Our Authors, Their Books and More…
Indie Experts Authors are non-fiction specialists who are also working as professional speakers representing their respective fields. They are all media trained, understand branding and effective marketing of themselves and their books as part of an overall ecosystem in their businesses. They are not hobbyists, and all have invested considerable time, effort, and money in being recognised as the best in their industries. Many of them are globally operating, award-winning, high- demand presenters, coaches, consultants, and trainers.
Indie Experts Authors invited to speak at your next event means you are assured of:
- High quality content delivered by experienced presenters, trainers, and specialists in their field.
- They are seasoned professionals in the expert’s industry, media savvy, and able to ensure your total satisfaction with their presentations, before they arrive, on stage, and after the applause.
The Giant's Shoulders
This is a collaborative book that features authors from around the world, sharing their wisdom from Pages and Stages about the business of being a professional speaker. Authors each provided a chapter, based on their presentations at the International Global Speakers’ Federation bi-ennial conference in September 2024.
Standing Tall with Professional Speaking Wisdom
Unlock the secrets of the world’s most successful speakers with **The Giant’s Shoulders**. This indispensable guide, crafted by industry leaders, is designed to elevate your speaking career to new heights. Whether you’re an aspiring keynote speaker or a seasoned professional, this book offers practical strategies and profound insights to enhance your stage presence, boost your business, and make a lasting impact.
Discover the Power of the Stage
Learn how to captivate any audience with nine memory hacks that ensure your message sticks, and discover seven ways to turn your speaking engagements into massive profits. Understand the value of media coverage and how to leverage it to expand your influence and reach.
Master the Art of Planning
Harness the potential of AI for writing, planning, and market research to stay ahead of trends and deliver content that resonates. Apply aviation-grade rigor to your business operations to ensure resilience and success, even in times of crisis.
Embrace the Spirit of Service
Explore the profound rewards of giving back through your speaking endeavors. Learn the art of asking for help, the importance of community collaboration, and how to human better in all aspects of your professional life.
Be Inspired by the Best
Featuring contributions from top speakers at the Global Speakers Federation biennial summit, this book is packed with actionable advice and real-world experiences. From harnessing the power of memory and media to building a resilient and thriving speaking business, The Giants’ Shoulders is your roadmap to becoming an unstoppable force on the stage.
Authors: Antoni Lacinai, Kate Delaney, Dave Greenberg, Dixie Maria Carlton, Lindsay Adams, Brad Hauck, Brad Shorkend, Leila Kubesch, Bronwyn Reid.
BRONWYN REID
Speaker topics: Business, Social Governance, Risk Management
Small Company Big Business:
How to find, win and keep new customers
Non-fiction: Small Business, Entreprenuership, Supply chain, Management, Strategic Planning
Small Company Big Crisis:
How to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a business crisis
Non-fiction: Business Risk, Entreprenuership, Supply Chain, Management, Strategic Planning
Bronwyn Reid is a small business owner and entrepreneur who specialises in helping small businesses grow by taking on contracts with large organisations. She has a lifetime of experience in attracting, winning, and retaining work with such organisations. Her own businesses have been supplying to national and international companies, and all levels of government for over 25 years. Bronwyn has also seen and experienced the economic booms and busts, natural disasters and personal crises that can derail – or be fatal to – a small business. This book compiles her experience and the vital lessons she has learned about preparing for, negotiating, and exiting from such crises with your business and your sanity intact.
- Size: 8.5×5.5 in
- SCBB: 200 pages
SCBC: 136 pages
SCBB: Paperback / eBook / Audio
SCBC: Paperback/ eBook /Audio
Book Awards: Finalist – 2021 Best Audio Book, Australian Business Book Awards (SCBC)
Author Awards: 2022 Silver Stevie Award – Thought Leadership
DR PAUL HARVEY –
Speaker Topics: Environmental Science, Ocean Care, Plastic Pollution
The Plasticology Project
The chilling reality of our plastic pollution crisis and what we can all do about it
Dr Paul Harvey is an environmental scientist living in Sydney, Australia. Paul is passionate about helping others understand the global issue of plastic, and encouraging them to make mindful, positive changes in their lives for future generations.
There IS something we can do – but we must do more NOW.
From the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, from outer space to inside our bodies, plastic pollution is everywhere. Plastic has transformed almost every aspect of our lives, but at a huge cost to the planet and our future.
In The Plasticology Project, environmental scientist Dr Paul Harvey reveals the disturbing extent of the plastic pollution problem the world is facing. Weaving together the latest science, international research, and first-hand experiences, The Plasticology Project is a broad, comprehensive analysis of global plastic pollution – how it spreads, the damage it causes, and the risk it poses to our health and wellbeing.
Offering readers hope as well as warning, The Plasticology Project highlights the amazing work that is already being done to combat plastic pollution, and explores a wide range of practical steps we can take to be part of the solution at individual, community, and global levels.
8.5 x 5.5 in | 225 pp
Non-fiction: Ocean Science, Environment, Social Enterprise, Pollution
ADAM HOULAHAN
Speaker Topics: Linked In, Social Media, Global Marketing & Influence
8.5 x 5.5 in | 210 pp
Influencer – 2023 Edition
The 9 Step guide to becoming influential in any industry
Non-fiction: Business, Sales and Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media, How to, Branding
Linked In Playbook 2022 Edition
Contacts to Customers – Engage, Connect, Convert
Non-fiction: Business, Sales and Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media, How to, Branding
AEPA Australia Entreprenuer Awards – Winner 2023
36K Followers on Linked In Link to Author’s Website
8.5 x 5.5 in | 200 pp
Adam Houlahan is an International Keynote Speaker specialising in LinkedIn strategies for entrepreneurs, and CEO of the highly successful LinkedIn agency, Prominence Global. He hosts arguably the world’s largest free on-line LinkedIn training event with thousands of people registering every 10-weeks and is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts in harnessing the power of LinkedIn for business. Both the Influencer and Linked In Playbook are updated with new chapters and content every second year.
