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How to live a more simple life
I just know you were fab, Jo! My most recent talk was an invitation from a local Probus club who contacted me after my book came out in mid 2014. It took 18 months before I actually got to give my talk late last year. I was SO paranoid about technical fails – an illustrated talk about Aussie Loos with Views would be nothing without the photos, haha!! Weirdly though, despite the organiser’s assurances that they enjoyed the talk immensely, invitations to other Probus Clubs haven’t been pouring in …
I bet you gave a ripper of a talk Red! I bet it was side splittingly funny. I reckon you should widen your reach and take that wonderful book and your talk further afield. What about libraries for starters?
Well done Jo. I wish I lived closer to York so I could have come along. Sounds like it was a fabulous day, fulfilling both for you and the audience. I think public speaking is something you have to do to get better at it. I used to tremble terribly, but now I am fine, although I haven’t done any the last 6 months or so. Jo, you are inspirational how you have made a life for yourself through blogging.
Thank you Jill 🙂 x
I’ve never given a speech and hope I never have to Jo. I liked reading the nine things you learned though and shall call upon them if I am ever in that position. You’re right that people are kind and want their speakers to succeed. You’re very brave and I would have loved to hear you speak!
Thank you Jan 🙂 I used to hate speaking, but when I get over my nerves I enjoy it. Never thought I’d say that!
Sounds fabulous. Wish I could have been there to watch you in action.
Thanks Raych 🙂 Your moral support would have been lovely too!
Hi Jo, Karina here from the York CRC. It was an absolute pleasure having you attend our event and the stories you shared were inspiring and empowering. Thank you again and I look forward to following your blogs and online newsletter.
Thank you Karina, that’s such lovely feedback 🙂
Hi Jo, I wish I’d been there to see you. I’ve read about Jana and heard her interviewed on ABC. I think you are spot on with your talk and quotes. A big thank you x
Thanks Rae, I would have loved you to be there too 🙂 Jana was truly inspirational. She has an amazing story and is so talented.
Hi Jo, congratulations on your empowering women speech. I liked the “keep challenging yourself” words as I think this is very important as we get older. I also just purchased a new Apple Macbook laptop after using a PC for years, so it has all been a big learning curve for me and a BIG CHALLENGE! I can’t get over how much the Dame Edna impersonator does actually look like the real deal. I would be interested in collaborating on the travel blogger wisdom project. Just email me with the details. 🙂
Thank you Kathy! I’m beginning to love my Macbook but it wasn’t love at first type! Challenging to the old brain, but getting there! Yes, I think we really all did think it was really Dame Edna for the first couple of minutes!