Peter Buckley

$3,500-$5,000
Australia - QLD

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Peter Buckley has worked with some of Australia's top corporate entities as Keynote Speaker, MC, Voice Artist and Presentation Skills and Media Skills Coach and Mentor.

He spent 24 years 'on-air', including 12 years at Brisbane's B105 during its halcyon number-1 ratings period, where he was Assistant News Director following a stint as News Director at FM104/MMM.

Being in the entertainment industry allowed him to Compere/Host events from corporate and retail functions through to fashion parades, presentation nights and celebrity auctions. His time in radio gave him the opportunity to interview, talk and associate with actors, athletes, businesspeople, church and community leaders, developers, entertainers, governments, industry leaders, Premiers, paupers, superstars and WW1 Veterans.

Peter hosted the Brisbane Broncos- game-day Boardroom Functions for 2 seasons at Suncorp Stadium and has been MC, or Moderator, for many conferences and events including the International Urban Design, Franchise Council of Australia, Cerebral Palsy League Awards (presidential autocues, televised), BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, and Vice Regal Functions for St Columban's College and The International Biology Olympiad at University of Queensland.

He is a regular Corporate Mentor in Presentation Skills and Media Skills with clients including Powerlink, CSIRO, Child Support Agency, Bundaberg Regional Council, Xstrata Mount Isa Mines, Repco, and Elite Athletes like the Queensland Firebirds.

Being 'on camera' comes naturally which means Peter's used as a Presenter on Corporate Videos.

And he backs all this up with the ability to deliver a line like it should be, with his voice heard on TV and Radio commercials, Corporate Videos and Book Narrations. Peter is on program segments on CVC Radio, via short-wave throughout Asia and Russia, with a potential audience of a Billion people.        

Topics he presents include:

"Focus under Fire - Decision making under Pressure"
"People to People Presentation Skills - Helping to Create the Confident You"
"Media Skills - Your Mouth, Your Say, Your Result"

He is a regular Corporate Trainer in Presentation Skills and Media Skills with previous clients including Powerlink Qld, CSIRO, GHD, Child Support Agency and Queensland Academy of Sport Elite Athletes. He has also worked with various schools and colleges.

Being "on camera" comes naturally which means Peter is a preferred presenter on Corporate and Promotional Videos with a polished and professional edge.

And he backs all this up with the ability to deliver a line the way it should be.

His voice is heard on TV and Radio commercials, Corporate Videos and Book Narrations. Peter is on program segments on CVC Radio, via short-wave throughout Asia and Russia, with a potential audience of a Billion people.

Testimonials

Just a short note to thank you for your efforts at the recent Repco National Conference. As both MC and keynote speaker, your professionalism added greatly to the success of our event and the buzz around our 700 strong delegation was due in no small way to your talents. I was particularly impressed by the way you adapt seamlessly between roles and situations, adding humour when needed, and conducting the serious business manner when required. Thanks also for going the extra mile to help out when we needed you to. The “out-take” video piece was a standout in a weekend of highlights
- Marketing Services Manager, Repco Authorised Service

It was a privilege to have Peter Buckley work his magic at our recent State Conference with his presentation on Media Skills – Your Mouth, Your Say, Yours Results. Delegates were given an insight into the depth of expertise and knowledge he has, how to achieve the same disciplines and focused responses when facing the media. Peter is highly motivated and his enthusiastic nature was embraced by all in attendance.
- State President, ALGWA Conference

Having the support and guidance of Peter Buckley over the last two years, particularly in the areas of public speaking and media mentoring, has aided dramatically in the development of confident and competent ambassadors of Netball in the State - the Queensland Firebirds.
- CEO, Netball Qld

Your breadth of experience was perfectly suited to this event and we were very impressed with your ability to generate a lively and interactive panel discussion.
- Chief Executive, Qld Tourism Industry Council

I was particularly impressed by the way you adapt seamlessly between roles and situations, adding humour when needed, and conducting the serious business manner when required.
- Marketing Services Manager, Repco Authorised Service.

Having never stood or spoken in front of a camera, Peter's tuition and guidance were invaluable and necessary in creating an instructional video for our business. It pays to be trained by professionals.
- MD, Money Market Australia

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