“Absolutely fantastic day!  So useful to me personally in gaining confidence to deliver a presentation.  Sandra was so encouraging in a truthful and professional way.  Very worthwhile.  Everyone would benefit from this.”
Kerry Jordon, HMRC, (FPS Apr 2011)

“It has been very useful.  It makes you think about all aspects of public speaking and makes you do what you need to do to improve.  Great for building confidence.  Very useful, and fun lovely Trainer.
Sara Moreo, Shell, (EPS Apr 2011)

“Excellent opportunity to develop and perfect presentation style and skills in a safe supportive environment.  Excellent training course especially the use of videoing of the presentations and feedback.”
Manj Kalar, DCLG, (PPS Apr 2011)

“Helped to deal with nerves, built my confidence in presenting, gave structure to future presentations.  Made me feel a lot better in general.  Would recommend to anyone with worries.”
Claire Jackson, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, (FPS Apr 2011)

“The feedback has been so useful to me and I will carry the new skills learnt with me and use them in all future presentations.  Fantastic!  Well worth doing.”
Dominique Simcox, Wellington Place General Partner Ltd, (FPS Apr 2011)

“Fantastic.  I feel much more confident after just one day!  The group feedback and Trainer feedback session were valuable.”
Jacqueline Harvery, Broker Direct plc, (FPS Apr 2011)

“We did a lot of training today which was very good and useful.  Not having been to any vocal training before, I like the way that the skill is gradually developed over the day.  Good component to improve communication and presentation skills.”
Ka Fai Sun, (PVI Apr 2011)

“Found it very useful, learned new techniques.  Trainer’s style of communication was very good and made the workshop very interesting.”
Uwaila Olotu, (ECS Apr 2011)

“Good to know what I was doing wrong and how to change it.  Trainer was very nice, put you at ease and made it very easy to improve.  Very useful and worthwhile.”
Alexandre Fraysse, (EIS Apr 2011)

“Made to feel comfortable/confident enough to speak honestly.  Very helpful and useful in finding out weaknesses in my interviews.”
Gregory Woolhead, (EIS Apr 2011)

“Very positive attitude towards all participants with a clear structure and outcome from the coaching.  Energetic, interesting, informal yet factual, educational.
Gavin Davey, RWE npower, (EPS Apr 2011)

“The workshop has been useful.  Look forward to applying these techniques in regular presentations, and being more comfortable with it.”
Swetha Sethumadhavan, Amberlight Partners Ltd, (EPS Apr 2011)

“Great trainer, eye opening experience, honest feedback, hands on experience.”
Marcos Palomares, DMW Group, (PPS Apr 2011)

“Excellent.  It has helped me out a lot to realise about communicating through body language.”
David Lorenzo, (SBL Mar 2011)

“Very informative, very practical, interactive.  Great use of time, and equipment.  Each section tailored to each individual.”
Andrew Grocott, (EPS Mar 2011)

“Bang on! Absolutely fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyable and I leave having far more confidence and awareness in terms of delivering presentations.  Nice one.”
Spencer Fearn, (FPS Mar 2011)

“Excellent.  Very interactive.  Even through role play made to feel comfortable.”
Correna Peasgood, MedImmune, (SBL Mar 2011)

“Helen taught me how to deal with nerves and face doing a presentation.”
Joanne Parker, Tube Lines Ltd, (FPS Mar 2011)

“Well balanced two days.  Practical course that would definitely benefit you.  Must have put some effort in as I am shattered!”
Lawrence Steingold (EPS Mar 2011)

“This was a very well delivered session.  Trainer was excellent, engendered confidence in delegates.  Use of video was really effective.  Excellent and very confidence boosting.”
Jill Neasham, North Tees & Hartlepool Foundation Trust, (EPS Mar 2011)

“Very structured and well managed process to get to the end result.  Personal comments most useful.  Videos of performance very useful.  Challenging – taking you out of comfort zone but well managed, friendly and nothing to fear.”
Phil Vickers, (EPS Mar 2011)

“Great to receive personal feedback throughout the day; addressed my development needs.”
Manj Kalar, DCLG, (PVI Mar 2011)

“Excellent pace, good combination of exercises (breathing etc) at the beginning and practical application.  Luan’s constructive feedback was particularly valuable.  Small group size was very helpful – thoroughly enjoyable too.” 
Fei-Ni Toole, East of England Development Agency, (PVI Mar 2011)

“Excellent workshop in voice development and interview skills.”
Gusa Hall, South Kilburn Partnership, (EIS Mar 2011)

“A jam packed but thoroughly rewarding session which has boosted my confidence and im not worrying about how I’ll approach my next interview.”
Helen Murray, (EIS Mar 2011)

“Very informative, and tailored for you.  Can work well as a team and others can see your weaknesses.”
Jeanette Harris, East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust (EIS Mar 2011)

“I was afraid it might be at a simplistic level but it was really well pitched and I didn’t feel patronised like I can on other courses.”
Emily Winter, Aimhigher Sussex, (ECS Mar 2011)

“Great tutor, very knowledgeable”
Carol Doherty, NHS Norfolk, (ECS Mar 2011)

“It really made me think about things that I took for granted but realise I could make improvements to by following some simple tasks and frameworks.”
Matthew Green, (ECS Mar 2011)

“I feel I now know what I can do to overcome my nerves.  Have been given tips on improving my delivery and the way I carry myself – posture etc.”
Joanna Wates, (ECS Mar 2011)

“The content was fantastic, Julia’s approach was also very good.  I will take away many tips and my technique improved dramatically from the 1^st day.  Very useful and worthwhile.”
Gareth Keetch, Actavis, (PPS Mar 2011)

“It was well paced and I found it engaging throughout.  It is an excellent opportunity to practice in a safe environment.”
Lesley Goodburn, NHS North Staffordshire, (PPS Mar 2011)

“A superb confidence building, practically applicable course and delivered in an engaging and professional manner.”
Tony Farnfield, Samaritans, (PPS Mar 2011)

“Very enjoyable, met all my expectations, I now feel less scared and more positive about doing my first presentation.”
Sarah Fairbrother, (FPS Mar 2011)

“I found today extremely useful and learnt lots of new techniques in order to try and give a more confident presentation.  I feel the course has given me more confidence and hope to take this forward.”
Alice Jones, Office of Rail Regulation, (FPS Feb 2011)

“I now know how to construct a presentation and effectively deliver it.  Extremely positive two days.  Hugely helpful and feel more confident for future presentations.  Excellent.”
Karen Spencer, (EPS Feb 2011)

