Terry Williams
“The best corporate entertainment I’ve ever been to.” - Professor Alan Stenger, Business School, University of Auckland
He was able to read the mood of the crowd well and ensured that the evening flowed to plan. I knew that by bringing Terry into the mix that the event was guaranteed to be a success."
"The feedback I have received from our sponsors and media contacts re your performance last night has been 100% positive." - Glenn Middleton, Orix
"...an ingenious performer who invigorated our audience with your rapid-fire repartee and observational wit." - Debi Chalmers, Australasian Venue Management Association
"...a comedy bent to not only better engage with our customers, but also find innovative ways to consider issues, find solutions and of course connect people." - Jason Roberts, Zeacom
"A marvellous job... very professional, respectful yet still hilariously funny... It was the perfect end to a successful conference" - Roseta Jacobs, Akld University Centre for Professional Development
"A complete appreciation of how a conference needs to run and you earned the respect of conference delegates quickly." - Glenda Harding, Harding Consultants
"Terry's presentation at the Call Centre conference was very informative and delivered in a down to earth manner with good lashings of humour.
Great analogies, references to life experiences and suitable humour."
"Terry rocked our world! Breaking all the rules of stand-up comedy. Terry had us rolling around the aisles. Thanks Terry for a great event." - Graeme Lord, Macpac Wilderness Equipment
"Terry’s session as Keynote Speaker finished our conference on the 'high' that we were looking for.
His very humorous session gave us skills to apply not only in our businesses but also in our personal lives." - Brian Berry, Rothbury Financial Services
"What a difference it makes having a professional MC! Once you had broken the ice and warmed up the crowd, it was obvious to everyone that we were in for a good night." - Christina Cambie - APL+ Software
"Among the many Speakers I have met, you are among the rare ones who can turn a conference to be an entertaining and enjoyable event for all." - Eka Merdekawaty TALJI, Key Media, Singapore
THE GUIDE - How to kiss, get a job and other stuff you need to know.

The Guide


'How to Kiss, Get a Job and Other Stuff You Need to Know'


Terry spoke on TV1's 'Good Morning' show and The Rock about the book. Check out the interviews at the bottom of this page.

"...an essential family resource, like a dictionary or an atlas..." - Radio NZ National. More reviews...

THE GUIDE is overflowing with life skills for the young and young at heart. The comprehensive, well structured and practical advice is delivered in an entertaining and accessible style. It's a resource to influence others without being a preachy and condescending jerk.

Library & Information Association of New Zealand – Children’s Book Awards 2009 – Elsie Locke Award: Non-Fiction Category:
“The non-fiction category this year produced some very high quality titles. This is pleasing to see in an environment where children tend to turn to the computer for their information. All titles were readable with quality information and illustrations and are the sorts of books children will love to delve into... We would like to make special mention of “The Guide” by Mike Loder and Terry Williams. This self help guide for young adults is comprehensive and honest with loads of useful information. It is pleasing to see a book of this sort which is applicable to New Zealand.”

Author Terry Williams has a deep understanding of critical influencing, presentation and communication skills. He's a sought-after speaker and MC with a managerial background who shows international audiences simple but dramatically effective techniques to influence staff, customers, family and other important people in their lives.

Format: Paperback, 304 pages
Other Information: illustrations
Release Date: 11 September 2008

Provides the young reader with the confidence to take a big stride both into adulthood and towards achieving their dreams. They will be armed with enough knowledge to avoid the top 100 future-wrecking errors that can be made, big and small. Packed full of information on such wide-ranging topics as getting a drivers license, job seeking, avoiding cons, OE travel, alcohol and drugs, flatting, pets, and relationships, the book is an immediately useful, fun toolbox to aid a young person in finding self and demystifying adulthood. It says: 'Don't be scared. You are not alone. Here is some well-supported wisdom to help YOU make decisions.' And the best thing about THE GUIDE is IT'S FUNNY. Not preachy, not boring, it doesn't sound like your mum; it's laugh-out-loud funny.

About the Author

Mike Loder is a comedian and commentator based in Auckland. The 'Billy T' Comedy Award winner has been a regular feature act on TV's 'Pulp Comedy' and the last several 'NZ International Comedy Festival Galas'. Mike has written on the subject of comedy for the New Zealand Herald, Auckland Magazine and many more. He performs as a voice artist and has written comedy material for several radio and television shows, including a serial broadcast daily by 50 radio stations nationwide. His other credits include 'Off the Wire' and the Jim Mora show on National Radio. Terry Williams is a top speaker with a managerial background who shows NZ and international business audiences simple but dramatically effective communication techniques to influence staff, customers and other important people in their lives. Terry has a degree in history and a post-graduate degree in management, but his trade is as a trainer. He ghost-writes humorous articles for professional journals, presentations for conferences and speeches for events.

NEW: Terry's novel 'Road Show' now available at Amazon's KIndle bookstore.

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The Guide on The Rock FM

The Guide on National Radio NZ