Tag " Richard McCann"

My regular readers will know that I am a very kinaesthetic person and find great pleasure in the senses! Last week I had several such experiences. In recent years I have been honoured to speak at The Samaritans national conference, held in York. As a result I have then been invited to address other locally-based […]

When I dropped off Sue at the airport on Saturday my next port of call was to the PSA NE Summer BBQ hosted by President Richard McCann. It was another ‘test’ of my new approach to life without Clive – choices, connections and caring. I could have chosen not to go – being with those […]

As a professional speaker it is always interesting to listen to your peers and once in a while your socks are blown off by them! Richard McCann had this effect on me! I had invited him to address the members of the Professional Speakers Association NW meeting where I have become the President for the […]

> Today the convention began in earnest with a useful session for those who wish to speak internationally. I was able to pass on my tip of being involved with UKTI https://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ as they have helped me to make the most of making contacts abroad. We had a day of excellent speakers, fabulous food and […]

> I was honoured to be invited to speak at the annual conference for The Samaritans. What a wonderful group of people! The venue was the University of York. I was given a Samaritan to escort me, which was a lovely touch, and was made to feel most welcome. The passion and commitment shown by […]