2012 Speaking Engagements

10 January Deep Blue Summer School – QUT Kelvin Grove http://www.deepblueorchestra.com/index.php/youngblue.html

13 January                Administrators Professional Development Day Christian Schools Association – Nambour

16 January                Staff In service, Trinity Lutheran College Gold Coast

20 January Staff In-sevice, Canterbury College, Waterford

1 February               Meet the Candidate Breakfast Gerry Thibault Division 3  Gold Coast

7 February Meet the Candidate Twilight Gathering Gerry Thibault Division 3 Gold Coast

March 31                  Gold Coast City Council Elections

April                         Launch Wise Mothers Seminars – Various locations – TBA

May Asperger’s Syndrome What does the Future Hold Victoria – (date to be confirmed)

August                      Asperger’s Syndrome Seminar  -  NSW  (date to be confirmed)

To book Sally to speak please email sally@davidsgift.com.au

Sally has expertise in a range of areas… most of them related to living an inspirational life no matter what challenges life hands to you.

Below are a list of areas she can speak on, however these can be modified to suit your particular event or outcomes and blended to achieve multiple outcomes for your audience.

Speaking engagements about Asperger’s Syndrome

Sally can speak on many topics about Asperger’s Syndrome, but her preferred model is to work with parents to help them design life strategies for themselves and their children.

For Business and Corporate Groups

Why Tough times are Good For You

Rather than being attached to financial indicators, interest rates and stockmarkets – individuals, businesses and corporations need to recognise the opportunity for personal and business change during tough times.

Everything is changing and nothing is ever going to be the same, so its time make a decision about what you are going to do about it.

Calling on over 20 years of experience, Sally inspires her audiences to use their own innate wisdom, beliefs, abilities and a desire to be far greater than they thought possible to overcome challenges to see that tough times are actually good for you. Whether you are a business owner, an employee, parent or individual your willingness this session will give you the practical tools you need to make the changes in your world to achieve success.

Main Points

1.  The changing business model is here already, and those that understand it are driving the new economy – it will make the difference between a truly successful company and one that is not.

2.  Every single change that happens starts first with an idea, followed by a belief and backed up with action.  Whether that change becomes a successful change – depends on what you believe.

3.  Tough times are good for you.  Just like your mum used to say ‘Its now what happens to you that matters, it what you intend to learn from it that does.’,  True success is not market driven – it never has been, that’s the secret!

4.  You don’t have to know all the answers – you just need to know how to ask the right questions.

How to be the people you want your children to become

Technology, Marketing and Social Media are changing the way teenagers see the world.

There is no use pretending this is going to go away.  Its time to get real and stop looking for role models for our children, and instead recognise it is crucial, as parents, to be the people we want our children to become, or else the media will find one for them!

Main Points

1. Understanding that the teenage brain is very different to the adult brain. How techology, marketing and social media are rewiring their brains and what parents and educators can do about it.

2. How ‘new age’ and ’scientific research’ are now finally in agreement and how by changing vocabulary and attitudes can have enormous impact on family dynamics and creating loving relationships to help protect our teenagers from harm

3.  Why parents are still the most important person in a teen’s life and how the parental relationships impact on teen binge drinking, drugs and at risk behaviour, far more than any advertising campaign.

4. The wisdom parenting model that will help their child grow be successful, independent, happy adults.

Educational Marketing Topics

Marketing to the 140 Character Generation.

Social media is changing the way parents make decisions.  It is imperative for schools to understand how the ‘140 character’ generation thinks and interacts, and how schools need to change their marketing and communication model to reach this valuable group of people

10 Years ago there was no such things as ‘Educational Marketers’, now a decade later while many schools struggle to understanding marketing and positioning, the goal posts have shifted yet again.  Social media uptake within the 30 – 45 age group and specifically women, is the highest ever.  This is the 140 character generation.

They sit in their cars as school pickup in the afternoon scrolling through their phones checking their facebook and twitter pages!

The impact of social media on educational will be huge.  It is essential that all those involved with schools, from Board members, heads of school, teaching staff and parents understand how social media will change the way in which schools are perceived and how with the push of the ’send’ button, this group of parents can undo years of work to establish the brand.

