Memory/Speed Reading Course delivered by Chris Lyons
who doubled the Australian Memory Record by reciting Pi to
4,400 places without error. To have a go yourself click here!

Chris has appeared on The Today Show, A Current Affair,
Today Tonight, ABC TV's Can We Help? plus demonstrated how
effective memory techniques can be on radio stations all around Australia.

In September 2008 Chris won the Australian Memory Championships Names
competition by correctly memorising 46 people's names in just 5 minutes.

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Read Faster, Remember More,
Tackle Information Overload...

1 Day Memory Skills/Speed Reading Courses In...

Sydney - Friday 15 June 2012
4 Places Remaining

Canberra - Saturday 30 June 2012

Brisbane - Friday 13 July 2012
Melbourne - Friday 20 July 2012

Newcastle - Friday 10 August 2012
Sydney - Saturday 18 August 2012
Wollongong - Friday 24 August 2012

Melbourne - Saturday 22 September 2012

60 Second Summary

Invest just 1 day and discover how to read faster, remember more and tackle information overload. In this fun and interactive small group training course, you'll be introduced to the brain-friendly techniques used by high achievers to save time, boost their reading speed, improve their memory and achieve more each day.

Purpose Of Workshop

• To give you a rapid and effective introduction to Memory,
  Speed Reading and Information Mapping techniques
  
  
• To show you how to apply the techniques in day-to-day situations
  to save time and get better results
  
  
• To provide you with a simple framework to help you apply and
  practise your new found skills

What You'll Learn

In this combined memory improvement and speed reading course you'll learn...

• Your Memory - beliefs, myths and your true potential

• The real reason we forget things - and why this is good news

• The simple 3 step approach to remembering people's names

• Plus how to use the 80:20 rule to get good at remembering names, quickly

• How to give great presentations without referring to notes even once

• How to remember numbers, facts and other key business information

• How to get information into your long-term memory for instant recall

• Tips and techniques used by memory champions to perform record-breaking feats
  
  

• Speed Reading - how well do you currently read and what's possible?

• Why most people read below their potential and with poor comprehension

• 4 key techniques to increase your reading speed, focus and comprehension

• How to quickly double your reading speed through effective practice

• Reading strategies for different materials and purposes

• How to remember more of what you read using the BDA approach
  
  

• What is Information Mapping and why is it such a versatile business tool?

• How to use Information Mapping to prepare reports in a fraction of the time

• How to use Information Mapping techniques to run effective meetings

• How to use the GO method to slash the time needed to prepare presentations

• How to get started with Information Mapping at work

Delivery Format

• 1 Day Public Training Course, starts at 0900 finishes at 1700

• Exclusive, interactive small group training

• Limited to just 12 people to maximise personal attention and learning

Bonus Material

• Free access to The Hidden Advantage 21 Day Online Follow-up Program valued at $195 to reinforce what you learn at the workshop

Presenter

• This Memory Improvement/Speed Reading Course is delivered personally by Australian Memory Record Holder Chris Lyons. An experienced trainer and facilitator, Chris also has over 10 years' commercial experience gained in senior management roles in large Australian and UK companies before establishing Gloo in 2004.

Attendee Feedback

This is just a small selection of comments from people who have attended this Memory Skills/Speed Reading training course. What's more, since we started over 7 years ago we've never had a single customer complaint or refund request. Not one.

