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Liz Jackson
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Liz Jackson Biography
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Liz Jackson is an inspiring motivational speaker and conference speaker who launched her company over ten years ago in the UK with the help of the Prince of Wales Trust, receiving a £1000 grant. Today, Great Guns Marketing - an outbound business-to-business appointment making agency - has a multi-million pound turnover and is growing year on year.
An Amazing Achievement...
For Liz especially this is an amazing achievement because in the same year she started her business at the age of 25, her sight was deteriorating and Liz is now totally blind. However, this didn’t limit her determination to follow her dreams. With no advanced educational background (Liz came out of school with 3 O-levels and didn’t pursue her educational career any further), she truly is an inspirational figure and was awarded an MBE in 2007 to recognise her incredible achievements. As a motivational speaker Liz speaks from a place of considerable experience and honesty.
Great Guns Marketing won the Customer Focused Award (part of the National Business Awards – sponsored by Orange) as being the company that best demonstrated its ability to place the customer at the heart of its business and deploy and manage its resources to most effectively meet the needs of its customer base. These prestigious awards were described by Gordon Brown as the Business Oscars.
Liz won the Women Mean Business Award that was sponsored by T-Mobile and the Sunday Express – Britain’s biggest award dedicated to women running their own businesses. The award is designed to recognize the growing importance of independent businesswomen to both the economy and the community. Liz took away with her a big cheque of £10,000 and £3,000 worth of telecommunications equipment all from T-Mobile. It was a fabulous evening and Prince Charles even sent Liz a message to express his congratulations! In 2009 Liz also took part in Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire which proved to be a very heartfelt and inspirational episode.
Liz Jackson as Conference Speaker
Liz has been speaking at a variety of functions with the likes of Sir John Harvey Jones, John Humphreys, and Lucy Dimes from BT. She enjoys speaking on topics such as Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Innovation, Women in Business, Telemarketing: How to sell over the phone, and Communication.
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Liz Jackson News
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Tonight, entrepreneur and speaker, Liz Jackson is the Secret Millionaire
16th September 2009The Secret Millionaire returns to our screens this evening with entrepreneur and speaker Liz Jackson as the wealthy benefactor. Liz goes to South London under the guise of making a documentary about the challenges faced by the blind in the capital. Liz puts the success of her business, Great Guns Marketing down to the support of her family, friends and colleagues and she's looking for ways to share some of that support around. Catch the first programme in this new series on Channel 4 at 9pm.
16th September 2009The Secret Millionaire returns to our screens this evening with entrepreneur and speaker Liz Jackson as the wealthy benefactor. Liz goes to South London under the guise of making a documentary about the challenges faced by the blind in the capital. Liz puts the success of her business, Great Guns Marketing down to the support of her family, friends and colleagues and she's looking for ways to share some of that support around. Catch the first programme in this new series on Channel 4 at 9pm.
The Sunday Times Business Person of Year - The Finalists
23rd December 2009The Sunday Times has announced its list of contenders for their annual Business Person of the Year award. The finalists have shown true grit and determination - many have hauled their businesses through a rather perilous time unscathed and are survivors in the business world. The contenders are Angela Ahrendts (pictured left), Ross Brawn, Frank Chapman, Richard Cousins, Founders of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, Steve Jobs, Sam Laidlaw, Alan Mulally, Kate Swann, and John Varley.
23rd December 2009The Sunday Times has announced its list of contenders for their annual Business Person of the Year award. The finalists have shown true grit and determination - many have hauled their businesses through a rather perilous time unscathed and are survivors in the business world. The contenders are Angela Ahrendts (pictured left), Ross Brawn, Frank Chapman, Richard Cousins, Founders of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, Steve Jobs, Sam Laidlaw, Alan Mulally, Kate Swann, and John Varley.
BSkyB is Britain's most admired company 2009
2nd December 2009Media firm BSkyB landed the top spot in Management Today's Britain's Most Admired Companies awards on monday night. Led by CEO Jeremy Darroch, the organisation is one of the youngest to be handed the accolade, topping each of the nine criteria to secure the award. Matthew Gwyther, editor of Management Today said: 'It (BSkyB) is barely more than a stripling upstart amongst the great names of UK business, some of which have been around for centuries in one form or another. It has shown that a class-leading product, well marketed and slickly delivered, can continue to grow and prosper even in the most challenging circumstances.' Tesco and Johnson Mathey took the second and third slots respectively, with Cadbury, GlaxoSmithKline and Rolls-Royce trailing at numbers four, five and six.
