Bøger af David Stannard

Did you hear the one about the Englishman in France who accidentally created an award winning organic winery...?It's Quite a Story!When petro-chemical engineer David Stannard purchased a small holiday villa in Bordeaux back in 1992, he never dreamed that one day he would be the accidental creator of a globally successful, organic, boutique winery brand. A 'home away from home' retreat from his 'regular life' running a petrochemical plant seemed like paradise, but when changes in the land zoning and a subsequent property development avalanche threaten the rural sustainability of 'his' centuries old village, he felt strongly that had a duty to maintain the local heritage. And so it came to be that his back yard, 'with a few old grape vines and a scruffy bit of dirt' became a vineyard, restored to its former glory and added to square metre by square metre until finally in 2010, their first vintage was harvested. The following year, disaster struck the tiny winery and the Paradise Rescued team had to rally and rebuild. Going on to win awards for the wine, and international business and marketing awards for the business too, David shares how he stumbled onto his life's legacy, gathered an exceptional team together, and became a wine maker, and started selling into New York restaurants. All while he continued to live in Australia, running a business that is about as far away from wine as it's possible to be. Paradise Rescued is David's personal wine story of how his tiny former cabbage patch was transformed into an award winning international success - in many ways beating the French at their own game. Trial and error, but above all, the community of Cardan in Bordeaux came together to create something truly unique. A wine story from France that is truly unique, and best enjoyed while sipping a delicious glass of red wine overlooking the grapes of France - this book will transport you there.

Grow Yourself - Grow Your Business!This is a truly international success story of an award winning organic winery in Bordeaux, managed by a Melbourne based English Chemical Engineer, producing quality wine that is being enjoyed in New York City restaurants. Claiming 'anyone can do this' David Stannard shares his winning formula for: - Developing your business / life around the philosophy of "Mission - Vision - Passion"- Leading, thinking and growing like a Founder- Removing your internal barriers for change and developmentEvery page is packed full of personal experiences learnt whilst building a resilient innovative team and business brand. Short-cut your growth by reading the lessons David went through. Each chapter finishes with a section of concise '#LeaderTips' compiled from David's own experiences providing you with straightforward learnings to take your own business or life to the next level. Paradise Rescued was the Silver Stevie International Business Award winner 2013 for Best New Company, and the Silver Stevie International Business Award Winner 2016 for Small Budget Marketing Campaign (

EnVisioning your Success in Business and LifeWhat does success look like for you? Can you see it? David Stannard, The Vision GuyTM, shares his insightful fresh perspective on creating a Vision that will empower you and your organisation based on using an image, created by you and your team. An image that does more than just hang on a wall as words that have dubious interpretations. David will take you on a step by step journey to fully understanding what he calls the Trifecta model for success.  You will come to embrace the power of our human sight, why people are impacted by pictures and how to envision your own success and others’ through a picture Vision.Why are pictures and visual media so powerful in our lives?How to put the power of pictures to create positive lasting successCreate a compelling picture Vision of your or your organisation’s future.As The Vision GuyTM, David shares his own easy to follow model, as well as secrets as to how he used this process to take Paradise Rescued® and other specialist brands to new levels of international recognition and success. You can do the same. EnVision your success right now!An outstanding personal development book for anyone looking to make success happen in the way they define it.