“It was a very supportive environment in which to develop skills and practice presenting. Feedback was very valuable and the structure of the course was great, building up to main presentation with a number of smaller exercises to build confidence. Highly beneficial.”
Melissa Weston, Chevron (FPS June 2010)

“Good structure, each mini session built on the last and I felt there was continuous improvement. Good mixture of praise and constructive criticism. Lots of comments tailored to each individual. Two days of challenging work. Excellent and constructive.”
Abi Carter, Marylebone Cricket Club (EMT June 2010)

“The trainer was excellent, really felt you were getting one to one training. Really good value for money and would recommend. The trainer’s experience was invaluable.”
Jacqueline Lansley, Southend Borough Council (EPS June 2010)

“Not too formal which made it more interesting and useful. Informative and interactive.”
Natalie Rose, Trafalgar House Pensions Administration Ltd (FPS June 2010)

“Trainer very thorough, good interaction. Worthwhile and informative.”
Jamie Fascione, Planglow Ltd (FPS June 2010)

“Good atmosphere, personal feedback. Very good course, covered all basics.”
Peter Mitchell-Eheim, Vinci Plc (FPS June 2010)

“Excellent, very positive approach and feel a lot more confident in attempting a presentation. Very productive.”
Amy Benton, CCT (FPS June 2010)

“Well paced – particularly liked that it was very interactive – didn’t feel like I was being talked at.”
Angela Griffiths, Brookfield GRS (FPS June 2010)

“Boosted confidence. Very helpful and relaxed.”
Sarah Clifton, Expense Reduction Analysts (FPS June 2010)

“Very interactive with a fun element which keeps the training alive. I felt the entire workshop to be very productive. Effective, productive and a definitive feel of development.”
Amber Snell, Marsh Farm Community Development Trust (EMT June 2010)

“Excellent with the right content for my needs. Good course, well presented.”
Alan Coote, The Bay Interactive (EMT June 2010)

“The trainer was thought provoking and very effective. Very much focussed on your personal presentation and communication rather than the presentation itself, exactly what I wanted.”
Paul Roberts, Minkels (EPS June 2010)

“A truly excellent trainer and a very friendly group. An excellent way to improve your presentation skills.”
Stuart Goodall, Canterbury Christ Church University (EPS June 2010)

“It made many points clear I had never thought about, especially body language and voice. Better than expected.”
Kristian Kuhlmann, iDirect (EPS June 2010)

“Really good for building confidence and to think about how I deliver words.
Richard Dade (PVI June 2010)

“The workshop is well structured and builds up skills & techniques gradually.”
Matteo Bigazzi (PVI June 2010)

“The trainer was engaging and provided valuable positive feedback.”
Phil Henderson (PVI June 2010)

“Very well structured, clear explanations. The trainer made it very enjoyable. Very well delivered. I noticed a good improvement in my confidence.”
Paul Jones (PVI June 2010)

“The course was interactive without making anyone feel secluded. Everyone made to feel at east and feedback given in a positive manner. Good course to identify areas that need focus.”
Tracey Fee (PVI June 2010)

“Very interactive, good feedback. Very professional, good techniques and effective teaching.”
Mark Galea (FPS June 2010)

“Very good feedback and professionalism. A good example of public speaking. Very useful and well run.”
Julian ford (FPS June 2010)

“Very engaging and interactive. Trainer was very effective and helpful with feedback. Excellent techniques.
Ben Watson (FPS June 2010)

“The group was varied and we were made to feel very comfortable. Very good course, will recommend. Very relevant.”
Andy Hains, Hazlewoods (ECS June 2010)

“Broke down the communication process into components. Worthwhile, good food for thought.”
David Fearon (ECS June 2010)

“Interesting insight into different personality types and communication styles.”
Louise Southall (ECS June 2010)

“Very good, different perspective.”
Umair Khatri (ECS June 2010)

“Happy with the face-to-face exercises.”
Paul Rogers (EIS June 2010)

“A practical interactive course. A good head-start to getting the job you want.”
Karen Baldwin, Notting Hill Housing Trust (EIS June 2010)

“It was well structured, focussed on individual skills.”
Judit Nagy (EIS June 2010)

“Valuable skills on how to structure answers and how to answer questions. Excellent.”
Amir Saedi (EIS June 2010)

“Extremely useful, particularly the practice sessions and feedback.”
Auzma Agha, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (EIS June 2010)

“Gave me an opportunity to look at my performance and gain confidence. More meaningful than expected. The trainer encouraged me to trust in my ability. Very friendly and open. Very personalised.”
Karen Orchard (EPS June 2010)

“It was really fun and interesting. Workshop style allowed me to learn from other people. Great learning and fun!”
Sally Owen (EPS June 2010)

“Overall the workshop was very useful. I learned good body language and authoritative presence. The workshop was perfect and transformed people into confident speakers.”
Sitara Dubey (EPS June 2010)

“Brilliant trainer – very positive and really helped.”
Matt Raines (EPS June 2010)

“It has helped improve my confidence and believe I can go after my dream job. Very useful.”
John McDougall (EIS June 2010)

“Gave me a structure to think about the whole interview process. Excellent.”
Christine Broadfoot (EIS June 2010)

“Very well organised, well structured. Excellent feedback. Very useful.”
James Watson (EIS June 2010)

“Exceeded my expectations, which were quite high!  Excellent.”
Vanessa Wennerstrom, Canterbury Christ Church University (FPS May 2010)

“Achieved lots in 2 days.  Very confidence building.  I felt a huge improvement in a short period.”
Louise Mooney, US Tax & Financial Services (EPS May 2010)

“The trainer was really supportive and gave great feedback.  Good fun and excellent presenter.”
Lisa Clements, Canterbury Christ Church University (FPS May 2010)

“Very enjoyable and informative.  I do have the confidence inside – and this was been brought out.”
Carol Standen, Canterbury Christ Church University (FPS May 2010)

“Continuously built confidence throughout the day.  The trainer was engaging and caring about the concerns of all the participants.  A must for anyone with concerns about their presenting skills and ability.”
Sarah Hurrell, Canterbury Christ Church University (FPS May 2010)

“All participants were at a similar level.  Criticism from both trainer and other participants was informative.  Informative and constructive.”
Jane Armstrong, Roger Oates Design (FPS May 2010)

“Engaging trainer who individual as well as group advice and really took an interest in everyone.  Helpful and practical advice and tips.  I would recommend it – valuable.”
Amy Smith, Lonkal Consulting Ltd (FPS May 2010)

“The trainer was excellent and highlighted things for future development.  Great feedback.”
James Hall, UK General (FPS May 2010)

“Good workshop, opportunities to identify personal strengths and weaknesses.”
Michael Edelstein (FPS May 2010)

“Skills development exercises were particularly interesting and useful.  Very good and useful should anyone want to improve their presenting skills.”
Ross Duncanson (FPS May 2010)

“Very good at giving tips and exercises to use on day-to-day basis.  Good constructive criticism from the Trainer.  Very useful information and not as daunting as I’d thought.”
Lisa McShane (FPS May 2010)

“The trainer is great at making you feel at east.  The voice exercises were very good and the whole course was very enjoyable.  Great!”
Karen Fox (FPS May 2010)

“Great having lots of practical sessions and tools to take away.   Extremely useful and brought skills that could be used in every day work situations as well as presentations.”
Gordon Forster, Burhill Golf & Leisure Ltd (EPS May 2010)

“The trainer was very positive and gave good feedback.  Very good and informative.”
Nick Birch, Burhill Golf & Leisure Ltd (EPS May 2010)

“Helped me to improve many aspects of my presentation skills.  Great for improving your presentation skills and using alternative methods.”
Sally Agarwal, Chimans (EPS May 2010)

“I found the course very useful.  It helps to build your confidence and breaks the mould that we consider standard for presenting.  Effective and very helpful.”
Ashok Sharma, University of Hertfordshire

