AuScope reached out wanted me to train some of their upcoming conference speakers in the Science Comedy Program.

And over several months, these six extraordinary people put in a tonne of work - practising, experimenting, rewriting.

They absolutely crushed it.

Audience members were leaning in. Laughing. A lot.

I’m more convinced than ever that every organisation should be documenting their most meaningful moments.

A highlight reel is a storytelling device.

Best yet, it’s memory, distilled.

And sometimes a video like this is one of the most valuable assets you can create from any conference, workshop, or corporate gathering.

The best thing I ever did in my career was back myself to try new things and become a bigger, better and brighter version of who I thought I was.

People sometimes ask me why I started working for myself as a communications specialist, and why I blend this skillset with comedy.

What has surprised me is how many of us make massive changes to our lives and self-perceptions because of workplace trauma.

So if you’re feeling stuck, or maybe even trapped, consider whether you can give yourself permission to try something new and be a bolder version of yourself.

Competing with other people is one of the most exhausting, distracting, and least productive uses of your energy.

Every week, I work with clients preparing for job interviews, promotions, presentations, and high-stakes opportunities.

One theme appears again and again.

Use this mindset to overcome this issue and get ahead!

When people come to train with me for an upcoming presentation or their first-ever stand-up set, they often admit the same fear:

“I’m terrified I won’t remember my speech.”

Honestly? That fear makes complete sense.

So here’s what you should do instead.

When you feel supported, you don’t just speak better, you shine brighter.

When you think about great public speaking, or even comedy, you might focus on the words, the structure, the timing.

But one of the biggest factors in how well we perform isn’t technical at all.

Why Knowing the Technical Set-Up of the Room Is a Secret to Helping You Be a Better Public Speaker.

Public speaking isn’t just about words. It’s about environment.

Great public speakers and performers know that how a room sounds, feels, and functions can dramatically affect how your message lands.

Why Stand-Up Comedy is Good for Professional Development

At first glance, stand-up comedy might seem like a niche skill for the brave souls who want to perform in front of crowds and generate laughter from an audience.

But at the Sydney Comedy School, it’s so much more than that.

For me, it’s about learning to communicate powerfully.

This grant funding will enable us to transform the historic Dom Polski Centre into one of the festival’s most exciting new hubs.

It is our first major Adelaide Fringe venue activation, and builds on two years of experience at the Adelaide Fringe.