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TEDx Farnham Jay Allen

TEDx Farnham Jay Allen

On Saturday 6 July 2019, at the Hog’s Back Spa Hotel, Farnham I took to the infamous red circle as the opening keynote speaker at a themed event entitled: ‘The Future is NOW’.

A little backstory

However, to put this into context we actually have to go back to November 2018!

A speaker by the name Elliot Kay had chosen to host a 1 day multi-speaker event, at the Natwest Head Offices in London entitled The Thriving Entrepreneur Conference.

Daniel Priestley, the Founder of the Global brand DENT was the headline speaker due to close the conference.  Alongside the other speakers for the day, Elliot wanted someone to accompany Daniel and open the conference.  I was most grateful to receive the call, and pleased my diary enabled me to accept the invitation.

Attended by almost 200 Business Owners from across the UK. I opened the conference with a brand new keynote I created for the event entitled The Future of Entrepreneurship. In which I shared details about some of the employment roles in decline. And that more and more of the younger generation are favouring project based employment rather than salaried positions.

One of the attendee’s was a lady by the name of Janet Alkema. She advised she was hosting a TEDx event in her home town of Farnham entitled ‘The Future is NOW.’  She felt my keynote would be an exceptional opening for the event, and would I be interested in presenting?  We had a lengthy conversation regarding both my research into this subject, my role as the ONLY ‘Non-academia’ Judge for the British Education Awards, and my dedication to supporting the next generation on their journey towards their future.

We agreed that if I was in the country (Since signing with a new speaker agency I’m often speaking or facilitating masterclass workshops abroad) I’d be delighted to attend and present.

On the day

My partner and I arrived early. (We had both been working in London all week, and had been really looking forward to a GREAT end to another GREAT week). The weather was glorious as we pulled into the car-park of the Hog’s Back Spa Hotel. We were immediately met by Janet and her team busy in preparing the venue ahead of the visitors. Janet had recruited an EXCEPTIONAL team, where everyone had their roles, knew who did what and had given EVERY aspect of the event REAL consideration.

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Slowly over the coming hour or so, the other speakers began to arrive, and we began to be introduced and share stories and backgrounds.  Then the audience members began to arrive, and slowly the hall began to fill.  Our MC – Annie Pritchard (President of the Farnham ToastMasters Club) did a wonderful job in both entertaining and educating the audience into the ‘rules’ associated with TEDx.  And, exactly as the clock struck 2pm she opened TEDx Farnham to a room so full of people, it proved to be standing room only, spilling out into the break out area!

The careers to apply for, that don’t exist yet!

Alongside my role as international speaker, I am also a Director of the UK’s leading ETHICAL Business Coaching Company, My TrueNORTH, through which I am the Founder of the #ADDAZERO Business Challenge.

I was born into a family business, was brought up in 2 family business and have been a business owner since shortly after the end of my career as an Advanced Rapid Deployment Trauma Medic in the British Army. I’ve gone on to either buy, acquire or set up 4 of my own businesses, and now sit on the Executive Board for a Group Headquarters and Chair of Trustee’s for a registered Charity.

From first studying psychology, communication and human behaviour in further/adult education, and through all my undertakings both as a Business owner, speaker, author and coach; I’ve continually been fascinated with other peoples attitude towards change!  This has led me to study over 150 British Business Failures! (The inability to change) create the #ADDAZERO Business Challenge, and research this keynote, in a bid to help people understand and accept;

The only constant is that of change

Although the constraints of TEDx determine there is only 15 minutes allocated to enable you to share your idea, I wanted to convey to both the audience present, and the wider audience, that we must understand and acknowledge that for the past 60,000 years humans on the planet have been evolving. And, that 30 years ago this year, when Tim Berners-Lee gifted the World Wide Web to the world, that evolution changed again! Giving EVERYONE on the planet, the means to be able to communicate with EVERYONE ELSE on the planet!

In this brief keynote, I share the current roles that are in significant decline. The roles that we see are going to continue to increase in demand, AND the careers you ought to start training for, that don’t even exist!


Over the course of the afternoon, I was asked several times if I’d consider sharing my slides!