“Lots of practical exercises involved in the workshop.  Nice, practical and friendly workshop.”
Dona Awano, The Leasehold Advisory Service

“Well structured and not rushed.  A good aid for gaining confidence in presenting.”
Simon Tye, The Leasehold Advisory Service (EPS May 2010)

“Good trainer and good pace, focussing on the practical side of presenting.  really helps you understand how to deliver effective presentations.”
Anna Sanz, The Leasehold Advisory Service (EPS May 2010)

“Good trainer, well organised and useful.  Also enjoyable.  Learnt some good techniques for listening, speaking and appearing more confident.”
Donna-Lee Townsend, Horwath Clark Whitehill LLP (ECS May 2010)

“It exceeded my expectations.  Unlike other courses, this got straight into thought provoking and useful activities.  The trainer was very accomplished and made the course what it was – a success.  Excellent and inspiring.”
Michael Stansfield, HM Treasury (ECS May 2010)

“Have learnt to be aware of my body language and spot positive and negative parts of my behaviour.  Got lots of tips and was interactive.”
Crine Heghes, Authentix (ECS May 2010)

“Thought it was very engaging, interesting and good use of role plays that didn’t feel too contrived or uncomfortable.”
Philip Church, London Borough of Croydon (ECS May 2010)

“Very good pace, good interaction.  Course content was relative to my field.  Friendly and helpful, good introduction to communication.”
Shaz Khalid, Cook UK Ltd (ECS May 2010)

“Learnt a lot of small things that make a big difference when communicating.  A brilliant workshop where you would lean a lot about communication.”
Rushil Sawhney (ECS May 2010)

“Very interactive and interesting.  Some good tips and use of personal examples that related to the group.  Interesting and thought provoking.”
James Phippen, Phippen Ltd (ECS May 2010)

“The trainer’s stories and personality gave me inspiration to give ‘out of the box’ presentations – to break the mould.  I think everyone who has to do presentations should do this course!”
Tricia Mills (FPS May 2010)

“Provides the key skills to overcome nerves and structure presentations.  The workshop puts delegates at ease to build confidence and improve skills.”
Matthew Tennant (FPS May 2010)

“I am pleasantly surprised at what this course achieves in such a small period of time. A good introduction to presenting.”
Jamie Lloyd (FPS May 2010)

“Attending this workshop has made me realise that I am more than capable and have confidence to give a presentation to an audience.  Well worth it.  I cannot believe what I achieved.”
Sue Detheridge (FPS May 2010)

“Lots of opportunity to practice fun exercises.  It’s a good addition to presenting skills to further enhance your ability to deliver with impact.”
Mark Timbrell, Gefinor Rotana Hotel, (PVI May 2010)

“Really helpful, useful tips for future presentations, both in terms of structure and actual delivery.  Useful and fun.”
Minnie Bardosova, Morgan Kai (FPS May 2010)

“Very practical and useful.  Excellent – get on it!”
Karen Manson (FPS May 2010)

“Lovely company and excellent facilitator.  Hands on, quick pace, fun and challenging.”
Tracey Roberts, Littlecoates Primary School (FPS May 2010)

“Excellent trainer who quickly put everyone at ease.  Highly practical – content was just which I needed to improve my technique.  Engaging, highly practical, personalised and outstanding value.”
Richard Turton, Yorkshire Forward (FPS May 2010)

“The trainer was engaging and sounded good, like a great story teller engages an audience.  A very personal approach even in a group environment.
Andrew Wain, (PVI May 2010)

“The workshop exceeded my expectations.  The advice was valuable and we were given lots of useful exercise for our continuous development.”
Svetoslav Nenov (PVI May 2010)

“Really good – makes you reflect on your current methods and think practically how to improve.”
Paul Hatton (PVI May 2010)

“Good trainer, and good size of group.”
Jenny Hancock (FPS May 2010)

“Nice informal, non-threatening environment.  A good introduction to presentation skills.”
Abbie Taylor (FPS May 2010)

“Very well run and presented.  Stage by stage progression so not scary as broken down into manageable bits.  I would recommend this course as a good starting point.”
Claire Coates (FPS May 2010)

“Very good – keep up the good work.  This is one of the best workshops I’ve ever been to.”
Christiana Moses, Diamond Development Initiatives (FPS May 2010)

“The techniques came in very hands and useful.  I also learned about being fully prepared.  Impressive, could relate easily to the trainer.”
Kazeem Osagie (FPS May 2010)

“Best course I have attended.  The trainer was excellent.  Great course if you have to present.  Will recommend to my new staff when they start.”
Peter Newman, Lato Networks (FPS May 2010)

“Great environment to explore and be yourself.  The trainer was great and the day went so quickly. Comfortable, practical and makes a difference.”
Karen Greengrass, EOG Resources UK Ltd (FPS May 2010)

“The trainer was very helpful, understanding and engaging.  A great amount of interaction and personal feedback.  Engaging and beneficial.”
Sanja Spasojevic (FPS May 2010)

“Fun, interesting, interactive, effective, good value.  It’s a course every potential speaker should attend.”
Carla Roberts, Matchtech Group (EPS May 2010)

“Intense course with the required level of attention paid to each participant.  Excellent!”
Shoeb Bustani, Wipro Consulting Services (EPS May 2010)

“Great hints/tips regarding breathing and exercises.  A very helpful, fun, pro-active workshop.”
Chris Whiteside (FPS Apr 2010)

“Small workshop makes it easier to gain constructive feedback.  Fantastic!”
Reena Mehta, Legal Services Commission (FPS Apr 2010)

“I thought it was excellent.  A great course for somebody to gain confidence in presenting.”
Jacqueline Holtham-Dix (FPS Apr 2010)

“It was a good platform to be able to practice and receive constructive feedback.”
Chris Harper, Christopher Nevill (FPS Apr 2010)

“Found this challenging, but well constructed.  Made me think about me, the image we trying to purvey and getting the right messages out.    Very interactive but the outcome was worth it.”
Diane Preston, Royal Wolverhampton NHS (EPS Apr 2010)

“Excellent course, content and delivery.  Will recommend to my organisation.”
Danny Rawle, Leicestershire County Council (EPS Apr 2010)

“As a newcomer to the industry the session was broken down to my abilities in a way I learned so much more than I expected.  The trainer was fantastic at his job and his whole attitude and the way he delivers himself.  I’m leaving a very happy positive person.  Fantastic – not one bad word to say about it.”
Jackie Sharrock, Sceptre Leisure (EPS Apr 2010)

“Was excellent workshop that really helped me to gain skills and experience to present.  Practical and effective.”
Chantal Willis, Neovia Financial (EPS Apr 2010)

“It covered all essential elements carefully tailored by our trainer to suit the needs of the group and to bring out our potential.  I would recommend it as I found it very useful.”
Angela Leuker (EPS Apr 2010)

“Really brought out my abilities to talk out and be engaging.  The structure was good.  Very useful if you are new to presenting or lack confidence.”
Llion Pritchard, CGG Veritas Services (UK) Ltd (EPS Apr 2010)

“Excellent workshop.  Allows lots of practice.  Very good.  Definitely recommend.”
Ashish Gadi, Costain Europe (EPS Apr 2010)

“There are practical steps you can take from this course and put into action straight away and strategies to work on to improve your communication skills.  Very structured and good practical advice.”
Paul Simon (ECS Apr 2010)

“Very well organised and relevant contents.”
Govind Chavada (ECS Apr 2010)

“Very positive vibe, encouraging and good group interaction.”
Remin Naty (ECS Apr 2010)

“Useful theory/models applicable immediately with many exercises to support learning.  The trainer was very good with the right energy and great knowledge.
Nuria Soler Aguilar (ECS Apr 2010)

“I felt very relaxed and able to contribute despite usually feeling uncomfortable in these situations.”
Michelle Williams (ECS Apr 2010)

“Well structured and good size class meant that participants were able to discuss points and share experiences.  The trainer was extremely good, knowledgeable and helped me to get the best out of the day.”
Carla Thomas (ECS Apr 2010)

