"The
world is a better place for Kay being here. She is fearless,
determined and tireless in her drive to help and support those who are
oppressed and are powerless. I look forward to working with Kay on more
projects in the future." Mike Miller - Director, Silverlining Films
(USA)
Kay Danes can tailor her presentations for any event.
Women who Dare: blending
her humanitarian journeys with her previous security experiences, Kay's
anecdotes are full of practical wisdom to help us navigate our lives through
the turmoil and challenges that dominate life today.
Discover how to find YOUR inner WARRIOR!
Travel Safe/Travel Smart: Each year, over 30,000 Australians require consular
assistance from overseas missions. Each year almost 1000 Australians are arrested overseas and about 220
are in prisons overseas at any one time. Being detained or jailed
overseas, or having one of your relatives or friends arrested and in
prison overseas, can be very traumatic, distressing and frightening.
Prison conditions in many countries can be significantly harsher than
those in Australia.
Before you go - Be Prepared!
The Diplomatic Minefield: Chances are, most of us will
never face the terror of being held hostage but for aid workers and travelers, the
risks are increasing. Thinking of working
overseas? This Protection and Security
Workshop discusses everything you will need to know when working in
hostile
environments, whether in a war zone or in the corporate world. Over the
years, Kay has provided close protection and consultation for some of
the world's most prominent clientele (Deloittes, Davidoffs, Ferrier
Hodgson, Kroll).
Let me teach you how to minimize the risk to
self.
Surviving Trauma with Dignity: Many victims of
trauma feel that life can never return to normal, after a horrific event. Those who endure human
cruelty or trauma through natural disasters need to know that there is hope. There is a way to survive with dignity and regain control
over your life. Anyone can develop PTSD
following a traumatic event but especially if they have been exposed to a physical trauma such as: torture, sexual abuse, war, violent acts, or witnessing horrific events (car accidents), death, or if the person has
suffered from PTSD in the past. Kay has learned successful strategies to manage the debilitating effects
of PTSD and Chronic Depression.
You can overcome the seemingly impossible!
Our Right 2 Human Rights: According to the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, there are rights and freedoms to which all
humans are entitled. What does this mean in REALITY and how does it apply to every day citizens? This interesting presentation will have you gripping your seat
as you journey through some of Kay's Human Rights case files. Real life
accounts of people who have been violated.
Writing Workshops
Writing in a War Zone:
The challenges of writing from within a war zone when you can be shot
at, bombed or taken hostage. How YOU react, how YOU conduct yourself
during extreme situations plays a big
part in the final outcome. Is getting the story worth risking your life?
Authors in Action: How to Write Non-fiction. Where do the ideas come from? There are no magic
formulas. It just takes a desire to write, to find a good story to tell, and to
tell it well. Writing takes practice. It’s hard work and much like running a
marathon. You have to stay focused and keep developing your story-telling skills.
Getting Noticed and getting Published: You've
almost finished the marathon of writing that book (or perhaps you've
already
finished) and now it's time to get published. Where to begin? How to
make YOU stand out from everyone else. Learn how to put your best foot
forward, pitch
your story, create your platform for success, bypass the pitfalls of
publishing and understand the industry and how to withstand rejection to
turn every negative into a positive.
A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
step!
After
surviving brutal interrogations, torture and mock executions in a secret communist prison camp, Kay Danes has become an inspirational speaker on a world stage.
Testimonials:
"From our initial email
right through to our Zonta International Women's Day Breakfast, Kay
Danes would have to have been the most willing and helpful guest speaker
that we have ever had the pleasure to organize. Kay helped contributed
enormously to the breakfast by contacting many media avenues such as
newspapers and radio stations - not to mention her connections with
Rotary and other notable charities. These actions, on her behalf,
certainly boosted our guest numbers on the day. Kay spoke both
personally and professionally and was a natural at captivating her
audience. After the breakfast Kay remained to talk with guests and
personally sign books for them, for which they were ever so grateful.
We can confidently recommend Kay as a key note speaker for any such
occasion." ZONTA Club of Southern Gold Coast Tweed Inc
"Staff and students of Sunshine Coast TAFE were excited and
honoured to have Kay Danes as a guest speaker. Her moving presentation
was a powerful lesson for students and staff alike." Sunshine Coast TAFE.
"Kay Danes has credibility, integrity and represents the epitome
of the human spirit and personal courage that she has earned through
personal experience." Russell S. Treweek, Dip. Community Welfare Work (AUST) Advocate for Child Protection.
