I drove down from The Northern Rivers which took about 7 hours. I’ve mentioned it before that I love my driving & it gives me the chance to reflect on times, contemplate life, and also get some good podcasts in.

 

I arrived the night before the event, went to the local club, had a big steak, and then went and checked into my accomodation where the event was also being held the next day.

 

I spent about 30 mins signing all the books that were purchased & then got off my phone and chilled out to ease into a nice sleep. 

 

I woke up fresh the next morning & was pumped for the day ahead & also for the inclusive Buffett breakfast - winning!

 

I’ve fallen short in the past by not preparing food properly for a big day of staff PD workshops and motivational speakers for schools & my energy levels are compromised as a result. That being said, I was keen on a big feed. 

 

I walked downstairs just as the buffet was opening and there was already a bunch of women inside ordering food and coffees. I did the same and then found a seat.

I observed the room full of women chatting in different groups, and going by their big smiles and happy vibe, I knew it must be the teachers for the event. 

Pretty soon two smiling women walked over and introduced themselves. It was Ronda & ##### 

 

The beautiful women made me feel at home instantly, and I knew straight away that the day was going to be one of the special ones - how special I would only find out later

 

After having a big feed, I went to reception to request one of the luggage transporters (don’t know what it’s called) so I could transport all the books and my luggage to the conference hall in one go.

 

I went up to my room to get everything ready, packed all my stuff onto the luggage transporter, and got the lift up to the conference room. 

 

The room was spectacularly set out & at the back was room length windows with river views! Did I mention the day was going to be a special one? 

 

There were a few issues setting my presentation up, with some of the videos not playing audio. After playing laptop and USB swap for a little bit, we got there just as all the women (about 50) walked in to get their seats.

 

I had my coconut water (hydration), and a couple of snacks next to me upfront, and also a chair sitting close by that I could retire in as videos were being played. 

 

After a welcome to country that was incredibly deep and filled with heart, I was introduced by ###

 

And away we went!

 

 

All day… I mean every bit of the day, there was the best connection I’ve ever had in a full days Staff PD workshops. 

It was slip into 3 x 90 min sessions. The first session was my keynote which gets the door connection and emotions flowing, and then the next 2 sessions are the workshops style sessions. They’re not just content based, I hold the workshops through story, content, humour, and weave some deep messages throughout. It worked extremely well and the feedback/breakthroughs from the sessions are always overwhelmingly positive.

 

I won’t go into every detail because I’ll be here all day… a couple of the messages received though were…