Imagine if …
adventure ignites insight and inspiration,
what would you imagine?
Norman's story...
SINCE GRADUATING FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY WITH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE, NORMAN HAS ENDEAVOURED TO LIVE THE VISION OF THE LIFE HE IMAGINED HE WANTED TO LIVE.
“I’ve never followed the crowd, I’ve mostly walked alone,
and found myself in the places of my dreams, looking, listening, and learning.”
As a Story Teller, who …
- Works across the Asia-Pacific region,
- Offers speaking, consulting, training, and coaching services,
- Is focused on Entrepreneurial Leadership through The Art And Science Of Influence And Persuasion via Visioning, Presencing, Presenting, and Selling,
… Norman learned regardless of age, gender, nationality, education, experience, role, or responsibility, we can all strive for the life we desire and journey to the places of our dreams.
As an Entrepreneur, who …
- Established businesses in five Asia-Pacific countries,
- Recruited and developed diverse multicultural country teams,
- Pioneered incentive / loyalty marketing and business process outsourcing in Asia,
… Norman learned how to influence employees and partners towards a shared future and persuade customers and consumers towards a desired decision.
As an Adventurer, who …
- Travelled 3,610 km. along the ancient Silk Road in western China,
- Journeyed 7,143 km. across Russia from Nakhodka to Leningrad in winter,
- Co-discovered the 2nd. (12.72 km.) and 6th. (8.55 km.) longest caves in Thailand,
… Norman learned the importance of preparation, patience,
and perseverance, in accomplishing every worthwhile endeavour.
As an Executive, who …
- Worked in Melbourne, marketing and selling Christmas Island rock phosphate to clients in Asia,
- Worked in Hong Kong, trading, marketing, and shipping agricultural products to and from Asia,
… Norman learned the value of authenticity, credibility, and trust.
As a Traveller, who …
- Backpacked by bus through 17 countries in Asia,
- Journeyed by train through 17 countries in Europe,
- Travelled to 14 countries in the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean,
… Norman learned people of diverse places and practices are different, and the same, in searching for purpose, meaning, and happiness.
As an Expatriate, who …
- Founded start-ups in 5 Asia-Pacific countries,
- Serviced clients across 14 Asia-Pacific countries,
- Lived in Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand for 30-years,
… Norman learned the value of curiosity, courage, and compassion.