“Very productive, learnt some good skills.”
Zowey Milsom (ECS Apr 2010)

“It’s really interesting to listen and I learned a lot of things to communicate to certain people.  I enjoyed the course.”
Rosy Maca (ECS Apr 2010)

“It covered exercises which explained your communication style and how you need to adapt it to other people’s personalities.
Lesley Ferdinando (ECS Apr 2010)

“Thoroughly enjoyable in a very relaxed manner.”
Alex Hislop (PPS Apr 2010)

“Great trainer, great group and great experience.”
Chris Els, Accero (PPS Apr 2010)

“Customised to my needs/our needs with lots of practice and practical examples. 
Anaei Peu, Intercontinental Hotel Group (PPS Apr 2010)

“Better than expected.”
Mansoor Alam (PPS Apr 2010)

“Very useful techniques, relaxed environment with positive attitude and feedback at all times.  Learnt how to present more effectively – object achieved!  Very worthwhile, enjoyable and skill enhancing.  And a confidence booster!”
Toby Coles (FPS Apr 2010)

“Very informative and constructive.  Good recommendation.”
Nana Lanfermann (EIS Apr 2010)

“Very helpful.  Good stuff – interesting and challenging.”
Lewis Oliver (EIS Apr 2010)

“Thanks to this workshop I seem to have found my weak points and all I need to do now is practice.  Very practical and personal – good value.”
Eustace Jones (EIS Apr 2010)

“The trainer was skilled and engaging and communicated the techniques effectively.”
Richard Khan (PVI Apr 2010)

“Good range of techniques and pace – no dull points!”
Katie Westbrook (PVI Apr 2010)

“Good and valuable points about how to speak effectively.”
Liam Pritchard (PVI Apr 2010)

“Really helpful, excellent individual focus and new ideas presented.  Was able to ask lots of questions, which was brilliant.  Really good, fun, really great.”
Daisy Sen (FPS Apr 2010)

“I liked the way we got into as a group.  The trainer promoted giving good feedback to each other and I enjoyed the practical elements.  Very practical and hands on.”
Kevin Dagnell (FPS Apr 2010)

“Really enjoyed and gained lots of valuable skills to improve my presentation skills.  Felt at ease and comfortable within learning and icebreakers helped with this.  Very informative and gave me skills which highlighted areas of presentation that I would normally not have considered.”
Richard Cuckow (FPS Apr 2010)

“Really enjoyed it, feel a lot more confident when presenting.  Really informative and enjoyable.”
Rose Richardson (FPS Apr 2010)

“Very useful techniques, relaxed environment.  Positive attitude and feedback at all times.  Learnt how to present more effectively – objective achieved! 
Toby Coles (FPS Apr 2010)

“Very well structured, good group participating and lots of practical training.  Well worth attending if you present regularly.”
Vince Gammell (EPS Apr 2010)

“The workshop was both physical and involving.  The trainer worked hard to establish group rapport, making it enjoyable and open, lots of fun and incredibly instructive.  It is fun, instructive, participatory and you are guaranteed to leave with take home information.”
Sarah Brooks (EPS Apr 2010)

“It really does help.  I was dubious before I arrived but feel confident I can now cope with any presentation thrown at me.  Worthwhile.”
Richard Fornett (EPS Apr 2010)

“I found the trainer engaging.  The energy of the course was far better than I expected.  At no point did I feel that I was not learning and benefitting.  Great structure, motivational and positive outcome.”
Wendy Behan (EPS Apr 2010)

“Fantastic!  The trainer was an inspiration.  Best course I’ve ever done.  A+.  Worth attending.”
Claire Brown (EPS Apr 2010)

“Excellent development workshop.  Takes you out of your comfort zone with positive results. Excellent interaction.  Constantly engaging. ”
Richard Davies (EPS Apr 2010)

“Really helpful, great facilitation and a good group.  Really great and very helpful.”
Joanne Oliver (EPS Apr 2010)

“The trainer had excellent knowledge of what makes a good presenter and a good presentation.   Very helpful, highly recommended.”
Nasar Ahmad (EPS Apr 2010)

“Excellent feedback, good exercises, good speed, well communicated. The trainer made everyone feel very comfortable, able to contribute and take something away. Excellent.”
Jane Barker, EMBC (PPS Mar 2010)

“Excellent content and very knowledgeable trainer. Interesting and stimulating. Great opportunity to improve aspects of communications that may seem like common sense but are often overlooked.”
Robin Dingle, Applications Express Ltd (PVI Mar 2010)

“Very well paced with genuine interest in a small group by an experienced, confident and highly skilled trainer. Absolutely wonderful workshop, the best one I did.”
Dhirendra Singh (ECS Mar 2010)

“Trainer had great sense of humour. Very engaging. Positive, worth attending.”
Sylvia Khan (SBL Mar 10)

“Enjoyable, eye-opening, helpful – a good starting point.”
Saba Khan, Maine Contract Services Ltd (SBL Mar 10)

“Entertaining, whilst conveying key principles and practical tools for business. Excellent.”
Rolf McCullagh, Intec UK Ltd (SBL Mar 10)

“Interactivity kept things interesting. Plenty of time for conversation. Nice size of group.”
Zara Livingstone, Optivet Referrals Ltd (ECS Mar 2010)

“Very interesting and fun day. Great to have a trainer with such energy. Interactive way of addressing a personal topic.”
Lucy Munro, Protean Electric Ltd (ECS Mar 2010)

“Very good.”
Richard Welfare, NET (ECS Mar 2010)

“Provides a jump start at body language. Practical application in day-to-day practice. Good, interesting.”
Khurram Sadiq (SBL Mar 10)

“Training/role playing very relevant to real world situations. Very engaging.”
Richard Coulthard, KCI Medical (ECS Mar 2010)

“Small group means you can learn so much more. The trainer was very enthusiastic and there was an element of fun about the course too.”
Mark Henry (EIS Mar 2010)

“Very good, enjoyed applying what I learnt and that built confidence. Very relaxed and participative.”
Jason Hall, The Wisley Golf Club (EPS Mar 2010)

“Excellent use of time, positive feedback given. Great impact.”
Denis Sutherland, iDirect (EPS Mar 2010)

“The interactive nature encouraged honest and open communication amongst everyone which really helped clarify suggestions. A useful chance to review current techniques and focus on improvements”.
Tracey Nolan, Fusion Communications (EPS Mar 2010)

“Very good.”
Richard Welfare, Net (EPS Mar 2010)

“A very rewarding day, particularly with regards to structuring a presentation. Well run by the trainer who kept my attention throughout. A very useful and relaxed way of improving delivery.”
Richard Hardy (FPS Mar 2010)

“Really helped with confidence and how to deliver a presentation. Very good, clear, concise – just excellent.”
Linda Ball (FPS Mar 2010)

“It was really helpful and beneficial. Good.”
Abdiasus Omar (FPS Mar 2010)

“A very useful course with many elements that I can use. Very enjoyable.”
Martyn Saunders, Hoppe UK (PVI Mar 2010)

“Good overview provided of key points. Trainer was a good communicator. Thought provoking and engaging.”
Mark Lewis (PVI Mar 2010)

“Good course covering quite a lot but giving enough practical exercises to take away and use in everyday situations.”
Elaine Simpson, Stevenage Borough Council (PVI Mar 2010)

“Group size just right to make interaction with strangers not too difficult. Also gives trainer enough time to talk to each individual without neglecting others; overall good format and working atmosphere. Ideal first presentation skills course.”
David Hardy, Wise Management Services Ltd (PPS Mar 2010)

“Useful tips which are easy to apply. Very interactive workshop. Useful, delivered in a friendly way. Good to exchange opinions and experiences with others.”
Giada Hofman, Helsinn Healthcare SA (PPS Mar 2010)

