath. He gave us a severe workout of the abdominal and laughter muscles.—Tourism Wellington
Favourite quotes
"Get off your butt and make it happen, so people will wonder what the blazes happened"
"Be the best you can with the ability you've got. An orange will never be a good apple - don't try to be something you're not"
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