Hazel J Griffiths
Guest Speaker
By sea and land
I lead a double life - 20 weeks a year are spent travelling, mainly by cruise ship.
I travel as a Destination Speaker - telling our guests about the ports they will visit. I talk about the history and culture, things to do and see,
and how they can make the most of their time ashore in a safe way.
The rest of the year is taken up in research for these up-coming adventures.
Whilst on land, I speak to local groups with a portfolio of talks under 2 headings:
Tales of my Travels and Fascinating Lives.
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To say that 2020 didn't go to plan is an understatement!
It gave me plenty of time to write new talks on various topics, I gave numerous Zoom presentations and some studying too.
No day was wasted.
My Story
My first career was with the Halifax. I moved between branches, fulfilling various management roles, until I became the Call Centre Manager at the Business Centre in Chester. I was managing a team of 50 at this time, covering 5 counties.
The busy and stressful effects of my lifestyle took a toll. After much soul-searching, I decided to make a leap of faith and leave the company.
I studied for my degree in Financial Services, acted as Census Manager for my area in 2001, set up and ran the District Office for the Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District of the Methodist Church.
My love of travel found its home on cruise ships as the perfect way for me to see places. I have developed my skills as a writer, researcher, photographer and communicator. The feedback I get from passengers encourages my development.
I love helping passengers discover new places; through my talks, by chatting one-to-one and escorting excursions.
....And, I'm slowly ticking things off my bucket list!
If you want to listen to an interview I gave to Erin Kurt of The Elegant Life, please hit the YouTube button below.
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Talks for Groups - in person or via Zoom
Fee is £60 plus travel costs. (40p per mile from Cheshire, CW5)
Fascinating Lives
Frida Kahlo - Mexican Mystery
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Audrey Hepburn - Epitome of Elegance
Grace Kelly - Perfect Princess or Amazing Actor?
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Aristotle Onassis - The Golden Greek
Jackie Kennedy - America's Queen
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Fridtjof Nansen – Courage and Compassion: How does a polar explorer win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Santa Evita - The life and legacy of Eva Perón. Was she a saint or a sinner?
The Travel Collection
South American Journey: Travelling to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
A Passage through India
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Motion of the Ocean: The story of how I became a Cruise Ship speaker, with tales of my travels.
Fire and Ice - Cruising to Greenland and Iceland.
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220 ports across 60 countries