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It was excellent. A great investment.'
NIGEL TURNER, Managing Director, Essentis Limited
'''Mind blowing ideas!' MARGARET ROE, LAPD
Excellent! Different, interesting and
empowering.'
DR N JAWAID, Psychiatrist, Nuneaton
'A great course! It can't get any better than this!
Thanks Kath - really enjoyed your enthusiasm and energy!'
DOMINIC CLARK, Principal Officer, States of Guernsey Prison
'A fantastic and energising experience!
GAIL MORGAN, President, The Federation of Image Consultants
'I was so cynical - but not any more!
I've learned loads! Thank you!'
LEE JACKSON, Project
Manager
Your style was very engaging and enthusiastic.
Enjoyed the range of practical exercises, the blend of participants, the
materials, the high energy. I learned that rapid change is possible and
doesn’t need to meet the criteria of ‘no pain, no gain!’ I will use NLP
for myself and am more confident taking on new and different challenges.
I will use it to enthuse others and help them remove limiting beliefs,
broaden their perceived choices and opportunities. You are a role model
for enthusiasm and humour I will carry with me always!
JANET CATTINI, Head of Staff Development, London South Bank University
'Really
enjoyed the mind-body exercises, the wonderful energy routine, the NLP.
Reaffirmed our power and how we are in control of our futures.'
Kate Ross, HR Director, East Anglian Children’s Hospices, Cambridge
Thank you for the wonderful session that you did for us on
Friday. It was truly fantastic and everything that I had wanted.
Everyone is talking about how much they enjoyed it and how wonderful you
are! I just knew that you could shake them up! It set the
stage for the afternoon and I can truly say that I have never delivered, organised or prepared a session that more than met the aims and
objectives in the ways this one did. God they were bopping. Thanks a
million '
JANET MORGAN, Quality Assurance Manager
'It's now 6.20 yet my head is full of good things! Thank you for giving so much of yourself!.' STEPHEN GLASS, Fortnum & Mason, London
'Motivational, holistic approach, cutting edge
alternative methods. This is much more than just a training
course, this is personal development too and well worth taking the time
out of a busy schedule for. Kath - you are brilliant!!!'
APRIL SPENCE, Race Equality Council
'Everything on the course, facilitation,
techniques of NLP is fantastic. Enjoyed types of leader, how to
effect change in other people, how to be effective, and I liked the Hara
technique.'
DR SUDHA ACHARYA, St Michael's Hospital
'The immediate impression just from walking in, the effort put in
on my behalf,
the style was so different, it was wonderful!'
JUDY HUNTER, Development Manager, Diversity, London '
'10 out of 10! You were brill !!!! JOHN WEBB, Drug Concern
Dynamic course leaders!
Learning a new way of approaching problems. Enjoyed the peer support.
Learned how to temper my responses in times of stress. I will use NLP
within my working environment especially as mine tends to be quite
confrontational.
SHARON NAYLOR, Head of Occupational Health, HMPS Worcestershire
'Kathryn is professional, supportive, positive and innovative. I think
she has a rare combination of skills. She has been a key speaker at
our conferences and has been the only trainer we have employed to score
a straight 100% excellent from our evaluation forms.'
ANNE FRANCIS, Co-ordinator, Enterprising Women's Network
'Fantastic range of techniques and tools to engage.' DR M RAJWAL
'Very well presented. You met our audience
requirements very well. Good pace. Lots of practical tips
and applications. I learned to collaborate more, to shift my
behaviour, and to anticipate others' styles and needs. Very very
good!'
PATRICK WARREN, Bristol Myers Squibb
'Oh my God! What a change in my life! I now have the
confidence to do what I want to do, and to unleash the skills I know I
have.'
LIZ ASH, Urban Challenge
'This was unlike all the other training I've ever
undertaken. A fantastic, life changing few days. The
building of self-belief and positive anchors, feeling that you can go
away from it so positive and almost a month later it's still making me
feel good, positive and able to recall it and put it to great use.
I can do it! And do it with conviction and knobs on!'
MOLLY KIRK, Ipswich Women's Aid
'I had such a fantastic time, learned so much about myself and really got a
boost out of sharing with you guys, and flattered that you let me in to
share with you.'
