Jamie Fitzgerald - Gold Elite Speaker
Jamie Fitzgerald strives for success in everything he does, and is constantly searching for new ways to test his own boundaries. Early in 2007, Jamie became the first ever Kiwi to reach the South Pole unsupported on foot with fellow adventurer Kevin Biggar. This 52-day expedition created media attention world wide as they implemented a 'business-like' approach to reaching success.
Jamie’s other sporting achievements include the world record for rowing across the Atlantic Ocean (5000km) in a tiny row-boat, wins against both Cambridge and Oxford rowing crews during his management and marketing degrees, and elite representation with New Zealand Rowing.
Jamie's professional career has included marketing, financial, agricultural and education sectors. Whether using examples from growing his farm fencing business, or improving bottom-line performance during his various bank manager roles, Jamie’s rich supply of theory and real-life examples proves his ability to translate theory into action steps is very hard to beat.
Jamie is currently working with an internationally operating business consultancy which focuses on the following areas:
Strategy implementation and organisation effectiveness
Leadership development, management training and executive coaching
Instructional design, facilitation and adult learning methodologies
Programme development and large-group event design
Jamie’s speaking and facilitation experience is enormous, with feedback to prove the quality of Jamie’s delivery. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have benefited from his inspirational, insightful and compelling messages. Jamie’s knack in turning his messages into meaningful dialogue between audience members is a tribute to his ability to ‘shape conversations’ too. Skills such as dealing with uncertainty, team effectiveness during the economic downfall, goal setting, communication techniques, dispute resolution and reaching objectives are among some of his strengths.
His ability to relate to any audience, and develop client specific presentations and workshops lead to very satisfied (and inspired) organisations! In short, Jamie’s inspirational messages are changing peoples’ lives.
Jamie is an amazing speaker and would be sure to wow your audience.
Testimonials
Jamie's presentation was fabulous. He had a great balance of experience, knowledge and group interaction. The audience loved Jamie. They said 'he is the best speaker they have heard'.—ASB Bank Auckland - Contact Centre
Jamie met and exceeded our expectations. He did his research and put his story and message across brilliantly. The audience enjoyed his laid-back manner and fantastic attitude.—Harveys NZ Ltd
Jamie was an excellent presenter who showed a lot of wisdom, fortitude and was greatly enjoyed and admired by all. Awesome!—Ministry of Justice
Jamie's oral and visual presentation was excellent. It had a good mix of humour, motivation and business. The audience's reaction was very positive.—Property Council of New Zealand Inc
Jamie was awe inspiring and the perfect choice for our speaker.—University of Waikato
Jamie's presentation exceeded our expectations. He was interesting, energetic and everyone enjoyed his story and were motivated.—College Sport
Jamie's presentation was very well received. He engaged the audience with his easy manner and humour and exceeded our expectations.—AC Nielsen (NZ) Ltd
Jamie exceeded our expectations. It was an outstanding presentation. Jamie was genuinely interested in our school and the achievements of the students.—Kristin School
Jamie had an easy and enjoyable manner. The content of the topic was very well received and well pitched to a mixed audience. Jamie 'read' the audience well and added appropriate humour. He was inspiring, a delight to deal with and easy to relate to.—Viewpoint
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