Laurie Smale
Laurie Smale – Inspirational Speaker and Author
Sharing words of hope and inspiration to help you discover your own self-worth, communicate with confidence and have more happiness and meaning in your life!

Getting you right first!
Whether it is through one of my inspirational books, speaking presentations, audios, videos or workshops, I help people to believe in themselves and communicate with confidence!
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Laurie Smale
Laurie Smale is an inspirational speaker and author.
His ideas and inspirations on communicating effectiveness whether you are speaking with one person or in front of hundreds have changed the lives of thousands.
Webinars
Melbourne Time for 30 minutes.
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- Thursday 4 July 2024 - 7pm - 7:30pm AEST - 1 - Public Speaking - Now I can! Getting you right first
- Thursday 1 August 2024 - 7pm - 7:30pm AEST - 2 - Public Speaking - Now I can! Controlled anticipation
- Thursday 5 September 2024 - 7pm - 7:30pm AEST - 3 - Public Speaking - Now I can! The magic of being you
- Thursday 3 October 2024 - 7pm - 7:30pm AEST - 4 - Public Speaking - Now I can! Common stumbling blocks
- Thursday 7 November 2024 - 12pm - 12:30pm AEDT - 5 - Public Speaking - Now I can! Presentations that sell!
- Wednesday 5 February 2025 - 12pm - 12:30pm AEDT - 6 - Public Speaking - Now I can! Talks for social occasions
Speaking Topics
Invite me to present on any of the following topics as your guest keynote speaker!
- Communicating with Confidence!
- Believing in Yourself
- Presentation Skills
- How to be the Real You in a Presentation
- Panic-Free Public Speaking
- From Texting to Conversational Confidence!
- From Online Messaging to Public Speaking Confidence!
- From Digital Competence to Communication Confidence!
- Networking with Confidence in any situation
- How to move beyond death-by-PowerPoint and save the audience from boredom!
- Adding value to your own journey
- Relationships both socially and in the workplace...and life in general
“
A re-set of the mind holds the secret to successful public speaking; no one is born with an innate fear of speaking in public.
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Laurie Smale
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Magic Minute Videos

Magic Minute 17,000 Feet and Falling!
Magic Minute 17,000 Feet and Falling! By Laurie Smale MAGIC MINUTE // A tremendous explosion blew flight Lieutenant Neil Lindsay out into space through a gaping hole in the Lancaster’s fuselage, the plane a raging blaze. His parachute unstable, he was now 17,000 ft above enemy territory and falling fast with the Germans already taking potshots at him. Miraculously he

Quote An Insatiable Curiosity
Quote An Insatiable Curiosity By Laurie Smale QUOTE // “An insatiable curiosity for things you don’t know, broadens the mind and keeps it switched on” Laurie Smale, Master Speaking Coach, Speaker and Author – How to take the Panic out of Public Speaking 🎤 #lauriesmalequotes #curiosity #broadensthemind Shared online: Archive.org Facebook Page Facebook Profile Google Instagram LinkedIn Page LinkedIn Profile

Magic Minute Hello Old Friend
Magic Minute Hello Old Friend By Laurie Smale MAGIC MINUTE // Funny how clever the mind can be in discerning someone you know from a distance even walking away from you. It takes in the way they carry themselves, what they’re wearing, and even the back of their head is factored into an image of this person you know well.

Quote As Your Knowledge, Know-How and Confidence Expand
Quote As Your Knowledge, Know-How and Confidence Expand By Laurie Smale QUOTE // “As your knowledge, know-how and confidence expand, this new courage will have you venturing into things you were once afraid of“ Laurie Smale, Master Speaking Coach and Author🎤 #lauriesmalequotes #panicfreepublicspeaking #expandknowledge #confidence #courage #venturing Shared online: Archive.org Facebook Page Facebook Profile Google Instagram LinkedIn Page LinkedIn Profile

Magic Minute It’s What The Locals Say
Magic Minute It’s What The Locals Say By Laurie Smale MAGIC MINUTE // It’s always a bit of a challenge to fit into a different environment when you’re new to it all. An American primary school teacher new to Australia was telling me, “In the staff room at morning tea a young grade three student came over and said: “Would

Quote Brush Off Disheartening Putdowns
Quote Brush Off Disheartening Putdowns By Laurie Smale QUOTE // “Brush off disheartening putdowns from those threatened by your potential for there are uplifting people willing to help in your quest” Laurie Smale, Master Speaking Coach and Author🎤 #lauriesmalequotes #panicfreepublicspeaking #putdowns #potential #upliftingpeople Shared online: Archive.org Facebook Page Facebook Profile Google Instagram LinkedIn Page LinkedIn Profile Pinterest Twitter / X