Paul McGee

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Motivation & Teamwork
Peak Performance
Sales/Customer Service

Paul McGee is an international keynote motivational speaker, facilitator and best selling author. Paul has spoken in over 30 countries throughout the world bringing fresh perspective to common sense.

His Mancunian style of motivation is both practical and entertaining, as he addresses issues around dealing with change, handling pressure, motivating staff and delighting customers.

His clients include BBC Television, HSBC Bank and Shell. Paul’s work has been endorsed by the Elite Performance Director of the British Olympic Association, Sir Clive Woodward, as well as politicians and business leaders.

Paul’s goal is simple. He wants to help people achieve better results in life and have more fun in the process, as he seeks to deliver a memorable, motivational, moving on experience.

In January 2010, Paul’s book on Self Confidence reached number one in the WHSmith’s business book chart.

Paul McGee: SUMO (Shut Up, Move On)

Paul’s main aim is to help people S.U.M.O. - Shut Up, Move On - whilst having plenty of fun in the process. Rather than focus on problems, Paul works with organisations to help their people tackle and overcome many of the challenges of living and working in the 21st century.

Paul McGee's Speaking Topics

Every presentation Paul delivers is tailored to meet your organisation's individual requirements. Drawing on his vast personal experience of working in seventeen countries to date, he delivers expert advice, combined with large doses of humour and practical insights to ensure your audience has a memorable, motivational ‘moving on’ experience. Some examples of his speeches include;

The SUMO Guide To Succeeding In A Changing World
Whether we are ready for it or not, it's the 21st Century and change is happening all around us. Paul's main aim is to help people S.U.M.O - Shut Up and Move On. Rather than focus on a problem his goal is to help people discover and implement a solution.
Strategies on stress in the 21st Century
We live in a fast moving world where the unexpected suddenly has become expected, good is not good enough and where right away is too late. In this highly entertaining and interactive presentation, Paul, author of "59 Minutes To A Calmer Life", uses his personal experiences and humorous anecdotes to give practical advice on how to deal with stress in the 21st Century.
Absolutely MAD for Customers
Paul's background in Personnel Management, Psychology and the service industry gives him the knowledge and experience to teach you how to win, retain and delight your customers. In this highly motivating and exciting presentation Paul gives practical advice in order to MAD (Make a Difference) in our competitive 21st Century world.
How To Handle Not Strangle Difficult People
Paul has a diploma in counselling and graduated from Bradford University with a BA Honours in Applied Social Studies. (This incorporated behavioural and social psychology). He understands only too well from his research, the different personality types and what drives some of us to want to strangle people who we perceive to be difficult.

Highlights of Paul's Career

Pauls 'SUMO Shut Up, Move On' became an international best selling book within twelve months of being published
Worked with David Dimbleby on Question Time as the audience warm-up man!
Once appeared on a prime time BBC television comedy show 'Joker In The Pack'
Performed street theatre in Hollywood during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games
Had his first book'Writing a C.V. That Works' rejected by 10 publishers. It has since sold over 25,000 copies
His second book 'Perfect Public Speaking' has been translated into Polish and Chinese
Whilst presenting a seminar in Croydon, visited the toilet with his microphone still switched on!
Initially trained and worked as a Probation Officer in Yorkshire

Books

S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Creating and Enjoying a Brilliant Life
59 Minutes to a Calmer Life: Practical Strategies for Reducing Stress in Your Personal and Professional Life
How to Write a Great CV: Discover What Interviewers Are Looking For, Focus on Your Strengths and Perfect Your Presentation
General Certificate of Secondary Education Computer Studies: An Applications Approach

For further information or to book Paul McGee, call us at Speakers Corner on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Paul McGee has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Paul McGee then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Paul McGee Books

Paul McGee News

A selection of relevant news related to Paul McGee and Motivation & Teamwork stories. For more information on Paul McGee or details as to how to book Paul McGee for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Will The Stig’s Identity be Revealed?
24th August 2010The original Stig Perry McCarthy is now an after dinner and motivational speaker, so will the identity of the new Stig be revealed thus demolishing the massive publicity created by the allure of hidden identity?

Top 20 sporting moments of the decade
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.

Happy 101st Birthday to the Father of Motivational Theory
18th September 2007September 16th would have been the 101st birthday of Douglas McGregor, the MIT psychology professor who, in 1960, authored “Theory X and Theory Y”.

Olympic rower & motivational speaker, Sir Steve Redgrave will cycle 3,000 miles in the Race Across America
4th May 2010The Race Across America is the toughest cycle race in the world - 3,000 mile from California to Maryland, in just over eight days. Five time gold Olympian winner, the talented rower and motivational speaker Sir Steve Redgrave will be joined by a team of friends and former rowers to conquer the ride across 14 states, climb 100,000 feet and experience every extreme of weather. They aim to raise £100,000 for the Steve Redgrave Fund and Sport Relief.

Motivational speakers Chris Hoy & Dave Brailsford are honoured for their services to cycling
16th June 2009Triple Olympic champion, Chris Hoy and Beijing cycling trainer, Dave Brailsford were honoured at Buckingham Palace last week . Both are superb motivational speakers, offering insights into the determination and drive required to reach the top

Three of Speakers Corner's most interesting motivational speakers talk about new BBC2 series
2nd April 2009Three of Speakers Corner's most interesting motivational speakers - Polar explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, solo yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson talk about their preparations and making the 3-part series 'Top Dogs: Adventures in War, Sea & Ice' where they put each other to the test - in Afghanistan, the Arctic and the stormy seas off Cape Horn.