DAWN RENNIE, Principal Officer, Lincoln Development
'Kath Temple has done
several projects on behalf of Norfolk County Council and we have been
very pleased with the quality of her work. She undertook a major review
of training service provision to schools and her report was clear and
thorough with a set of well thought out thorough recommendations. She
has also done some work for me in facilitating work with the Regional
Assembly. This included work with leading Members from the 54 local
authorities and representatives from business, education and the
voluntary sector. She approaches her work in a very positive and
enthusiastic style and I was impressed with the thoroughness of her
preparation. Her presenting style is warm and open and she brings a
lively sense of humour to her work.'
TIM BYLES, Chief Executive of Norfolk County Council &
Honorary Secretary of the East of England Regional Development Assembly
'Amazing week all round! Thank
you, thank you, thank you! I loved the course and everything NLP has to
offer - my life is richer and brighter ... What you do is amazing - I
really admire you and the difference you make in so many people’s lives.
Words can’t express what I got out of the course, all I want to say is
thank you for everything! Really enjoyed the group and working and
getting to know like-minded people. Loved your positivity, very upbeat,
great humour, and bringing yourselves into the course with such passion
. I found self-belief and realised my potential. Became more aware of
myself and my actions .... the world is a brighter place! Lots of
choices out there ... and why not!!?! I’m using the language patterns
and skills and techniques with patients. Using anchors a lot for myself
too. I’ve helped a few people close to me with the visualising and the
use of anchors. The course has given me courage and made me aware of new
possibilities. I have renewed belief in myself!
VICKI NEWPORT, Nurse Practitioner, London
I learned ways to change myself instead of getting burnt out waiting for others' behaviour to change.' DR S SRIDHARAN, Psychiatric Registrar, Warwickshire
An extremely positive
experience which I will recommend to as many people as possible!! Thank
you for helping me to get my oomph back! I enjoyed all of it and the
interaction with like-minded people. Learning how to, very easily,
change negative emotions in myself. Learned how important it is to use
my mind in a positive way and how easily thought affects behaviour and
state. I will use NLP in business and in my personal life to keep up my
enthusiasm and boost my self-esteem.
SHARON RUDGE, Senior Lecturer, Anglia Polytechnic University
'We all thoroughly enjoyed our teambuilding day and have worked together
more effectively since then. We were all impressed by the content of
the day, Kathryn's style of delivery and responsiveness to issues on
the day.'
CAROL SMITH, Regional Development Officer,
National Association of Citizens
Advice Bureaux
The empathy that Kath shows towards our pupils and their parents
enables her to engage effectively with one of the most difficult client
groups in education. Her work adds a most essential dimension to the
school.'
IAN JOHNSTON, Headteacher, Old Warren House, Pupil Referral
Unit, Suffolk
'This was unlike any other training I've ever done.' TARIQ HUSSEIN
'Your total energy, enthusiasm and commitment . Your magic
which made the learning magical. Your wide knowledge and
experience and the fun, innovative way it was imparted. Special
and life changing. So many things on so many levels -
intellectual, emotional, spiritual.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!! An enormous THANK YOU!
You are inspirational!'
MELANIE McCABE, Lincoln County
Hospital
'Throughout her time at Sellafield she has carried out her duties
in a most professional manner exhibiting charm, patience and understanding
to achieve tremendous success in a variety of roles involving the public
and media.'
GRAHAM R SMITH, Director, BNFL Sellafield
'Keep doing what you are doing cos if someone like me can be
constantly
enthralled you can do it with everyone!!
HELEN MEADOWS, Mentoring Project, Lincoln
''How totally different the approach was - how it gave you - at last -
the opportunity to be yourself, your true self. Life
can be great! Thank you.'
LUCY WHITMAN, Health Promotion Officer, Princess Elizabeth
Hospital, Guernsey
'A terrific Strategy Day. I liked your energy and enthusiasm and
the way you kept us focussed on our task and prompted us to take
concrete action beyond the training. I enjoyed identifying vision,
values, challenges, opportunities and gaps in the structure of the
organisation as well as possible solutions - thank you! Very
motivational.’
ANOUSHKA DAVE, Trustee, NEAD
''Good to think about how we can do things better. Also understanding that we are in a change process. Gaining a common language/conceptualisation of what needs to be done.' IAN HARTLEY, Chief Executive, East Suffolk MIND
Thank you for making a difference.' MICHAEL BREEN, MBNLP, London
''Very informative! Lots of things to take away!'
