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An amazing day - the 2012 Day of Inspiration was last week at Doltone House in Sydney. An incredible day of speakers that covered business, spirituality, sport, creativity, performance, leadership and even the thinking behind winning a Grammy Award. As a memento of the day and a chance to either re-live or experience some of the amazing take-outs that occured on the day, illustrator Guy Downes from Armidale flew down to create mind maps of every speaker. These mind maps can be downloaded for free at the Day of Inspiration website right here. Guy has captured beautifully the great learnings that came from our myriad of different speakers. They are colourful, easy to read and even if you weren't there it will give you a flavour of what you missed. Congratulations and thanks go to Guy Downes for creating such brilliant mindmaps.

6 Strings 4 Cancer is a nonprofit organisation which brings live acoustic music to the bedsides of those people living with and going through cancer treatment in hospital.

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The Fire Up Your Mojo session has now sold out! Thank you for all you interest and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

What You Can Expect:

• To get a good understanding of creativity and innovation and how to unlock your great ideas.
• Learn how to really brainstorm to unlock great ideas from yourself and others.
• Remove the ceilings in order to unlock your true potential and have a brilliant year in 2012.
• Understand how truly successful people think and how we can take advantage of those learnings to elevate our own results.
• Check out the latest in trends for companies around the world and how brands are unlocking innovation in order to be the best in their industry or category.
• If you are lucky enough to be a parent, tips and tools on raising Princes and Princesses of possibility.
• Tips, tools and useable teachings to get your Mojo back if you feel you've lost it.
• The means to bring your dreams to life.

WHEN:            Tuesday 31 January + Wednesday 1 February 2012
VENUE:           The Ideas Vault, Building 14 The Entertainment Quarter Moore Park, Sydney
TIME:                9am to 4pm on Tuesday and 9am to 2pm on Wednesday
COST:             $495 + gst

INCLUDES:       Delicious cafe style Single Origin coffee, morning & afternoon tea, a full healthy lunch, parking, a personal ideas journal, a copy of all 4 of Gary's books as well as a free download of Gary's exclusive audio book, The Mojo Files.

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE CONTACT: vienda@garybertwistle.com OR CALL 02 9356 4280

Due to the nature of this session numbers are limited to allow us to make this experience truly memorable, powerful, yet simple, practical and useable. This session has sold out the last 2 years in a row. Book your space today!

UPON REQUESTING A SPACE A 50% DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED.

*Should you need to cancel your booking, your deposit will not be refunded, but you will still receive a book, journal and audiobook.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Gary is an energetic and insightful presenter who manages to make you look carefully about the way to act and interact with others.  As an intelligent and passionate individual, you cannot help but be inspired by his messages and call to action.  We have since used Gary's services at our global conference where his insight into using your inner energy to be a better person inspired the team and ensured the success of the event." Travis Fuller - Casella Wines

"Gary is the master of thought, he makes you think differently which is why his sessions are so powerful that you actually take action and make changes, so look out, Fire Up Your Mojo is not for wimps!" Geoff Grist - Author

"I'd seen Gary speak before, and read one of his books.  So when the opportunity came  to spend 2 days with him in Sydney at "Fire Up Your Mojo", I jumped at it.  And I wasn't disappointed.  Gary is a great teacher and presenter, and engages his audience from his very first word.  Gary shows you that we can all think creatively, and gives you the tools and confidence to do it everyday. No matter what you do, or where you work, everyone can take something out of Gary's Fire Up Your Mojo session.  I walked out of that 2 days with a spring in my step." Barry Keohane - SCA

Day of Inspiration ... Secrets of Achievement

Following last year's sell-out event, Day of Inspiration is back for 2012 with more of Australia's most inspiring keynote speakers.

The 5th Day of Inspiration event will take place in Sydney on Wednesday 15 February 2012. We are also excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Brisbane Day of Inspiration event on Wednesday 22 February 2012.

Save the date now for either:

Sydney - Wednesday February 15 2012
Brisbane - Wednesday February 22 2012

To book your tickets please email Michelle Taylor at Communique Australasia mtaylor@conferenceworld.com.au

For more information and updates please visit dayofinspiration.com.au

Registration fees have not changed since 2007, representing outstanding value at $285 + GST per ticket; or $2,850 + GST for tables of 10 guests.

For more information click on the PDF attached or go directly to the site by clicking here.

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6 Strings 4 Cancer is a nonprofit organisation which brings live acoustic music to the bedsides of those people living with and going through cancer treatment in hospital.

The 6 Strings program launched recently on Wednesday the 20th of July with a visit to the Pallative Care ward at Greenwich Hospital, where 95% of patients are dealing with cancer related illnesses.

The performers were Drew McAlister and Geoff Robertson, both professional musicians who kindly volunteered their time. Drew is part of the successful country duo McAlister Kemp, while Geoff is one half of the ARIA nominated, The Robertson Brothers. About 20 patients, family and staff tapped their feet and sang along in the education room with Drew and Geoff working their way through some classic hits and a number of requests. The performance was a welcome break from the daily routine on the hospital ward and something for patients and families to look forward to.