“Excellent trainer, great cohesive structure. Role-playing and exercises were excellent. The workshop to attend if you want to improve your presentation skills.”
Anoop Maini (PPS Mar 2010)

“It is very good for those that have confidence issues to public speaking. Very useful.”
Melanie Nembhard, AAT (PPS Mar 2010)

“Built my confidence and was enjoyable and interesting. Worthwhile.”
Richard Hayward (PPS Mar 2010)

“Small group so it’s easy to identify where you are going wrong. Very individualised. Excellent.”
Ciara McGuinness (EIS Mar 2010)

“Well organised and friendly. Really interesting and can improve knowledge of skills.”
Dona Miuli Elvitigala (EIS Mar 2010)

“Very open, easy going course, and made me feel at ease, able to practise communicating. Lots of excellent tips and hints. Excellent course to go on.”
Katie Tucker (ECS Mar 2010)

“Great leveller and useful insights. Trainer had good personal touch. Interesting and much more useful than I’d thought it would be.”
Patrick Campbell (ECS Mar 2010)

“Feedback from trainer and other delegates was good. Eye opening on how I can affect others by my actions.”
Stephen Mallett (ECS Mar 2010)

“Fantastic workshop style. The trainer was excellent – top marks!”
Andy Hepworth (PPS Mar 2010)

“Excellent – the trainer kept the energy level up and kept us interested throughout. Very practical, hands on experience and feedback.”
David Stevenson (PPS Mar 2010)

“The trainer was one of the best I’ve had; he gave me insight into areas of my skills which I’ve never explored before – an amazing course.”
Ian Painter (PPS Mar 2010)

“Gave me confidence, identified my strengths and weaknesses. Very good.”
Rachael De Souza (PPS Mar 2010)

“I really liked the trainer’s approach. Very supportive and relaxed. His approach benefited me in terms of confidence. A relaxed and empowering course – very encouraging with a lot of practical work.”
Frank Fitzpatrick (PPS Mar 2010)

“I was not expecting it to be so much about personal skills, more process and structure, but was very glad it was this was – much better. Excellent – will recommend it.”
Ann Rainford (FPS Mar 2010)

“It has consolidated skills and made me think more about how to get the best from myself. Very helpful.”
Michelle Donald (FPS Mar 2010)

“Whole day was pitched well and was very useful and informative. Fun and helpful.”
Steven Clark (FPS Mar 2010)

“Very relaxed atmosphere which instantly put me at ease. Everything seemed to flow well. Very helpful and not as scary as I had thought.”
Sally Harker (FPS Mar 2010)

“Energising, engaging, practical, team focused, professional, value for money, thought provoking, exceeded my expectation. Dedicated and committed trainer. Outstanding! Excellent – worth the time and money.”
Corrine Bailey (EPS Mar 2010)

“Size of group allowed timed for practice and feedback. Practical, fun and friendly.”
Andrew Sidley (EPS Mar 2010)

“The focus on me as the presentation changed my whole attitude to presenting! Fantastic opportunity to practice and develop a presentation in a safe, supportive environment.”
Julie Tweedale (EPS Mar 2010)

“Very interactive. My presentations will be more engaging in future!”
Lynnbritt Kirby, SEPT (EPS Mar 2010)

“Excellent, very interactive. Everyone achieved huge amounts.
Anoop Maini (EPS Mar 2010)

“The structure was great with a presentation early to see where we were going wrong.
Sarah Walton, Dawson Walker Communications (EPS Mar 2010)

“Great to speak freely about presentation issues and then address them.”
Scott Hempel, intertain UK Ltd (EPS Mar 2010)

“Great to practice presentations, good sized group. Lots of feedback that was really helpful.
Kate McCarthy, Home Office (EPS Mar 2010)

“Covered all aspects that I can think of. The exercises helped to build skills.”
Ivan Vassilev (EPS Mar 2010)

“Good pace – wasn’t made to feel silly. Hugely beneficial.”
Val Rose, Haven Power (FPS Mar 2010)

“Very productive – good use of time. Excellent.”
Gemma Baker, Haven Power (FPS Mar 2010)

“The trainer was very friendly and made me feel at ease. Very helpful and informative.”
Lucy-Jo Tracey, Decision Technologies Ltd (FPS Mar 2010)

“I felt I have become more confident about making presentations and the exercises really helped me to improve. Very useful – I achieved a lot and gained much from this course.”
Anouska Knox (FPS Mar 2010)

“Well delivered, entertaining, non-intimidating. Confidence building.”
Victoria Gill, Brasher Leisure Ltd (FPS Mar 2010)

“The practical experience was invaluable, really what I needed to just jump in and have a go at presenting.
Lucy Wright, ASD Metal Services (FPS Mar 2010)

“A fantastic way to improve self confidence through practical exercise – felt at ease at all times. Would highly recommend.”
Alex Thornton (FPS Mar 2010)

“Really helpful and was given very good constructive criticism. Really helpful.”
Chris Roach, Morson Projects (FPS Mar 2010)

“Excellent day – felt everyone supported each other throughout.”
Lisa Iannantuoni, SDD Exhibitions (FPS Mar 2010)

“All aspects of communication were touched upon and analysed – very interactive session.  Extremely useful.  Excellent.”
Nagesh Rao, East Kent NHS (ECS Feb 2010)

“Fantastic and fun, would highly recommend. The trainer was great!”
Claire Naylor, Sceptre Leisure (PPS Feb 2010)

“People were doing mini presentations from the start, so by the time the final presentation was done we had done much practice and had great feedback. An excellent course – just what I hoped for!”
Paul Beech, HM Treasury (FPS Feb 2010)

“Lots of practical tips and specific coaching advice, very enlightening. Covered all aspects I would have expected – structure, style, delivery. It has allowed me to make a tangible step change in confidence and delivery of effective presentations – I now have my own style! Excellent stuff.”
Laura Wood, (EPS Feb 10)

“Good tips with lots of do’s and dont’s. Gave confidence in dealing with my fears.“
Ronnie Murison (EPS Feb 10)

“Very informative and methodical. very interesting to understand how to put presentations together, particularly using voice techniques.”
Kevin Dillon (EPS Feb 10)

“Really useful to have practice and get feedback.  Helps to know bad habits. “
Helen Twist, Legal & General (FPS Feb 2010)

“There are several things I can take and use, so thank you.  All good.”
Kelly Arnold, DTZ (FPS Feb 2010)

“Good interaction and opportunity to practice.  Great presenter, lovely personality.”
Ko Barclay (FPS Feb 2010)

“I thought it was pretty much perfect.”
Sheila Burgel (FPS Feb 2010)

“I was very surprised at the change in myself in just one day.”
Paul Murphy (FPS Feb 2010)

“Practical, with lots of useful tips.  Trainer made the sessions interesting and focussed.”
Priya Kumar (EPS Feb 2010)

“Very interesting course, lots to learn and relevant material.  Very well presented which kept it fresh and interesting.”
Guy Rayson (EPS Feb 2010)

“Excellent trainer – never a dull moment.  Heavy on practice – excellent.”
Simon Heywood, Gulf Agency Company (EPS Feb 2010)

“Well presented and structured.  Very relevant material.  Friendly, relaxed and informative.”
Lyndon Whitmore (PVI Feb 2010)

“Very good presenter able to adapt to delegate numbers.  Good interaction, well delivered.”
Lewis Gent (PVI Feb 2010)

“The trainer was very good and worked hard at making the group comfortable.”
Nikki Heath (FPS Feb 2010)

“The early introduction to individual presentations took away the fear of an end of day presentation.  Fun and extremely useful.”
Sandra Proctor (FPS Feb 2010)

“Saw a development at every stage in all delegates.  Brilliant!”
Chris Tulloch, Sceptre Leisure (PPS Feb 2010)

“Good structure.  The trainer was very good.  Interactive and engaging!”
Rick Hazelden, Amer Sports (PPS Feb 2010)