BERNIE LANDELS
Speaker Topics: Baby Development, Podiatry, Child Resilience
Finding Their Feet
Every parents guide to movement and milestones
Internationally-certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM) since 2002, Bernie Landels has helped many parents build strong connections with and foundations for their children through touch and education. She continues to work in private practice working with all ages but focusing on pregnancy massage and sharing the joys of infant massage. Good health and well-being starts at the feet. From their first kicks in the womb to their first wobbly toddler steps – and every milestone in between – your baby’s feet play a crucial role in their physical, mental, and emotional development.
Finding Their Feet is an accessible and practical guide for parents and carers, designed to equip them for the most important role they will ever have – guiding their child’s development for life-long success, from the feet up.
Learn about the anatomy and development of your baby’s feet, and the important relationship between their feet, body, and brain.
Combining the latest research, easy-to-follow anatomical science, and fun, practical activities and exercises for you to enjoy with your baby while supporting their development, Finding Their Feet is a parenting book like no other.
Since launching this book in mid 2022, Bernie has been invited to speak at live events, and as a guest on podcasts, in the USA, Switzerland, UK, Australia, NZ, UK, and Germany. She is now working on her next book aimed at helping fathers to become more relaxed and effective around baby massage and nurturing techniques. Finding Their Feet has also been translated into Czech.
Non-fiction: Parenting, Child development, Podiatry
DIXIE CARLTON
Speaker Topics: Publishing, Marketing, Communication
8.5 x 5.5 in | 175 pp
Series – The Taboo Conversations
That V Word
Rocks Solid Foundations – how core values shape your life and business
Non-fiction: Self Help, Family, Relationships, Business, Personal Growth
That Sex Book
How to talk about and get a hot sex life after 50
Non-fiction: Self Help, Sexuality, Midlife, Relationships, Happiness
8.5 x 5.5 in | 150 pp
Dixie Maria Carlton is a well-known publishing, marketing, and expert’s coach who has been at the forefront of ensuring Core Values are understood and articulated in daily personal lives, as well as incorporated into Brand Values and marketing for more than 20 years. She writes about topics that people sometimes find hard to talk about and likes to challenge fresh thinking about our understanding of these.
That V Word is about how values, core values, virtues and personal needs are often misunderstood and yet when articulated and clear, are the cornerstone for decision making in life, business, relationship and every day living.That Sex Book is the first book in the Taboo Conversations Series, and explores the serious and non-serious side of embarking on new relationships or rejuvenating old ones in mid-life and beyond.
ROSIE GEE
Speaker Topics: Adult ADHD
Clusterf#ck
Rosie Gee is a specialist working in the field of ADHD who was herself only diagnosed in her 40s.
In this groundbreaking book, you’ll embark on a transformative journey that explores the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD in the later stages of life. This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to help you navigate the complexities of ADHD and unlock your full potential. Clusterf#ck is the go-to resource for reclaiming control over your life and embracing your unique strengths. It’s time to break free from the limitations of ADHD and unlock your true potential. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a life filled with purpose, joy, and success.
Rosie Gee is an esteemed author, advocate, and prominent voice in the ADHD community. With her unique perspective and unwavering commitment to promoting acceptance and understanding, Rosie empowers individuals with ADHD to embrace their true selves. Rosie resides in Auckland and continues to make a positive impact on the lives of New Zealanders living with ADHD.
9×6 in | 230 pages | Paperback, eBook, Audio
Non-fiction: Self Help, ADHD, Neurodiversity, Mental Health, Anxiety, Medical
KATE MUNARI
Speaker Topics: Mindset, Resilience, Leadership
COMING SOON!
What kind of mindset do you really need to succeed
as a Helicopter Pilot in Afghanistan?
Kate Munari really wanted to fly helicopters, and she really wanted to go into a combat zone. What it took to get her there, how she coped with everything from enrolment, to pilot training courses, preparation for deployment to one of the most dangerous places in the world, for anyone to be in 2008. Three successful tours of Afghanistan was the highlight of a 17 year career as a helicopter pilot for Kate, and she shares her stories to inspire anyone wanting to know more about the mindsets she employed during that time, and for her life in general. It’s a riviting tale of determination, courage, and ambition.
As a full time presenter, Kate speaks to audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand about her perspectives on leadership borne out of her experiences both in the Navy and as a civilian.
Her book is due for release in 2024.
COMING SOON:
Fourishing Forties
by Dr Mofoluwaso Ilevbare
THE book you want when you’re turning 40, in your 40s, or want to give your best friend when she’s turning 40. Packed with the ultimate set of resources, reflections and wisdom for today’s extraordinary mid-life goddesses. This is the Best Ever BEST FRIEND Book!
COMING SOON:
Surving Success by Tim Wise
The book that askes the questions about all those boxes we tick in life as we strive for success, and then the ‘What’s Next?’. How to survive and thrive after you reach all those achievements, enjoy the fruits of our labor, and face a whole new set of Big Goals around meaning and purpose.
COMING SOON:
Celebrate the re-launch of Michelle Holman’s delightfully witty series starting with Bonkers, and Barefoot. Michelle is a best selling fiction author who is updating and adding to her books in new digital format. Fun fiction as we feature our new Fiction Author Support Services.