Few Understand Howard Webb’s Situation Like Pierluigi Collina
13th July 2010World Cup final referee Howard Webb has been greeted with both praise and controversy and few understand the pressures he has experienced like speaker Pierluigi Collina – widely regarded as the best referee in the world.

Celebrities rally round to support veterans suffering from PTSD
22nd April 2008The ‘Once is enough’ campaign is supported by ‘King of the Jungle’ Christopher Biggins, ex SAS and TV personalities Bear Grylls and Major Ken Hames and Britain’s first female fast jet pilot Jo Salter.

'Blind Dave' completes marathon challenge in London
14th April 2008Dave' Heeley completed a remarkable feat on Sunday by becoming the third person to ever run seven marathons in seven days in seven continents.

Brydon a motivational guru
2nd October 2007In the new training movie, Pass it on: Coaching Skills for Managers, written by Armando Iannucci, Brydon and fellow comedian Will Smith attempt to show line managers the coaching skills they need to guide and encourage up and coming staff.

Paul McGee Reviews

Paul McGee has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Paul McGee for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Paul McGee 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

"Your day in the store made a big difference. The average score of how people felt able to cope with change moved from 71% to 94%, a great move, especially starting from a reasonable base. Your SUMO ideas are frequently used."
Store Manager, Marks & Spencer

"Our partners and staff were all impressed by your energetic performance and enthusiasm to impart knowledge. We still hear quotes from the book of Paul McGee. It is wonderful to think that your messages were not only heard and understood, but they continue to be practised by all levels of staff!"
Shoosmiths Solicitors

"Motivational Speakers often simply impress with examples of how they themselves achieved extraordinary things. Paul was different. He left each of us with practical help to deal with getting the best out of ourselves and others."
Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries Plc

"In our twenty years of running conferences, Paul McGee is the only speaker we have ever invited back. That above all, explains the benefit we feel we have gained from hearing Paul's SUMO philosophy."
Dame Mary Perkins CBE, Founders of SpecSavers

"May I on behalf of everyone at Manchester United who attended your session, thank you for a great presentation. The feedback has been excellent and all very positive and I know the ideas within your SUMO message are greatly appreciated."
Club Secretary, Manchester United FC

" 'Every organisation these days needs to be looking for value for money. As a constabulary we made an investment in over 2,500 of our staff attending a Sumo seminar with Paul McGee. We were delighted that so many staff could attend a session that only took them away from their work for half a day and yet it made such a positive impact. Staff were given insights and ideas that could help them be more effective at work, deal more positively with the challenge of change, and build better relationships with both the public and colleagues. The overwhelming feedback has been that the sessions were inspiring, thought provoking, humorous but above all practical in helping my staff make a positive difference to the people of Cambridgeshire as well as help them in their own personal lives. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul McGee and his SUMO philosophy to any organisation who wants to engage a large number of staff in a way that provides excellent value for money compared to more conventional ways of training"
Chief Constable, Cambridgeshire Police

"Every organisation these days needs to be looking for value for money... we made an investment in over 2,500 of our staff attending a Sumo seminar with Paul McGee. Staff were given insights and ideas that could help them be more effective at work, deal more positively with the challenge of change, and build better relationships with both the public and colleagues. The overwhelming feedback has been that the sessions were inspiring, thought provoking, humorous but above all practical in helping my staff make a positive difference. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul McGee and his SUMO philosophy to any organisation."
Chief Constable, Cambridgeshire Police

"Loved him. One of the directors wants to use him again, as do I."
Pru Health

Q & A with Paul McGee

Speakers Corner interviewed Paul McGee to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Paul McGee However for more information on Paul McGee or details as to how to book Paul McGee 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?

Paul McGee: The launch of my SUMO book (Shut Up, Move On) lead to a huge increase in speaking engagements and I have now spoken in 33 different countries

Speakers Corner: Can you remember your first speaking engagement?

Paul McGee: Yes I talked about the subject of motivation to a group of students

Speakers Corner: And your last event?

Paul McGee: A premiership football team asked me to speak to 150 of their staff including some players and their manager.

Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?

Paul McGee: Being on the same speaking bill as Dr Stephen Covey at the Sydney Convention centre in Australia. The audience was very receptive to my message, laughed a lot and it was an honour to share the same platform with one of the worlds leading thinkers in the are of leadership and personal development.

Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?

Paul McGee: The opening of the 2012 Olympic Games would be a nice one to pull off!

Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with?

Paul McGee: Tom Cruise as we are both the same height!

Speakers Corner: On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events?

Paul McGee: Between 110 and 130

Speakers Corner: Do you use powerpoint?

Paul McGee: Yes, but I don’t use bullet points!

Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?

Paul McGee: Absolutely, I have just spoken to a group of eight people at an event in London, but have also spoken at the National Indoor Arena to 6,000

Speakers Corner: How do you like to be introduced?

Paul McGee: I provide a script for people, but it normally includes the phrase “He is known as the SUMO Guy and he’ll tell you why”.

Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?

Paul McGee: Absolutely, it would be unprofessional not to do so.

Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics?

Paul McGee: Those related to change, confidence, motivation and leadership

Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?

Paul McGee: Yes, but I don’t get people to break up into groups and gather round a flip chart!

Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share?

Paul McGee: I once went to the toilet with my microphone still switched on!

Speakers Corner: Your favourite film?

Paul McGee: Saving Private Ryan

Speakers Corner: Favourite book?

Paul McGee: Any that can get me thinking and smiling. Ben Elton usually achieves both.

Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination?

Paul McGee: Australia

Speakers Corner: What’s your tipple – wine, beer, champagne?

Paul McGee: Wine

Speakers Corner: Country or townie?

Paul McGee: Townie but I really do enjoy the country

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