Media Release 16 October 2007
The Art of Getting ‘Streetsmart’
Ten years ago acclaimed author, Chris Helder, was teaching underprivileged kids in a Los Angelesghetto how to read,
write and communicate.
Famous for his best-selling book Stop Selling! The art of reading the client and winning the business, he has graduated
from his classroom past to train staff at major banks and elite corporations around the world.
Originally from the US, Australian-based Helder has developed his art of ‘Streetsmart’ communication from many of his
life experiences.
Speaking about his experience in LA Chris says the children he was teaching lived in some pretty rough circumstances.
“It was very difficult to get teachers to work in the schools but I was up for the challenge.
“After two years working as a volunteer I not only had some incredibly rewarding experiences – but on a personal level -
I had really started to learn the ‘art of communication.’”
From this experience Chris developed his winning concept of change that he uses when speaking to leading business
organisations. The concept is “ACT AS IF”.
“It’s about wanting a fundamental change in your life and beginning to act it out. It has made a huge difference in so
many people’s lives,” he says.
Chris Helder now works as a speaker, trainer, writer, consultant and business strategist and has spoken around the world
to more than 25,000 people. Chris has worked with companies in the US, Australia, New Zealandand Europe.
This week (16-18 October) The Knowledge Gym is bringing Chris Helder to New Zealandto speak to businesses in
Christchurch, Aucklandand Wellington.
His visit is part of The Knowledge Gym’s programme which brings some of the world’s foremost business achievers to run
coaching sessions for New Zealandbusiness operators each month. It’s something managing director Mike Doughty says is
important for both the individual operators and the New Zealandeconomy as a whole.
Note:
Chris was in New Zealandlast February and was the highest rated speaker in The Knowledge Gym series for 2006. This is
the first time he is available to speak to media.
Chris Helder’s seminars:
Christchurch: 16 October - La Vida Conference and Community Centre
Auckland: 17 October – Rendezvous Hotel
Wellington: 18 October - WellingtonTown Hall- Ilott Theatre
Visit www.theknowledgegym.com for more information or to register.
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