2nd December 2009Media firm BSkyB landed the top spot in Management Today's Britain's Most Admired Companies awards on monday night. Led by CEO Jeremy Darroch, the organisation is one of the youngest to be handed the accolade, topping each of the nine criteria to secure the award. Matthew Gwyther, editor of Management Today said: 'It (BSkyB) is barely more than a stripling upstart amongst the great names of UK business, some of which have been around for centuries in one form or another. It has shown that a class-leading product, well marketed and slickly delivered, can continue to grow and prosper even in the most challenging circumstances.' Tesco and Johnson Mathey took the second and third slots respectively, with Cadbury, GlaxoSmithKline and Rolls-Royce trailing at numbers four, five and six.
Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected at the CBI Conference today including Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Dominique Strauss-Kahn & Stuart Rose to name but a few
23rd November 2009Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected to address the CBI conference in London today. Talking to the most influential and important of business audiences will be our political leaders Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg, business chiefs such as Sir Stuart Rose and Stephen Hester, as well as Lord Adair Turner, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flaunders and the CBI's Director-General Richard Lambert. Chairing the conference will be CBI's President, the recently appointed Helen Alexander, former chief executive at The Economist and the first woman in the role.
23rd November 2009Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected to address the CBI conference in London today. Talking to the most influential and important of business audiences will be our political leaders Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg, business chiefs such as Sir Stuart Rose and Stephen Hester, as well as Lord Adair Turner, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flaunders and the CBI's Director-General Richard Lambert. Chairing the conference will be CBI's President, the recently appointed Helen Alexander, former chief executive at The Economist and the first woman in the role.
Lessons learnt from Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple - one of the greatest speakers ever
19th November 2009The Times is featuring extracts from Simon Maier and Jerremy Kourdi's book 'The 100: Insights and lessons from 100 of the greatest speeches ever delivered'. Read The Times article on lessons learnt from one of the world's best speakers - Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and former chief executive officer of Pixar Animation Studios.
19th November 2009The Times is featuring extracts from Simon Maier and Jerremy Kourdi's book 'The 100: Insights and lessons from 100 of the greatest speeches ever delivered'. Read The Times article on lessons learnt from one of the world's best speakers - Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and former chief executive officer of Pixar Animation Studios.
WHO MOVED MY GURU?
19th December 2008The economy may be tanking, but not Malcolm Gladwell. His new book, “Outliers,” a characteristically snappy look at what made the Beatles, Bill Gates and other superstars so successful, enters the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1
19th December 2008The economy may be tanking, but not Malcolm Gladwell. His new book, “Outliers,” a characteristically snappy look at what made the Beatles, Bill Gates and other superstars so successful, enters the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1
Diageo wins 'Britain's Most Admired Company 2008' award
11th December 2008Drinks major Diageo has won the coveted title of Britain's Most Admired Company 2008 in MT's annual poll. At the awards ceremony last night at Claridge's, Diageo’s CEO Paul Walsh accepted the award from Lord Heseltine, chairman of Haymarket Media...
11th December 2008Drinks major Diageo has won the coveted title of Britain's Most Admired Company 2008 in MT's annual poll. At the awards ceremony last night at Claridge's, Diageo’s CEO Paul Walsh accepted the award from Lord Heseltine, chairman of Haymarket Media...
Matching what is possible with what is needed - Rowan Gibson's latest online column
30th October 2009Rowan Gibson is a global business strategist, a bestselling author and an expert on radical innovation. He teaches organisations how to seize new growth opportunities, create new markets and even transform industries by recalibrating their whole organisational system around the paradigm of innovation. He is also one of world’s most in-demand business speakers. Rowan has just published his latest online column about how companies need to drive innovation from both the technological side of the organisation and the customer side. To read Rowan's thoughts, just click on the title.
30th October 2009Rowan Gibson is a global business strategist, a bestselling author and an expert on radical innovation. He teaches organisations how to seize new growth opportunities, create new markets and even transform industries by recalibrating their whole organisational system around the paradigm of innovation. He is also one of world’s most in-demand business speakers. Rowan has just published his latest online column about how companies need to drive innovation from both the technological side of the organisation and the customer side. To read Rowan's thoughts, just click on the title.
