Feedback after Stephen Mayne speeches

Melbourne Rotary Club Speech

24 February 2010

Dear Stephen,

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Melbourne I would like to thank you for the stimulating address you delivered last Wednesday. Chair person David Carruthers' introduction promised a provocative and entertaining experience I am delighted to say you delivered with aplomb. A number of members have indicated that yours was one of the most interesting addresses we have at Rotary this year. Thank you again, particularly for stepping in at such short notice.

Yours Sincerely
Barry Watts
President
Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc

LGPro Business Lunch

Dear Stephen,

Just a note to thank you most sincerely for presenting at our Business Lunch held at Hilton on the Park last week.

The feedback received was very positive. A number of LGPro members comments on the value of the message you delivered and its relevance to the local government sector and to them personally.

We are most appreciative of your involvement and for delivering a presentation ensuring our event was a valuable experience for all those who attended.

Once again, many thanks for your contribution.

Yours Sincerely

David Preiss
CEO
LGPro (Local Government Professionals)
December 2009
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2nd Annual Insto Magazine Capital Raising conference.

Dear Stephen ,

am writing to thank you for taking time out to make a presentation at the Capital Raising Summit last week. I also wanted to share some of the excellent feedback you received from delegates – you received an average rating of 8/10.

Some comments from delegates include:

“different take – very well researched”

“Great alternative perspective”

“Great to hear the investor perspective”

“Lively & informative”

“Informative and currently very topical”

If you could please send through the paper for this session – we could distribute this to delegates for their reference.

I look forward to working with you again.

Best Regards,

Shivangi
Senior Conference Producer
October 2009
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Templestowe Mens' Probus Club

Dear Stephen,

Just a brief note to say how pleased we were to have you talk at our Meeting this morning.

Our members really enjoyed your personal insights into the current financial crisis and on the unique character of the operations of Local Council; governance. It was clear from the extensive question time after your talk, that the members, truly gained a great deal, from this.

Many thanks once again, from our Committee and all our members.

Sincerely,

Roger Stevenson.
Guest Speaker Co-ordinator
Templestowe Mens' Probus Club.
Oct 6, 2009
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Australian Economic Forum - Presentation

Hi Stephen,

We've had very positive feedback from attendees regarding your presentation with many requesting a copy of your presentation. In response to this we would like to place a transcript of the presentation on the AEF website www.australianeconomicforum.com.au.

Can you please let me know if you are happy to allow this and send me a PDF copy of your presentation?

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Christine Mamone
Event Organiser, DKC International Conference and Event Management
Aug 26, 2009
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University of Melbourne Commerce Alumni Society

Stephen, your keynote address at our Annual Reunion Dinner was simply fantastic. You had 200 people totally tuned in for the best part of an hour. You tailored your material to suit the market, you had fun with the audience, took questions, enjoyed a few laughs, you won a few arguments and also took a few blows and loved every minute of it. And your willingness to be on your feet for that length of time was first class. It was a superb effort. Thanks again.

Ross Cameron
President
UMCAS (University of Melbourne Commerce Alumni Society)
17 July 2009
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State Library of Victoria

Thank you very much for your contribution last night to Hot Ink: Radicals and Rascals.

The discussion was informative, at times provocative and very funny. It was very interesting to think about the evolution of our society's response to boundary-pushers, rule-breakers and opinionated loud-mouths in general!! The audience feedback was very positive.

Thanks again Stephen, and I hope to work with you again in the future.

Claire Pittman
Project Officer
22 May 2009

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Brimbank Council Business Breakfast

Stephen gave an interesting and informative presentation in a manner that kept the entire audience attentive. A great morning all round.

Yours sincerely,

Brian O'Dwyer
Attendee
17 April 2009



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Finance Sector Union National Conference

"Thank you very much for attending the Finance Sector Union National Conference in Acheron, we appreciate the fact that you took time to drive through fire ravaged Victorian bushland to attend, and, of course, appreciate the fact that you were able to give us your insight into the Global Financial Crisis. All the delegates were delighted to have met you and listened to you, you really set up a most interesting couple of days of discussion about our industry and our union's position within it."

Leon Carter
National Secretary
17 April 2009

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Alliance Freelance Convention

"On behalf of the team at the Walkley Foundation and the Media Alliance, I wanted to sincerely thank you for all your support and effort in being part of the Freelance Journalism Convention in Melbourne. We have had exceptionally positive feedback from our attendees, a reflection of your expertise and the fascinating experiences and ideas you communicated to our delegates. The general consensus was that your session was enlightening and provided inspiration for other journalists. The Walkleys relies on the goodwill and support of Australia's talented journalists to make events like these happen and I can't thank you enough for taking time out from your hectic workload to make the convention such a memorable event."

