Sam Cawthorn
Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur
Sam Cawthorn is an international keynote speaker, author and CEO of Speakers Institute. After surviving a life-changing accident, he inspires audiences worldwide with lessons in resilience, leadership and mastering communication for influence.
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Sam Cawthorn is the CEO and Founder of Speakers Institute and Speakers Tribe, an international author, and one of the world’s most sought-after professional speakers. Author of 11 books, including four international bestsellers, Sam has been recognised as both Young Australian of the Year and Edupreneur of the Year.
In 2006, Sam’s life changed dramatically following a major car accident that resulted in the amputation of his right arm and a permanent disability in his right leg. Drawing on his personal experience of overcoming adversity, he has built a career inspiring audiences worldwide with stories of resilience, leadership and the power of communication.
In 2013, Sam founded his training company, now running events globally, teaching professionals and organisations how to master communication for influence and impact. He continues to empower people to unlock their potential and achieve extraordinary results.
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People Follow People
The 12 characteristics of an Influential Leader
At a moment when many of us have lost confidence in brands, companies, influencers and leaders, it’s time to ask why—as well as what sort of leaders we should aspire to be ourselves to bring that confidence back. Sam knows exactly what it took him to get where he is today, and the secret sauce wasn’t flashy charisma, expensive clothes, and a perfect smile. As he argues in People Follow People, what really wins respect—and can tie hearts and minds to you for a lifetime—comes from inside: our values, character, loyalty, and integrity.
Key Takeaways:
- Win the respect of consumers, clients and employees
- Re-examine your own values and priorities
- Lead with significance, integrity and success
Storyshowing
How to stand out from the storytellers
Everything we see now is telling a story. The story of product and services, brands and organisations; everything now is about the emotion. The next three years will shape the way we communicate for the next 30 years. The more we stop telling and start showing, at every touch point, will evoke emotional connection and this will be the defining moment in our value proposition.
Key Takeaways:
- The secret ingredients on sharing powerful stories in order to win mind and hearts
- The difference and insider tips between content – What you say ; and Methodology – How you say it
- The four disruptors of the sales cycle and how to stay ahead of the curve
Bounce Forward
How to transform crisis into success
We’ve all heard about and even spoken about how we all bounce back following crisis, downturns or tough times. However have you considered that bouncing back implies that we are not learning ang going back to where it all started. The interactive presentation discovers how Bounce Forward is the only and surest way in embracing the future by learning from the crisis and failures moving towards innovation and forward thinking.
Key Takeaways:
- How crisis can always create opportunity
- Why the proximity of people we are around is our power
- 3 Principles to leverage happinness that fuels success
Mastering Communication for Influence
How to win in the future of Influence
Every leader and manager must learn how to master communication to influence and persuade the right people. There are sub-modalities to influence and persuation that only the masters have tapped into, until now. This is a very practical and hands on experience; and Sam wil show that trust and congruency must be the centre to everything as we watch every single thing when others communicate with us to determine if we buy in or not.
Key Takeaways:
- Why method is important than content
- 3 Implementable Keys to come across confident and with certainty every time
- Why charisma and humour are key to influencing
