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C O N F E R E N C E S P E A K E R

On Stage

“Diversity of knowledge

makes us unique …

…daring to be different

pays off and helps

achieving goals”

Antonio Paraiso

In the Press

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Quo Vadis, Luxus? is a set of articles on trends in the premium and luxury business, written by Antonio Paraiso and regularly published in MARKETEER, the best and most read marketing magazine in Portugal (full articles - in Portuguese - available in the Blog inside my website www.antonioparaiso.com)

My interview in SIM Events & Luxury

Magazine

My interview in Vida Economica Newspaper

My interview in Start&Go Magazine

Vida Economica Newspaperpages 8 and 9

My interview in MAC Brazilian Luxury

Blog

My interview in Premio Magazinepages 10 to 15

Reading mode: access the link and then 2 clicks in the black band below. 1st click in the square 2nd click in the arrows

Full interviews in Portuguese in the Blog in my website www.antonioparaiso.com

On Video

VideosYou can watch my videos in my You Tube Channel

www.youtube.com/user/121Paradise

Some Talks and Speaking Topics

Trends in the Luxury Universe

The Fascination of Luxury

Luxury and Secret Shopping

Luxtech: new technologies in luxury brands

Creative Liaisons: creativity in the luxury world

Luxury is going green : luxury and sustainability

Charm : antidote for the democratization of luxury

The Paradoxes of Luxury: enhancing them to create value

New Ideas for Businesses

Working Hollywood-style

I shall improve and sell more

The path to internationalization

5 steps to shake up your business

Innovation : helmets for homing pigeons?

How do you see the world? Food for thought

Selling Services: ideas on how to sell the invisible

Stories on internationalization and multiculturalism

Talks in

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Talks may have either a

technical or behavioural

focus depending on the

event topic and the interest

of the organizer ><

Antonio Paraiso

is an experienced speaker

on business topics and

speaks regularly in

congresses, conferences and

company events ><

What You Can Get

customized talk prepared for your event

new ideas and up-to-date approach

enthusiasm, energy and experience

proximity, by being available for Q&A and being part of your event

Some Happy Customers

PINE CLIFFS LUXURY RESORT

MARKETING NATIONAL CONGRESS

PORTO BUSINESS SCHOOL

IMPETUS

PERSONAL BRANDING CONGRESS

TMN MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

OPTICIANS’ NATIONAL CONGRESS

ERGOVISAO

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM

ART ON CHAIRS

PORTO JOIA . Jewelry Fair

OPTIVISAO

PORTUGUESE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

LOEWE

DELOITTE

GANT

ALCON

HB FULLER

LEICA

GROHE

L’ORÉAL

LEXUS

TOYOTA

SIKA

LAURASTAR

CARNIVAL OF LUXURY . Luxury Fair

BRITISH-PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Short Bio Libretto

Short Bio Libretto

CastAntonio Paraiso # Marketing Consultant and Conference Speaker

Act IAntonio lived and went to school in London, Porto and Madrid

Executive Marketing MBA by the Porto Business School

Strategic Management of the Luxury Universe by the Instituto de Empresa Business School, Madrid

Diploma in International Trade and Distribution by the London School of Foreign Trade

Management Consultancy degree by the University of Porto

Several executive training programmes on innovation, marketing and sales

Act IIConsultant, conference speaker and trainer on marketing, sales, luxury, innovation and international business

Antonio Paraiso was International Market & Sales Manager during more than 18 years

He travelled the world and developed business relationships in more than 40 countries, across 4 continents

Collaborated with the World Marketing & Sales Forum and contributes to the Marketeer magazine

Antonio has lectured International Marketing, speaks 5 languages and is an innovation enthusiast

Holds more than 25 years of sensibleness and experience in dealing with customers

Antonio attends a World Forum every year, on Strategy, Innovation, Marketing or Sales

Act IIITrue passion in servicing and delighting customers

Relationship Builder and non-mainstream thinker, yet with plenty of common sense

Very detail-oriented and passionate about the world’s cultural diversity

Lived in England, Spain

and Germany. Nowadays,

lives in Portugal

Antonio has been

a foreign market manager

and a sales director, always

working in the international

market

Has traveled

the world and

visited more

than 40

countries in

4 continents

Exhibited and did business

in international exhibitions around the world,

from Casablanca to Milan, from Mexico City to Paris,

from Frankfurt to Las Vegas, from Helsinki to Mumbai,

from New York to Moscow, from Dubai to Toronto,

from Tokyo to Sao Paulo, from Oslo to Hong Kong

and in many other cities ...