JOANNE STAPLES,
Sport & Health Development Officer
''An excellent, rousing few days of training. Thank you!
Your knowledge, humour and compassion were wonderful. Kathryn, you
made us feel 'skilled' again! I learned so much; and had been
feeling drained. This course was so exciting - you didn't know
what was coming! Loved your treasure chests!'
GAY WHENT, Primary General Advisor
''Thanks for a great day. Great to work with such
a competent professional!’
DEREK PARDY, Chairman, Norfolk Education & Action for Development
''There
was such expansion of awareness - far beyond my/our expectations. The
power of the group was expertly and lightly harnessed to take all of us
further. The whole experience constantly modelled for us. Wonderful Kath
- Thanks a million.’
LAURENCE ROUSHAM, Maths Consultant
'Wow, what a week! Once
again the brilliance that is you has shone through. Thank you for the
post powerful training course I have ever done. I’m going to reach great
heights! What did I learn on the course? Too much to mention. I learnt
to live whilst breathing and not to breathe but not live, I learnt the
skills to keep on keeping on, I learnt to help others in a positive way.
I got so much out of the course and all of it will remain with me for
life - how good is that! Kath you are good for the soul you really are.
I have already helped several people and I have several projects on the
back burner. Life is great! And no I would not change a single thing on
the course even the food as I was able to stick to a diet!!!!!!!!!!.
Love ya!
JACKIE WAGNER, Norfolk County Council
The way it was delivered, the fact I have gained so much
confidence and the fact you made it so personal to each one of us!
It was MAGICAL! Just thank you - you're an inspiration!'
RACHAEL PAYNE, Sure Start
‘The knowledge of the trainer, her enthusiasm, energy and humour,
her excellent presentation and honesty. I learned to bring my own
identity and energy and enthusiasm to a course, observe different
learning and personality types and meet their needs more. I learned to
WIIFM!!! I learned LOADS!! Thanks. This was the most valuable course
(and the most entertaining) I have been on in years!’
LYNN PARK, Area Special Needs Local Group Co-ordinator
'Excellent.facilitation - great day!'
STEVE FAIRBRASS, Project Co-ordinator,
Just Business
'Thank you for a brilliant course and thank you for helping me to
reclaim a lost part of me.'
TERENIA MORRISON, Portage Co-ordinator '
'Learned to take a more strategic approach to using the media.
Particularly helpful to learn to write better press releases.’
DAVID HAWKYARD, BCTV
I learned LOADS! Lots of new knowledge and skills which
will really enhance all I do. Thanks!'
ANNIE
GRANT, Health Visitor '
'I learned to value myself, make my own path, get rid of
self-doubt
and put the emphasis on the good.'
MEL
SKEATES, Crysalis
''It was totally different and I think my training will be different as a result. Enjoyed the intro to NLP!' REG VERNON, Community Drug Team
''Great atmosphere and learning environment. Time went very
quickly and I can't believe how much we covered in such a short time!
I've got greater confidence and self-belief. This was the most
comfortable I have felt in a training session!'
KAREENA
HODGSON, NCH Youth Housing Project
'The way you got it over was extremely well thought out for our organisation. I very much enjoyed the Strategy Day, really liked your
approach and gained a lot from the day.'
TONY POLACK, Norfolk
Wildlife Trust
''Life changing moments - Kath you moved through my world and
made it a better place. I can now do the same for others.
Everything related to real life but it was presented in a magical
spiritual way - great!
LINDEN MAJOR, Sure Start
'You were magical! Inspirational! Thanks! I
know I can make a difference -
but now I know I can make a better
difference.
LYN SMITH, Positive Health
''Everything was terrific - the fun whilst learning, the reality
of language, the exercises, the trainer and her wonderful sense of
humour. Learned to be more confident when it comes to difficult
situations in groups. Learned better planning and personal focusing
strategies.'
RAYCHEL MARCUS, Sexual Health Advisor
‘So good to be on a course that was such fun! A jolly, human, and
extremely knowledgeable and widely read trainer who gets a lot from life
and is willing to share. Learned to believe in myself and to focus on
strengths. Learned to be a bit more analytical and consciously employ
strategies when I’m not sure of the way forward.’
JACQUI CAWKWELL-EAST, Advisory Teacher
Kath is a dynamic woman with lots of energy and a natural warmth
that puts people at ease. She has a natural empathy and delivers her
training in a way that is accessible, challenging, interesting and fun.