Christopher Warren
MEAA Federal Secretary
31 March 2009

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Corporate governance presentation for accounting firm Deloitte


"This morning I attended a forum on corporate governance and corporate responsibility at Deloitte offices. Great mix of corporates
from big as well as small and medium but some very senior people where Stephen Mayne was the speaker. He was inspiring, learned and
entertaining. But most of all he was visionary about the directions of what should be happening around governance, corporate structures, and the total re-engineering of the "system". It was like listening to someone who had just done a two year review into the banking/financial
system and listing the recommendations.... I know every person went away thinking he was a visionary."

Denis Moriarty
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
www.ourcommunity.com.au
25 February 2009


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2009 Local Government Public Relations & Communication Conference

"At the conference, the feedback from our delegates on your address was outstanding! Their comments included: Excellent; Very funny engaging presenter delivering valuable message to us at the same time; Great insight of how council PR can make media work for them; Dynamic; Great opener; Interesting and entertaining speaker - set the tone for the conference."

Caryn Morgan
Conference Manager
Local Government Public Relations Association
27 February 2009

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ATO Debt Conference

"Thanks for your presentation at the conference - you were a hit, and very generous with your time afterwards."

Jo Bramble
Director, Strategic Communication
Debt business line, Australian Taxation Office
Nov 17, 2008

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

"Thanks Stephen. The feedback from Wednesday was fantastic. All the best"

Trevor Danos
Partner
Oct 14, 2008
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Friends of the Auburn Tower Inc AGM

"Thank you again for your generous gift of your time and talents last night. I think the number and quality of the questions indicated how well you engaged the audience. Yours will be a very hard act to follow next year!"

Alan K Chuck
Vice President
Oct 13, 2008


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Victorian Cigar Society Dinner

Stephen,

Thank you again for the brilliant after dinner speech. It was a robust address as evidenced by the enthusiasm of questioners.

Bernard Corser
November 13, 2008
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Financial Executives Institute of Australia
Governance talk to senior finance executives

“We were particularly struck by the frank and candid manner in which you presented and analysed a number of controversial corporate events.”

David Carruthers
Chairman
Mar 2, 2001

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Cinema Owners Association of Australia
Gave Village Roadshow a very solid spray

“… a suitable forum and…the feedback that we have received from those in attendance at your presentation has been very positive.”

Dee Cavanagh
Program co-ordinator
June 7, 2001

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Public Relations Institute of Queensland
Guest speaker at AGM

“Your presentation was informative…challenging and thought-provoking…”

David Donohue
President
PRIA Queensland
Sept 24, 2003


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Australian Super Investment Conference

“…I would like to thank you for the valuable contribution you made…the feedback we received on the conference program sessions has been extremely positive.”

Fiona Reynolds
Manager & Convenor
Oct 4, 2004

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Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance

“ Your contributions to the exchange of ideas and information were an inspiration to the freelancers that attended the convention.”

Danielle Townsend
Organiser
May 15, 2000

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Australian Institute of Company Director

“The presentations were well received by our guests, who found it extremely informative…a great success…valuable and worthwhile.”

Jannene Stephens-Roberts
Assistant manager Professional Development

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Julian Burnside debate
Debate with Robert Manne and Ramona Koval

“…a subject which, at first sight, was so vague managed to generate such animated discussion. It is exactly the sort of discussion which the Mietta Mondays are intended to generate.”

May 4, 2004

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Australian Institute of Company Director
Two hour panel discussion with Don Stammer and Richard Court on the question: If the Corporation Were a Person Would That Person be a Psychopath? Also scenario played for 90 minutes on a mock board with the likes of Graham Bradley, Alan Cameron and John Akehurst.

“…the conference scored a very high overall satisfaction rate of 8.18 out of 10…your presentation was named by a number of delegates as one of the aspects of the conference they found most of benefit.”

Pauline Green
General Manager Sales & Marketing
June 21, 2005

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Communities in Control conference

“The feedback on your session…stimulated new thinking and action – it was an exceptional effort..”

Rhonda Galbally
Chief Executive Officer

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Probus Club of Templestowe Valley

“Your fearless and humourous approach to public targets in the corporate world, have won over 100 fans in our club alone, who will follow your career with enormous interest.”

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Scotch College: 2005 media forum, Melbourne

“Your presentation contributed greatly to our staff and students' enjoyment. We thank you for your ability to engage our boys with your ideas and inspiration.”

Suzette Boyd and the Library staff

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Churchill Club: how to build a killer board
Chaired a panel on pitfalls in board rooms

“…was extremely positive, with (members) indicating they found the evening informative and enjoyable.”

Brendan Lewis
Executive Director
The Churchill Club
Feb 14, 2006

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Chartered Secretaries Association seminars - Is the AGM Dead?

“Helpful and informative session stimulating interesting ideas about approaches to governance solutions…”

Fiona D'Abico
Marketing and Event co-ordinator.

