I am an event speaker and management skills trainer (retired) ; my company developed and ran senior management programmes for large IT companies in UK.

Over the last ten years, or so, I have been a wedding toastmaster, MC and celebrant - and performed MC work at corporate functions.

On a less serious side (although I never took my career seriously), I’ve written one business book ‘The Two Minute Message’ which puts the ‘elevator pitch myth ( and truth) in a sensible perspective. Not exactly Jeffrey Archer levels of sales but dribbles here and there - and I’ve done many business workshops on this, and other topics.

I’ve self-published four books (printed paperbacks) and ten e-books (and counting). One of my talks 'Everybody Has A Book In Them' describes my route to self-publishing and gives practical advice to aspiring writers.

I'm also a freelance cartoonist with two cartoons published in ‘Private Eye’ and thirty or so in ‘The Oldie’ over the years. and a smattering in other publications. You can see my work and cartoon book at waldorfcartoons.com . I’m a very average magician but it gives me fun ( as my wife often points out in a rather patronising manner).

I’m often available at SHORT notice, so do ask.