Another strength is her ability to be flexible and adapt her material
to meet the needs of the group she is working with. I have often felt
that trainers can be very prescriptive in their approach and I feel
this is one of Kath's particular strengths. She has often enabled us
to take a fresh perspective on a difficult issue and enable us to find
solutions within our team. I would recommend her Training & Consultancy
to you. She is a valuable resource to the Eastern area and has a comprehensive
range of training expertise to share with the public, voluntary and
private sector.'
KAREN HARVEY, Project Manager, Great Yarmouth Young Women's
Project
'‘I very much enjoyed the 1-1 courses and felt that you put
things over very well. Learned to understand myself and realised that we
are all equal and all have valuable inputs. Having 1-1
coaching really helped and gave time to dedicate to individual needs. It
has also been useful to better understand others.'
ANDY EDDY, Customer Services Manager,Fluke Precision Ltd
'I feel I can handle people better, set targets better and manage
team briefings better. I feel more competent and confident to sort out
problems so my company will move forward!’
PAUL MORTON, King’s Lynn
'‘I’ve gained new tools that will assist me in dealing with difficult
situations and difficult people. I’ve also gained self-confidence. My
time management has helped me better plan my working week and working
day. I found the course to be very interactive with both the trainer and
ourselves having a large amount of input. This kept our interest in the
course high. I don’t think this course could be improved upon. This has
probably been the most enjoyable and interesting course I have attended
to date. ’
DEAN RISSMANN, Decorative Sleeves
Her methodology and skills as a trainer are second to none. She is
highly regarded as a most excellent trainer and has the ability to interest
and enthuse her audience. She has a wonderfully warm personality, she
quickly puts people at ease, she encourages participation and enables
people to value their own contribution, she is herself an excellent
communicator. Her sessions are always well planned and thought out,
handouts are informative and relevant. People leave her sessions having
learned much about the subject-matter as well as something about themselves.
I could not recommend anyone more highly to you, she is thorough, reliable
and I have had much pleasure working alongside her.'
LAURA CAREY, Home-Start Co-ordinator
'An experienced trainer who understood our insecurities about the
subject and built our confidence to JUST DO IT!'
A. PILKINGTON, Red Cross
'One of the best training workshops I have ever been on - thank you!'
LINDA BULLIMORE, Norfolk Early Years Support Network
'She has done several pieces of work for us and I have been very pleased
with the quality. She grasps complex issues quickly, listens to the
customer's needs and identifies well thought out and innovative solutions.
She has very good interpersonal skills and quickly establishes positive
relationships. Articulate and outgoing I have also enjoyed her sense
of humour. She shows excellent facilitation and group skills, grasping
complex issues and quickly seeing to the heart of the matter. I would
have no hesitation in recommending her for training and consultancy
work.'
CHARLES WALKER, Martineau
Training
'I feel refreshed and motivated! It was vibrant and fun with
really good participation.'
DAVID DOWN, Senior Hostel Worker, Herring House Trust
'I learned so much and was thrilled to see and experience the added spiritual aspect. Many thanks.' DAWN SEDGWICK, Teacher Mentor
'Highly recommended! It felt like a very personalised course for
our organisation. Loved the fresh honest approach. The training was
easily accessible right across the board. Know better how to manage
diversity. Feel positively reinforced.'
LES CAINES, Client Services Manager
‘The Special Educational Needs Tribunal is an expert tribunal
whose members come from many different backgrounds: educational,
medical, social services, legal, etc. Kath takes an active part both in
planning and in delivering our training programme. It works and its
success owes much to her imagination, experience, expertise, enthusiasm,
lively sense of humour and understanding of human nature.’
TREVOR ALDRIDGE, QC, President of SENDIST - SEN & Disability
Tribunal
'I can assure you that Kath Temple has outstanding talent in the field
of public relations. She has given presentations and tours to experts,
national and international politicians and dignitaries, provided voice
over commentaries on videos, interviewed all manner of people for our
on-site telephone 'radio' news, and performed as good as any professional
actress in our first television commercial for our Visitors Centre.
She also has a natural talent for dealing with children.'
LES TULEY, Sellafield
Public Relations Manager
'It was refreshing to attend a course where the trainer was disability
aware and was sensitive but not over helpful regarding my needs as a
disabled person. I really found the course extremely useful and very
practical.'
