Melinda Hird Photography

28/10/2024

Tomorrow evening, there’s a worthwhile event for speakers to check out! Covers strategies to grow your speaking business, boost bookings and build strong marketing assets.

By attending this networking workshop, you will:

** Learn from Leanne Christie with over 30 years of experience in the speaker industry and running bureaus.

** Gain invaluable strategies to elevate your speaking business to million-dollar success.

** Hear from industry professionals deeply embedded in the speaking and corporate events industries.

** Get the inside scoop on what clients and agencies are looking for to secure consistent bookings.

** Receive practical insights and actionable tips to refine your speaking business.

** Discover the steps to create marketing assets that sell you and attract more bookings.

** Master the art of fee negotiation to boost your earning potential.

** Uncover additional revenue opportunities by maximizing spin-off potential.

Date:
Tuesday, 29th October 2024.

Venue:
Cliftons venues – Level 3/10 Spring St, Sydney NSW 2000
Check link for Brisbane and Melbourne dates.

Time:
Networking & nibbles:
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

*Presentation with Leanne Christie:
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

13/09/2024

Excited to introduce Trish Goodfield from Tasie, doesn’t just help unlock potential—she shows you how to unleash it.

In her high-energy keynote "Embrace Your Weird Wisdom" Trish flips the script on diversity by turning "weird" into your team’s secret weapon for success.

She knows the real power lies in embracing what she calls our ‘Weird Wisdom’—that distinctive knowledge we all possess but often hesitate to embrace.

With over two decades of experience, Trish knows how to ignite a room. Her dynamic sessions inspire leaders to challenge norms, embrace authenticity, and leverage their team's unique experiences, lighting a fire of innovation and unstoppable growth.

Whether you're an entry-level employee or a CEO, she shows how embracing Weird Wisdom can elevate collaboration, boost diversity, and transform your workplace into a powerhouse of creativity and results.

As the ‘Weirdsdom Wiz,’ Trish brings a balance of playfulness and sincerity, delivering engaging and actionable insights that leave lasting impact. Unleash the full potential of your team, improve results, and take everyone on the journey to greater achievements—because the magic lies in embracing the weird!

Trish will be speaking at next weeks "Elite Speaker Showcase" and I'm so excited for this keynote.

You'll love seeing her.

Grab a complimentary ticket below (in comments) and see her while she's visiting Sydney!

13/09/2024

Be inspired by an incredible lineup of speakers from Australia and New Zealand, each bringing their unique perspectives and powerful messages to the stage: from techniques from a futurist for finding opportunities for growth and opportunity out of today’s uncertainties to uncover your true purpose, create a purpose-fueled business, and overcome obstacles that may be hindering your growth.
Come and enjoy a free, inspirational event watching our 7 amazing speakers aand contribute to the energy of the day!

This is a free event, but seats are limited. It is happening from 1:30pm on Wednesday 18th September at C3 Venue, 108 Silverwater Road, Silverwater. Tickets to be in the audience are available now at eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/elite-speaker-day-premier-speaker-showcase-tickets-1004335453377

12/09/2024

Today, on R U OK? Day, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of psychological safety in the workplace.

A supportive and understanding environment can drastically improve mental health and overall team performance, yet many organisations still struggle to create these safe spaces.

Introducing Craig Ball, a veteran, keynote speaker, mentor and author of "Reclaim Your Power", knows firsthand the power of psychological safety.

Having managed his own psychological injuries after running away to join the Army, serving two tours in Afghanistan, Craig now dedicates his life to helping others thrive.

His proven system has helped teams achieve remarkable outcomes, including over 1,000 days of no lost-time injuries.

In his role as a change management consultant for over 11 years, Craig has seen how workplaces can either support or undermine mental health. His approach to psychological safety is grounded in empathy, empowerment, and practical strategies for leaders to create environments where their teams can truly flourish.

If you want to learn more about how to build psychological safety in your organisation, come see Craig speak next week on Wednesday 18th at the Elite Speaker Showcase.

His presentation, Psychological Safety: Why You Need It and How to Develop It in Your Team, is one you won’t want to miss!

Link to register for your complimentary ticket to the Elite Speaker Day is in the comments below.

11/09/2024

We invite you to be part of an exclusive audience as our speakers step onto the stage to deliver their brand new, never-before-heard keynotes—offering fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.

This isn’t just a typical event; it’s your front-row seat to witness raw, unfiltered talent as these speakers share their insights, stories and groundbreaking keynotes.

Be a part of our audience, get inspired, network and catch up with friends, still at no cost to you! Reserve your tickets now!

It is happening from 1:30pm on Wednesday 18th September at C3 Venue, 108 Silverwater Road, Silverwater. Tickets to be in the audience are available now at eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/elite-speaker-day-premier-speaker-showcase-tickets-1004335453377

10/09/2024

After months of preparation, we introduce the amazing speakers who will be showcasing their brand new keynotes at the next Elite Speaker Day Sydney.