Usually as a keynote speaker, I’d politely decline.  Many people don’t appreciate your slides are a part of YOUR work, YOUR research, YOUR intellectual property. For which in my instance (and many other speakers) is our livelihood! It would be like suggesting to the taxi driver, you liked his car, could you borrow it some time!

However, this is TEDx. An Idea Worth Sharing. And therefore, I’ll gladly share my slides! – CLICK HERE to access the slides I shared at the TEDx Farnham event.

ADDED BONUS

Jay Allen, TEDx Farnham - Jobs to apply for -Ebook
Jay Allen, TEDx Farnham – Jobs to apply for -Ebook

I’d also like to go one step further though. You see, as Director of the UK’s leading Ethical Coaching Company, I firmly believe in openness, honest and transparency. AND, as you’ve read this far,  perhaps you’d also like all the research I conducted in preparing for this speech?

In this E-Book you’ll find all the details to which I gathered in preparing for this TEDx, including a prediction to more than 70 careers that WILL come into existence in the next 15-30 years!

Simply CLICK HERE

to access my CAREERS TO APPLY FOR THAT DON’T EXIST E-Book.

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What is a Keynote Speech?

According to Wikipedia, a keynote in public speaking is a talk that establishes the main underlying theme.

In corporate or commercial settings, greater importance is attached to the delivery of a keynote speech or keynote address because the keynote establishes the framework for the training that follows.

Duration

Most keynote addresses are 45 minutes to 90 minutes long (although there is no rule limiting it to a certain duration). In a relatively short period of time, the keynote speaker has to establish rapport, educate, entertain the audience, and leave them wanting more.

A keynote is also meant to inspire the attendees to want to be at the event and stay there from start to finish. It should also give them a “Call to Action” to want to learn, interact, and bring home tools from the event that can improve sales, overcome negativity, or help them do their everyday duties better.

Depth

The keynote speaker must know their subject inside and out, and be able to offer insights or possible actions that are easy to understand and hard to forget. This is often accomplished with humour, personal stories, or unusual accomplishments.

Most attendees are looking for a “black belt” in a subject from the keynote speaker, someone that’s been there and done it, rather than simply read up and recited it!  They should be able to incorporate your event theme, terminology and have a working knowledge of the work they perform and the challenges and obstacles they face.

Jay Allen – Opening Keynote

As your opening keynote, I take the time to research the audience.  That I am relevant, fun, and energising. That energy is then carried on by the other participants throughout the rest of the conference.

From the moment I enter stage, I get the audience engaged, they are ready to hear my message and any message to follow. I emotionally charge the audience on the premise: “They will not remember what you did or said, they remember how you make them feel.”

You can count on me to set the stage for the rest of your event, and start your event with laughter, much to think about, and make this event, one of the most memorable this audience have ever attended.

Jay Allen – Closing Speaker

As a closing keynote speaker, I work to incorporate the event theme.  Reference significant points  during the event and much more into this captivating close.

One of the main goals in a closing keynote, is to provide the audience with a revitalised “Call To Action” they take back with them and implement straight away.  Invite me to keynote if you want your event to end on a high, with everyone energised and driven to achieve YOUR objectives.

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Have you yet downloaded my Guide to planning a Successful Event?  It’s free, there’s no hidden agenda, simply a desire to ensure you’ve got everything covered.

You might also wish to book a call?

Again, NO hidden agenda, on more occasions than not, I’ll recommend at least 3-4 other speakers to every enquiry, based on my extensive knowledge of the speaker industry and the many speakers within it.

During the call I’ll help you to identify your exact needs. Only then can I help you find not only the right speaker on any given subject…but the best speaker for the event for your audience.

Selecting a speaker is a daunting process and choosing the right person from the thousands who claim to be amazing can seem impossible. Clearly knowledge and understanding of who’s who is key.

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What are your credentials?

A little snippet of some of my achievements:

I originally qualified as a social worker before joining the British Army.

I served my country as a Rapid Deployment Advanced Trauma Medic, serving in military combat all over the world whilst supporting specialist front line deployment regiments.

Since leaving the service (Medical discharge) I have worked at boardroom / advisor level with 2 of the UK’s largest high street chains.  I have also worked at both Regional and National level with a Public Sector and Third Sector organisation

Moving from Employee to Employer, I have either bought, acquired or set up 4 of my own successful businesses, as well as co-founder 2 others.