“Robin achieved an excellent balance of encouragement and fault finding.  His ability to identify the areas of improvement were on the money.  Motivational, professional and different.”
Huw Lewis, The Military College, (PPS Feb 2011)

“Although nerve-wracking, I have found the workshop to be incredibly useful and it has succeeded in increasing my confidence.  Brilliant course – very supportive.”
Leanne Stewart, Home Group, (FPS Feb 2011)

“Would recommend to others.  Trainer very approachable, very helpful to each delegate.  Excellent.”
Caroline Nelson, (FPS Feb 2011)

“Trainer was warming and very approachable.  Very easy to talk to and passed on a great deal of knowledge and advice.”
Michael Atkinson, (FPS Feb 2011)

“Very interactive – not at all dull, great content.  Gives you confidence – it was extremely informative and helpful.”
Winn Brown, National Policing Improvement Agency, (FPS Feb 2011)

“Very good and interactive.  Very useful tips and advice which I would never have thought of before.  Very useful and necessary if you aren’t used to giving presentations – it builds confidence.”
Stephanie Walker, National Policing Improvement Agency, (FPS Feb 2011)

“Breaking down a speech into small parts worked well – not so daunting.  Actually delivering the speech in front of a group made me realise that the experience is not as awful as I had thought it would be.  100% satisfied even the lunch was ok!”
Dan Collins, (FPS Feb 2011)

“I feel I am a new person.  I have far more confidence to present – I will remember the skills in the future.  Brilliant, inspiring.  It hit the spot and was a great help.”
Lesley Musgrove, Elior UK, (EPS Feb 2011)

“This was a thoroughly good course.  I learnt a huge amount and have tools to take away to use in all future presentations.  It has given me confidence which I shall continue to build on.  Well worth attending.  It can offer everyone a lot of new techniques and effective advice.”
Clair Davis, Becta, (EPS Feb 2011)

“A lot of work, but a brilliant experience.  I learnt so much and I’ve got a lot more confidence.”
Hawys Roberts, Aberystwyth University, (EPS Feb 2011)

“It’s very interactive and its focussed on practising and role play.  I liked that there was theory around it, and then was straight into putting it into practice.  Very interesting and interactive.”
Juan Diaz, Wipro Technologies, (EPS Feb 2011)

“Useful session for people struggling with public speaking.  But also useful for people to brush up and improve presentation skills even if they’re already okay.”
Swathi Nandi, Wipro Technologies, (EPS Feb 2011)

“In two days I have noticed a big difference so I’m extremely happy with the outcome.  Very good trainer help and feedback.  Fun, interesting, a good sized group, definitely worthwhile.”
Jade Stanley, Gueillascope, (EPS Feb 2011)

“Really supportive environment to learn to express yourself to the best of your ability.  Very useful.”
Kendra Massey, Family and Parenting Institute, (EIS Feb 2011)

“Good practice sessions and feedback.  Trainer made people feel at ease.  Good structure and content.  Excellent one day session to build interview techniques and build confidence.”
Karsan Halai, (EIS Feb 2011)

“A very positive experience. Very much value for the money.  It delivered everything I wanted and needed. It kept me focussed for the whole day. It offered the practice I needed. It was a very friendly environment.”
Joe Hargreaves, CN4C, (FPS Jan 2011)

“Very useful. Helpful towards constructive / positive communication.”
Dr Devmitra Singh Daby, NHS, (ECS Jan 2011)

“The course provided exactly what I was looking for – Advice on improving areas of my presentations, honest feedback and plenty of practising. Very useful for anyone who needs to speak to groups.  And even for all everyday aspects of life.”
Kieran Mullins, CTI Data Solutions Ltd,  (EPS Jan 2011)

“Very beneficial. Very informal, relaxed and enjoyable. I have been given a number of skills to practise to enhance my delivery”
Jason Hall, The Wisley Golf Club, (EPS Jan 2011)

“Thoroughly enjoyable. Really looked forward to coming back on day 2. Really benefited from the workshop. A great use of time. Well worth attending. I now feel I know myself.”
Marcus Campbell, CTI Data Solutions Ltd, (EPS Jan 2011)

“Well worth it – great skills training. Great group participation and feedback”
Tony Trotman, NHS Norfolk, (EIS Jan 2011)

“Very good. Will recommend.  Very “hands on” and practical. Takes you out of comfort zone from the beginning and therefore achieves results.”
Maureen Hopcroft, Nottinghill Housing Trust (EIS Jan 2011)

“Good for building confidence, very relaxing atmosphere. Nice to have constant positive feedback.”
Andy Baker, Equilibrium Asset Management, (FPS Jan 2011)

“Really useful, practical advice about how to allay fears and gave a good grounding to build on. The advice and feedback was excellent and tailored to everyone’s different needs.”
Lorraine Burey, CLARHC, (FPS Jan 2011)

“Very comfortable learning environment.  Very well presented. Interactive & confidence building. I now have a structure to work with and improved confidence.
David Griffin (FPS Jan 2011)

“Was really worried and nervous but as soon as I entered the room Finola was warm and friendly and that was carried on throughout the day. I would definitely recommend to others.”
Donna Phillips (FPS Jan 2011)

“It has been really helpful.  Finola is very receptive and made us fully aware of all the things that we did that we could improve on.  If you have to do public speaking of any kind, this training is a must.”
Gemma Ryan, (FPS Jan 2011)

“It had a positive learning environment and the course was definitely worth the travel. Very inspiring teacher and good overall programme.”
Kristin (PPS Jan 2011)

“There was always a lot of energy within the room and from Julia. Nothing we did was dull and my attention was always on the task.”
Nicola Wallback (PPS Jan 2011)

“Julia was an inspiration. Learnt a lot. Peer teaching was also excellent. Very positive feedback and was wonderful to have an experienced presenter telling me that I am much better than I believe.”
Lynn Higgins Watson (PPS Jan 2011)

“Great to practise and see video.  Very useful feedback from delegates and trainer. Lots of ideas to vary presentations in the future.”
Alex Waterman (PPS Jan 2011)

“Far better than expected. Very interesting all day! Great practice sessions. Great group size.
Freddie Oakey, Heath Holdings Ltd (EIS Jan 2011)

“Fun, good pace, excellent rapport. Good structure.  Excellent trainer, insightful with good tips for people with a range of experience.”
Lesley Goodburn, NHS North Staffordshire, (EIS Jan 2011)

“I really felt that the feedback has helped me to realise the areas which I really need to work on.  A very worthwhile experience.”
George Oakey, Heath Holdings Ltd,  (EIS Jan 2011)

“Very useful and helpful. Learned how to structure, articulate and present, making good eye contact.”
Mamadou Balde, Office Depot, (FPS Jan 2011)

