SHAY MCCONNON     

The Magic of Shay

 

 Psychologist

Shay’s background in psychology and education has enabled him to develop some unique and creative ways for enabling people to make behavioural shifts. He is regarded as a leading authority on people issues.

 Managing Director

He is the founder of an international Training and Consultancy group that specialises in creating winning relationships in the workplace. Shay and his associates work with leading companies in the UK, continental Europe and the USA. 

Author

He is the author of 16 books on personal development and has recently been commissioned to write a series of books for the High Street based on his highly acclaimed Winning Relationships Programme.

 Magician

Shay has entertained professionally as a magician with appearances at the Savoy and the Ritz in London. His flair for entertaining, combined with his academic background, creates a unique presentation style, which sets Shay apart from others.

 Professional Speaker

§         Founding member of the Professional Speaker’s Association

§         Speaking regularly at conferences in the U.K. and abroad.

§         Illustrating key messages using magic.

§         Communicating in a fun and memorable way.

§         Offering practical tools, which make the difference.

§         Exciting – entertaining – inspiring.

 Clients

Barclays Bank PLC                        British Aerospace 

Compaq Computers                       GlaxoWellcome

PepsiCo Foods                                 Siemens

WWF International                        Sony

 KEYNOTES


Shay recognises that people are the key to organisational success and excellence. He has developed a series of breakthrough programmes which leading organisations in the U.K. and abroad are using to improve productivity, morale and the bottom line.

§ Inspiring delegates to move the organisation forwards.
§ Motivating people to take ownership to use new skills.
§ Entertaining, engaging and humorous.
§ Using the latest organisational psychology and leadership theory.
§ Drawing on first hand experiences.
§ Leaving people with practical techniques.
§ Challenging deep-seated, unproductive attitudes.



Keynote Titles

The tail wag factor!
Money buys you a dog but it is love that makes it wag its tail. You might have high quality people in your organisation but you may not be getting a high quality performance. Discover the secret of motivating your people and learn creative ways to get the best from them.

Which planet are you from?
Understand why we are different from and difficult for each other. More importantly, learn practical ways to capitalise on this diversity of styles in the workplace. Be introduced to a four step process for transforming you against me to us against the problem and discover the secret of getting on with everyone.

Leadership magic
Organisations are only as effective as their people. People are only as effective as their managers enable them to be. Discover ways to lead and inspire. Learn how to make your people a growing rather than a depreciating asset. Create special people who will give you special results.

Standing still is not an option
Change is now the norm for organizations. Some welcome it and others resist it. Understand why people react differently. Learn to 'sell' the need for change and discover how to lead people from resistance to exploration and commitment.


TESTIMONIALS


"The feedback has been excellent - evidenced by our repeat bookings with you for the remainder of our USA and UK staff. You kept the audience riveted and I look forward to the next time"
Pippa Anderson (Head OPD GlaxoWellcome)


"Loaded with new tools … your magic and flair for entertaining is something I will never forget"
Stuart Crabb (HRD Compaq Computers)


"His engaging style of presentation, characterised by humour and anecdote, captivates his audience whatever their background or current state of motivation. His enormous energy is contagious and he brings out the best in people. Learning has never been so enjoyable and enlightening."
Duncan Midwood (Director Walkers Snack Foods)


"It was quite a challenge but you showed an amazing knack of keeping people thoroughly entertained and captivated … that was magic! You have been truly inspirational and we look forward to working with you in the future"
Pamela Grant (HR Director WWF International)


"The most charismatic speaker I have ever heard. You kept our people fascinated for the entire afternoon. Your anecdotes, metaphors and slight of hand brought so much life to the presentation. A speaker of rare effectiveness"
Les Bunce (Chairman Dorset Quality Forum)

 

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