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The Centre for Corporate Public Affairs
The internet, business, politics and the media

“ We are grateful that you have been an important part of advancing the knowledge base and practice of public affairs by affording us your thoughts, experience and time.”

Geoff Allen
Chairman
July 14, 2006


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Chartered Secretaries Association: Is the AGM Dead?

“An excellent, informative and entertaining session – a model for AGMs of the future?”

Kate Tunstall
National Conference Producer

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Chartered Secretaries Association: Victorian Public Sector Update.

“Hi Stephen,
Thank you once again for your wonderful contribution to our symposium last week!
I believe that you misplaced your wine…”

Fiona D'Abico
Marketing & Event Coordinator

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Australian Super Investment Conference
Summary of the year in corporate governance

“The feedback we have received…has been extremely positive. You are definitely one our most popular presenters…”

Fiona Reynolds
Manager & Convenor
Sept 7, 2006

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Fairley Leadership - 'Our Capital City':
Discussion about challenges facing Australia

“The feedback…was overwhelmingly positive towards your session.” “So positive…amazing strength given what he suffered”

Stephen Merrylees
Executive Director
Aug 4, 2006

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Melbourne Social Forum

“…you added an important, if not critical, contribution to the debate, and clarity …”

Josie Gibson

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Municipal Association of Victoria 2006 conference

“ We received excellent feedback and really appreciated your participation”

Rob Spence
Chief Executive Officer
July 27, 2006

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The Finance and Treasury Association

“(Your) session was well received and made a valuable contribution to the success of the Congress.”

G.James Hewton MFTA
Chief Executive Officer
The Finance and Treasury Association

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Newsagent Association Christmas party
From Crikey to The Mayne Report

“…declared this 35th Annual Meeting, "the best ever!!"

Gerard Attwood
Australian Newsagent of the Year, 1997.
Sorrento Newspower Newsagency


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Melbourne Centre FINSIA Dinner

“People at my table really enjoyed it and kept saying how 'courageous' they thought you are.”

David Michell
Business Development Manager
Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies
Sept 28, 2007

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National Library of Australia: Digital Culture Talks - Online journalism and its impact on traditional media

“… very positive feedback on your presentation at the Library; most of the comments refer to how inspirational and principled you are.”

Bobby Graham
Web Content Manager
Web Publishing Branch, IT Division
National Library of Australia
Sept 7, 2007

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Phillips Fox : Young Professionals
Disclose, disclose, disclose - Stephen Mayne on publishing and being damned

“I wanted to pass on the thanks of the industry for your contribution to our conference last week. Your presentation was extremely well received…”

Richard Wise
Manager Government & Public Affairs
Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy
May 17, 2007

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Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Dinner: Mar 30, 2007
See brochure, see feedback

“…the audience was greatly amused by the account of your career as a would-be politician and board member.”

Kevin Mclean
President
OIGA
April 3, 2007

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The Crazy Crikey Story

“The students were all abuzz after the coffee break, fueled with motivation and I reckon a touch of admiration! They are not yet completely cynical.”

Andrew Dodd
Mar 31, 2007

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Victorian Parliamentary Internship Program 2007
My experience as a journalist in Victoria

“Your contribution was singled out as being particularly illuminating.”

Dr Julie Stephens,
Senior Lecturer,
School of Social Sciences,
Victoria University
Mar 14, 2007

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International CFO Forum: Mar 2, 2007
What stakeholders really want

“…a CFO who said how much he got out of your presentation.”

Josie Gibson
Mar 20, 2007


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Senate Occasional Lecture series: July 20, 2007
Crikey, how the internet is Changing Politics!
"The lecture was extremely well received by our audience of approximately 230 people and we have had several requests for the transcript."

Harry Evans
Jul 24, 2007

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Centre for Corporate Public Affairs: June 26, 2007

"Participant feedback has been excellent... We are grateful that you have been an important part of advancing the knowledge base and practice of public affairs by affording us your thoughts, experience and time."

Geoff Allen
Chairman

Wayne Burns
Director
Jul 16, 2007

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Goulburn Valley Community Leadership Program: Aug 30, 2007
Our Capital City
"The feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive towards your session... In fact, some participants mentioned your presentation as a highlight of the day."

Stephen Merrylees
Dec 14, 2007

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The Insitute of Internal Auditors Australia
"...was well received and overall we received very positive comments..."

Gary Anderson
IIA-Australia President
Mar 26, 2008

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AIA National Conference
"Final numbers indicated we had over 300 delegates. All who attended the conference gave very positive feedback and felt that the standard of the overall program and presentations were exceptionally high. ....Out of the 37 presentations yours ranked in the top five."


Silvana Eccles
Events & Publications Coordinator
Australian Investors Association
Aug 5, 2008