“Worthwhile and educational. It focused on what areas we wanted to develop rather than being rigidly structured.”
Stuart Collings, (FPS Jan 2011)

“Good to practise, engaged on what each individual wanted to get out of it.”
Tarasyn Whitehead-Patey, (FPS Jan 2011)

“Excellent – Slayed quite a few demons and am anxious to try out some more presenting – which certainly wasn’t this morning! A fantastic and fast learning curve.”
Rupert Beat, (FPS Jan 2011)

“Excellent instruction with purposeful practical exercises.  Improvements were seen with all candidates.  Most people I know would benefit from this course.  It is rare to get such feedback in any other environment.”
Dave Rees, Geoscience Applications Ltd, (PVI Dec 2010)

“Excellent practical work and feedback.  Very worthwhile.”
Hugh Knowles, Burhill Golf & Leisure Ltd, (PPS Dec 2010)

“Made me think about things and people in a different way.  Fun, informal and applicable to the workplace.”
Jamie Grove, Cobalt Telephone Technologies, (ECS Dec 2010)

“Very interactive and fun.  Beneficial.”
Julio Martinez, DHL Industrial Products, (ECS Dec 2010)

“It had very useful information.  Very good.”
Chibueze Onyema, (ECS Dec 2010)

“Good use of interactive exercise.  Enjoyable.”
Ash Joshi, (ECS Dec 2010)

“I really enjoyed the day.  The practice sessions were very useful.”
Iain McCulloch, Notting Hill Housing Trust, (EIS Dec 2010)

“Very well run with good structure and content.  Tips and hints from train for next interview.”
Tara Oragano, Blacksmith Advisors, (EIS Dec 2010)

“The trainer’s knowledge on the subject was very good and she recommended techniques for future interviews.  Very informative and interesting.  Lots of delegate participation.”
Mohammed Farooq, Xoserve Ltd, (EIS Dec 2010)

“Use of the video was very helpful.  The trainer was very empathic and friendly.  Very helpful.”
Shuby Puthussery, Family & Parenting Institute, (EIS Dec 2010)

“The trainer was a good listener and helped with nerves.  It helps structure your thoughts.  Makes you focus on yourself to change your behaviour.”
Florence Shaw, D’Orange Ltd, (EIS Dec 2010)

“Trainer feedback on planning and structuring.  Proactive activities. Vocal skills and individual delivery skills.  Good proactive workshop.”
Akeem Koiki, Harris Academy, (FPS Dec 2010)

“I found the feedback very good and the trainer helped me to improve my delivery a great deal.  Challenging, and improved my presentation skills a lot.  Good personalised tips.”
Lesley Boyle, (FPS Dec 2010)

“Really good, I gained more confidence in presenting.”
Alex Boiko, (FPS Dec 2010)

“I really enjoyed the fact it was a practical course.  The day flew by because of the exercises.  Group size was perfect.  It will help my self confidence.”
Cristina Barbero, (FPS Dec 2010)

“Really useful – good to understand the theory behind the practice.”
Jenny Stanford, (FPS Dec 2010)

“It was great in getting everyone involved from the start.  A great confidence booster and very informative.”
Debbie Johnson, (FPS Dec 2010)

“The trainer was very encouraging and approachable and enabled the group to gel and work together.  Informal and informative!”
Wendy Gray, (FPS Dec 2010)

“The trainer was very encouraging and supportive.  Very practical.”
Harry Toland, (FPS Dec 2010)

“This is a good workshop with opportunities to practice.  Self-reflective and thought provoking.”
Deb Sircar, University of Greenwich, (PPS Dec 2010)

“Good venue and food.  Good trainer, well prepared, pleasant and clear, patient.”
Christine Tomlinson, ABS, (PVI Dec 2010)

“All good and very useful techniques.  Very good, worth attending.”
James Fowler, First Drinks Brands Ltd, (PVI Dec 2010)

“Great tips on presenting structure.  The trainer was really helpful pinpointing areas that need working on.  A must!”
Saba Yafai, (FPS Dec 2010)

“I liked the informal environment.  The trainer was excellent and really put us at ease.  He helped overcome our public speaking fears.  The feedback really helped and has given me confidence.  Informal, enjoyable, relaxed and packed with useful knowledge.”
Leah Partridge, (FPS Dec 2010)

“Great to have weak areas of presenting pinpointed and receive such constructive feedback.  Highly recommend and would look to do more in the future.”
Claire Richards, (FPS Dec 2010)

“It is very practical and I liked the trainer who was very good.  Working in a small group was very nice.”
Cristina Barbero, Bracco, (EPS Dec 2010)

“I really enjoyed the course.  The trainer used lots of practical sessions and I liked the structure.”
Anna Vankova, Care Quality Commission, (EPS Dec 2010)

“All the elements were explained and brought to life through exercises and role plays.  Very interactive session and feedback given was very helpful.  Excellent course that I would definitely recommend.  The trainer was very clear, articulate, and friendly and made us all realise which aspects of communication we could improve.”
Caroline Renard, RBS, (ECS Nov 2010)

“I felt it was very good.  An excellent trainer and very enjoyable.  I feel I have got a lot from this today.  Thank you.”
Joanne McEvoy, MACH Recruitment Services, (FPS Nov 2010)

“I found it excellent and the trainer was wonderful and made me feel very comfortable.  Great tips and ideas – a motivating workshop.  This will tell you what you didn’t know about yourself.”
Adriane Green, (FPS Nov 2010)

“Good delivery and practical.  Useful and helpful.”
Laofe Ogundipe, Hillsgate Ventures Ltd, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Practical and productive.  Very useful for indentifying your own style and how to move forward with new skills.”
Jonathan Moran-Smith, Paxton, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Well trained instructor, small class size and good pace.”
Martyn Hoccom, RBS, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Lots of positive interaction.  The trainer was good facilitator and had a broad range of understanding beyond the course material.  Interesting and educational.”
Bryan Sollenberger, St John’s Hyde Park, (ECS Nov 2010)

“The trainer was excellent and made the experience enjoyable and beneficial.  Extremely beneficial for those who want to improve presentation skills.”
Julio Martinez, (FPS Nov 2010)

“Not boring (very important) and critical points presented in a structured way one can learn from.  An effective interesting and fun workshop.”
Fred Baccanello, (FPS Nov 2010)

“The trainer was extremely likable, clear and gave constructive feedback.  She brought out the confidence in people.  Worthwhile, for all areas of life, not just work.”
Angela Pisanu, (FPS Nov 2010)

