This month I’m delighted to interview our speaker Jon Yeo. Beginning in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run events help share ideas in communities around the world.
We are thrilled to host Jon August 16th and his full day boot camp to teach people how to ‘Pitch and Engage”
Jon, please tell me, how did you first find out about the events?
I don’t exactly remember but it came into my inbox in around 2005. It was Jill Bolte-Taylor’s “My stroke of insight” which is still one of the most watched videos
How has it shaped your life and career?
The connections and community are extraordinary, abundant in optimism and support.
I’ve made amazing friends from all over the world. At a more professional level, learning to engage the talent of 38 volunteers has improved my leadership and management skills significantly.
I’ve also learnt that great things can’t be achieved alone. Knowing when to lead and when to follow is critical. If it wasn’t for the events I wouldn’t be where I am now in almost every facet of my life. I wouldn’t have the opportunities, connections and lessons from working with great people.
What was the first talk that moved you?
Once you are in, it just keeps moving you!
How long has it been running? How long has your chapter been going?
Started in 1984. The website didn’t start until Youtube became a possibility in 2005 and I was one of the first in the world to run one at launch in 2009.
How do you define success?
The progressive realisation of a worthy ideal. I borrowed if from Earl Nightingale
What is your Vision to the world?
To empower people to reach their full potential and encourage them to do the same
What drives you to keep running Melbourne Events?
The energy, excitement and passion for a single cause. Ideas worth spreading
Are there trends or noticeable changes in the types of events you are seeing?
The biggest change is the same as the one we are seeing in retail. Design thinking is impacting everything from the experience, speed, access, interactivity and engagement. No one runs retail like Apple and no one runs events quite like us (though that is changing FAST).
Final word.
Given my work is at the crossroads of innovation there are trends everywhere in industry, regional and even in my area of events. At no point in history has there been a situation where the environment is at stake, the economy is at stake and government is at stake AND they all directly impact each other globally. Combine that with a generation that has no taste for the incumbent systems in place then EVERYTHING will change in the next 20-30 years.
We have automation and AI will disrupt finance, law, medicine in the same way it affected factory workers of the past. This is the 5th industrial revolution.
Join us to meet Jon and hear all about “Ideas Worth Spreading” August 16, 2017 at 6:00pm
LEARN ALL ABOUT THE POWER OF “IDEAS WORTH SPREADING.” WITH JON YEO. Learn the strategies of how to harness the passion of ideas through strategically creating content to help businesses, people, and communities communicate powerfully.
- 6-8:30pm
- 2/287 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
- Peter Rowland Catering supplying nibbles
- Glass of wine
- Tea & Coffee served
- Enjoy goodie bags and door prizes
Get your tickets before we sell out
We are absolutely thrilled to be able to offer a Bootcamp full day course with Jon Yeo, 40 lucky people 1:1 how to “Pitch and Engage”Jon will help to shape and inspire YOU to turn your ideas into a succinct, engaging pitch or presentation to any audience. Come and work with Jon Yeo to refine your skills, deliver impact and walk away with;
- A clear, compelling message for your audience (team, client or potential client)
- A way to consistently deliver a brand story to your clients/audience
- Speaking confidence
- A flexible preparation model to manage different audience types and talk lengths
- Universal principles on great communication that can be replicated across the business
Limited spaces left, so get your ticket today!
We are looking forward to having you join us,
Cheers Angel Mellak MCIM
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Co-Founder of Digital Women’s Network