“After spending the last two years doing presentations written by someone else, this was an excellent way to learn how to structure a good presentation and this is what I’ll use the most.  Great experience, worth doing even for an experiences presenter.”
Ross Butterfill, CASCO (PPS Feb 2010)

“Great mix of practical and theory.  Good opportunity to practice.”
Luke Horton, Wyeth (PPS Feb 2010)

“The comprehensive programme was excellent as was the blend of such encouraging teaching and useful practice opportunities throughout.  The feedback and video recordings were very helpful.  A brilliant day of such constructive and inspiring help that encouraged me.”
Clare Alderson (EIS Feb 2010)

“Nice, friendly and informative.”
Daniel Upton (ECS Feb 2010)

“Nice being a small, more personal group.  Good mix of people – enjoyable.”
Tracy Bennett, ECS Feb 2010)

“Very detailed breakdown of procedures.”
Jay Adams, Pipetech (FPS Feb 2010)

“Probably the most effective training I have received.  Very well structured.  Excellent course – would recommend it to anyone working to improve presentation skills.”
Vince Gannon, Volker Highways, FPS Feb 2010)

“Very helpful.”
Stuart Adams, Pipetech (FPS Feb 2010)

“I leave this workshop today feeling much more confident about presenting – that has achieved my objective.  The trainer was fantastic – very encouraging and put us all at ease.”
Rehannah Karim, Sage Publications (FPS Feb 2010)

“Really good course which built up my confidence.”
Krishnam Raju (FPS Feb 2010)

“Very useful.”
Natalie Relton, Park Plaza Hotels (FPS Feb 2010)

 “Informative, interactive and fun – the right balance for objectives.  Very good.”
Sarah Barrett, West Midlands Pension Fund (FPS Jan 2010)

“Exactly what I needed. Best course I have been on in my career and can’t recommend it highly enough. Brilliant!”
Maria Claridge, General Optical Council (EPS Jan 2010)

“Very well run – felt good to be a part of it.  Fantastic opportunity to gain necessary skills in a friendly environment.”
Derrick Haughton (FPS Jan 2010)

“Brought about greater confidence in my skills with a good mix of theory and practical.”
Richard Richardson, globalCOAL (EPS Jan 2010)

“You don’t realise how important this course is until you actually attend – very good.”
Rajdeep Singh, ESN (ECS Jan 2010)

“Very good exercises and the feedback was specific and clear.  The trainer was energetic, interactive, very warm and approachable.”
Karen Thomas (ECS Jan 2010)

“It was very friendly – would recommend. It was a very useful workshop.”
Hassan Suleiman, Rotana (FPS Jan 2010)

“Trainer is excellent and made me feel more confident in the way I present and in the use of body language.”
Dina Nader, Siemens SAE  (ECS Jan 2010)

“Very comprehensive and interactive.”
Dr Prashanth Belakavadi (ECS Jan 2010)

“Constructive, informal, relaxed.  A sound confidence booster.”
Rick Hazelden, Amer Sports (EPS Jan 2010)

“Good amount of practice throughout the day.  Feedback was very confidence building.  Trainer was always positive yet highlighted areas that needed work.”
Jamie Clark (FPS Jan 2010)

“Very good, really enjoyed the day.  Relaxed, with good learning points to be taken away.”
Nigel Austick (FPS Jan 2010)

“If you think you are talking too slow and too loud you are actually doing it right!  Gained structure and things to practice.”
Steven Carlin (FPS Jan 2010)

“We were able to develop and practice techniques in a safe, constructive environment.  I gained confidence and tips for presentation structure – the knowledge that everyone can deliver a productive presentation.”
Jane Friend (FPS Jan 2010)

“I gained confidence and advice on breathing and slowing down.”
Michael Grealy (FPS Jan 2010)

“Very useful course, makes you realise that giving a presentation is not such a big deal.  I got a lot of confidence and now I don’t mind giving a presentation.”
Christopher Murphy (FPS Jan 2010)

“Excellent, really good having someone with acting experience teaching you.  Learned how to structure a presentation correctly.”
Henry Rosenthal (EPS Jan 2010)

“Learned breathing techniques, presentation practice and got good feedback.”
Cheryl Golden (EPS Jan 2010)

“Very engaging and has provided a lot of food for thought.  The trainer was excellent and the course exceeded my expectations.”
Patrick Rudaz, Crossbeam Systems (EPS Jan 2010)

“The trainer was excellent.  The course was very good, constructive, positive and well worth it.”
Nicholas Pearson, School of Mathematics (EPS Jan 2010)

“Very effective, very empowering with key messages that will really make the difference in future presentations.  Excellent trainer.”
Caterina Catalano, Quantum Storage GmbH (EPS Jan 2010)

“Excellent content, well presented.”
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“Great workshop – learned a lot from it.  Very helpful – especially the trainer.”
Khaled Shahdoor (FPS Dec 09)

“Built up my confidence all through the day.  I actually enjoyed the final speeches that I did.  Great quick fire techniques for the first three hours.”
Neil Goddard (FPS Dec 09)

“Excellent.  Great encouragement, motivation and understanding of individual issues.”
Elisabeth Hamer, London Borough of Tower Hamlets (EPS Dec 09)

“Very well run and organised.  Very friendly trainer who got the best out of us all.  Highly recommended!”
Joseph Sherry (ECS Dec 09)

“The trainer was really good at engaging the group and keeping energy levels high.”
Daniel Chee, Francis Group Ltd  (ECS Dec 09)

“Good points were communications master, energy levels.”
Mike Clonts, Petrofac Energy Developments Ltd  (ECS Dec 09)

“Very good, enjoyed all the course.  The trainer explained in a clear voice and was approachable.”
Susan Maxwell, Strictly Tables and Chairs Ltd  (ECS Dec 09)

“Well structured and real situations used.  Very constructive comments from the trainer and she concentrated on each individual and their aims for the workshop.  I am more aware of my body language and how it contributes to my image.  I will use the character analysis to understand other people and interact with them in a more effective and productive manner”.
Jenny Fedele (ECS Dec 09)

“The trainer was great and made people at ease, had a great sense of humour and I thoroughly enjoyed the day.”
Kirsi Yli-Kaitala, i to i Research Ltd  (ECS Dec 09)

“Very good!”
James Walton, Instant Offices   (FPS Dec 09)

“Good – would recommend to colleagues.  Helped me feel more confident in myself.”
Pam Khag, North East London NHS Foundation Trust  (FPS Dec 09)

“Thoroughly engaging presentation by an expert who clearly knows his stuff!  All excellent.  Really engaging and worth while opportunity to further develop skills in delivering a competent presentation.”
Martin Taylor, The Folkestone Academy (FPS Dec 09)

“Very useful and effective.  Well presented materials, practice sessions were very useful.”
Arwa Siraj (EIS Dec 09)

“Really useful for me, especially the STAR technique.”
Xingdong Bian, Unversity of Kent (EIS Dec 09)

“Well structured, good technique.  Good practice sessions with excellent feedback.”
Ashwin Suryavanshi (EIS Dec 09)

“Challenging but worth it.  It was run in a very friendly manner.”
Eleanor Paton (EIS Dec 09)

“Very good at highlighting key areas and coming up with effective solutions.  Good if you have been out of the job market/interview scene for a while and need to brush up on skills.”
Claudia Grant, Amicus Horizon (EIS Dec 09)

“Very useful.  It helped me deal with nerves by role play and understanding that preparation is key to dealing with anxiety.”
Androulla Kyriacou, Notting Hill Housing Trust (EIS Dec 09)

“Excellent – learned a lot.  Good atmosphere.  Look forward to presenting with my new skills.”
David Dickson (EPS Dec 09)

“Very practical guide which can be put into practice immediately.”
Charles Jordan (EPS Dec 09)

“Great training couse and very good trainer”.
Ruben Seetharamdoo (PVI Dec 09)

“Problem areas were identified and then addressed with constructive feedback and how to resolve them.
Karen Thomas (PVI Dec 09)