“Sometimes simple and obvious things are the most difficult to deliver.  The workshop helped me to see those simple things and work on them.  Funny and useful.”
Alessandro Hor, (FPS Nov 2010)

“Very good skill development course.  I really liked the workshop structure.  Very useful workshop for those wanting presenting skill development.”
Daniele Gianera, (FPS Nov 2010)

“First class workshop and felt relaxed from the first minute.  I see a real improvement in just one day.”
Jason Devato, (FPS Nov 2010)

“I think it is an excellent course for someone without interviewing skills.  I feel a whole lot better about facing an interview.  Thanks to the trainer.  It was a great confidence building experience.  It has application beyond a job situation and can be applied to public presentations.”
Winston Henry, Notting Hill Housing Trust, (EIS Nov 2010)

“Very good and helped take problems head on.  Engaging and doesn’t make you feel bad for getting things wrong.  A very good and informative course, recommendable to all.”
Xavier Lindsey, National Housing Federation, (EIS Nov 2010)

“Found watching yourself on video very useful, made me think about how I don’t want to be seen in interviews.  A way of becoming more confident in interviews and learn from the trainer and other people’s experiences.”
Matt Wearmouth, (EIS Nov 2010)

“The practical work, e.g. body language, was excellent and the trainer’s ability to capture your imagination made the days pass very quickly.  Hard work and challenging, but very rewarding.”
Laura Lawsell, (EPS Nov 2010)

“The course was amazing; the transformation in everybody was incredible.  Not only good for presentations, it boosts confidence and teaches life skills – go on it!”
Alison O’Connor, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Very informative and useful and able to relate it all to the workplace.  Worthwhile and enlightening.”
Graham Rolland, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Constant pace and interesting.  Dynamic and engaging.”
Martyn Hoccom, (EPS Nov 2010)

“It made me more aware of my own body language and the volume of my voice.  Now I have greater awareness and some exercises to use during my presentations.”
Joanne Powell, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Unlike other course I have done before this really works – a different approach with results you can really see after the two days.  The course to attend!”
Catherine Dabrana, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Hugely interesting and informative.  The trainer really pushed us all as a group.  Enjoyed the day and feel more confident about dealing with small and large meetings.”
Mark Bird, Belhaven Pubs, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Fantastic introduction to presentation skills.  Great trainer who made the course interesting, enjoyable and the time went quickly.”
Stan Aspinall, Actavis, (PPS Nov 2010)

“Very interactive and useful personal feedback plus suggestions on how to achieve the improvements.  Thanks – I really enjoyed it and learned from it.”
Heike Pasternak, Wipro Consulting Services, (PPS Nov 2010)

“The trainer made me feel very comfortable.  Very useful.”
Sajid Anwar, Actavis, (PPS Nov 2010)

“Engaging trainer, good example of how we should speak, present, behave etc.  Interesting and helpful content.”
Kathrin Hall, Actavis, (PPS Nov 2010)

“It was very structured but not overwhelming.  Provided very good tips on what makes a good presentation and how you should structure a presentation.  Good workshop.”
Kirsteen Higgins, (FPS Nov 2010)

“Excellent, felt very relaxed and made to feel comfortable.”
Conrad Pope, (FPS Nov 2010)

“Good to have small group of people to exchange experiences with.  Very good.”
David Lee, (EIS Nov 2010)

“Well run, right sized group and good individual focus.  Very good.”
Edward Towers, (EIS Nov 2010)

“Very helpful, especially watching the video clips.  A very useful workshop.”
Ben Pearson, (EIS Nov 2010)

“Very useful mix of theory and practical examples.  Easy to remember tactics and help.  Very good trainer.  Go get it!”
Adrian Greenhaugh, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Great trainer.  Very hands on and effective.  Great fun but also took you outside your comfort zone.”
Artjon Krompaas, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Excellent workshop, gradually incorporating new learnings and practicing each bit as we covered it.  Great techniques to overcome nerves.  Excellent opportunity to learn new skills in a relaxed and natural environment.  Lots of personal and tailored feedback that’s really helpful.”
Emma Sullivan, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Fascinating and highly enjoyable.  I think this will help me enormously in future.  Would recommend.  Excellent – a real eye opener.  A must for nervous presenters!”
James McNichol, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Very good.  Excellent.”
Edward Leigh, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Very good trainer.  Very useful, helpful.”
Tom Trevor, (EPS Nov 2010)

“Practical, welcoming, personal feedback.  Extremely practical, would recommend.”
Tahmina Islam, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Enjoyed it a lot.  Being out of my comfort zone I learned a lot.  A very good course, very interactive, felt very comfortable.  Really enjoyable and informative.”
Nabeel Khuweis, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Relaxed, informative and built up into a really useful set of tools.  Brilliant.”
Richard Robinson, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Interactive, fun, interesting and insightful.  Useful.”
Philip Turnock, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Learned about communication skills.  Good and practical.”
Sunil Maiti, (ECS Nov 2010)

“The skills learnt will be helpful in my career development.  Worthwhile and insightful.”
J Leadbeater, (ECS Nov 2010)

“Helped overcome fears and gave me skills to put into action.  Good fun, informative and helpful.”
Victoria Mayhew, Princeps Electronics Ltd, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Excellent, the trainer was lively and engaging.  The workshop was fluid and followed our strengths and weaknesses.  I got a lot more out of it than I expected and was extremely impressed.  The trainer had flair and creativity and I left with a strategy to improve.”
Nick Barringer, OpTier, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Very interactive, good practical exercises with helpful techniques.  Very informative, good use of communication examples that are real to the work environment.”
Tracey Cooper, Hyundai Motor UK Ltd, (ECS Oct 2010)

“Very good overview of communication styles.  Lots of useful stuff to follow up on.  Role-play presenting and advice was incredible helpful.  Very good overview and covers everything.”
Stephen Ackroyd, (ECS Oct 2010)

“Trainer was very good.  Engaging and good with all participants.  Brilliant.”
Rez Jamal, Valrec, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Extremely useful exercises, very informative.  Informative and insightful.”
Darren Ralph, Valrec, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Positive outlook on myself.  Thorough structure. 
Jamie Fascione, Planglow Ltd, (EPS Oct 2010)

“The course was well structured and gave a real sense of progression.  Very helpful.” 
Adam White, Criteria Fieldwork Ltd, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Great grounding in the art of public speaking.”
Andrew Jarvis, GI Partners, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Provides the awareness to deliver your message effectively.  Useful.”
Jignesh Parekh, BV Diary, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Well structured, clear and concise.  A ‘must’ if you need to do presentations.”
James Hodgson-Barker, Mark Davies & Associates Ltd, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Although the talking in front of the group was painful it was SO helpful and has really given me a lot to think about.  Very worthwhile and confidence boosting.”
Clare Spittle, Publicity Heaven, (FPS Oct 2010)

