Cruise Talks
Here are Philip’s eight 45 minutes talks designed for cruise ship audiences
1.‘What makes us all tick’ ~ Understanding Human Nature
Through hilarious stories, Philip reveals the secret psychological drivers behind human behaviour. Learn how to charm anyone, handle tricky interactions, and get your own way more often – all delivered with Philip’s famous signature wit.
2. The Secrets to Happiness and the Purpose of Life
An amusing and uplifting look at human nature and what makes life truly fulfilling. Philip tackles the big questions with effortless charm – explaining why happy events pass so quickly, what really boosts our well-being, and how to make the good times last just a little longer.
3. Vinyl Roofs to Limited Editions: Our Long, Hilarious Love Affair with Spending
A hilarious stroll down memory lane – from post-war thrift to the iconic vinyl-roof Cortina and the arrival of the credit card. Philip takes a delightfully funny look at our relationship with money, revealing the seven deep-seated psychological reasons why we all love a good spend.
4. First impressions and How to Read Body Language
We all judge a book by its cover – and usually in a matter of seconds! In this entertaining and eye-opening talk, Philip reveals the subtle signals we send without saying a word. Discover how to read body language, make a great first impression and bring out the best in the people around you.
5. The Funny Side of Advertising
Take a hilarious, nostalgic trip through the golden age of TV advertising; spanning classic PG Tips chimps, the beloved Oxo family, and iconic Brentford Nylons, Philip uncovers the clever decisions behind our favourite adverts – and why they’re still stuck in our heads today.
6. What Did Music Ever Do For us?
Ever wondered why certain sixties songs stay with us forever? From the classic tracks that defined a generation to the tunes that get stubbornly stuck in our heads, Philip takes a delightfully entertaining look at the power of music. Discover how iconic melodies shape our memories – and the clever ways supermarkets and restaurants use music to subtly influence our spending!
7. Rise, Fall, Repeat: What The Roman Empire, The Beatles and The Titanic Can Teach Us
What do Gerald Ratner, The Beatles, The Titanic, and The Roman Empire all have in common? In this hilarious and eye-opening talk, Philip reveals why all relationships follow the exact same pattern unless you know the secret steps to protect them. Packed with brilliant stories, it’s a funny, fascinating look at how to keep every relationship in your life on the right track!.
8. Audacious Imposters & the Art of the Bluff
The cheekiest, cleverest, and funniest hoaxes in history. Join us for a lighthearted journey into the fun psychology behind history’s greatest bluffs and harmless shenanigans. From the man who sold the Eiffel Tower to the imposter who walked out to play with the England cricket team, we’ll explore how sheer nerve – and a quirk of human nature – allows people to pull off the impossible simply by acting like they belong.