Stephen Fry pleased as punch with new appointment
16th August 2010It has been announced that Stephen Fry has been appointed to join the board at Norwich City football club and he joins a league of writers, chefs, and business leaders such as Theo Paphitis and Karren Brady who are well-acquainted with the world of business and football
16th August 2010It has been announced that Stephen Fry has been appointed to join the board at Norwich City football club and he joins a league of writers, chefs, and business leaders such as Theo Paphitis and Karren Brady who are well-acquainted with the world of business and football
Ruby Wax's new business venture - executive coaching
30th September 2009Ruby Wax is trying to tame the outsized egos of the business world with her new venture - executive coaching or as she prefers to call it, management retraining. Her focus is on teaching four basic principles: self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship management. In a credit-crunched world, Ruby believes that there is a real need for these skills.
30th September 2009Ruby Wax is trying to tame the outsized egos of the business world with her new venture - executive coaching or as she prefers to call it, management retraining. Her focus is on teaching four basic principles: self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship management. In a credit-crunched world, Ruby believes that there is a real need for these skills.
Liz Jackson Reviews
Liz Jackson has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Liz Jackson for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Liz Jackson for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"Liz, you were brilliant; the audience were mesmerised by you. The feedback we have had has been incredible, youre a star! "
"Fantastic speaker look forward to hearing her again next year. Thanks for getting her. "
"Liz, you were absolutely magnificent on Friday. Everyone thought you were amazing."
Q & A with Liz Jackson
Speakers Corner interviewed Liz Jackson to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Liz Jackson However for more information on Liz Jackson or details as to how to book Liz Jackson for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Speakers Corner: How did the corporate speaking all start?
Liz Jackson: It started in 2003 when I won the national Women Mean Business Award sponsored by T Mobile and The Sunday Express. I received a lot of PR as a result and then had a call from a lady in Dubai asking me to go and speak at an event called Entrepreneurs in Dubai. There were several other speakers but the keynotes were Donald Trump, Dame Anita Roddick and Stellios.
Speakers Corner: And your last event?
Liz Jackson: Tuesday this week at the Everywoman Conference in Glasgow. Audience of around 200 women entrepreneurs.
Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?
Liz Jackson: There’s been loads of great ones but one that stands out was speaking for the Institute of Travel and Tourism in Gran Canaria. I shared the platform with Charles Kennedy and Bill Bryson and the audience we very charismatic travel people who were very responsive. The hotel and location were stunning. The whole thing was a huge success.
Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?
Liz Jackson: Anything with a responsive audience. I particularly enjoy panel discussions when I share the panel with Government Ministers or CEO’s of large organisations. This is best when we take questions from the audience and the panel are a mix of people from different backgrounds expressing different views in response to the questions.
Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with?
Liz Jackson: Happy with pretty much anyone really. I’d like to meet Simon Cowell or Richard Branson so sharing a platform with either of them would be pretty special.
Speakers Corner: On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events?
Liz Jackson: It probably averages out to about 35 – 40
Speakers Corner: Do you use powerpoint?
Liz Jackson: Most of the time, yes!
Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?
Liz Jackson: Yes!
Speakers Corner: How do you like to be introduced?
Liz Jackson: Ideally? “I’d like to introduce Liz Jackson”. Short and sweet. I hate it when someone introduces me by reading my bio. I’d rather I told my story.
Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?
Liz Jackson: Yes, it does help to know who the audience are and what their main interests will be; and to make sure the organiser is happy with what I intend to say.
Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics?
Liz Jackson: Inspiration, motivation, leadership, customer services, entrepreneurship, how to increase sales, telemarketing, etc, etc!
Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?
Liz Jackson: I often ask a couple of questions during main talk and most of the time I do a Q & A session when I finished speaking
Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share?
Liz Jackson: Maybe the funniest one was when I was speaking with Charles Kennedy in Gran Canaria. He should have been on the same flight as me from Gatwick arriving in Gran Canaria the evening before the conference. It transpired that he had missed the flight but the organisers had arranged another flight at 06:00 in the morning from Heathrow, so he would arrive in time to speak. I received a message in the morning that he had gone to Gatwick instead of Heathrow for the flight and hence would be turning up. It was all reported in the national papers the following day!
Speakers Corner: Your favourite film?
Liz Jackson: Mary Poppins
Speakers Corner: Favourite book?
Liz Jackson: Harry Potter
Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination?
Liz Jackson: Kenya
Speakers Corner: Country or townie?
Liz Jackson: Mainly a country girl.
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