“It helped me to face my fear and gave me useful techniques to centre myself and control my nerves.  A good first step and useful.”
Richard Sullivan, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Good balance of theory and practice.  Constructive criticism and encouragement.  Very good, interesting and insightful.  Great for confidence.”
Sam Davey, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Interesting and engaging.  Learned lots, can visualise using techniques and enjoying the process.”
Ann Ballinger, Scottish Secondary Teachers, (PVI Oct 2010)

“Very supportive and unhurried trainer.  Right sized group, enough people to work together with small enough to get individual attention.  I was nervous about some of the tasks but enjoyed the day very much.”
Edward Machin, (PVI Oct 2010)

“Very good course.  Lots of good practical ideas that can be used.  Excellent.”
Richard Ventrella-Hudson, Flogas UK Ltd, (ECS Oct 2010)

“Very engaging, more practical and less theory.  Liked the way the group was engaged.  Excellent, very engaging and thought provoking, something you can start applying in your day-to-day life.”
Amit Rathi, Wipro Consulting Services, (PVI Oct 2010)

“Very experienced and credible instructor with supportive group.  Good training on how to communicate orally.”
Mandar Marathe, (PVI Oct 2010)

“I’m leaving very happy with the progress I made, and have a clear direction on how to improve.  A fun and relaxed way of learning how to control your voice.  Real world exercises.”
Jason Thomas, Charles Taylor Consulting, (PVI Oct 2010)

Good group and very supportive trainer.  Excellent.”
Raaj Rabheru, Lloyds Banking Group, (PVI Oct 2010)

“Good to practice interview experience.”
Stuart Goodall, Canterbury Christ Church University, (EIS Oct 2010)

“Very good.”
Christopher Steel, Trinity House, (EIS Oct 2010)

“Advice on my skills and delivery were very helpful.  Very good.”
Steven Taylor, (EIS Oct 2010)

“The opportunity to practice is useful.”
William Pritchard, (EIS Oct 2010)

“Very well hosted, engaging throughout the whole day.”
Keith Brown, (EIS Oct 2010)

“Small group, unthreatening.  The video recording and playback makes you aware of what you look and sound like.  Very good.”
Joanne Hudson, (EIS Oct 2010)

“Helped me to be confident in myself and my presenting style.  Useful in gaining new skills and being aware of my actions whilst presenting.”
Situi Mistry, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Perfectly paced, with excellent group interaction.  Useful tips and tricks.  Excellent.”
Joy Matthews, DMW Group, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Very engaging and well structured.  One of the few training courses where I have not watched the clock at all, and the most enjoyable I have done.”
Sharon Chalk, Roche Products Ltd, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Everyone should be made to come as it’s not just about public speaking, but humanity.”
Patrick Bermingham, Adflex Ltd, (EPS Oct 2010)

“The trainer encouraged us to be ourselves and worked with individual personalities rather than a one for all approach.”
Matthew Clark, United Visual Artists, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Loved it all.  The trainer was excellent, very engaging and a joy to be around. The best course I have been on as I got a lot out of it.  Wish I’d done it sooner.”
Carol Doherty, NHS Norfolk, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Robin was a fantastic trainer and not intimidating.  The group were lovely too.  Will use the exercises learned and it was all very good.”
Holly Gilbert, NHS Norfolk, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Good practice for future presentations.  All very good.”
Tara Oragano, Blacksmith Advisors, (EPS Oct 2010)

“The trainer was great – just do it.”
Matthew Brownell, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Well paced, logical and not too daunting.  Well run.”
Andrew Pinnock, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Made the whole process of presenting more logical by putting it into well structured steps.  Good, well worthwhile.”
Geri Pearson, (FPS Oct 2010)

“All useful skills.  Good foundation stage.”
Ben James, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Have been very pleased with the content, feedback and advice received.  Excellent.”
John Newton, The Carbon Trust, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Extremely useful in changing my bad habits.  Met my expectations and objectives fully.  Excellent.”
David Wilson, London Luton Airport, (PPS Oct 2010)

“Built up to a formal presentation rather than go straight into it.  Good range of techniques about controlling breathing and nerves.  Very useful and worthwhile.  Although I felt self-conscious at times, was made to feel comfortable.”
Lisa Newman, Commidea Ltd, (FPS Oct 2010)

“A friendly, clear and constructive workshop.  Ideas explained clearly and practiced using the techniques was helpful.  Very constructive.”
Emily Bari, SCIE, (FPS Oct 2010)

“It was varied and covered many aspects of presenting.  Liked the fact that the trainer built up over the day to the final presentation, which gave me confidence.  Structuring tips very good.  Friendly, well structured and varied.”
Lauren Pye, (FPS Oct 2010)

“The workshop was great and I found the trainer very knowledgeable and practical with a real warming personality.  A great chance to learn how to present and to build confidence.”
Andy Crawford, (FPS Oct 2010)

“The day was extremely engaging and enjoyable.  I found the trainer’s experience perfect.  Very valuable day.  I have learnt a lot.  Fun and informative.”
Becky Allaway, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Effective in addressing issues with body language and confidence.  A good place to begin to gain skills.”
Sarah McMillican, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Good overall agenda and enjoyed the practice sessions.  Honest feedback from trainer.  Excellent course for beginners.”
Vicky Thorne, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Excellent trainer.  A must to get the basics of presenting skills.”
Chris Bell, (FPS Oct 2010)

“Made to feel really comfortable, learnt a lot and will definitely use the skills going forward.  Brilliant, definitely worth attending.”
Brooke Smart, Seven Seas, (EPS Oct 2010)

“This is possibly the best training course I’ve been on.  So useful in getting genuine feedback.  Excellent.”
Aimee Gee, Epilepsy Action, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Very enjoyable, useful and informative.  Very empowering and enjoyable.  The trainer was great – thank you!”
Geraldine Sloan, RSS Consulting, (EPS Oct 2010)

“Concise, engaging, straight to the point and extremely useful.  Very informative and eye opener.”
Francesco Carco (ECS September 2010)

“Very good, knowledgeable trainer.  Would recommend.”
Jamie Stacey, The FSA (EPS September 2010)

“The course detail is very good as you get to focus on individual things and gives you the skills and confidence to present.”
Graham Marshall, Burhill Golf & Leisure Ltd (EPS September 2010)

“Thought the practical element was brilliant – realising that practicing these skills will help your progression.  Definitely worth attending.  Would recommend.”
Louise Cartridge, PZ Cussons plc (FPS September 2010)

