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This site is the website of motivational speaker Craig Harper. A constantly updated, one-stop information, inspiration, education and motivation station. Unlike many similar sites, it is a totally free resource for anyone who is serious about moving from mediocre to amazing in any area of their personal or professional life. With hundreds of articles covering a wide range of subject matter, great interviews with cool people and inspirational video posts, there's more than enough brain-food to keep you busy for hours. Okay, days!! Enjoy.


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Craig Harper is Australia's leading motivational speaker and educator (according to Google Australia). He is a highly sought-after corporate coach and is considered to be a leader and pioneer in the areas of personal and professional development.

Working with hundreds of teams, companies and a wide variety of organisations on numerous continents over the last twenty years has given Craig a unique insight into, and understanding of, human performance and all its variables. Craig has an ability to educate, inspire, challenge and make people laugh all at the same time!

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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Melbourne RYL
G'day Groovers... hope you're all having a great week and "being the change that you want to see in your world" (Gandhi).

A couple of Sundays ago we ran our Melbourne RYL (Renovate Your Life) Workshop at my Brighton centre (lovingly referred to as the Harperdome) and much learning, frivolity and fun was had by all. This time I only offended half of the crowd which is a personal milestone for me. My therapist was so delighted. Go me. Unfortunately, I've been a little slow off the mark organising this post to share a few photos, thoughts and nice words from some of the attendees.

workshopTo you folk who came along, it was great to meet you and I hope that all of the information, ideas and strategies have become much more than mere 'theory' in your life. For those of you who attended I would love to hear how your life (attitudes, habits, behaviours, outcomes, relationships) has started to change over the last week and a half. Click on the comment thingy and spill yer guts.

And to the constant stream of people who email the Bald Man enquiring about when we might bring a program to your city, we are currently organising a schedule of workshops to be run around the country. Our plan is to visit most Australian capitals within the next few months. Being as Johnnie and I have the organisational skills of seven year-olds, we have partnered with Lloyd Events from Perth to make this a possibility. The very lovely Vive (pronounced Vee-ve) has taken Dumb and Dumber under her wing to help us make a national tour a reality. Not only is Vive considerably more talented and responsible than us two, but she also smells way better than Johnnie. So her addition to our team has been a breath of fresh air. Literally. Thanks Vive (that's her in the photo below with Johnnie).

Thanks

workshopTo the people who flew in from all around the country (about forty of you) thanks for making the effort and sharing your weekend with us. To my helperouterers for the day; Rona, Fi, Jan and Mikey - you guys are ace. To my happy snapper (photographer) Linda, a big hug to you and to the Bald Man... you know.

So I thought we'd put up a few pics from the day and share some of the nice words we received from our group via email. You can see a bunch more photos from the day here.

We will have the workshop dates for the various cities up on the site within the next week or so. It looks like Perth will be first cab off the rank (early September) with the rest of the capitals to follow. As you can imagine there's a bunch of stuff to organise but all I can say is thank goodness for Johnnie and Vive.

Some feedback...

Good Morning Gents, I would like to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU... I have not stopped thinking about how wonderful and inspiring and great the RYL course was yesterday. Craig.... I don't want to blow your trumpet.. but you leave me no choice, I have never ever in my life considered sitting on my arse for 9 hours to listen to someone speak all day. I never thought it was possible to stay alert for that long !!!! My goodness, I have never felt so alive, the way you present, speak, your humour and everything in between made for one of the best days I have had in so long.. ! I truly cannot believe how much I got out of this and will be making some huge life changing decisions in my life. When I left I bought the Harper's food and training diary and will be getting back into my serious training and eating clean to the point where I get my best body back and am living the best life! I haven't laughed so much in a long time and you must
be so proud to have the ability to be able to make people feel so good! You are an inspiration and your staff were all so helpful! You would be a dream to work for.... So thanks and I will be in touch shortly! You guys ROCK!

Victoria May

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Hi Craig

Just wanted to thankyou for an awesome day. Lots to think about, reflect upon and put into motion. You are "AMAZING" - personified. Keep up the great
work, you are an inspiration.

Robyn


Hi Craig,

Have to give you some RYL feedback. Great adventure yesterday thank you from me, I reckon I am well on my way to a fulfilled life and yesterday, RYL really assisted in maintaining focus and momentum. Your straight shooter approach is the only way to go, love it! Over all, your workshop was everything you promised, "poked, prodded, challenged, educated, motivated and possibly offended" as well as entertained, enlightened and encouraged. A very warm and fuzzy atmosphere, I was well fed and as an audience member made to feel comfortable and welcome.

As for my daughter she loved it BIG TIME! Next time I will book 6 tickets, for my three kids and their partners! I would love to give them this as a gift.
Thanks mate, all the best to you and Co for a great day.
Regards,

Roy Barker


Hi Craig

Firstly Ian and I want to thank not only you but also John, Jan, Rona and Fi for making the workshop on Sunday such an enjoyable event for all involved. You have a great team there at Harpers. We have come away from the workshop with many questions to consider in regards to our current life style and commitments.
Thanks

Ian and Allana Christensen Mackay Qld

workshopThanks Craig for a fantastic day, You were as inspirational and funny as ever. It was just the kick up the butt I needed.

Dee


Thanks for yesterday, lots of stuff to digest. I enjoyed listening, laughing, thinking and changing!

Cheers Andy


Hey Craig,

We attended your RYL workshop yesterday and it was every bit as good as we hoped it would be. How do you do that without notes? We have lots of things to think about and work on in our lives.

Big hug and thank you from Kathleen and Dr. Kim

Craig,

Thanks for a great day on Sunday. It was a fantastic reminder about focus, clarity and drive. I also liked the whole life balance /money/stress stuff. What struck me was your comments about surrounding yourself with people who support you and lift you up. It really rang true when we got to meet and chat to the harpers team. Thanks to john and all the people who help make the R
YL seminar happen.
Cheers,

Anton


Now that the bruising on my ass has subsided (too many kicks) and I'm back behind the computer, just wanted to thank you for an awesome day on Sunday. It was all you promised it to be - funny, inspiring, thought provoking and more... And to be with so many like minded people - some I hope to keep in contact with. I'm working on my goals and feel more determined than ever to make positive changes in my life. Signed up for piano lessons yesterday - strange I know - but something I've talked about doing for the past 20 years. So look out for my recitals!!!! Thanks Craig.

Janine


workshopHi Craig! I want to say thank you for yesterday. Thank you for letting me be apart of such an amazing day. You did a fantastic job and I had a great time. I revisited lots of the workshop booklet while on the plane yesterday and I've done up my goal sheet today. I'm so ready for more amazing! Have a great week!

Sarah Hickey

Hear, Hear!!
Yes it was amazing and my light bulb moment was as big as the ones they use for the MCG
Thanks

Shelley XXXX


Hi there Craig & John,

Just wanted to thank you for a sensational day last week at Renovate Your Life! Apart from the fact that my head felt like it just might explode (just kidding) the day for me was about exploring, reviewing, being open to a new approach and seeing what came from that. The result was a great sense of validation, greater clarity and more direction in some particular areas (wwwwooooooohhhhooooo). I did love the goals chart too- its going straight to the office (with a few modifications, like specifics in the areas I'm looking to strengthen)

Apart from all of that I haven't had as good a belly laugh in any training EVER!!!!! That Craig is a bloody funny man!
I look forward to catching up with you again soon,

Cheers

Marita

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