BESSIE
SPEAKing
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Over the last 20 years, Bessie has had extensive experience speaking and hosting at some of the most prestigious events around the world.
Bessie is available to speak at your Corporation, Event, Church or Group.
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BELOW IS A LIST OF PAST SPEAKING EVENTS
Christian Women & Spirituality
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Propel study (Christine Caine),
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality study (Peter Scazerro),
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Present over Perfect study (Shauna Niequest),
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M.O.P.S. (Moms of Pre-schoolers),
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Brave Girls (for Foster girls and Middle-Junior High girls),
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Awaken (Mariners Church),
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Leadership Retreat (Coram Deo Academy),
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Equip Mentoring (Mariners Church),
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Christian Singles Summit, Women’s retreat at Forest Home,
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Women’s retreat at Young Life, Foster Youth Christmas party,
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The Soul & Money.
Government & Military
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Bill Clinton Gala - for Sydney Prince of Wales, Medical Research
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George Bush Snr Gala - for the Children’s Hospital, Westmead
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Keynote Speaker at US Military dinner at Saddam's Palace - addressing delegates of the 15 nations of Coalition
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MC for 54 concerts in Iraq for Defence Force USA & Australia - entertaining UN troops in Iraq & East Timor
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Australia Day Ambassador & Keynote speaker at official ceremony
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Guest speaker at Iraq medal ceremony, Army base in Darwin
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MC / Chairperson for Government Property conference, Parliament House
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MC for East Timor relief night
Entrepreneur & Woman in Business
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Keynote speaker, International Women’s Day
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Keynote speaker, Young Entrepreneurs group
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Keynote speaker, Corporate PA Summit
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Chairperson for Corporate PA Summit Nationally, for 3 years running.
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Speaker, Women in Focus: Business Expo
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Keynote speaker, Business Women’s lunch
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Keynote speaker and MC at Women’s Health Awareness & Business Expo
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Speaker, Secret Women’s Business seminar
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MC, Dr. Demartini Secrets of the Wealthy for Maserati
Charity
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Ambassador & Spokesperson, Make A Wish Foundation – multiple events
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Speaker, Save the Children
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MC, Salvation Army
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MC, Starlight Foundation
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MC, Autism Spectrum Australia
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MC, Diabetes Foundation
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Speaker, Variety The Children’s Charity, Heart Awards
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Host, McDonald's, McHappy Day
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MC, Leukemia Foundation
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MC, Sydney Children’s Hospital
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MC, The Smith Family
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MC, Spastic Centre
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MC, Quadriplegic Association
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MC, Centre for Mental Health
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MC, Wayside Chapel
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MC, Barnardo’s: the Children’s Charity
Charity
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MC, Careflight
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MC, ACON
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MC, Bobby Goldsmith
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MC & Auctioneer, The Humour Foundation Laugh Doctors in hospitals
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MC, MS Society
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MC, McGrath Foundation (Breast Cancer)
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MC, Bonnie Babes
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Speaker, Shave for a Cure
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MC, Special Children’s Christmas Party
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MC, Dr Victor Chang Heart Foundation
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MC, Life Force Cancer Foundation
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Spokesperson, Sunnyfield
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Speaker, Smile Doctors
Corporate & Finance
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National Spokesperson, Hilton Hotels (Specific Project)
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MC, Maserati - Mercedes Benz - Coca Cola - Amex
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Speaker, CPA Accountant Conference
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MC, Commonwealth Bank, Platinum Card Launch
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Keynote speaker, LJ Hooker’s Realors, top earners event
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Chairperson, Suncorp Bank Conference
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MC Ernst & Young - Audi - Microsoft - Apple
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Chairperson, Salon Conference, City Council Conference
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Chairperson, ATA Telecommunications Industry Conference
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Chairperson, Reed Gift Awards
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Many more
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Keynote speaker, RMIT University (Technology and Design)
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Speaker, Foster Youth Christmas Party
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Keynote speaker, Sancta Sophie College
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Chairperson, Generation Y Conference
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Speaker, Teen Anti Drugs & Drinking event
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Keynote Speaker, YEO, Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization
