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Bernard Salt is a compelling and entertaining speaker, often enjoyed by blue-chip companies to stimulate thought provoking discussion at conferences, seminars and workshops.

He travels Australia extensively and is equally at home speaking about suburban growth and culture in Dubbo and Busselton, as he is about the opportunities for business in the hip-and-happening empty-nester residential markets of inner Sydney and Melbourne.

Bernard has a detailed understanding of consumer markets and of the cultural changes that underpin these trends.  He attributes recent trends' and even fashion, to the shifting and shuffling of mass market numbers from one stage of the life-cycle to the other.  The Age  describes his style as 'part stand-up comedian, part number-crunching economist'.  A Queensland journalist describes him as 'quick witted and dynamic as a public speaker, he is articulate and holds an audience exceptionally well'.

In demand as a speaker, Bernard balances an increasing number of engagements with running a national advisory practise out of Melbourne.  Bernard holds Bachelor of Education and Master of Arts degrees, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Bernard completes about 120 speaking engagements per year throughout Australia, New Zealand and further afield.  Bookings are usually required 6 weeks in advance.  Contact Fiona Evans (03) 9288 5513 for fee and availability.

QUOTES

"... he took the room totally by surprise right from the beginning and they loved him ... the energy in the room was palpable and Bernard totally met their enthusiasm and kept them completely enthralled throughout his session."
National Employment Services Association

"... topical, focussed and importantly entertaining presentation ... his depth of knowledge on his subject has significantly enhanced his ability to deliver not only the prepared presentation, but also to further delve and discuss broader issues relative to the topic and particularly relative to the audience."
Southern Cross Broadcasting

"an entertaining and insightful speaker who was very well received by our customers ... he was able to tailor his speech for each state ... the quality of his presentation assisted in reinforcing our desired positioning as the market influencer and leader."
Kimberley-Clark Australia Pty Ltd

"his address was incisive, interesting and humorous, and there have been many positive comments from our guests, his address struck a commonsense chord with business."
Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce

"an unqualified success - riveting. The anecdotes and verbal illustrations were worthy of the most highly acclaimed entertainer."
Franchise Council of Australia

"first class and highly relevant, brilliant and insightful ... excellent data and delivery, polished presenter with humour and facts ... what a funny and refreshing presentation, he made such a dry topic interesting and visionary."
National Employment Services Association - conference

"Lots of positive feedback - highly entertaining and informative."
GM Suncorp-Metway

"I continue to receive very positive comments from attendees who thoroughly enjoyed your lively exposition - Excellent presentation."
CEO AusCID