A Different Way of Seeing. Helping You Make Sense of the Overwhelm
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I often get asked about the process I use when I travel. I suspect non-blind people have a difficult time understanding what I gain from exploring new destinations. That was why I suggested travel as a topic for a presentation I was invited to give at the International Women’s Club meeting in Cape Town last …
It’s taken me a long time to hit the publish button on this video, but I am excited to finally share it with you. If you are looking for a speaker for an event – online or in person – then please take a look at my latest YouTube video, where I share a little …
Last weekend I got invited back to speak at another school camp by the Rainbow Dreams Trust. This camp was aimed at learners from the townships in and around Cape Town and was the annual gathering of the 4 groups that Rainbow Dreams Trust run during the school year. Facing a group of 100 learners …
Whoever would have thought that they would get international media for simply doing what they love? Well, maybe some people might, but I certainly wouldn’t number myself amongst them! And yet, that is what happened… And what wonderful exposure it was – an article about me in the toastmasters International magazine, that goes to 325000 …
Last week I attended my first ever TEDx event, at the most recent TEDx Table Mountain. As a speaker I was fascinated by a number of things: the speech topics, the speaking styles and techniques used, and what the audience reacted most favourably to. As an inspirational speaker, I have been toying with the idea …
Below is a testimonial from the event organiser of the Tygerberg Hospital workshop I presented. Lois Strachan addressed our community health workers at Tygerberg Hospital last week, and all of us were captivated by what she had to say. Not only is her story inspiring and deeply challenging, but she is also a humorous and …
Following a presentation I gave on Monday, I received the following e-mail from one of the delegates. Hi Lois What a pleasure it was to meet you last night. Your talk captivated everyone and you certainly had their undivided attention! You are a natural speaker, enthusiastic, optimistic, passionate and thoroughly inspiring! You have, no doubt, …