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MC, Deaf and Blind schools
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Speaker, NSW Popular Writers Festival, 3 years running
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Speaker Popular Readers & Writers Festival, 2 years running
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Speaker, Norfolk Island Popular Writers Festival
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Speaker, Dymocks Book Store event
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Speaker, Angus & Robertson Book Store event
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Speaker, Book launch ‘101 Kisses’
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MC, book launch for Dr Demartini
Youth, Universities &
Writers Festivals/Book Launches
Fashion, Art & Film
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Speaker, Sydney Theatre Company, Poetry Reading
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Ambassador, Mercedes Australian Fashion Week
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MC, Swarovski Fashion Parade
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MC, Escada Fashion Parade
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MC, Elite Model Competition
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MC, Charlie Brown Fashion Parade
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Speaker, Apex Teen Fashion Awards,
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MC, Red Carpet Fashion Westfield
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MC, for Miss Bondi Model Competition
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MC, Sun Herald Newspaper
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MC, Failure to Launch Film Premiere (Matthew McConnahagh & Sarah-Jessica Parker)
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MC, Charlie & Chocolate Factory Film Premiere (Johnny Depp)
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Red Carpet Host, Ali Film Premiere (Wil Smith)
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MC, Star Wars Film Event
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Red Carpet Host, Corporate Battle of the Bands
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Speaker, V Energy Drink Press Conference
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MC, Woman’s Day Magazine “Different Times, Different Women” research event
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Speaker, Kolotex Press Conference
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Speaker, Variety Great Debate
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Speaker, Relationships & Communication Summit
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Interviewer, The Rules, USA Relationship Book event
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Interviewer, The Game, USA Relationship Book event
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Keynote speaker, AGES Medical Conference
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MC, Medical gala dinner, Brisbane Hilton
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Speaker, Weight Management & Nutrition Expo
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Speaker, Gluten-Free Expo
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Speaker, for Government Health Workshop, Centrelink
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Speaker, Fitness First Group
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MC, Gillette Speed Dating Event
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MC, D & D Ball
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MC, Rugby World Cup
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Speaker, Athens Paralympian event (Westpac Bank)
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MC, International Polo Match
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MC, Hyundai A-League Launch, with Ian Thorpe & Anthony LaPaglia
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Keynote Speaker, Cricket Australia
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MC, International Kickboxing Championships
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Celebrity player, Football (AFL) match for Ted Noff’s Foundation
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Celebrity player, Southern Comfort Lawn Bowls event
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MC, Golf Tournament
Health, Sport & Relationships
TESTIMONIALS
President Clinton luncheon;
“These events were high profile including 'An Evening with President Clinton' and 'George Bush Snr'. Bessie did a great job and has received many requests for her services since”
Max Markson
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Ernst & Young (Accounting & Mergers)
"Bessie was a superb chairperson! Great personality and very approachable, she kept me there despite my plans to leave after lunch”
Pamela DeWitt
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AMP (Investments)
“I very much enjoyed the variety and content of the presenters, enhanced by the stylish & entertaining role performed by Bessie, with panache”
Gina Bravada
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Commonwealth Bank
“Bessie was flawless as our MC and chairperson for two events. Her attention to detail was especially impressive, asking questions as if she had been in banking for years"
James Done
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Westfield (Retail)
“I thought the summit was very informative and Bessie was fantastic!”
Juliet Swiss
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RACV (Insurance)
“Bessie was fabulous as a chairperson. Her wit and humour really carried the summit along smoothly and she got the most out of the presenters”
CEO
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Cellarmasters (Business)
“I just wanted to say “well done!”. I found Bessie to to be engaging, energetic throughout and her questions and input were insightful”
Luke Jecks
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Morrissey Management
“Bessie appeals to any audience regardless of age and business status, she reads an audience unlike any other I have seen before. I consider Bessie a true professional and some one who can engage the audience with her intellect and charm"
Bonnie Babes Foundation
“Bessie’s stunning presence and light hearted humour captivated the audience all night”
Debbie Chalmers
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Markson Sparks!
“Bessie is thorough in her research, quick on her feet and can read an audience. She's entertaining and looks amazing”
Max Markson
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Humour Foundation
“She dances with the crowd with such dignity and ease, along with adding a little bit of spice! Bessie is such a pleasure to be with. We were very impressed with the fabulous job she did. Bessie is a gracious woman who is not only gorgeous she is a consummate professional who can really work a crowd”
Ursula Hartwig
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Women’s Guide to Life Luncheon
"I have had excellent feed-back from the day and all the women present were enthralled with your story and loved your spontaneity and sense of humour”
Patsy Rowe
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