Craig Strachan's Page

I am a:

Speaker

I speak about:

Adult Learning, Bereavement/Grief/Loss/Mourning, College/University

My Bio:

Craig Strachan - Biography
Presentation Skills & Personal Development Coach
Craig spent many years writing software in the corporate world. During this time, he realized that poor communication was costing business, and that one of the keys to successful business is effective communication.
Craig joined Toastmasters International in 1999 with the goal of learning to give better business presentations. Speaking as often as he could, he soon found himself elected into leadership roles within Toastmasters. He has since spoken and trained all over Southern Africa.
As a presentation skills coach, Craig inspires people towards excellence. He does this through training seminars, keynote speeches, and individual coaching and mentoring. Craig believes that with the right assistance, everybody can present a great speech.
Craig has been recognized for excellence by Toastmasters International, and he has received service excellence awards in business.
He is an expert author at Ezinearticles.com, who has published several of his articles. Craig’s free ebook “Putting the Power back into PowerPoint” can be downloaded off his website.
Online
Craig runs two websites, www.NotesFromTheCape.com contains commentary about life in Cape Town, and www.craigstrachan.com contains articles on presentation skills, leadership and personal-development.
 
At Home
Having a blind wife has led him to be aware of our differences, strengths and weaknesses. His wife, Lois, taught him that disability is not in the body – it is in the way we think.
Craig plays several musical instruments, and he has been played on South African and International radio. He is an avid reader. He especially enjoys reading history, biographies, fiction, business and personal development books.
Qualifications
BSc - Electrical Engineering
BSc - Information Systems (Hons)
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Diploma in Practitioner Coaching (DIPC)
Membership
Professional Speakers Association – Southern Africa
Toastmasters International
COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors Assoc. of Southern Africa)
IAF (International Assoc. of Facilitators)
Powerful Presentation Alliance
(updated 1 Sep 2008)

What I do best:

public speaking coaching

I charge a fee of:

$1-$500

Some notes on how I charge for my services:

50% fee due upfront, the balance at the presentation.