I became a professionally published author in 2015, and again in 2017

I currently sit as Executive Strategy Lead for a CIC, Non Exec Board for a management Consortium, Chair of Trustee’s for a UK registered charity and Ambassador for another.

Becoming a professional speaker in 2011, and an international speaker (winning my first global speaking award) in 2013.

and finally, I am most humbled to have been added to the UK ‘Clear Business Thinking’ Power 100 in 2017.

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  • National Health Service
  • Ministry of Defence
  • National Housing Federation
  • Care Quality Commission
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • Chartered Management Institute
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • Institute of Directors
  • British Chamber of Commerce
  • Federation of Small Businesses
  • Greater Manchester Police
  • Smith & Williamson
  • Triform Group
  • Know IT
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How many people does Jay speak to at events?

From 1 people to 10,001 in a single audience, as long as they can see and hear that’s fine.

I have spoken at local, regional, national and international events globally. Presented for groups of over 10,000 people and spoken for small retreats working with small groups and one-on-one coaching.

I am equally comfortable at being both opening or closing keynote, a general session or break out session speaker, and spoken at corporate away days, training events, client reward conferences, awards ceremonies and after dinner engagements across the UK and extensively oversea’s.

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Some speakers do allow recording at no additional charge. Some do not wish to be recorded at all, and others agree to for an extra fee.

It is important to make your requests known in advance, prior to booking the speaker. Photography, filming or marketing should be discussed and agreed with the Speaker, so that all requests are included and agreed within the contract.

To remain transparent, my policy is that video/photography is accepted for internal non-commercial use, on the proviso I also get a copy of all footage prior to any editing. I very much support the use of video/photography for the promotion of the event, and happily provide a bespoke promotional video for clients shortly after booking has been confirmed.

However, having worked extremely hard to create content specifically for each audience, I take great pride in my work, as like yourselves have a business brand to protect.  Therefore, I have an ongoing commercial relationship with a specialist Intellectual Property Law firm, with whom provides a legal framework around the content I deliver. I therefore, do not agreed to any unauthorised recording of my presentation or the commercial use of such footage however gained without prior consent.

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For UK engagements quoted in British Pounds Sterling (UK engagements) expenses are included with the investment quoted.

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Terence Alan said…

I’ve just finished hearing Jay Allen deliver his Get Big or Go Home speech at the London ExCel Arena.

Deposit more than you Debit into the emotional bank balance

REALLY spoke to me and my business right now. I’m going to develop a game called U.N. Bingo as a result of Jay’s last slide, it really did make me think. We think we’re doing good in our business but are we really doing good? I love the suggestion of unlimited holidays – but can we really do that?…

Managing Director

John Turnbull said…

Just completed the GET BIG or Go Home Masterclass with Jay. “I loved it” – The final UN slide really resonated with me. We are a Social Communications company but I think we need to think bigger on how we impact some of the significant challenges facing the world. – Jay was engaging, very well prepared and willing to provide the help and support, tailoring his content to each person on the course, exceptional.

Managing Director

Emma Smailes said…

I have had the pleasure of hearing Jay Allen as keynote speaker and presenter on a number of occasions and subsequently booked him to speak at several Regional events & 2 National Events (National Annual Conference 2013 & 2015). Whilst each event has had a very different audience, both in regard to size and profession; attendees at all events have reported to find him ‘both highly informative and utterly inspirational’. Jay is great fun and very easy to work with and a great contact to have!

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Debbie Creamer said…

Jay Allen has me in tears, and he had hardly begun

I only wish I’d met and listened to Jay 20 years ago.  Within minutes of walking onto stage I knew he had been sent to speak to me!  Every word he said resonated SO much with me right now, I was in tears as I realised all the errors I’ve been making within my business! He even stopped and offered me his handkerchief. By the end of the presentation he received an ovation, as EVERYONE in the auditorium recognised how much he had borne his soul as he shared his own harrowing journey to show us how silver linings are in the centre of every grey cloud. – Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Liam Fitzmorris said…

I’ve heard some speakers in my time, and Jay was up there with the best

In all my years attending workshops, webinars, conferences and the likes, I can count on one hand the amount of speakers I’ve hard that have captivated an entire audience from start to finish. That takes some doing, and Jay did it seamlessly.

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