ANN YOUNG, Norfolk Disability Awareness Trainers
'Thanks for a brilliant day! We've been saying to each other how great
it was and I think its put new heart into us as a team. On a personal
note its given me new insights into how I can both lead and manage and
especially support my staff. Thanks again!'
CLARE PASTORIOUS, Manager, Changing Places
'Really liked the mix of practical/spiritual/emotion'Really al backed up by research findings. Learned how to change state and how this affects outcomes. And we didn't kill your fish! Great fun!’ CHRISTOPHER BUDD, Maths Consultant
'Thank you for an inspirational four days. Keep doing what
you do!'
DARYL WORTH, Lincolnshire Association for People
with Disabilities
'I thoroughly enjoyed the course and came away brimming with
ideas for new training sessions.'
HARRIOT WARD, Rural Advice Project for Young People
'I have valued the opportunity to see an expert in action - thank
you!'
GWENDOLINE NIGHTINGALE
Managing Director, Nightingale Centre for
Independent Living
‘'The psychological insights, the interpersonal strategies, the
work we did on group dynamics. I have the tools to train with confidence
and to have belief in myself. Fascinating. It has helped me beyond the
course in my professional life at work in better understanding and
managing colleagues. I so much enjoyed the total experience of the
training - Train the Trainer. The venue was excellent; the mixture of
participants was supportive and pleasant; the training was challenging
and entertaining. And you were a terrific tutor Kath! I have benefited
so much from the course and have already applied it in my work. The
training, which I am currently doing for NMHAP, is successful due to the
knowledge I gained on the course. You gave me so many ideas to try and
your support gave me confidence in my abilities. I feel privileged to
have been a part of that group. My thanks again for such an interesting
course and for being such a wonderful role model for training.’
ROSEMARY COVELL-LONDON, Norfolk Mental Health Advocacy Project
'You always manage to bring out the best in people and always
give them the feel good factor. This course can't be improved upon. I
have learned so many things about myself and others. Thanks Kathy.'
BRIDGET DOCWRA, Speech & Language Therapy Assistant
‘I loved this course! You’ve restored my faith! Learned SO MUCH!’
PAM ARROWSMITH, Pre-School Learning Alliance, Norfolk
‘Lots of new ideas, lots of learning extended. Thanks for a
wonderful course.'
MERLE WATTS, Suffolk College
‘Great, I loved it! Very enthusiastic and fun. Feel much more
positive and my focus has returned. Brilliant course. I’ve remembered
why I teach! Thank you!’
DAWN RACKHAM, Norfolk Pre-School Learning Alliance
'This course was a ‘springboard’, so motivating and encouraging.
So relevant and practical. Kath you acknowledged how we may be feeling
right from the beginning and at intervals throughout the course
therefore providing reassurance and a trust and security with both
yourself and the group. I missed the middle day due to prior commitments
and was so disappointed. However you took the trouble to give me the
training pack in advance and to fill me in with vital aspects. I learned
that I have resources within to do more than I originally thought. That
I can be myself and develop my skills. Thank you!'
HAZEL MEADOWS,
Suffolk Education
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'Brilliant course. Thanks for all you have given me. I’ve had a
huge boost in self-confidence. Learned to look at training in a broader
and deeper context and to look at presentations as more than knowledge
of content. I now have the ability to change states.’
HELEN NOTT,
General Advisor
Thank you for an enjoyable and very creative course. What was taught
will stay with me for a long time to come. Thank you!'
MIKE HILLIER, MIND
'The colourfulness and variety of what happened is something to aim
for in training others.'
BOB WOODS, Norfolk Mental Health Advocacy Project
'Kath Temple carried out this work with exemplary thoroughness, and
designed an imaginative course package which was successfully delivered.
She carried out all tasks with sensitivity, and flair and indeed 'went
the extra mile' in terms of both preparation and presentation.'
ANGELA JONES, Area Community Education Officer
'I am now aware that escaping the confines of conventional
content driven training courses will enable me to present stimulating
programmes that will encourage learners to use all of their senses and
remember key points. I learned that its so good to concentrate on your
strengths, how people process information in different ways. Thoroughly
enjoyed myself as well!
DELORIS CLARKE, Genevac
Did I enjoy the course? Yes! A definite top score. One of the
great things was the complete lack of cynicism in the group. The aims
and objectives of the Training the Trainer were exceeded by a long way.