“It was very useful to learn the techniques and what to improve.  Was great – thank you!”
Kitti Kovacs, IDC UK Ltd (PVI Dec 09)

“A lot of useful tools for preparation to present.  Very useful course.”
Kishwar Iqbal (FPS Dec 09)

“I feel I gained confidence and can control my nerves better now.  Was an excellent day.”
Sarah Lewis (FPS Dec 09)

“Fantastic facilitator who was honest about feedback.”
Zoe Langley, Alcester High School (FPS Dec 09)

“Great trainer, very simple tips and some great feedback.  Great workshop to get self aware at teh very basic level of presentation.”
Kshitij Desai, Diageo Plc (EPS Dec 09)

“Well structured and adaptive.  Good pace, clear, effective.”
Shivakanth Mahadevappa, TTI (EPS Dec 09)

“The trainer was very charismatic and immediately put you at ease.  It was engaging and I learned a lot and felt more confident about my presentation skills.  The day went very quickly and I liked the small numbers in the class.  Worthwhile and well run”
Geraldine Abberton (EPS Dec 09)

“Fun, informative, excellent trainer with a great personality.  Worth attending.”
Mark Giraud (EPS Dec 09)

“Excellent trainer who is really passionate about his job and really motivating for everyone to improve themselves.  Absolutely spot on – excellent course to attend.”
Moses Muwonge, Positive East (EPS Dec 09)

“Very good mix of individual / group practices.  Very good, really feel the difference and benefits of the course.”
Aude Bouillet, Essilor Ltd (PPS Dec 09)

“Right learning in the right order.  Allowed me to focus on speaking weaknesses. A good way to get bad habits out of you.”
Steve Earl, Speed Communications (PPS Dec 09)

“Exposed my weak points clearly.  Good spend of time.”
Manoj Manoharan, J P Morgan (PPS Dec 09)

“Learnt an awful lot across all elements of my style and how to improve it.”
Keith Ford, Actavis UK (PPS Dec 09)

“Good pace.  Warmed to presenter quickly. Very good.”
James Easton, Arbor Networks (PPS Dec 09)

“Highly interactive, practical, good participation by all the group, good teacher – kept attention of all participants.  Very informative, good use of practical rehearsals.  Good feedback and learnt new ways to gear up for a presentation.”
Jo McLoughlin (PPS Dec 09)

“I was made to feel very relaxed and welcome. It was a very enjoyable experience and I have been given a lot of help. Thank you!”
Grace Goodier, Printbyte (PVI Nov 09)

“I liked the small size of the group. The trainer gave 100% attention to all members. Very effective at reading individuals and giving encouragement.”
Hannah Minor, Robert Half Ltd (PVI Nov 09)

“Good to understand control of voice.
Thea Hill, The Smallpiece Trust (PVI Nov 09)

“Very involved with good feedback. Very useful with a lot of information.”
Neil Shelton (ECS Nov 09)

“Enjoyed the discussions and found the trainer to be very good. Useful and interesting.”
Mei Tan (ECS Nov 09)

“Got everyone involved and gave the ability to interact. Very fun, friendly and informative.”
Jonathan Griggs (ECS Nov 09)

“Very satisfactory.”
Shrikane Thakare (ECS Nov 09)

“Very interesting, learnt a lot about communication.”
Janzka Samaranayake (ECS Nov 09)

“Interactive and useful.”
Simon Phillips (ECS Nov 09)

“The trainer allowed a lot of interaction. Excellent.”
Paul Durrant (ECS Nov 09)

“The trainer was very good at getting people involved and participating. Good interaction with trainer and other attendees. Enjoyable, interesting and useful.”
Fiona Henson (ECS Nov 09)

“Insightful , the breathing techniques and verbal exercises in particular. A useful introduction into giving presentations.”
Daniel Goodwin, Competition Commission (FPS Nov 09)

“Well structured.”
Carla Stokes, Envision Consulting (FPS Nov 09)

“Good facilitator, great breathing tips and was surprised how much they worked. Valuable and interesting.”
Ruth Wood, Health Professions Council (FPS Nov 09)

“I found all the techniques very useful. The exercises were surprisingly useful. The trainer was very friendly and approachable. I was very happy with the whole workshop. Interesting, beneficial and fun.”
Aisling O’Meara, Competition Commission (FPS Nov 09)

“It was very well structured with excellent individual feedback. Highly beneficial.”
Jamie Armour (FPS Nov 09)

“Learnt some effective tips and tricks. A good way to learn the basics of presenting.”
Jonathan Green, Navisite Europe Ltd (FPS Nov 09)

“Good trainer and I took value from the course.”
Ben Welch, Candeo Media Ltd (FPS Nov 09)

“Covered interesting points on breathing.”
Mark Windmill, Marwyn Investment Management LLP (FPS Nov 09)

“The practice sessions are very useful, especially with the feedback. A real eye-opener.”
Gifty Asante, The Methodist Church (EIS Nov 09)

“Workshop is really good.
Rima Begum (EIS Nov 09)

“Training given in a friendly manner with lots of interaction and feedback. Relevant and useful.”
Marc Salter (EIS Nov 09)

“Helped me gain a more structured approach to preparing a presentation and made me more confident. Friendly and informative.”
Russell Stebbings, Hoebridge Golf Centre (FPS Nov 09)

“The trainer was excellent. I enjoyed the course and learnt a great deal.”
Husna Haque, London Borough of Newham (FPS Nov 09)

“Constructive positive feedback and ability to put points into practice. Positive and worthwhile – suitable for anyone.”
Tristan hall, Hoebridge Golf Centre (FPS Nov 09)

“Good pace, very interactive, very worthwhile.”
Mike O’Connell, Hoebridge Golf Centre (FPS Nov 09)

“Very good teaching, lots of helpful feedback and practice. Very well paced. Very useful, friendly atmosphere, really valuable advice.”
Neil Barrie, Cancer Research UK (FPS Nov 09)

“I have gained more confidence & knowledge – excellent.”
Debbie Exley, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (FPS Nov 09)

“Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Well run. Useful exercises – very helpful.”
Andy Pooler (FPS Nov 09)

“All useful information, good mixture of theory & practice. Good pace, great content. Right duration.”
Mark Castrick (FPS Nov 09)

“Has given my confidence a great boost.”
David Horner, Whistlefield Properties Ltd (FPS Nov 09)

“Very good trainer. The diction component was very useful. Has given me confidence.”
Robert Grant, Cairngorms National Park Authority (FPS Nov 09)

“Great atmosphere. Very friendly and constructive. Really useful advice. Everyone benefitted from the mutually supportive environment.”
Alastair Thomson, Chiene & Tait (FPS Nov 09)

“Informative and interesting.”
Karen McGrath, Kempen Capital Management (FPS Nov 09)

“Very relaxed environment. Everyone wants you to do well and that helps build your confidence. Feedback was very helpful, constructive and honest.”
Claire Robinson (FPS Nov 09)

“Very relaxed and informative – excellent – really good introduction to public speaking for those who find it intimidating.”
Tim Lawler (FPS Nov 09)

“The trainer made the course very interesting and engaging. Good advice and feedback.”
Neelam Pervez, Essex Probation (FPS Nov 09)

“Good atmosphere, interaction and many tips to consider. Not using a book allows for natural, free-flowing learning. Professional, experienced trainer – a Great Day!”
Sophie Payne, Natural Environment Research Council (FPS Nov 09)

“Good group size, clear structure. A good way to pick up easy to apply techniques.”
Jarrod Hollingdrake, William Hill (PPS Nov 09)

“Interactive!”
Neil Newman, AAT (PPS Nov 09)

“Very interactive, gaining confidence through practice.
Craig Dumpleton, B Braun Medical Ltd (PPS Nov 09)

“Excellent, very good interaction and a high skilled trainer – well worth doing. High level, excellent.”
Keith Mitchell, Wardell Armstrong (PPS Nov 09)

