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Presenter Profile - GREG WARD
Travels from   Auckland
Based   Auckland
Type   MC, Entertainer
Style   Interactive, Creative, Engaging, Impactful, Fun, Entertaining, Savvy, Flexible, Highly credible, Professional




The multi-talented Greg Ward is the '2011 MC & Entertainer of the Year'

Greg is a top performing entertainer, an International corporate imposter, MC, actor and speaker & your strategic partner in your event success.

• With over 13 years experience in the conference & incentives industry, you receive a highly experienced event host/MC with a solid business focus.

• Greg asks the question “What do you want to achieve from your event?” He listens to you to achieve your specific requirements.

• You also get an experienced ‘Presenter for Hire’ – Greg can study your products and business and present to your clients or delegates for maximum sales effect.

• Because Greg has performed to over a quarter of a million people through his corporate career, he has the experience, the knowledge and the skill to take your event to the next level.

• With Greg’s diverse skill-set, including stage and theatre performance skills, you receive a versatile performer who is solid value for money.

• Working with one of New Zealand’s most entertaining corporate performers (‘A Brief History of Music’/’Off the Cuff’/’Almost Elton’ and more) means the tricky after-dinner entertainment section is in very safe (and very entertaining!) hands.

• i-Hoax is far from just comedy.  Reinforcing company, association or industry goals, subtly linking themes to generate business outcomes and being a powerful, external voice adds an extremely significant amount of value to your event.  i
-Hoax can say things you or your organisation can't - being the devils advocate or the allegorical prophet.  It's entertaining -  but it's not just about entertainment.

• But most importantly, Greg simply cares deeply about the successful outcome of your event.



Testimonials

"I cannot praise Greg highly enough for his involvement from the outset which made our event such a success, for his professionalism, for his unwaveringly positive attitude, for his abilities to enthrall an audience, his skills in managing and designing the event, and for his ability to ensure that everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable time.  I have no hesitation at all in recommending Greg Ward to you and I am happy to provide any written and verbal reference you need, because I know, if you have the foresight to bring Greg into your show or event – you will benefit exponentially."
Phil Edmondes-Rowe - President, Sales and Marketing Institute of New Zealand

“Excellent - one of the best MC’s I’ve worked with”
Glenda Harding, Harding Consultants - IPENZ Transportion Group Conference 2008 (MC Role)

"...You were an absolute pleasure to work with; you gave us confidence that everything would flow perfectly and your preparation, attention to detail and commitment to the project was outstanding... Thank you for the fun and innovative entertainment factor you added to the conference. This was a highlight and the rapport you had with the audience was fantastic.... Your role as conference MC was critical to the success of the conference...Your caring approach, gentle nature and wonderful humour were truly appreciated."
Jeanette Stanton - Conference Manager, Conventions & Incentives New Zealand


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Presentations

Master of Ceremonies:

Greg is simply one of NZ’s best MC’s.

With a tight focus on facilitating your event to perfection, Greg works comfortably with all levels of staff & delegates both before and during your event to ensure your delegates get the best from your conference programme.

You’ve secured the premium sponsors. You’ve invested in high-impact presenters. Now bring it all together with the best MC!

Greg is also a very successful businessman. His company achieved finalist status in the Westpac Waitakere Business Awards “Best Small Business‟ category for 2009, during one of the toughest economic landscapes New Zealand has experienced in many years. The business continues its track record of solid growth.  You can be sure the attention he affords his own business is a true indication of the focus he has for your event.

Keynote Presentations:

Alongside Greg’s MC capabilities, he’s also an experienced presenter with a wide range of keynote titles:

• Me, Myself & the IRD – Inspirational address around Greg’s growth from tax debtor to awards finalist.

• The Business of Show Business – an inspiring back-to-basics presentation on just what it takes to succeed as a performer in an industry where only a small percentage of individuals “make it”.

• Emotional Presenting – Presentation Workshop – From over 12 years of experience on stage and behind the lectern, Greg guides you through the nuances of presenting with passion and emotion.


Corporate Entertainment:

Greg began his career in the entertainment field, and those skills are continually being honed through his work in the industry. For a memorable awards event, Greg can combine his MC skills and any of his shows in a professional and highly entertaining package.

• Off the Cuff – Combining top-end musical improvisation skills with witty audience interaction and set comedy pieces, this show has everything!

• Almost Elton – Greg Ward sings and plays live in this comedy tribute to the king of pop, Sir Elton John. It’s a 40-minute after-dinner show that has guests wondering “is that REALLY Elton?”

• Tailored Event Options – Greg is a creative whizz-kid. Talk to him about your event and he’ll work with to create a memorable and specific package, just for you.



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Categories
Motivation, After Dinner, Business, Comedy, Communication, Customer Service, Entertainment, Hoax, MC, Presentation Skills

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