Come along and listen to the full lineup of speakers direct from Sydney, Tasmania and New Zealand as they take the stage ready to captivate, inspire and engage you with their powerful keynotes.

It is happening from 1:30pm on Wednesday 18th September at C3 Venue, 108 Silverwater Road, Silverwater. Tickets to be in the audience are available now at eventbrite. Check the comments for the link

04/09/2024

Life has a way of getting busy—both on the personal front and with business. Life throws unexpected curveballs and sometimes, they hit hard.

It’s easy to let your own marketing slip to the wayside. Guilty! But we all know the social media beast needs to be fed and honestly mine has been looking a bit skinny and sickly lately! Poor little Beast.

So, this morning, I was so happy to see an email from a client and excited to share the images we took for their website and socials. It reminded me that, even when life gets in the way, we need to keep showing up—both for our business and our audience.

If you've ever shot with me, you'll know just how obsessed I am with getting that perfect shot and yes, you might also remember how tired you were by the end of the shoot! 😅

If I had a business name, it would definitely be "Just One More!"
But it's worth it. Having done hundreds of shoots, I do know what you need to support your brand.

Huge thanks to Melissa from Forge HR and her amazing team for such a fun shoot! It was a blast capturing these moments and I'm super happy to see how they've made incredible use of the images across their website.

Check it out how they’ve put their visuals to work on their website (link below).

03/09/2024

On September 18th, I’ll be showcasing the next group of speakers at our exclusive event.

We have 7 incredible speakers from New Zealand, Tasmania, and Sydney, all presenting their brand new keynotes.

For those who don’t know, the Elite Speaker Day is a unique day of filming and presenting. Unlike any other in Australia, in just one day, my team and I support speakers in building powerful brand assets.

The day is split into two main parts: Production and a Live Event showcase.

The morning is dedicated to production, where we capture professional photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes content to enhance their marketing and profile.

In the afternoon, we host a live event and showcase each speaker as they present their impactful keynotes.

The result? Assets that elevate their profile, including a brand new showreel to help them get known, booked, and paid what they’re worth as speakers.

It’s a brilliant and unique experience that not only boosts a speaker’s visibility but also offers audiences the chance to experience keynotes that inform and inspire.

Special guest MC - Monica Rosenfeld, the amazing storyteller behind Stories That Stir. A must-attend event!

I’d love to invite you to join us for the afternoon as a guest—come see for yourself and meet some of these amazing speakers!

The Event is free to attend, prizes will be shared and you get to experience first hand unheard keynote topics, link in the comments.

A few ladies from this group have already participated, and since creating their showreel and other assets, they’re getting booked for more speaking gigs! YAY!

If you want to know more about participating in these highly valuable days, just reach out. I’d love to see you there!

24/07/2024

Robyn is an inspirational speaker with a diverse career from the boardroom to the jailhouse, working with vulnerable groups like refugees, at-risk youth, the long-term unemployed, individuals with disabilities, and those affected by domestic abuse. Her deep experience in human behavior gives her unique expertise in Leadership.

At the last Speaker Day up at the Gold Coast, Robyn Walker made a profound connection with the audience. A young man went out of his way to say that hearing her speak had a significant impact on him. Seeing the shift was just amazing to witness. Melinda Hird Photography & Video

23/07/2024

If you're ready to stand under the spotlight and update your speaker assets, then the next Elite Speaker Day is on September 18th in Sydney and October 23rd on the Gold Coast.
This will be one of the last opportunities for the year in these states, so don't delay in securing your spot and securing more speaking opportunities in 2025.
Event organisers are planning ahead, but to stand out from the rest, you need the profile and assets to demonstrate your worth to speak on their stages. This is the one sure way of making that happen.
Check the following link to get in touch. 👀
https://admin.melindahirdphotography.com.au/new-dates-2024

Find out more about how you can get all your speaker assets (video, photos, keynote recorded, showreel edit and much more) filmed and edited in just 1 day.

Are you an established or emerging speaker, ready to take your speaking to the next level? But are you lacking speaker assets and showreel to prove your worth to get on more stages?

16/05/2024

Adelaide you are beautiful! My very first time here. Let me know what other cool spots are here to explore as I’m a newbie 🤗.

I don’t know about you but every time I step into a new State it gives me a different feel. Sydney is home, but Melbourne for example is where all my big creative ideas come from.

Unfortunately I’ve heard Adelaide being referenced as a ‘hole’ 😬😮 … rude.

But it’s not to me.

The moment I arrived here in Adelaide you can feel a subtle difference in the air, the people even seem more relaxed here. It feels more spacious. Overall it gives off a beautiful vibe and I also love the beautiful old architecture mixed with the new. I’m definitely coming back to the Fringe Festival next year.