“Nothing too easy or too difficult, stretched everyone’s ability. Fun and useful.”
Gill Hamilton, Actavis UK (PPS Nov 09)

“Packed so many good tips into one day. Learnt so much and gone home with confidence. Excellent way to improve skills and overcome nerves.”
Catherine Matthews (FPS Nov 09)

“Very structured. Good positive feedback, took me out of my comfort zone. Such a positive and supportive day – highly recommend it.”
Hilary Wilson (FPS Nov 09)

“Not only a productive day in terms of developing my skills, but very enjoyable too. Left smiling!”
Rebecca Scott (FPS Nov 09)

“Extremely helpful and a real confidence boost. Looking forward to practising my next presentation.”
David Bayley (FPS Nov 09)

“Covered a lot in the day and gained a lot of confidence. Would definitely recommend.”
Andy Booth (FPS Nov 09)

“Gave me confidence and skills – takes you slightly out of your comfort zone.”
Mandy de Belin (FPS Nov 09)

“Helpful and constructive.”
Alison Adams (EMT Nov 09)

“The face time on camera was invaluable. Precisely the sort of training one needs to appear on camera.”
Andrew Lynn, Orthomimetics Ltd (EMT Nov 09)

“The trainer listened to my objectives and fed back / highlighted particular elements throughout the day. Particularly useful were the topics on speed of speaking and body language. Exceeded expectations – I’m much more effective in delivery.”
Sam Body (ECS Nov 09)

“Was surprised to find that the course was very relevant to me and very enjoyable.”
Terry Moore (ECS Nov 09)

“Good pace – would recommend.”
Rory Yates (ECS Nov 09)

“Working together as a group was really beneficial.”
Katy Wass (ECS Nov 09)

“It is a very useful tool for increasing confidence and group speaking. It will allow me to get my point across better in most situations.”
Karl Burrows (ECS Nov 09)

“An excellent balance of constructive criticism with an informal low pressure style of teaching. Body language actually applied.”
Simon Garner (ECS Nov 09)

“Very helpful, good learning and positive improvements.”
Mark Swanwick (ECS Nov 09)

“Ran at a really good pace – trainer was very knowledgeable. I had a lot of faith in what the trainer was saying and the feedback he gave.”
Vicki Burgess (FPS Nov 09)

“Very well structured. The trainer was great at making you feel at ease and getting the best from you.”
Gilly Prime (FPS Nov 09)

“The most useful course I have ever been on”!
Tom Wade (FPS Nov 09)

“Excellent.”
Henry Rosenthal (FPS Nov 09)

“Built my confidence immensely and taught me to control my nerves. The trainer was fantastic.”
Vicki Burgess (EPS Nov 09)

“Very informative, good confidence booster, good trainer.”
Rick Hazelden (FPS Nov 09)

“The trainer was fabulous. Provided very tailored teaching to individuals. Content was very valuable. Concentration on tone of voice and body language was great.”
Paul Ayling, Writing Machine (FPS Nov 09)

“Well structured, professional, memorable and very useful both in and out of the office.”
Ian Webster, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi (FPS Oct 09)

“Good, very useful.”
Christine Bierdermann, Interactive Data ( Europe) Ltd (FPS Oct 09)

“Fun, gets everyone involved and to know each other.”
Leila Garner, Canopius (ECS Oct 09)

“Trainer was excellent and covered the material in good time. Very good – lots of interaction.”
Stephen Hill, Petrochem Carless (ECS Oct 09)

“Very interactive, good you got to try things out, will get you to establish whatever you need to work on.”
Andrea Langridge, PepsiCo Intl Ltd (ECS Oct 09)

“Very friendly and outgoing.”
Chantel Field, Mink Farm (ECS Oct 09)

“Trainer adapted to consider personal situations – you will always get something useful out of this.”
Ralph Denning, Betfair (ECS Oct 09)

“Felt very safe and didn’t take long to relax. Lots of stuff I can take away and practice myself. Lots of fun and very helpful.”
Katherine Parker (PVI Oct 09)

“Very informative, supportive atmosphere. Good tutor, nice size of group, challenging at times.”
Graham Miller (PVI Oct 09)

“I have never been to such a good workshop. I learnt so much and feel much more confident. It was fantastic – wish the day was longer! The trainer was fantastic.”
Emma Apter (PVI Oct 09)

“Great trainer.”
Sunjay Kakar (PVI Oct 09)

“The workshop was everything I hoped it would be. Content excellent, pace good, trainer feedback very good. Enjoyable but challenging workshop that will identify your improvement areas and provide you with solutions.”
John Briggs (EPS Oct 09)

“Spot on – what I expected in terms of content, focussing on delivery of the presentations. A practically oriented workshop to improve your skills in general with voice and body language in particular.”
Soren Jacobsen (EPS Oct 09)

“Good positive, practical advice with constructive feedback.”
Andrew Clark, Carisbrooke High School (FPS Oct 09)

“Very useful, covered areas in depth and to the full.”
Nick Conway, ICS London (FPS Oct 09)

“Very good and useful.”
Tim Mathias, United Residents Housing (FPS Oct 09)

“Trainer attentive to all students’ weaknesses. Trainer very patient and observant.”
Dr Gloria Kiapi (FPS Oct 09)

“Well run, engaging and inspiring.”
Carlo Bisagni, Heineken Intl NV (EPS Oct 09)

“Planted lots of seeds – I would love to do a week long course. Great trainer.”
Matthew Bridges, Bridges Electrical Engineers Ltd (EPS Oct 09)

“Very good workshop – I’d recommend it.”
John Guyatt, WebBrick Systems Ltd (EPS Oct 09)

“Very professional, interesting and useful course. The time fled by. It was excellent.”
David Albutt, Seminars4business (EPS Oct 09)

“Engaging, interesting, enjoyable. I feel more confident and learnt things I can take back with me.”
Hazel Gilbert, Greggs plc (EPS Oct 09)

“It was very effective at promoting confidence.”
Anna Meston, Shell (EPS Oct 09)

“The trainer was perfect.”
Garfield Philpotts (EPS 09)

“Splendid, just what I wanted.”
Tim Hughes (FPS Oct 09)

“Very good overall – a good pace, covered a lot in a short time.”
Tom Goe (FPS Oct 09)

“Excellent, very worthwhile and informative. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and supportive offering direction and confidence.”
Iris Fernie, Portman Travel (EIS Oct 09)

“I learnt a lot seeing how other people deal with difficult questions.”
Julian Ford (EIS Oct 09)

“The trainer created an excellent atmosphere.”
Alastair Harper (EIS Oct 09)

“Very informative – practice sessions very good. Time passed quickly.”
Janet Broomfield (EIS Oct 09)

“Excellent course.”
Tanmay Munito Padhydry (EMT Oct 09)

“Very useful course, improved my confidence. The trainer was excellent and most helpful.”
Richard Speight (FPS Oct 09)

“Really useful to see video of how you appear, feel quite positive going away with new skills. Confidence booster.”
Anna Geraghty (EIS Oct 09)

“I feel more confident. The course covered everything that was needed. Gives you the ability to address all your concerns about interviews.”
Lucy Atkin (EIS Oct 09)

“Good opportunity to learn and practice giving presentations.”
Philip Brooks (ECS Oct 09)

“The trainer provided real world examples – an enjoyable and informative day.”
Mark Hamilton (ECS Oct 09)

“The amount of of participation and practising was very useful.”
Sharanje Toor (ECS Oct 09)

“The trainer obviously knew his subject. I would recommend it.”
Paul Durrant (EPS Oct 09)

“Good atmosphere, put at ease by the trainer. Nice constructive feedback. It was really fun and I liked the experience.”
Petyu Stuifeand (EPS Oct 09)

“Very practical and fun as well.”
Gianmarco Migiavacca (EPS Oct 09)

“It made me feel more confident to be myself and present in my own way. Very encouraging and motivating. Exactly what I wanted – fascinating facilitator!”
Giedre Danyte (EPS Oct 09)

