Alastair Galpin
took to world record-breaking in 2004 after being inspired by a record-setting rally driver in Kenya. What began as a hobby soon escalated into an active publicity pursuit. Today, from his base in Auckland, New Zealand, he promotes the work of social and environmental causes. For these purposes, the most fitting game plans are chosen; then world titles are attempted and frequently created.
Sustaining sponsor
If you would like regular exposure from Alastair's activities, become his Sustaining Sponsor:
- A range of attempts annually
- Your brand in multiple media
- Distribute your own media releases
- Receive product endorsements
Special thanks
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Storytelling
More world records than kids have ever seen! World records in action by the 2nd biggest Guinness World Records™ breaker of the decade: 2000-2009.
I can bring world records and the efforts behind
them to life, through storytelling. With many world records
already accredited to me, and various ones in the offing, I provide
storytelling sessions to groups and schools. These outline my
achievements, providing stories behind record attempts and linking them
with live activities. The result is an interactive, feature-rich
experience for those involved.
Storytelling builds on the traditional method of
passing down stories and teaching about events.
It encourages people to emulate their predecessors. It also uses
imagery, oral and real life events to promote excellence and
achievement, whilst providing valuable lessons about challenges
involved in taking part in stunts.
See this performance live in intermediate schools, designed to encourage children to be their best. 45 minutes of interactive encouragement using multimedia, on-stage stunts and presenting to spread this positive message.
Delivery of these storytelling sessions includes the key New Zealand educational competencies of goal-setting and innovation, attitude and confidence, plus perseverance and excellence. Whether children dream of becoming athletes, Aviva agents or accountants, they will need to develop these competencies.
Once
children believe that they can be anything they put their mind to -
world record-breakers included - they can truly soar. These messages
are given in between a Q&A session, showing a memorabilia
collection, mock world record attempts, and explaining how to get
started.
You can get an idea of my style of storytelling
and making world records appealing by reading some of the stories behind my existing world records.
Each performance features:
- a live activity on average every 4 minutes;
- over 100 photos on screen;
- video and audio;
- success stories;
- and an offer to work alongside WorldRecordChase.com
Audience-inclusive world record challenges include the Largest Simultaneous Standing Jump, the Fastest Drumming and the Most High Fives in a Minute. Those who enter their names in the 'Registry of World Record Dreams' might be called if a suitable opportunity arises.
Costs: NZ $2 inclusive per child ($250
inclusive minimum)
A continuous $5/hr fee also applies for time spent outside the Auckland
Supercity
Items that will be needed include:
Staff on call (the ideal group size is 30 – 200); an appearance area
width of 8 metres and open walking space to the front; 5 metres of
tables to be positioned as needed; a data projector and screen display
surface of 8 metres in diameter (ideal - 3 metres minimum); variable
lighting as needed; sound capability for multimedia.
International appearances are arranged by negotiation.
Adults! Let the child in you escape during your next conference.
Sometimes it's good, healthy fun for adults to play like kids. Whether you're 45 or 79, if you're wanting a uniquely non-conformist interval at your next conference, get me along. I'll have you doing stuff you last tried when you were little. These presentations are 'raw', they are non-cosmetic, and they're delivered in a direct manner. So they're not for the feint-hearted. Expect something novel - you might just find yourself doing the quirky with your colleagues.
Terms as for Storytelling.