"The memory sessions were brilliant and I have since used one of the techniques to present a one hour training session without notes - a feat  I would never have thought possible before this workshop." Glen Frost, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers "Great workshop. Very interactive, especially enjoyed learning the speed reading techniques and how quickly we can take in text. Definitely leaving with new skills." Jason Russell, Technician, ASC "Extremely useful, particularly for remembering names." Allegra Spender, CEO, Carla Zampatti "These tools should be the foundation of our education. A fun filled day which will genuinely save time and assist me in finding that elusive work-life balance." Kate Melrose, Global Manager Strategic Marketing Lend Lease "Very engaging and energetic presentation! The memory and speed reading techniques were practical and very useful." Greg Thompson, Director, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu "Fantastic day. Enjoyed learning new skills. I would recommend this training to anyone." Brett Donnellan, Director, White Glove Building Services "Great training, informative and interactive. Picked up some excellent techniques for improving memory and becoming more efficient at work." David Charteris, Senior Planner, City of Stonnington "The workshop was a workout for my brain! I didn't realise my brain had the capacity to learn so much in one day. It was fantastic." Courtney, Student, Melbourne University "Very useful practical techniques for an essential life skill for any successful executive." Mitchell Taylor, Managing Director, Taylors Wines "Fantastic tools, great variety in the day. Tools are very simple to apply and learn making memory easy with practice." Angela Roche, Project Manager "I can remember names now. Well done Chris!" Richard Yee, Accountant, Alstom Grid Australia "Wow! What an interesting workshop. It increased my reading speed and improved my memory. Great presentation." Tina Yang, University Student, Brisbane "Practical and high energy... new ideas that give you a hidden advantage." James Budin, Director, Rogen International "The absolute stand out were the memory sessions." Rick Ashton, Director, Westpac "Fantastic!" Chris Dascolias, Firefighter, Fire And Rescue NSW "Great day. Enjoyable and fun. The memory systems are really useful. Very good pace, no time wasted." John Shanahan, CEO, Colmar Brunton "Learn whilst having fun. Simple techniques to improve your reading and retention skills." Sotiria Andronikidis, Finance Officer Department of Sustainability and Environment "One of the best training courses I've done." Michael Musson, Director, Australian Bureau Of Statistics "Well rounded day that develops areas that traditional business courses don't touch." Andrew Randall, Finance Manager, SP Ausnet "Exceeded my expectations. Entertaining all day. The day flew by and I learned a lot. Thanks Chris." Amy Eade, Head Of Operations, Lifebroker "Covered a lot of useful, practical techniques in a very action-packed day. Lots of fun and highly recommended." Alan Chan, Accountant, Castle Hill "Mind-opening! Wonderful experience." TJ McCarthy, Year 12 Student, Sydney "A full day packed with useful tools and practical approaches to better utilise your memory and process information more quickly. These skills are increasingly in demand in modern business." Julian Benton, Executive Manager, Shannons Insurance "Simple and effective tools to use immediately. Very enjoyable, fun and interactive." Adnan Mohamed, MBA Student, Sydney "Very active and fast flowing day. Complex issues presented simply. Continual reinforcement which was great. Easy to use, great take away messages." Peter FitzGerald, Area Manager, Elders "Fun, enthusiastic approach to broadening your mind and thinking more laterally. An enjoyable and educational exercise accentuated by Chris's engaging style." Greg Nichols, Director, Betfair "Great workshop. Practical techniques I will actually be able to use in day to day life. Especially liked the '2 finger speed reading' and the 'journey technique'. Thank you!" Laura Kirby, Recruitment Executive, Fusion Workforce "Very useful. Covered many areas that will make studying more efficient as well as significantly increase recall and retention of knowledge." Michael Vasimalla, Medical Student, Adelaide "A great day. Good simple techniques presented in a manner which you could follow. Fun and enjoyable." Glenda Smith, Chartered Accountant, Melbourne "I've learnt some really useful techniques that will allow me to work smarter and be more efficient. And the tools to make them habits." Tim Condon, Senior Consultant, Delta Agribusiness "Energetic, positive presentation of very useful techniques." Heather McMillan, Director, McMillan Staff Development "Great practical suggestions that will easily be incorporated into my daily work schedules. Very entertaining delivery." Ann Dalton, ACT Branch Director, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia "Exceeded even my own expectations. Gloo's techniques are outstanding with undeniable results." Jenny Jones, CFO, Victorian Curriculum And Assessment Authority "Thanks Chris, very interesting presentation. I learnt many techniques to use at work and in my own personal study to save time, increase my efficiency, organisation and my memory. Great day." Helen French, Chiropractor, The Spine Centre Brisbane "I enjoyed the day. Chris was entertaining and informative. Enough information and practice opportunities without undue pressure. Great value." Allan Bedford, Principal, KJB Law Canberra "What a fun day! Best way to learn. Enjoyed small, diverse group. I could just relax into it and learn. Many light-bulb moments I can use in my business and personal life. I can certainly read faster and my comprehension is still there. Thanks Chris. Engaging presentation, well done." Jenet Kirby, Clinical Hypnotherapist Deep Thoughts Hypnotherapy "Excellent memory skills developed during the day. Very informative and would recommend to any other business to attend a Gloo training day. Speed reading techniques will be adopted in both the workplace and everyday reading tasks." Pete Wilson, Senior Agronomist, Lachlan Fertiliser Rural "I'm amazed at the simple techniques demonstrated throughout the training and the huge effect they had in increasing my memory. This will definitely help when presenting to groups as well as remembering people's names. Speed reading techniques were simple yet highly effective. If only these techniques were implemented in the education system!" Rhiannon Peterson, Owner, SQC International "Thank you Chris. Extraordinary and very comprehensive. I learnt simple skills in one day that will save me hours, massively increase my productivity and efficiency and are life long skills for both my personal and business life." Robyn Gray, Founder and CEO, Get Real Get Results "A must for business people." Bronwyn Matthews, General Manager, Mercury Telephones

To read more customer feedback on our unique blend of training Click Here.

