Bio & Company Background
Timothy Hyde is a Creativity Catalyst. A professional speaker, qualified educator and innovative communicator, he has presented entertaining and informative programs across Australasia since 1980.
As a business educator he has written numerous articles for trade journals including Business Trends Magazine and the CPA Journal and has been published by Penguin Books. His own online newsletters are read by thousands of people worldwide and he has written a series of bestselling manuals within niche entertainment industries.
His fascination with Interactive Games and online learning led to the founding of Australia’s first interactive multiplayer games company in the early 1980’s. Following this his company provided stimulating & innovative presentations at Trade Shows, Product Launches and Corporate Events all over the country, including nationwide tours for Qantas, Canon & Tia Maria.
Developing unique methods for conveying product information and conference learning reinforcement, has led to ongoing work with KFC, Pizza Hut and refrigeration giant Danfoss.
A life long fascination with performance magic, humour and adult learning methods means his presentations are always exciting, entertaining and more importantly memorable.
A trained & certified teacher (Wellington Teachers College, NZ) he has been awarded his Accredited Professional Speaker (APS) level of the prestigious National Speakers Association of Australia, as well as the Walter Dickman Award in 2005 for services to the Industry and the community. He is frequently asked to give presentations at their National Conference and is often MC at their gala events. He also belongs to the Meetings Industry Association of Australia, (MIAA) giving him unique insights into successful Corporate Events.
A keen traveller and bird watcher, he lives with his wife and partner Lynda in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney and also manages a private conservation project in the central west of NSW.
