My expertise in terms of presentations and business presentations stems from a combination of three main elements- firstly, I’ve worked with developing people for over 30 years, having twice been awarded as the Professional Speakers Association educator of the year. Secondly, I’ve worked with hundreds of businesses and thousands of employees, especially in team leader development, with my expertise in this field being represented in seven published books including “The Art of Persuasive Influence” and “Navigating Courageous Conversations”. And lastly, having seen my fair share of subject matter experts deliver great content in a dreary fashion, I’ve worked to create professional and engaging presentations which has seen me reach the status of “Certified Speaking Professional” (CSP)- one of only 10 in New Zealand.
These three factors combine to mean that my presentations are insightful, engaging, and memorable. But I don’t stop there! All of my presentations are customised to the specific organisation or industry that I’m speaking to, by interviewing senior members of the industry and those closer to the frontline in order to tailor my content specifically to the needs of the audience- added to the first three elements, that’s what makes me a fourth dimensional speaker!
With over 30 years in people development, I have consistently seen team leaders in multiple industries and professions struggle with the same issue: conducting courageous conversations. In this presentation based on my book “Navigating Courageous Conversations! A Roadmap for Addressing Tough Topics (and People!)”, I demystify the subject and give people clear and simple tools to equip their confidence and ability to handle challenging conversations.
As with all of my presentations, I interview relevant industry personnel in order to customize the following content to the context of the audience:
And what too few people know about what trust is and how to build it!“Navigating Courageous Conversations!” is also available as a workshop from three hours to three days. Contact me now to talk further!
More About Glen's Courageous Conversations PresentationIn safety critical industries we’ve been promoting the message for years of ‘speaking up’ when it comes to hazards, near misses, and incidents. However, in this presentation, based on my book "The Art of Persuasive Influence” I address how much safer we will be working in the next evolutionary stage of H&S- placing increased emphasis on the person being ‘spoken up’ to who needs to be ‘open to influence'.
As with all of my presentations, I interview relevant industry personnel in order to customize the following content to the context of the audience:
In this presentation I share my own dramatic journey of my father being involved in a work-related incident that changed our family forever. What might have happened if he had workmates that were prepared to speak out, and if he was the kind of guy that was open to their message, or as Dr John Gottman puts it “Being Open to Influence”?
This presentation delivers a strong case for this being the next chapter in the developmental journey of health and safety in the workplace and is also available as a Safety Leadership workshop (½-3 days).Contact me now to talk further!
Behavioural Styles is by far my most popular and entertaining workshop content that has been requested by businesses over the years in presentation form. Based on my book “Little Red Racing Hood- A Tale of Four Behavioural Styles”, I deliver this in such a way as to have people moving around the room and laughing at each other and themselves in such a way that leaves people talking about their “Colours” long after the conference has concluded.
As with all of my presentations, I interview relevant industry personnel in order to customize the following content to the context of the audience:
This presentation can be delivered as a standalone subject but is often combined with other complimentary presentation content such as “Courageous Conversations” and “Living and Leading Above the Line”. It can also be delivered as longer, more in-depth workshop content.
Contact me now to talk further!
In safety critical industries we’ve been promoting the message for years of ‘speaking up’ when it comes to hazards, near misses, and incidents. However, in this presentation, based on my book "The Art of Persuasive Influence” I address how much safer we will be working in the next evolutionary stage of H&S- placing increased emphasis on the person being ‘spoken up’ to who needs to be ‘open to influence'.
As with all of my presentations, I interview relevant industry personnel in order to customize the following content to the context of the audience:
Although this is a presentation presentation, the content can easily be ‘workshopped’ even with large audiences, and is also available as a workshop (3 hours to 2 days).
Contact me now to talk further!
Having been fired from every job I’d had until my mid-20’s, I know what it’s like to live and breathe ‘Below the Line’. In fact, it was in my dream job (where ironically, I was teaching people how to have an effective attitude), that I was fired, narrowly reinstated, and then experienced a dramatic shift to ‘Above the Line’ thinking. I therefore know the positive impact both professionally and personally of such a change.
This presentation, based on elements from my book “The Art of Persuasive Influence”, identifies why we live ‘Below the Line’, and what it takes to shift ourselves (and others) to more productive ‘Above the Line’ attitudes and action. As with all of my presentations, I interview relevant industry personnel in order to customize the following content to the context of the audience:
“Living and Leading Above the Line!” is also available in workshop format. Contact me now to talk further!
More About Glen's Above the Line Presentation"Great energy on stage"
"We only wish we had more time on the day to hear more of what Glen"
"Energetic, humorous and very knowledgeable about the subject matter, he entertained and imparted valuable knowledge"
"Glen is an inspiring speaker that is able to engage his audience and use humour and storytelling to great effect"
"He had us engaged straight away"
"The main thing that has Glen standing above other presenters I have seen is that he is genuine"
"Glen’s hour-long presentation flew by (which I put down to we must have been enjoying ourselves)"
"We were thrilled with the quality and value of his presentations"
"Sharkey is a great presenter and teacher. He really does practice what he preaches in his use of stories, passion and humour to get his audience engaged"
"More importantly showed us first-hand, how to connect with an audience and bring any subject matter to life to have greater impact"
"Glen had the audience captivated from beginning to end with his incredible energy, engaging nature"
"He was the keynote presenter at our Industry Conference in 2019 and our delegates loved him"
"His delivery is very polished and authentic, and he is a pleasure to work with"
"Glen Sharkey would have to be one of the best speakers I have seen with regard to his keynote presentation"
"(At one point he had an) industry person up on stage to assist him with an exercise based on trust – which had the audience in stitches"
"He took the time to listen to responses from the audience and adapt them into his presentation on the fly"
"A complete professional"
"Glen is a true professional and one of the best presenters we have ever used. Highly recommend!"
"His presentation skills are above anything myself or my team had experienced"
"Fun, charismatic, smart and professional"