Where And When?

Our next Memory/Speed Reading Public Courses are taking place in:

- June 2012

• Sydney - 0900 to 1700 on Friday 15 June 2012
  at Gloo HQ in Drummoyne in Sydney's Inner West Google Map
  - Bookings Open, 4 Places Remaining
  
  

• Canberra - 0900 to 1700 on Saturday 30 June 2012
  at Rydges Capital Hill Hotel, Cnr Canberra Avenue
  and National Circuit, Forrest Google Map
  - Bookings Open, Places Available, Maximum 12 People
  
  

- July 2012

• Brisbane - 0900 to 1700 on Friday 13 July 2012
  at the Novotel Hotel, 6-8 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport Google Map
  - Bookings Open, Places Available, Maximum 12 People
  
  

• Melbourne - 0900 to 1700 on Friday 20 July 2012
  at the Travelodge Docklands, 66 Aurora Lane, Docklands VIC 3008 Google Map
  - Bookings Open, Places Available, Maximum 12 People
  
  

- August 2012

• Newcastle - 0900 to 1700 on Friday 10 August 2012
  at the Travelodge Newcastle, 12 Steel Street, Newcastle West Google Map
  - Bookings Open, Places Available, Maximum 12 People
  
  

• Sydney - 0900 to 1700 on Saturday 18 August 2012
  at Gloo HQ in Drummoyne in Sydney's Inner West Google Map
  - Bookings Open, Places Available, Maximum 8 People
  
  

• Wollongong - 0900 to 1700 on Friday 24 August 2012
  at Quest Wollongong, 59-61 Kembla Street, Wollongong Google Map
  - Bookings Open, Places Available, Maxium 12 People
  
  

- September 2012

• Melbourne - 0900 to 1700 on Saturday 22 September 2012
  at the Travelodge Docklands, 66 Aurora Lane, Docklands VIC 3008 Google Map
  - Bookings Open, Places Available, Maximum 12 People
  
  

Information updated daily and correct as at .

We also run this course in other locations around Australia from time to time where there is sufficient interest. If you are interested in this course running in your local area let us know by Clicking Here.

The Hidden Advantage Personal Coaching Program. We also offer a private, one to one version of this training, available all year round so you can take the program at the time which works best for you. Find out more about The Hidden Advantage Personal Coaching Program.

How Much?

• Full day, small group workshop including, refreshments, lunch, full colour manual PLUS 21 Day Online Follow-up Program= $595 including GST

• *May Special* = $395 including GST, save $200 for a limited time. Applies to all workshops booked and paid for by 31 May 2012.
  

Any Group/Student Discounts?

• 10% Group Discount: book 2 or more places at the same course and receive a 10% discount off the total cost
  

• $100 Student Discount: if you are a High School, University or Mature student you qualify for a $100 discount off the above prices. To obtain the Student Discount simply complete and return the Student Discount Booking Form.






"The workshop was an excellent introduction to speed reading. I also found the memory skills very helpful especially for presentations." Alyce Ward, Advertising Sales, APN "The most useful and engaging personal development I've done in a long time! Fun and interesting. Excellent." Suzi Maxwell-Wright Teaching/Marketing, South West TAFE "I now have the confidence to remember more than 3 names. Yay!" George Wahby, Director, Angove Wines "Great tips, easy to understand. Kept it fun and enjoyable. Definitely put what was learnt in to practice." Jackie Zelvis, Office Manager, Davids Real Estate "It's an eye-opener the information that is imparted in this course. I can apply the speed reading techniques tomorrow." Arnaldo Longart, Ontrack Employment "An excellent day of training with quick and easy learning techniques to improve memory, give presentations and speed read. Not only informative and fun but Chris managed to keep me engaged for 8 hours! A course I would recommend to everyone. Thanks Chris!" Louiza Menzel, Director French Organic Skin Care Products "Engaging and extremely informative. Great fun too. Thanks Chris!" Marijana Perin, Services Manager Construction, Grocon "Very helpful plus surprisingly easy and fun. The techniques to improve memory and reading speed are actually very simple. Thank you Chris!." Tara Ryan, Solicitor, DGThompson "Today flew by. It was very informative and has given me tools I can use for studying a science degree after many years away from study. Chris is very entertaining." Angie Byrne, Health Science Student "Excellent!! Thanks Chris for a very informative, lively workshop. I have learnt how to read more proficiently and can now use my memory more effectively. Thanks, thoroughly enjoyed the day." Julie Botten, Interpreter "If you want to move away from boring PowerPoints to an interactive and fun way of learning where you actually remember everything from start to end, and learn lifelong skills to make your everyday work so much easier, Gloo is for you. That is what I achieved in one day." Geoff Caine, Department Of Sustainability & Environment Victorian Government "Exceeded my expectations. Can use to help not just me but my kids too. Will definitely be using these very valuable techniques." Steve Steel, Managing Director, Computool "I learnt fantastic skills that will help with my productivity and self-satisfaction of getting things done! It will help me take many things off my 'to-do list'. Thanks for your time and effort Chris." Carol Mioduchowski, Primary Care Manager, Geelong


