Geoff's Bio
Fattest kid in school
Born in a little fishing village in south England, son of a Merchant Navy Captain, Geoff's initial motivation to succeed was from being tormented as the 'fat posh captains' kid in school.
At 14 he broke the school record for slowest 100m ever at 24 sec's. Geoff decided he'd had enough sand kicked in his face and started learning all he could about training the body and mind. After putting himself through a highly intensive self imposed 3 year routine, studying and training constantly, he successfully qualified for the elite British Royal Marines, beating thousands of hopefuls
Royal Marine Commando
Later getting the coveted Green Beret with commendations he joined 42 Commando and continued training for Northern Island and Buckingham palace duties. While in the Marines at 19 he competed and won his city championships, 100% drug free. After severe injury forced him to leave the corps he went on to became the youngest person in England to take the advanced Diploma in security management and personal protection.
Scrubbin' Decks to Australia
After leaving the Marines he spent some time as a personal trainer in his home town of Plymouth. He then jumped on a ship, working his passage by scrubbing decks and cleaning the engines until he reached Australia. Arriving with $200 and his Marines back pack he lived in Kings Cross in a Combi van for a year. Working at Gyms around Sydney as one of Australia's first personal trainers.
Trainer to the Stars
It didn't take long before Geoff's unique experience and intense fitness background landed him the title 'Trainer to the Stars'. With his large celebrity client list including Tv's brightest talent at the time such as Paul Mercurio, Marcus Graham , Jackie Weaver , Dieter Brumer, Simon Burke, Eden Gaha, Melissa George and many, many other celebs .
Geoff put his celebrity clients base to good use while developing a unique mind training system and consulting for a number of magazines and shows.
He was also chosen out of 10,000 people to become an Australian Gladiator on Ch7 production of the international hit show.
Since then he has had Best selling books, hit Tv shows, Theatre, magazine and speaking success. Listed below is a summary to date
Best Selling Author
Author and co-author of 5 books including two best-sellers, Geoff went on to write :-
-Fat Free Forever 1997
-Easy Exercise for Everyone 1998
-Big Fat Lies 1999
-Casting Couch confidential - 2003
- Bessie’s Body Secrets - 2004 What's On A Mans Mind -2006 Bessie's Guide for Girls Who Want More From Life - 2006
Geoff and Bessie Winners of the Sassy literary award 2004
TV/ Radio Theatre
Geoff featured in numerous commercials and Tv shows. He has also played in a number of Theatre productions including
-Cody Tv
-Dunlop le mans Tv
-E Street Tv
-Jockeys Tv
-Roy and HG TV
-Bonds back to 55 Tv
-Denton Tv
-Volvic Tv
-Gladiator Tv
-Pizza hut Tv
-The Footy Show Tv
-Gatorade Tv
-Doom runners Film
-VW Tv
-Farscape Tv
-Peugeot Tv
-All Saints Tv
-Fairstar Tv
-Water rats Tv
-Ihaka Film
- Presenter for ‘In the Flesh’ TV
-Becks TvParts in:
and MANY MANY Others
- Numerous interviews on most major stations
- Extensive on stage/ Host /Compere for live promotions and events
- 2Day FM Black thunder announcer
- Extensive live on stage Interviews and Interviewing.
- Leading role at Movie world gladiator Live show.
- Jacobsen’s productions, Theatre, major role as ‘Ray Tanner’
- Atropos Productions, Theatre, major role as ‘Troy’ -‘Beyond the Door’
Writer - Columnist
Geoff Regular ly writes and contributes to columns for a variety of local and national publications - Titles have included:-
-New Woman: Fitness article advisor.
-FHM : Co wrote monthly column - Men’s Stuff Magazine: Own monthly 2-3 page column.
-Star Mag: Own monthly celeb column 'Geoff's celeb fitness'
-TV Soap magazine: Own monthly column on fitness, routines of the celebs.
-Fitness adviser for many other magazines and contributor to; Cosmo - Cleo - Elle - Men’s Health - Fitness - Forum - 9to5 - Platinum and more
Business
Bardot’s Model Management – Developed by Bess and Geoff. It was Australia’s FIRST BODY MODEL AGENCY covering everything from high fashion to glamour, film, TV commercial, body work and celebrity management. BITE Fashion Model Management – Bessie n Geoff brokered a deal to acquire a high end fashion agency set up as a stop over for international talent wanting to do the Australian circuit. EVENT ANGELS – Specialising in providing beautiful and articulate girls and guys for functions, movie premieres, product launches and parties. “Beautiful People for Beautiful Events†BUBBLE MEDIA - Media and PR company - Started by Geoff initially to manage Bessie's career www.bessiebardot.com . But has included many projects, launching other models and talent, Speaking, events, charities, web design fashion and more. MOVERS SHAKERS - A new breed of speakers agency - providing hot inspiring Aussie talent to motivate corporate Australia, schools and young people everywhere - www.moversshakers.com.au LIFE LESSONS INSTITUTE - Geoff has founded a new institute for the free collective sharing of knowledge.
Bess n Geoff
When Geoff met Bessie in 1997 she was a secretary at a computer company. With his guidance and knowledge gained from his contacts and experience in the media industry he has helped build her career as one of Australia's most successful models, Best selling Author, speaker and business women. They married in 1998 and have worked together ever since on a vast range of projects, books, and businesses.
Their new direction is helping others make the most of their potential, be it self improvement (health self /esteem/relationships) or business (projects, ideas and networking). They put many hours into charity functions and speak at events all over Australia both individually and as a couple.
A unique couple with a dynamic relationship, they live, work and enjoy life to the full and spend most of their time helping and encouraging others to do the same.
Keynote Speaker Mc/ Host
Geoff is available as a host and speaker
With such a diverse and interesting background Geoff talks on a range of topics from fun to serious including - motivation, designing your life, weight loss, getting started in the model and Tv industry, creating your brand, relationships, youth ambition, motivation and more
He also hosts a wide range of corporate events, functions, charities and more
Working as a team Bess and Geoff are the perfect couple to bring a male and female aspect to an event - fun, intelligent and both with a high profile brining that little extra pizzazz .
to contact Geoff or Bess about hosting
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