Who exactly is Andrew Griffiths?
Today I’m known for being a bestselling author and a global presenter. Of course, I’m an overnight success right? Well like most overnight successes, where I am today is the end result of a lot of hard work, taking more than my fair share of risks, falling over often but always getting back up, dusting myself off, learning my lesson and keeping on going.
Over many years, I’ve learned that there are three important keys to success - resilience, belief and determination. Master these and everything changes. See how it changed me...
A few of the things I'm proud of achieving over the years are:
- I've been an author for over 20 years, having written 13 bestselling books sold in over 65 countries (and #14 has just been released).
- My books have been translated into 10 languages, including Nigerian and Russian.
- I've been published by two of the best publishers in the world, Allen & Unwin and Simon & Schuster.
- I'm officially Australia's #1 Small Business Author.
- I've taught over 700 people to write and publish their first book.
- Been a professional speaker in various guises for 35 years.
- I've delivered over 500 presentations from Mexico to Iran, from New York to London.
- I've been interviewed in the media over 500 times.
- And been an entrepreneur for 35 years, yep, I bought my first business when I was 17.
- I'm also a frustrated zoologist, having been bitten, scratched, chased and held hostage by animals in every corner of the world.
- And I'm not Andy Griffiths the kid's author, although we've had many cases of mistaken identity that are very funny.
And if you check out the timeline or my Wiki page below, you'll get a pretty good overview of who I am and what I've done so far. Hopefully, I've got lots more ahead.
Thanks for checking me out,
The Evolution of an Entrepreneur, in a nutshell
Obviously Andrew isn't actually in a nutshell
(it would be far too dark to write in there)
Some Of My Clients
I have had the great pleasure of working with many leading organisations around the world. I have delivered inspirational keynote presentations, developed workshops, coached key people and delivered long term training programmes. I look forward to working with many more dynamic organisations in the years ahead.
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My Work In The Media
I love working with the media and over the past 20 years I have had the fortune to appear in all kinds of media. This covers everything from being interviewed about my books on television shows, to radio interviews and regular radio appearances, to all kinds of print media and of course now in the online space. I've had the great pleasure of being interviewed on many podcasts, generally around the theme of doing business better, inspirational stories and the future of business.
I am regularly asked to provide expert opinions on small business and am able to speak with authority on entrepreneurialism, overcoming adversity, personal development, book publishing and presenting, whether through interviews or as a contributor to stories, articles or programs. I've written literally thousands of articles for organisations including INC.com, CBS, Newscorp, Flying Solo, Hewlett Packard and more.
See me in the media
5 practical and straightforward tips to avoiding isolation in business.
Me being interviewed on Good Morning NZ about my personal development book - The ME MYTH.
Me being interviewed on Sunrise also about The ME MYTH.
Media I Have Featured In
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Standing up for what I Believe In
Because we’ve all got to stand for something, right?
I grew up as an orphan and like many children in the same position, this lead to a less than perfect start to life. This is the reason I accepted an invitation to become an Ambassador for the Abused Child Trust (ACT for Kids). Act for Kids has one main aim - to stop all forms of child abuse. They are an incredibly dedicated group, who have to deal with some very ugly situations. They never lose track of the value of each and every child.
Sadly I understand that people can be pretty terrible to each other, but I simply can't understand people being cruel to animals, especially those we are charged to care for and protect. I strongly support the RSPCA in an ongoing capacity and I have also made a point of providing for them in my will. Why did I tell you this? Because I would love you to do the same.
Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary. On a recent trip to Cradle Mountain in Tasmania I fell in love with wombats. There had been a huge blizzard, leaving the landscape covered with snow, except for lots of brown and grey balls casually digging holes and looking for grass. On doing a little research I came across Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary in NSW - and I was very moved by the work they do to help rehabilitate and relocate injured and abandoned wombats (sadly there are many). Anyone this passionate about helping wombats in need, should be supported - so I do. And I encourage you to do the same. Check out the Sleepy Burrows website - the videos are beautiful.
When I was a teenager someone very close to me died from cancer. I saw how her life was extended through regular blood transfusions, and each extra day was very precious. I started donating blood at the same time and have done so for 30 years. In recent times I have started to donate plasma as often as I can. Every donation can save up to 6 lives. If that is not the absolute best way to contribute to others, I don't know what is. If you are afraid of needles, don't be a baby! It doesn't hurt and you get a biscuit and a glass of orange juice as well. Awesome.
When I was a young boy, and my life was challenging to say the least, I remember befriending a local Salvation Army Officer. He looked out for me, made sure I was OK and protected me from some less than savoury people who actively sought out troubled children. I have never forgotten this man's kindness. Over the years I have actively helped the Salvation Army with fundraising and promotional activities. Sure, they have had some hard times in the press, and some members who did pretty bad things in the past, but every single member of the Salvos that I have met or worked with have been extraordinary individuals in every way.
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My Wikipedia Presence
Andrew Griffiths is an Australian small business author and has written 14 books which have been sold in over 65 countries globally. He has been published by Allen & Unwin and Simon & Schuster and now he works closely with Publish Central. Andrew's books have been translated into 12 languages, from Russian to Chinese and he has worked with hundreds of organisations around the world teaching, training and presenting on all things entrepreneurial.
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