After a 30 minute performance in the Education Room, Drew and Geoff visited a number of patients and their families in their rooms. These room visits were very special and touched everyone in their own way. There was a family who requested some Elton John and Beatles songs to remember happier times with their mum on road trips together. A husband and wife who held hands, closed their eyes and lost themselves in a love song. The music drifted down the corridors of the ward, lifting the spirits and mood of other patients and families, many of whom listened from their rooms and doorways.

The visit was coordinated by 6 Strings 4 Cancer and  Greenwich diversional therapist Hadyn Quinn: "There were a lot of tears and emotion displayed... families commented on how special it was to be able to relive some of those happier memories."

With such great feedback from our launch event, 6 Strings 4 Cancer is currently putting together a monthly schedule of performances for the Pallative Care ward at Greenwich Hospital and launching the 6 Strings 4 Cancer program at Sydney Adventist Hospital with a performance by Amber Lawrence on Wed 28th September 2011.

For more information visit www.6strings4cancer.org

A note from Gary:

The attached PDF has been emailed from Nicole Maslin from Mainstreet Australia. Nicole runs an organisation that helps promote the Mainstreet shopping districts across Australia, and I have to say Nicole is a one of a kind. Nicole kindly sent on the following newspaper clip that was placed by the East Ivanhoe Village Traders Association. It talks about how all the guys got together to tell their back stories: their inspiring tales of where they came from, what they are about and what they believe in. This leads to authenticity in your brand which is one of the biggest trends going on in the world of business right now. This is a great example of how marketing is not a money thing, it is a thinking thing and well done to Nicole and all the guys from East Ivanhoe Traders Association for putting together this great clip. No doubt it will pay off in many, many different ways.

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As part of this years Tour de Cure event two gorgeously inspiring books have been published to help in raising awareness around prevention of cancer.

Stickman Rules written by Terry Hawkins, is a children's book that creatively and enjoyably guides it's little readers through the importance of exercise, good food and happy thoughts in maintaining a healthy body.

What I Wish I Knew About Cancer, co-written by Gary Bertwistle and Marty Wilson is a beautiful picture book full of wisdom from the people who have been touched by cancer, including some of the Tour's own riders, and who want to share their reflections and advice.

Click on the links above to take you through to each book and support to the Tour de Cure whilst also receiving a wonderful experience in sharing the journey's of Stickman and the generous people who have openly shared their experiences around cancer.

Only a short time away, commencing on the 1st of April, Gary and his team of TDC riders are about to embark on their epic 10 day cycling journey from Sydney to Melbourne all in the name of curing cancer.

Not only are the guys fundraising through their ride this year, but they are also getting involved with the communities en-route, stopping at schools along the way to share their stories and experiences with children on how to prevent cancer.

In a special note from Gary himself: "So far we have raised $1 million dollars for this year's ride, but we still need more. The more we have the more we can help. We are putting our hand out to ask for your assistance. If you click the link below you can contribute to the 2011 Tour de Cure and help men, women, and children in the battle against cancer. if you are able to donate we promise to fly 100 kids who are currently living with cancer to Sydney for a camp with their parents, provide funds for research equipment for cancer cell and gene research, upgrade accommodation facilities for 18 patient home away from home units, plus a whole bunch of other initiatives that are to aid the curing of cancer."

Get involved by clicking on the link, and support Gary and the Tour de Cure on this tremendous ride.

Last week Gary received the prestigious Mick Robertson Award for providing so many outstanding sessions to The Executive Connection. It was an unanimous decision, voted by 1400 of Australia's CEO's, and Gary is the first person ever to receive this award twice! We are thrilled that The Executive Connection awarded Gary and are looking forward to many more successful sessions in the future:

The 2010 TEC Speaker Awards were held on Thursday 24th of February to celebrate outstanding achievements by TEC speakers last year.

Mick Robertson Award

The Mick Robertson Award goes to the speaker who best embodies the values of TEC in the past year, and that Chairs, member and staff all agree represents the best of TEC. Mick Robertson was one of our early TEC speakers, loved by members for his great presentation skills and outstanding take-away value. He passed away in 1994, the same year TEC began its annual Speaker Award program.

Gary Bertwistle

This year's award winner is a first for TEC because it's the first time a speaker has won twice. Gary averaged 94.5% for 17 TEC presentations last year, including two 100%s. And then he did something even bigger, playing an integral part in the delivery of the new All TEC Day format last year. Gary was the guy behind the speakers, meeting individually with the nine TEC members who presented at the event, helping some hone their presentations and handholding others until they walked on stage. He also presented outstandingly in each city, emceeing the events in a way that truly showcased our members presenters. Through all this, Gary showed a passion for our members and that is what is at the heart of this award. TEC will be making a donation to Gary's charity, Tour de Cure in honor of his outstanding year with TEC.

Much to our recent and happy surprise The Vibe is now available on iBook. Purchase it from here.

Late last year Gary developed a new session topic to answer exactly those questions. The 10 Steps will guide you through the steps of what has made the Tour de Cure such a successful brand in only four years and what action you can take in order to create your own market leading brand in any category or industry. Click here for the session outline.

This year's Tour de Cure riders are preparing to ride 1400kms from Sydney to Melbourne via Canberra, stopping off at towns and cities along the way to spread the message of finding a cure for cancer. The 10 day Tour will commence on Friday 1st of April and Tour organisers are accepting donations now to help fund projects that help men, women and children suffering with cancer.