About Geoff Kirkwood

So who is Geoff Kirkwood and why should I take notice of what he says?

Geoff Kirkwood brings to this site 40 years business experience – several successful businesses – and lessons learned as a world class speaker, author, catalyst and centre of influence.

From Adelaide to Arkansas – Kentucky to Kuala Lumpur – Vancouver to Vladivostok, Geoff Kirkwood has entertained audiences for nearly 20 years. More than 5000 people have learnt better presentation and speaking skills from Geoff Kirkwood. He was also the President of the National Speakers Association of Australia in Queensland in 2001.

Having grown BNI in Australia from 40 chapters to 175 he has proven experience as a leader. As National Director for BNI in Australia he was responsible for Australia achieving an award for the highest percentage growth in the world in 2004.

He is the creative brains behind International Networking Week® and International Networking Day® – both key events in the international BNI calendar in 37 countries. This event has now been embraced worldwide by governments, corporations and numerous entrepreneurs.

In addition he created the ultimate referral trademark of Who Can You Refer Today?® and has invested substantial effort in creating the Young Entrepreneurs Award® in Australia.

Honoured by BNI for his creative work with these ideas he has also been personally recognised in both 2002 and 2003 by the founder of BNI for his work in creating and sharing word-of-mouth marketing ideas worldwide in 15 countries.

His “mentor sessions” with business entrepreneurs are highly regarded and have led to multiple increases in business turnover.

Geoff lives in Brisbane, Australia. He is a competent chef, sings in a community choir, enjoys both golf and skiing, reads at least 50 books a year and is passionate about helping new entrepreneurs.