“Really good feedback. Really beneficial and well worth attending.”
Julia Russell, PZ Cussons plc (FPS September 2010)

“Very informative – nice pace.  Very good, enjoyable interactive day.”
John Walsh (FPS September 2010)

“Very interactive and varied.  Enjoyable, friendly, informative, helpful.”
Anika Blacksmith (ECS September 2010)

“Excellent, friendly and professional trainer.  Very practical, useful and informative.  Would recommend.”
Carole Park (FPS September 2010)

“A great day – thank you!”
Duncan Beckley (FPS September 2010)

“Really good trainer and great group of people.  Excellent feedback. Excellent course, would recommend.”
Cheryl Hufton, Yorkshire & Humber Improvement Partnership (FPS September 2010)

“Excellent – good blend of discussion and practice.  Never bored. Very worthwhile.”
Simon Martin (FPS September 2010)

“The group feedback was very useful.  Would recommend as it will develop your skills for interviews.”
Jon Fullegar, Jockey Club Racecourses (EIS September 2010)

“Engaging.  Very good, worthwhile.”
Mark Grout, Marriott Motor Group (EIS September 2010)

“Pushed me out of my comfort zone and showed me how best to deal with interviews.  Useful in developing confidence and techniques.”
Benjamin Martin (EIS September 2010)

“Practical approach with valuable feedback.”
Vincent Hogg (EIS September 2010)

“Well structured and involved more practical work than I had thought, building my confidence and allowing me to practice on feedback provided.  Would recommend.”
Nicholas Stratton (EIS September 2010)

“Helpful and interactive.”
Kathryn Hamer (EIS September 2010)

“Very good.”
Manisha Kotadia (EIS September 2010)

“Positive exercises in confidence, body language and the star format.  A fantastic chance to gain interview skills.”
Simon Dove (EIS September 2010)

“I enjoyed the day, it was very useful.  The trainer was good and created a lovely atmosphere.”
Elina Harlas (EIS September 2010)

“Very interactive, friendly and well tailored to individual needs.  More useful than I expected.  Very friendly and experienced trainer with lots of advice to offer.”
Tom Robinson (FPS September 2010)

“Entertaining, learnt great tips, learnt about myself and how I behave.  Funny, lots of learning, tips that are not obvious.”
Nadege Chiaradia, Glion Management Services SarL (FPS September 2010)

“It was informative, enjoyable and still helped with new skills and aids for improving your presenting.”
Steve Cox, DP World (FPS September 2010)

“Interesting information, very well designed.  Pragmatic, learning by doing, very useful.”
Jose Tragant (FPS September 2010)

“Given awareness and tips to help confidence giving presentations.  Very good, worth going on.”
David Stuckey, Invoice Finance Consultancy (UK) Ltd (FPS September 2010)

“Loved every minute.  The trainer was clear and enjoyed helping the class.  Excellent course to develop your skills and learn new ones.”
Paul Manson, Invoice Finance Consultancy (UK) Ltd (FPS September 2010)

“Excellent trainer, very clear and structured day.  Would recommend.”
Margaret Keddel (FPS September 2010)

“Very friendly and open.  Would recommend.”
Colin Jackson (FPS September 2010)

“Really good as was small group.  Informative, interesting and motivational.”
Gavin Farwell (FPS September 2010)

“The workshop was excellent, the format works well and the trainer was excellent and considerate of individual needs.  Great value for money and worth recommending.”
Kelly Shipley, Adelphi International Research (FPS September 2010)

“Good tips, feedback and great to have the opportunity to practice.  Would recommend.”
Haydon Waldek (FPS September 2010)

“Good sized group, with honest comments and techniques.  Useful, insightful, hard, and fun.”
Beckie Joyce (FPS September 2010)

“Very good, learnt very useful skills.  Glad I attended.”
Ben Shelley (FPS September 2010)

“Very informative and better than I expected.”
Steve Shepperson (FPS September 2010)

“Extremely well thought out course.  Great trainer.  Will help in both private and working life.  useful, informative, fun.”
Louise Hubbard (FPS September 2010)

“The workshop was very good for confidence building and lots of useful tips.  Very effective and worthwhile.”
Gaynor Parnell (EPS September 2010)

“Found it very beneficial, good techniques and excellent trainer.  An excellent course for improving confidence.”
Gillian Llewellyn-Jones (EPS September 2010)

“Very involved, good, with practical feedback.  Looks at everyday issues from a new perspective.”
Luke Goldsmith, SIP Ltd (ECS August 2010)

“I found the day extremely useful, especially the voice exercises.  Excellent Day.  Fun, useful, energetic, informative.”
Bindi Dulku, Southwark PCT NHS (ECS August 2010)

“Trainer was enthusiastic.  Really enjoyed the two days but found them challenging.  Good balance of structure and delivery focus. 
Zoe Wyatt, Cabinet Office (EPS August 2010)

“Very good, now have a better understanding of how to present and feel more confident about it.”
Peter Roberts, Active Business Partnerships (EPS August 2010)

“It was challenging at times which made it interesting.  Very informative.”
Samantha Higgins, Littleton Chambers (EPS August 2010)

“Excellent trainer, very knowledgeable.  Very practical.”
Hannah Hughes, London Bridge Hospital (EPS August 2010)

“I really enjoyed the course and feel I have acquired a lot of skills and techniques.  Excellent.”
Sunil Sahadevan, London Borough of Newham (EPS August 2010)

“Body language & voice techniques very interesting and useful.  Very useful if you lack confidence or struggle with nerves.”
Zoe Sage, Lato Networks (FPS August 2010)

“Very stimulating and motivating trainer.  Beneficial exercises and ways to build techniques and confidence.  Excellent.”
Melanie Randall (FPS August 2010)

“The trainer was very good at putting us at ease.  There was a good balance between group and individual work.  A good forum for understanding and practising some very valuable vocal techniques.”
Janet Faichen, Keystone Distribution (PVI August 2010)

“Good mix of theory and practice.  Well structured and gave me a very clear and achievable output.”
Nick Bishop, Speed (PVI August 2010)

“Group feedback worked well.  The Trainer pushed you out of your comfort zone.  useful, identified weaknesses well.  Insightful.”
Ruth Jones, Speed (PVI August 2010)

“Good feedback from the trainer and other participants.  Good voice exercises.”
Gerry Grewal, Speed (PVI August 2010)

“Learnt a lot and made good progress.  Supportive group and environment.  Quite challenging. Interesting and effective.”
Matt Surfleet, Financial Express Ltd (PVI August 2010)