“Well constructed, well delivered.”
Martin Baufield (EPS Oct 09)

“The trainer was very good at giving methods to help our problems.”
Jay Adams (FPS Oct 09)

“It was fantastic and thought provoking. Gave really practical help. The trainer was excellent and a good communicator – really knows her stuff. I have a greater understanding of how to work the audience.”
Jennifer House (FPS Oct 09)

“Hugely beneficial, will definitely take things away from this. Would recommend to others.”
Nick Sims (FPS Oct 09)

“Good quality workshop. Very useful techniques used throughout.”
Paul Warner (FPS Oct 09)

“Very informative and gained a lot from it.”
Carly Doherty (FPS Oct 09)

“Really excellent 1-2-1 attention focussing on our strengths and weaknesses.”
Debbie Wilson (FPS Oct 09)

“The trainer quickly put us at ease. Very practical and common sense based. Learned some great tools which will help me. The trainer was an excellent tutor and I feel I have learned so much today.”
S Casey (FPS Oct 09)

“Very interactive – you gain more from the experience.”
Peter Etherington, TechniSat Digital UK Ltd (ECS Sept 09)

“Helpful feedback. Tailored sessions to meet the needs of the group. Supportive environment.”
Natalie Sharples (ECS Sept 09)

“Extremely knowledgeable and interactive trainer”
Joanne Plummer, Historic Royal Palaces (ECS Sept 09)

“Fun, practical, good pace and easy to follow. Tailored to individual needs. Pleased I came – the trainer was great!”
Tanya Blackiston, Anderson Sturgess Vetinary Specialists (ECS Sept 09)

“Very interactive – good balance of exercise and techniques. Good number of people and good timing all together.”
Janeta Grigorova (ECS Sept 09)

“Very useful – lots of practice and valuable pointers from an experienced viewpoint.”
Benjamin Mastermann (FPS Sept 09)

“Workshop is very practical and rewarding. Skills acquired are essential. Exciting and rewarding.”
Ogechi Anuebunwa, Eon Nigeria (FPS Sept 09)

“Excellent trainer, made me feel relaxed and confident – very encouraging. Very positive and informative – highly recommended.”
Thiaan Aspelling (FPS Sept 09)

“It was excellent. Fantastically useful day. Enjoyable and worthwhile.”
Paul Tobin, Sheffield University Students Union (FPS Sept 09)

“The trainer was really good at building rapport and creating a safe learning environment. A great way to build confidence and find your voice in giving presentations.”
Zoi Fletcher, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FPS Sept 09)

“Extremely helpful! Overall an enjoyable experience”
Katy Ward (FPS Sept 09)

“Trainer was very encouraging. Very helpful exercises.”
Joanne Bailey, Newham College of Further Education (FPS Sept 09)

“A large amount of material was covered and I found it all very useful.”
William Glover, Agent Oriented Software (FPS Sept 09)

“Workshop was effective – the trainer was very good and made you feel relaxed.”
Daksha Versani, LEC Communications Ltd (FPS Sept 09)

“It was very good – gave me the tips to organise a good presentation.”
Piergiorgio Chelucci, Kema (FPS Sept 09)

“This is the first presentation I had and it has been very helpful”
Jenny French, ISTD (FPS Sept 09)

“My confidence has grown and I now believe in myself. Fabulous! Fabulous! Love it and the trainer is a star.”
Donna Evill, Gateway Family Services (EPS Sept 09)

“Pleasantly surprised and very useful.”
Elaine Kemp, NHS Improvement (EPS Sept 09)

“Excellent trainer.”
Ogechi Anuebunw, Eon Nigeria (EPS Sept 09)

“Really excellent – difficult to fault.”
Sean Culey, Seven Collaborative Solutions (EPS Sept 09)

“It was helpful to have a small group for individual attention.”
Diane Williams, Amgen Ltd (EPS Sept 09)

“Great interactive nature, well segmented, interesting, varied, encouraging. Our trainer was quick to remedy weaknesses. Excellent session – very useful.”
Frances Godwin, Amgen Ltd (EPS Sept 09)

“Individual attention was excellent. Provided with points to watch. Excellent trainer provided great feedback to help develop my skills.”
Mary Clarke, Amgen Ltd (EPS Sept 09)

“Good amount of time to present. Good exercises.”
Melanie De Smith, Cambridgeshire YOS (EPS Sept 09)

“Very interactive – a difference to other courses I’ve attended. The trainer led everyone through a lot of material and gave some very useful tools for future use.”
Alex Kyriakou, Selex Galileo UK (EPS Sept 09)

“It was a very friendly environment that allowed you to concentrate on improving your presentation style.”
Christopher Riley, MA Healthcare Ltd (EPS Sept 09)

“Wasn’t keen on attending – very glad I did! Well worth it.”
Yvonne Hand, Renaissance Yorkshire (EPS Sept 09)

“Made to feel happier about presenting.”
Fiona Macey, University of York (EPS Sept 09)

“Trainer very good – articulate, friendly and communicative. Well worth attending.”
Robert Dyson, VT Aerospace Ltd (EPS Sept 09)

“Enjoyed the day, learnt a lot – just the right balance.”
David Symon, Denholm MacNamee (EPS Sept 09)

“Good to practice and work to improve confidence.”
Miles Simmons (EPS Sept 09)

“The structure worked very well. It was fun and there was good voice and posture work. Course was very good.”
Georgia Docherty, Trinity College London (FPS Sept 09)

“Extremely useful. I learned about the audience and body language.”
Agapi Papadamou, KEMA (FPS Sept 09)

“Very useful, eye opener, much better than I expected.”
Matthew Moss, Summit Trade Events Ltd (FPS Sept 09)

“The trainer was excellent – welcoming, encouraging yet forceful (in a positive way) when necessary.”
Miles Warren (FPS Sept 09)

“Very interactive – a lot of good information.”
Todd Barr, Shell Trading (FPS Sept 09)

“I found it extremely helpful. Video recordings really useful.”
Jennifer Leck (EIS Sept 09)

“It is very useful and made me more confident.”
Solange Da Silva (EIS Sept 09)

“Enjoyable and informative. Useful and worthwhile.”
David Barker, BCM Ltd (EPS Sept 09)

“ Lot to learn but our trainer made it easy. Very worthwhile.”
David Symon, Denhom MacNamee (EPS Sept 09)

“The trainer’s passion and expertise is amazing and infectious. Thoroughly enjoyed my two days. Amazing.”
Joanne Hiley, ALW PCT (EPS Sept 09)

“The training was exemplary. The trainer really brought the session to life and managed to get the best from everyone. Highly recommended.”
Andrew Hopcraft, Data-Re Ltd (EPS Sept 09)

“Excellent, informative, structured and confidence building. Brought out excellent results. Hard working interactive course delivering fast and immediate results.”
Phil Clarke, Kemet Electronics (EPS Sept 09)

“Very effective – can really put techniques into practice. Interesting and useful.”
Karen Cooper, Kemet Electronics (EPS Sept 09)

“Thoroughly enjoyed this and genuinely felt I have the tools now to scrap my original presentation and deliver a far more effective one.”
Emma McGonigle, QCDA (EPS Sept 09)

“This course was excellent at highlighting areas for improvement and finding ways forward.”
Vicky Inness, Defra (EIS Sept 09)

“Entertaining and introspective. Worth investing in!”
Tushar Bhasi (EIS Sept 09)

“Very good step to understanding future interviews. Worth going on.”
Mike Golds, Flowserve Pumps (PVI Sept 09)

“Useful exercises and feedback. Small class size. Good, professional.”
Joe White, Envirolink Northwest Ltd (PVI Sept 09)

“Friendly atmosphere, good venue, learnt some exercises and think it genuinely helped me.”
Theresa Stoker, AMEC (FPS Sept 09)

“Very interesting – good for improving skills.”
Adele Moran, Covidien (FPS Sept 09)