Dates Or Locations Not Convenient?

If you can't make the dates/locations, some other options...

1) No workshop nearby? To request a course in your area Click Here.

2) D.I.Y - organise your own Workshop! Get 4 or more people together and have this training course delivered at a time and location of your choice anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. Find out more about DIY Workshops.

3) Work for an organisation? Run this as an In-House Training Course for your team in the convenience of your offices Click Here.

4) The Hidden Advantage Personal Coaching Program We also offer a private, one to one version of this training covering the exact same content and techniques as in the public workshop. Available all year round, you can take the program at the time which works best for you.

The Hidden Advantage Personal Coaching Program comprises 4 weekly sessions of 2 hours each. Or if you prefer, you can complete the program all in one day. Find out more about The Hidden Advantage Personal Coaching Program.

5) Online Personal Coaching In addition to our live face-to-face training courses, during 2012 we will start to offer more of our unique blend of memory improvement and speed reading training online, so that you can learn how to read faster and remember more wherever you are on the planet. So if you're unable to attend a face-to-face session, then please Contact Us for more details of our forthcoming Online Coaching Programs.







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Who Uses Gloo?

Our Public Workshops, Corporate Training Sessions and Personal Coaching Programs have been attended by people from many organisations, including the following...



FINANCE/INSURANCE ANZ AON AXA Citigroup Commonwealth Bank Halletts Financial Services Lifebroker Macquarie Bank MCCA Merrill Lynch National Australia Bank Shannons Insurance Tripoint UBS Westpac LEGAL/ACCOUNTING Ascent Audit Canberra Blake Dawson Waldron Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Henry Davis York KJB Law Canberra KPMG Lawler Partners Maddocks Mallesons Stephen Jacques PKF Chartered Accounting PricewaterhouseCoopers PROPERTY/CONSTRUCTION Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure Brookfield Multiplex CSR Davids Real Estate Grocon Jones Lang Lasalle LendLease Look Property Group Ray White Group The Planning Group Urbis HEALTH/COMMUNITY Amgen Ardoch Youth Foundation Aspen Medical Hills Street Group Mayne Health Melbourne City Mission OCAV Royal District Nursing Service The Spine Centre Brisbane CONSUMER PRODUCTS/SERVICES 2XU Betfair Boost Juice Bars Costa Group Frostbland McDonalds Australia Mercury Telephones Metlink Microsoft Origin Energy Vodafone

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Airservices Australia Australian Bureau Of Statistics Australian Federal Police Australian Taxation Office Department of Defence Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade National Museum of Australia Royal Australian Air Force LOCAL GOVERNMENT Bayside City Council Cardinia Shire Council City of Melbourne City Of Port Phillip City of Stonnington City of Whittlesea Department of Education and Early Childhood Development VIC Department of Environment ACT Department of Planning and Community Development VIC Department of Sustainability and Environment VIC Fire and Rescue NSW Kingston City Council Mitchell Shire Council NSW Police Force Penrith City Council Railcorp Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority EDUCATION/TRAINING Catholic Education Office Fusion Workforce McMillan Staff Development Melbourne Business School Mental Blank Ontrack Employment Queensland University of Technology Rogen International Rosebank College South West TAFE University Of Melbourne University Of The Third Age Young Presidents Organisation - Melbourne, Sydney, Perth BUSINESS SERVICES/INDUSTRIAL Alstom Australia APN ASC Australian Vinyls Boral Clover Fields Colmar Brunton Delta Agribusiness Elders EMC K.W. Doggett National Protective Services SP Ausnet Sylvan Australia Texas Productions The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Vemco Services Water Wise Trucks Australia

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