“Practice sessions, including video work were very useful in enabling me to identify areas for improvement.  Excellent, wide-ranging and thorough workshop.”
John Davis, (EIS August 2010)

“Made me think about style and voice.  Very useful.”
Andrew Lees (EIS August 2010)

“Good pace, addressed all participants well.”
Carl Schoenfeld, (EIS August 2010)

“I was able to face some of my fears and now feel more confident.  Very worthwhile.  Would recommend.”
Paul Worthington (EIS August 2010)

“Nice relaxed and unpressured day.  Good to understand the value of breathing.  Valuable.”
Haydn Eagle, (FPS August 2010)

“Very relaxed, trainer had fantastic knowledge and was a good listener. Fantastic.”
Alan Atkins, Premium Credit Card (PPS August 2010)

“Very practical and the video is very useful.  Very accessible.”
Catherine Chambers, The Open University (PPS August 2010)

“I actually learnt something that would benefit me moving forward.  Well balanced.  Very positive and professional.”
Kim Peters, Redrow Homes (PPS August 2010)

“Completely new way of looking at presentations.  Would recommend.”
Nigel Parrington, Salvation Army Housing Association (PPS August 2010)

“Very good, informality makes it easy to learn and participate openly.  Fabulous.”
Mark Eburne (PPS August 2010)

“Highlighted strong and weak areas in all participants enabling us to work on specific areas.  Excellent, fun and inspiring – would recommend.”
Karen Newman (FPS August 2010)

“Fun learning.”
Lee Smith (FPS August 2010)

“Very encouraging and relaxed”.
A Marsh (FPS August 2010)

“Broke down barriers and engaged with other delegates.  Video feedback. Inspiring and interesting.”
Cynthia Ransome (EPS August 2010)

“Good, what I hoped for.  Confidence building.”
Dayne Waterhouse (EPS August 2010)

“Very well managed in terms of range and usefulness of tasks.  Practical, informative and relevant.
James Tabberer (EPS August 2010)

“Varied, relevant with video feedback.  I can’t believe how much I learnt from the past two days.  Also learnt a lot from the other delegates.  Small group meant more time for practice and individual feedback.  Excellent for identifying strengths and weaknesses and lots of practical advice.”
Marion Darlow (EPS August 2010)

“Very good grounding in basic skills, has given me confidence to plan more effectively.”
Susan Johnson (FPS July 2010)

“Exactly what I was looking for.  The breathing exercises and tips on body language were great, and lots of practice at presenting which is what I wanted.  Great – will highly recommend.”
Shaun Pomeroy (EPS July 2010)

“A good stepping stone in developing skills I need for interviews.  Good techniques and feedback – a very positive day. Would recommend.
Suzanne Richardson, NHS Sutton & Merton (EIS July 2010)

“It was very helpful and eye opening.  I went back feeling ready to do a presentation right away.  Anyone serious about presenting needs to attend one of these workshops.”
Catherine Mukuluma (FPS July 2010)

“Great tips and advice.  Trainer was very knowledgeable about interpersonal skills.  Excellent, I feel amazing, confident and alive!”
Laura Stoddart (FPS July 2010)

“Very good indeed.  I liked the fact that the workshop was very interactive right from the beginning.  The trainer quickly put everyone at ease – she was both teacher and mentor!  Very useful in self development, presentation and speech techniques.”
Joy Oti (FPS July 2010)

“Positive and interactive.”
Alex Curran, Microgen Management Services Ltd (SBL July 2010)

“Well structured, good pace with time for discussion.  Beneficial.”
Graham Mayers, Allied Bakeries (SBL July 2010)

“Friendly, understanding and positive.
Dave Tregaskes, Allen & Overy LLP (SBL July 2010)

“Lots of useful feedback with encouragement and advice on room for improvement. Very good.”
Andrew Wain (SBL July 2010)

“It covered all aspects that will help me improve as a communicator.  The practical sessions were brilliant as it really clarified the points.  Excellent day workshop.”
Sara Neale (ECS July 2010)

“Very informative and helps you to understand more about yourself and how to improve your communication further.
Nathan Thomas, Huber Technology (ECS July 2010)

“Informality creates a really good, collaborative learning environment.  Great.”
Mark Eburne (ECS July 2010)

“Very interactive and pleased with workshop and feedback.  Interesting and engaging.”
Cecilia Ediale (ECS July 2010)

“Well structured, plenty of useful tips, concise with good overview.  Very good, would recommend it.”
Ellie Ledger (ECS July 2010)

“The course was good, more a workshop than dry theory.”
Laht Joshi (ECS July 2010)

“Good number of people in group.  Trainer very clear and encouraging.  Good feedback.  Very interactive, some voice coaching.”
Hilary Neve, CSL Recruitment & Consulting Ltd (FPS July 2010)

“Liked the less is more approach.  Learned how to prepare and deliver, and gave you a framework which was not over detailed.”
Peter Howley, Ceridian (FPS July 2010)

“Positive and encouraging.  Build on the good and try a few new ideas.  Good structure and reference template.  Would recommend.”
Andy Perkins, Prolinx Ltd (FPS July 2010)

“Interactive, positive experience.”
Joanne Surgeon, Bruce Shaw Partnership (FPS July 2010)

“All round positive – picked up key areas of concern. Would recommend for anyone doing their first presentation.”
Karen Cavaliere, London College of Beauty Therapy (FPS July 2010)

“Very well structured.   Perfect number of participants.  Large amount of ground covered.  Very helpful.”
Matt Ferdinando, London College of Beauty Therapy (FPS July 2010)

“Very useful feedback. Very good first stage.”
Terry Smith (FPS July 2010)

“Very useful day which gave me lots of tips and skills to use when presenting. Brilliant course and very good to raise self awareness.”
James Hall, Added Value Solutions Ltd (FPS July 2010)

“Very interesting and useful but funny and interactive too.”
Paul Sleightholm, Clough Smith Rail (FPS July 2010)

“Highly thought provoking.  Video very useful.  Small number attending made it very personalised.  Highly recommend.”
Frances Shaw (EIS July 2010)

“Well organised and encouraging.  Useful and effective.”
Thomas Merriam (EIS July 2010)

“Very relaxed and unthreatening despite the nerves.  Felt I covered a lot of material that was very useful.  Supportive, participative, effective and fun.”
Edmund Hunt, St Edward’s School (EPS July 2010)

“Small numbers gave lots of time to practice and have breaks.  Lots of personal attention.  Everyone made to feel comfortable but stretched as well.”
Nora Hutson, Surrey Police (EPS July 2010)

