Now Shelly’s opinion can be heard nationally a number of times each week with regular segments on Channel 9’s TODAY, TODAY EXTRA, 3pm News and Weekend TODAY and 20-1. She is also a lifestyle presenter for 9Honey, the host of 9Honey’s Talking Honey, He Said/ She Said and hosts the Married At First Sight spin off show Talking Married.
Shelly knows how to present client messages but weave them into her own cheeky and honest delivery. She knows what it takes to be a good MC. Her keynote speeches, presented here and overseas, are motivating, practical and uplifting
Her 25 year career highlights include 11 years reporting for the ABC, eight years as a presenter on Channel Seven, six years as a journalist at Fairfax and five years as the South Pacific correspondent for Entertainment Tonight USA.
Her background in live TV means she’s super comfortable in front of a crowd.She has been the MC and hosted Q&A sessions for large events such as 9 To Thrive for Business Chicks for over 2000 people, charity fundraising galas for over 1000 people to champagne lunches of 100 or beauty breakfasts for just 40
Shelly has a good sense of humour and can think on her feet. She knows how to relax a crowd or excite a group as needed. Her motto is the 5Ps (Prior Preparation Prevents Piss-poor Performance) so she’s always well prepared, well researched, arrives early and ensures the VIPs are made to feel special.
When it comes to keynote addresses Shelly’s uses her skills as a media and presentation trainer to offer tips and tricks on how to present with confidence. She gave her “How to nail your next presentation” speech in Fiji at a women’s conference and received five star reviews due to the practical and entertaining content.
She can give groups tips on how to make small talk, network like a pro and, just as importantly, how to extract yourself from dull conversations. She has presented her motivational key note speech “Bite off more than you can chew and chew like crazy” to many organisations.
Shelly is authentic, real and prides herself on being honest even on topics most shy away from including what seems to be the last female taboo – her choice to not have children. As she says: “I like children I just couldn’t eat a whole one.”