Speaks and writes

5 languages

Enjoys traveling

and is

passionate about

cultural diversity

Has regularly negotiated, for

more than 18 years, with Arabs,

Russians, Europeans, Latin Americans,

Australians, Japanese, Africans, Indians,

Israelis, North Americans, and learned

the importance of cultural adaptation

when negotiating in an international

environment

in International Speakers’ Agencies

www.speakersconnect.com/antonio-paraiso

SPEAKERS CONNECT

International Speakers BureauAsia

www.grupobcc.com/speakers/speaker/antonio_paraiso

GRUPO BCC

International Speakers BureauEurope and Latin America

Spontaneous Testimonials

I am a career counselor at one of the largest Business Schools in Pakistan. It will be a pleasure to have you visit and speak to our students.

Quratulain Babur, Senior Corporate Relations Executive at LUMS, Lahore

Luxury is very often wrongly defined I’m thrilled to watch a video that explains it so well. Bravo again! Should you speak at conferences in Paris, I´ll be delighted to go and listen to your talks. Ellie Abihssira, Manager at Société Immobilière et de Financement, Paris

I have watched some of your videos and I must say it has been inspiring and I have learned a lot. Thank you for sharing such great knowledge. Michael Iyogbon, Sales and Mkt Manager at 3D Impact, Nigeria

Thank you Antonio. I really liked how you simplified and at the same time praised (in your video) the concept of Luxury.

Valter Dorigon, Retail Manager in Milan

Antonio was by far the most inspiring trainer in the Entrepreneurship Programme. I’ve spent a fantastic time talking about business with him. He encouraged me to think through all problems. Pedro Ramoa, Entrepreneur

I have watched some of your videos. Please allow me to say that you are a truly engaging and inspiring speaker. I would be most glad to meet you and chat.Yiannis Alexopoulos, Business Developer at Appier, Taiwan

I saw the 5 Step methodology and a few other videos, too. They are good! Congrats. I like your ideas and agree in lots of things with you.

Edita Brathova, Executive Director at P.I.M. Slovakia

Antonio is right. The definition of luxury in his video is true.I don't need to hear more. BRAVO! Ellie Abihssira, Manager at Société Immobilière et de Financement, Paris

I appreciate your passion to make us discover the magic of luxury. I hope its mystery will still exist, for a long, long time…. Thank you.

Sophie Macaire, Packaging Designer for Luxury Brands, Paris

Your 5-Finger Methodology is very interesting and simple. It makes me quote: Simplicity is the most sophistication (Steve Jobs). It takes a lot of work for something to look easy.

Mauricio Inglada, General Manager at Porcelanosa, Spain

Excellent video, Antonio. Congratulations! Your work really has a luxury touch. I am honoured to be part of your network and will be delighted to welcome you in Sao Paulo for a conversation.Mailza Marinho, Luxury Specialist, Brazil

Antonio, as a storyteller, I love luxury… … telling stories is luxurious. Your video inspired and waxed me poetic :) You taught so much about business here - relationships in business; intimacy, letting people into your life to add reality to your product; the value of excellent storytelling to draw customers to your service. Awesome!Her Royal Highness Princess Carroll Ayo Durodola of Nigeria

Antonio, I was dazzled by your ability to communicate.

Cristina Marques Castro, Economist

An excellent Portuguese Mentor! Antonio, thank you for the motivation that you pass on to us. You make us move forward.

Elsa Alves, Nutritionist

Thank you for the brilliant presentation in the Career Evenings event. You’ve addressed the topics in a very appealing way. You contribution helps changing mindsets and paradigms.

Paula Rodrigues, HR Manager

Thank you very much for your wonderful presentation `Working Hollywood-style´ at Porto Business School, Porto, Portugal.

Ying-jian Ding, MBA student from China

I enjoyed very much your presentation. You know how to pass on ideas in a very clear way, you motivate and catch our attention. Thank you.

Miguel Sousa, Account Manager

Antonio, I have seen your TEDx Talk and I think that it was simply brilliant !

Ricardo Bastos, Student

I liked immeasurably your TEDx talk. The pauses in voice, the experience, the elegance in conveying that experience, your style ... Bravo!

Ana Paula Meira, Hotel Director

Antonio, your Strategic Innovation Seminar has been to me just like an “intoxication of strong emotions” Thank you very much.

Elisa Pais, Designer

I LOVED IT. You managed to surprise me again. With your joy, spontaneity and mainly with the magic that you apply to your words. These words are music to our ears. Thank you.

Sandra Furtado, Account Manager

Excellent visionary presentation, with no mince words, in the Personal Branding Congress. Antonio Paraiso prepares Portugal to welcome international job trends.