“Practical session with direct feedback during presentation that was very helpful.”
Paul Bennett, JTi (EPS July 2010)

“Excellent trainer put group at ease and provided valuable and relevant feedback.  Helpful, comfortable worthwhile session.”
Chris Wiseman, Rockingham Motor Speedway (PVI July 2010)

“The content was great.  Some seemingly simple exercises and concepts that had real impact on my development.  A whistle stop tour through powerful techniques that enhance your personal impact.”
Liz Kuhler, Groupama Insurance (PVI July 2010)

“Very useful and made me more aware of areas for development.  Useful and confidence building.”
Tracey Dessoy (PVI July 2010)

“It was very practical and all the techniques discussed were tried by everyone.  Very informative and useful.”
Katherine Scott, Suffolk Coastal District Council (PVI July 2010)

“Improved confidence of all delegates.  Useful confidence boosting and practical ways forward.  Mutually supportive environment.  Enjoyable.”
Margaret Ellis (PVI July 2010)

“Helped everyone with their individual issues allowing them to get the best out of the workshop.  Useful.”
Kate Angus, Action Duchenne (FPS July 2010)

“Effective exercises and recommendations.  Very friendly atmosphere, good trainer, great learning experience and team.”
Lisa Richards (FPS July 2010)

“Good starting point getting to the basics.  Good way of structuring presentations.  Would recommend.”
Bhavesh Sanghrajka (FPS July 2010)

“Trainer was excellent and put everyone at ease.  Quite tiring but enjoyable and very informative.”
Sharon Ward (EPS July 2010)

“Very non-threatening, informal environment and the wide range of delegates added to it.  Taken away an action plan and really liked the style of the trainer and appreciated his honesty.  Excellent with lots of useful information.”
Helen Kennedy-Hollerman (EPS July 2010)

“Excellent, practical, inspirational.  A very rich, vivid and powerful training course that delivered well above my expectations.  The trainer was excellent and his techniques had an incredible impact on my learning style – the best two days I’ve spent in a while! Brilliant – well worth the time and money.”
Pamela Wright (EPS July 2010)

“Although hard work it made us confront our shortcomings and improve our presentation.  Very worthwhile.”
Peter Denley (EPS July 2010)

“The trainer understood individual needs and had a very broad knowledge base.  Very proficient and understanding.”
Hong Wei Want (EPS July 2010)

“Picked up very useful tools and helped me with confidence.  The fun element helped me to relax.  Would highly recommend to anyone.”
Angela Lawrence (EPS July 2010)

“Good workshop covering the basic needs of all the delegates.  Participants’ engagement and trainer feedback was good.
Mahmood (ECS July 2010)

“It was very good and opened my eyes on several things that will help me communicate better.  Very beneficial.”
Max Obale (ECS July 2010)

“The trainer was very good, experienced.  Good course.”
Naoko Kojima (ECS July 2010)

“Knowledgeable trainer and interesting subject matter.  Friendly atmosphere.  Helpful and interesting.”
Mark Forrester (ECS July 2010)

“Workshop was very good and helped me to see how other people perceive me and identify new skills for better communication.  Improved confidence.”
Laura Birchall (ECS July 2010)

“Very good tips on delivery, voice, nervousness, structure of presentation etc.  Fantastic – met all of my objectives.”
Omar Ahmed (FPS July 2010)

“It was done at a really good pace, very relaxed and I really enjoyed the whole course.  Also lost some of my bad habits.  Fantastic and easy to understand.”
Joanne Crawley (FPS July 2010)

“Trainer was excellent, hugely knowledgeable and made the course fun.  Challenging but worthwhile.”
Tim Elliott (FPS July 2010)

“Excellent – trainer was sensitive and aware of individual needs even though taught in a group.”
Joy Wright (EPS July 2010)

“The trainer was very informative and thorough, but made us feel very at ease throughout the day.  Very encouraging, engaging and taught in a relaxed and enjoyable style.”
David Neville (EPS July 2010)

“The workshop was excellent and I have learnt so many new things to put into practice to make my presentations effective.  Absolutely brilliant!  Would recommend it to anyone.”
Jacqui Webb (EPS July 2010)

“The best workshop I’ve attended.  Fantastic, informative, exactly what you need to improve your presentation skills!”
Lina Prest (EPS July 2010)

“It was hugely helpful for me and I picked up useful techniques in all areas of presenting.  A valuable opportunity, well worth doing.”
John Dennis (EPS July 2010)

“The trainer was very positive, great with 1-2-1 feedback and understood all our needs.”
Eamon Prunty (EPS July 2010)

“Well structured with plenty of dynamic practical sessions.  Very friendly and informative.”
Derrick Lenihan, Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd (EPS July 2010)

“Even though in a group, still plenty of personal advice.  Variety of exercises kept things fresh, content excellent and presented in a way you could use yourself.”
Paul Hillis, Charles Schwab (EPS July 2010)

“Great to have to present throughout the course – took me out of my comfort zone.  The trainer really helped with encouragement and positivity.  Well structured and varied – he really knows his stuff!  An interactive but non-threatening way of getting individuals to improve their skills.”
Sarah Bell, St Wilfred’s Hospice (EPS July 2010)

“The trainer was excellent.  Paced well, challenged people the right amount without forcing them to be uncomfortable.  Good with lots of practical elements.”
Stephen Bough, Picker Institute Europe (EPS July 2010)

“Increased my awareness of where I was going wrong – useful feedback.  Interactive, fun and informative.”
Amy Tallett, Picker Institute Europe (EPS July 2010)

“Good trainer, lots of variation in exercises, fun.  Great at turning theory into practice.  Really good, effective and fun.”
Lisa Yorke, Picker Institute Europe (EPS July 2010)

“Good practicals.  Energetic and informative.”
Stephen Wright (EPS July 2010)

“Given a structure to work with that is really helpful and allows you to cope with changes.  Good structure that allowed a gradual progression to a finished product.  The structure and exercises for nerves are very helpful.”
Rob Sheldon (FPS July 2010)

“I found the coping with nerves techniques very useful and felt very comfortable and at ease with the group.  Very informative, friendly group that allows you to overcome fears in a safe environment.”
Anneka Watson (FPS July 2010)

“I really enjoyed the day and was immediately at ease on arrival.  Really useful.”
Charlotte Clegg (FPS July 2010)

“Excellent day which surprised me given my nervousness.  Very useful and feel my confidence has grown in such a short space of time.  Well worth it!  Excellent, informal, relaxed.”
Helen White (FPS July 2010)

“Provided me with useful tools to create confidence and really demonstrated how to structure a presentation to keep an audience engaged.”
Kate Bishop (FPS July 2010)