To book Sally to speak please email sally@davidsgift.com.au

Testimonials

David’s Gift’ is unique as far as I’m concerned, in that it is the real-life journey from infancy to adulthood of a young man who is still finding his feet in a world which does not fit him. It is told from the perspective of a mum, whose own struggles and triumphs leap from the pages with raw emotion and hard-earned practical wisdom. I am grateful for Sally’s book both as a resource for clients and for its gift to us as an intimate insight into the life of a family wrestling with the challenges and costs that the desire for authentic relationship brings.
Peter H Brown
Clinical Psychologist
Brisbane, Australia

I really enjoyed your two sessions and there were many positive comments I heard from delegates after you left. I was in a panel discussion on the Friday morning and your presentation was constantly raised for discussion points during that session. Thank you again for your significant contribution to what I felt was a very good conference .
John Collins Director of Community Relations
Nambour Christian College

Associated Christian schools recently held their annual Leaders Retreat. One of the presenters at our Retreat this year was Sally Thibault. Sally presented a workshop on “Marketing your School in Challenging Times”.
During the workshop the audience were actively engaged and proactive participants Sally Thibault was an extremely valuable presenter at our Retreat, and I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a presenter.
Lynne Doneley,
Executive Officer
Associated Christian Schools

How inspiring! My son is thirteen turning fourteen and I have been to thinking about what his future will hold. This story has inspired me to help guide my son into a career that he will love, to take what he is good at now and nurture it into a wonderful future for my son. Anything is possible.
Thank You
Annette Cannon

Hi Sally,
My Husband and I attended your seminar yesterday. Listening to your story has touched me so deeply as I felt as though you were telling my story. My husband and I have been separated for just over 1 year now and I do a lot of the battles on my own. My husband Phillip cannot understand Noah and would constantly put him down so I asked him to leave the family home as my children come first, but I am sure after hearing your story yesterday he has seen a different light on Asperger’s. Sally you have inspired me in so many ways I can’t begin to describe, I bought 2 copies of your book yesterday and I have already finished mine, and my mother is half way through her copy. Noah is a beautiful little boy whom I love with my whole heart and soul, He has just been accepted to attended main stream Prep next year which is terrifying me to pieces and I am so frightened that if I could wrap in my arms and protect him I would for the rest of his life but as you taught me yesterday Asperger’s is a gift and and I must walk with my boy to help him. Thank you again Sally your words have meant so much to me
Linda (name withheld due to privacy)
Caboolture Qld

A beautifully written, heart warming story. I’ve passed it on to everyone I know who works with children.
Jeannine Porter
Frankston, Australia

Raw emotion. Made me scrutinise my own outlook on life. Compelling reading, beautifully written. I just want to applaud at the end.
Jo Damen
Melbourne, Australia

Sally was a great guest – warm and articulate and “sold” her book extremely well. Please pass on our thanks and best wishes to Sally and her family
Pam Barnes
Executive Producer
Network 10, The Circle

Dear Sally

I cannot thank you enough for this afternoon; you did a superb job.

I did not call for calls and truly it is impossible to predict when or if they will come in; had I asked for them there may well not have been any. I do know, however, from speaking engagements in the community that there is a strong feeling about and a great deal of interest in autism. Regardless of any of that, you handled them beautifully, a true professional.
Take care
Elaine Harris
Afternoon Show Presenter
ABC Northern Tasmania

Hello Sally, I thoroughly enjoyed your message! I will look forward to reading your book! Today I am writing to tell you that I posted your fabulous interview on my website http://www.autismhwy.com We will hopefully improve the state of awareness over hear in the U.S. Thankyou for your BRILLIANT INSIGHT and ADVICE! It will help so many!
From: Kelly Green
Subject: wonderful T.V. appearance!

19 October 2011
I would like to recommend Sally Thibault, author and parent, without qualification as a speaker for your next event.

Sally was one of our key note speakers at the 2011 national Australian Guidance and Counseling Conference in Brisbane. Participants at this conference were school psychologists, counselors and guidance offices from across Australia.

Sally is the author of David’s Gift, and is a parent of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Sally spoke with passion, energy and conviction. She was able to take the audience on a moving journey as she openly spoke of the impact that ASD had on her family and clearly conveyed the rollercoaster of emotions at each stage of her journey.

She was articulate, personable and easily engaged her audience. Her presentation was creative, distinctive and professional. Feedback from the audience was very positive with 90% of participants evaluating her presentation in the high or very high category, with comments such as Sally was empowering, having a regular person with a story challenged the way I do my practice.

I would highly recommend Sally as a welcome addition to your next event.
Sincerely,

Brian Day,

Conference Chair

I cried on the plane reading David’s Gift. Nearly finished. Great moments you shared and having your insight and your wisdom is real gift to me. The book has helped me immensely. Thank you Sally.

Melissa Groom,

Toddlers to Teens TV Show

Reading Sally Thibault’s book ‘David’s Gift’, a great and ‘must’ read book for any mother/parent in today’s world!!! Thanks Sally for your wonderful writing.

Susanne Ridolfi,

Nikken Wellness Systems