J. Ricardo Silva, HR Manager

I liked a lot your talk. You have conveyed a very realistic message. I like speakers who pass on something different, real examples, with shining eyes. They enrich the difficult times that we are living... Thank you for sharing your ideas! Ana Correia, Accounting Manager

I loved the seminar. To be honest, when you said that you were going to change the way we think, I thought that it would be impossible. But now, I really look at everything around me, in a different way. Alvaro Fonseca, Engineer

Congratulations on your presentation at the Personal Branding Congress, both as an entertainer and also for the message conveyed. I confess it was one of the best during the day.

Rita Pelica, Sales and Marketing Director

I’ve worked as business manager during 10 years in Brazil. I attended many seminars and talks, and yours was very motivating. One of the best seminars I have ever participated. You have charisma, you are kind and you know how to address the topics.

Alecs Pereira, IT Engineer

Please, let me tell you that I liked very much your seminar. You are not a speaker, Antonio. You are a great source of inspiration.... Congratulations!

Luis Graça, Photographer

Excellent Antonio! Thank you for sharing your experiences!! Please allow me to share your video in my Facebook page. Your story is so inspiring.

Andrea Cordoniz, Psychologist, Writer and Consultant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Antonio, it is impossible to forget your presentation. We always meet someone, who leaves a lasting impression in our life. Thank you.

Manuel Bastos, Budgeting Expert

Congratulations. I was delighted with your presentation! Personally, I have a list of speakers I like listening to, and you Antonio went directly to my TOP 10 !

Alfredo Aguiar, Business Owner

I admire you. I wish there were many professionals like yourself, Antonio! How do you notice them?... They draw crowds, they influence and inspire others. Some Masters leave a lasting impression!

Jacinta Maciel, Event Organizer

Thank you for the inspiration and knowledge that you have passed on to us yesterday at the seminar.

Helena Bradáčová, Project Manager at the Portuguese Association of Creativity and Innovation

Antonio Paraiso is one of the best communicators that I know. All the team in our company loved his presentation.

Paula Pinho, Business Manager

Let me tell you that I have listened to many speakers, but there are not many like yourself, Antonio. Congratulations on your ability to communicate.

Vasco Furtado, Business Owner

Antonio, I think you are a ‘delicious’ motivator. Congratulations, once again, on your presentation.

Paula Freitas, Business Owner

This was one of the best seminars that I have ever attended, without any demagoguery. Antonio is naturally gifted to teach and share knowledge while talking to people. Congratulations!

Tania Oliveira, Business Owner

I had good teachers and trainers in the past, but you have been one of the best I’ve ever met. The presentation has been very motivating from the first to the last minute. Thank you.

Helder Mendes, Entrepreneur

Antonio is an excellent speaker! He catches the audience.

André Horta, Manager

Antonio, please let me tell you that this was one of the most fruitful sessions that I have participated lately. THANK YOU very much!

Nuno Afonso, Sales Technician

I loved the seminar and I would surely not get tired of listening to you during 2 full consecutive days!!!! Thank you for everything I’ve learned. I really liked it !!!

Marta Alves, Sales assistant

A true pleasure! Antonio managed the impossible and kept me awake and interested during the full Innovation Seminar, on Saturday, all day long. I had not been in such a rewarding and fulfilling session in a long time.

Tatiana Ferreira, Psychologist

In the end of the seminar, my team was much more motivated to improve the way they deal with customers.

Filipe Oliveira, Business Owner

Thanks, your 5-Finger Methodology is a great video… In the past there were already 23 depressions, and great companies - brands such as Nike, P&G, IBM, Chevrolet, Kelloggs always get out as better and winners because they invest more or they did not stop to communicate with their customers! Yours is a good communicationBrigita Lazar Lunder, Slovenian Representative at Competence Team Europe

Maybe it is pure coincidence, or maybe not…. The truth is that since the Innovation seminar, everything around me seems to be different. I certainly have a much WIDER MIND now!!! Thank you!

Margarida Caetano, Architect

Thanks. I like your thoughts about the crisis in you 5-Finger video. Nice and also true comments.

Tulshi Das, Business Owner of Bangladesh Trade International

I have looked at your webpage and your videos. I am really impressed. You make the difference!!

Blanka Cigler, Senior Consultant at Atol Business Solutions, Slovenia

I am impressed by the power of your mind and the open way you explain ideas and give advice. I liked the way you pass on your knowledge, making hours feel like just a few minutes.

Anabela Silva, Account Manager

Do not hesitate to attend this seminar. In the end, you’ll leave the room immediately motivated to face daily work!

Sandra Sousa, Business Owner

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