First thing I see when I look up the absolutly perfect blue sky is this one cloud with a rainbow on it. Never seen that before, where there’s absolutely no sign of rain anywhere and then this. Little things but still cool and a reminder to look up and appreciate the little things life has to offer.

It is good to get back in the saddle and behind the cameras again. Filming, photographing and interviewing for a cool finance corporate client MFAA capturing some rich marketing and social media content.

They are talking about A.I.

I’m also curious after hearing their Roundtable to know if there’s any AI experts or speakers that have niched to the Finance market? There’s a l need for it in this space.

04/04/2024

I'm incredibly excited to be filming Alfred Chidembo PhD at the exclusive "Elite Speaker Showree Day" up at the Gold Coast next Thursday April 11th..

Alfred is incredible and natural storyteller.

He will dive into Ubuntu: The Art of Interconnectedness.

Ubuntu is a philosophy of ‘oneness,' a principle that has long guided some African societies.

As Alfred explained it to me last year, it's principle message is:

"I am, because we are"

A simple but profound message for us all to remember.

It's an understanding of the interconnection of all life and the goodness connecting all life. Without the guiding principle of Ubuntu, humankind is enveloped by greed, selfishness, immorality, and pride.

This is a brand new presentation of Alfreds and if you are up in QLD, Gold Coast, be sure to make a bee-line straight to a phenomenal, world class venue and hear him deliver this special keynote.

This is unique day, where we photograph and film speakers for the first half and then we break and open the doors to the public to be a part of a live audience, to get a rare glimpse into the production part of them delivering their keynote.

I guarentee it'll change the way you think, feel and be, once you've heard them speak.

Register for your free ticket here and experience something unique and special:

Details below in comment

28/03/2024

Are you ready to be inspired by some amazing thought leaders, keynote speakers, and change-makers? Our Elite Speaker Showreel Day is back for 2024 the Gold Coast in an Elite venue.

We even have some of our speakers flying back in from Jamaica & Florida, and you have the rare opportunity to be a part of our live audience and hear them first.

Come for the keynotes, the networking, and the food, and leave knowing more than you did upon arriving. Because these speakers will move you and inspire you.

Lock in 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹. You'll walk away thinking, feeling, or knowing something different.

Reserve your complimentary tickets here.

You're invited to join our live audience at the Elite Speaker Showreel Day! Step into a world of inspiration, ideas, and impactful stories.

29/02/2024

Ladies, on Wednesday, 13th of March a few of us are getting together for a She's The Boss Lunch.

Want to come along?

29/02/2024

Remember that scene from Back to the Future, where Marty McFly is playing guitar on stage and he looks down at his picture to see him starting to fade away?

Classic scene. My point is: don’t fade away in 2024 and be left wondering why it happened.

But if that idea of updating images and doing videos turns you off because all you want to do is the work you love, you’ve got to remember this:

Fading away is not an option.

I get your time is valuable and so is your visual brand for 2024.

So let me make it super easy for you.

I'll be running a series of different days to support your brand. First up, I’m running a VIP photoshoot day on April 4th Limited to just 5 lucky people.

I’ve been creating personal brand images for over 15 years. I’ve got you.

Give me a couple of hours and I’ll create you a years+ worth of images you’ll absolutely love using.

What’s included:
· Photoshoot held at an elite Sydney home in the Eastern Suburbs,
· Mix of images. including portraits, candid shots, lifestyle imagery, fun
· Combining studio-style and outdoor settings.
· Opportunity for 3-4 outfit changes.
· A Personalised brand strategy session before the shoot to ensure you're fully prepared before and after your shoot.
· Walk away with a year's worth of practical and diverse images.
· Makeup artists and hairstylists.

Seriously, consider booking a date with your special someone afterwards. You’ll knock the socks (or pants) off them you'll look so good!

The outcome? To Be Unscrollable. Yes, I just made up that word, it means your images instantly attract attention and make it impossible for people to scroll past your posts.

Bottom line, I know visuals work. They are scroll-stoppable in not only for supporting your written content but to increase your connection, leads and visibility. Boom.

Come play with me and with other smart entrepreneurs. Invite a friend to join you for double the fun. Why not!

Limited to 5 people.

Make your move, step across the line. You’ll thank yourself in the future that it’s DONE.

23/02/2024

It was such a pleasure to create the brand new speaker showreel for Lucy The Lucy Bloom again.

Click on the link below to view the new demo reel.

This was such fun to put together, from her great clips to the music, keeps you entertained and bum-chair dancing to the end!

Need a speaker for March 8th for IWD? Well, good news, she is now available. Book her in quick before she gets snapped up.

Thanks Lucy Bloom Always a pleasure working with you and hearing you speak.