That also goes for the personal goals I brought with me - and kept under
wraps - like finding a reason for not abandoning all hope and getting a
job filling shelves at Tesco instead. I’ve now had a whole week back at
work and still find ideas you planted coming to the surface. Your
approach held us all rapt for the full four days. It reminded me a lot
of how Clive James defines vivid language - as setting up a tension
between the expected and unexpected. Have I gained from the course? I’m
certain I have. There is a definite ‘differentness’ about how I see
things. The best bits (in no particular order) - the sense that
anything’s possible, that collecting together and sharing dreams and
thoughts, stories and verse really does have an impact, the lack of
cynicism - again, getting a feel for just how inclusive training can be,
the amazing idea - that hit me like a wet kipper - that reality is
actually all in the mind, seeing F come further into the group over the
four days, the venue (very uplifting), the idea that being an introvert
is actually about trying to cope with too much mental energy, your
interesting taste in music, and much more. What specifically have I
learned from the course? A great many ideas, thoughts and techniques to
bring to training and groups. One thing in particular - I found the work
we did on energy states really useful - sensing and altering them in
groups and building up a stock of ways of altering my own. Thanks for
everything.”
MICK SKIPWORTH, Development Manager, Social
Services
'I have found her to be extremely professional in her work which has
been of an exceptionally high standard. Her knowledge and understanding
of the voluntary sector has made her an ideal training provider as she
has been able to target the training to meet our specific needs. She
is very organised, and her enthusiasm for her work has come over in
the training sessions. The evaluation of the training days by the participants
has been extremely positive.'
MARY MOORE, Assistant
Director, Norwich & Norfolk Voluntary Services
'Kath was involved in a presentation to all the staff in the partnership
schools, cross phase, from nursery to sixteen plus. From the very beginning
of our contact with each other, I found Kath to be disciplined in her
attitude, business like in her approach and extremely efficient in her
delivery. 'Helping the Bereaved Child' was made important, interesting
and available. It was received by staff in all schools as something
which they would not have wanted to miss. I enjoyed her pleasant manner
throughout.'
BARBARA E BURKE, Head Teacher, Alburgh with Denton VC First School
'Amazed she managed to fit so much good stuff into one day - brilliant!'
AMANDA NELSON, Age Concern Norfolk
‘One of the best things about this course was the trainer herself
who had lots of brilliant ideas. I will be using them in my future
courses. Loved the getting it right when the going gets tough, the
leadership skills and the dealing with difficult group members. Very
inspiring training to take away with me!'
ANI KARIA, Community Education
'I have always thoroughly enjoyed working with Kath and the evaluations
from her courses have always been excellent. She is professional and
efficient and is a dynamic, enthusiastic and intuitive trainer. Her
courses are always well structured and tailored to the needs of our
client group.'
ALISON LOWE, Training Officer, Volcaan
'Kath Temple was most professional, pleasant, capable and of extremely
good character. She is an intelligent lady who showed good problem solving
ability and competence in liaising and communicating at all levels both
inside and outside the company.'
TIM J KNOWLES, General Manager, Westlakes Science Park
'A great course and a great trainer. Thanks!'
PHILIPPA BIDDLE, WEETU & Cyberwomen
'Kath's course means to me INSPIRATION. She inspires me to fulfill
my life and help my children to achieve their potential. she is intelligent,
fun, sensitive, understanding, energetic and bubbly. I feel good in
her company , she is a brilliant teacher yet I don't feel taught. Her
course has been of great help to me in so many ways. It's opened my
mind to many things - a new look at my life. I will think of her when
my energy and inspiration is flagging'.
LOUISE ALDRIDGE, Parent, Southwold
'Kathryn's contribution to our Making A Difference day focused on
encouraging self-managed learning. The content of her presentation was
very relevant and wide-ranging covering all aspects of the topic. It
was meticulously prepared and delivered in a lively and accessible manner.
She also produced a very professional and comprehensive pack of handouts
to accompany the workshop. Evaluations record that the workshop was
very well received by the participants who found it stimulating and
enjoyable.'
AMICIE THOMPSON, Suffolk Basic Skills Staff Development Co-ordinator
'Kathryn shared her ideas, motivating and generating enthusiasm for
the East Coast Conference to other committee members. She took responsibility
for finding and negotiating for a National Key Note Speaker and also
ran a workshop which she both devised and delivered twice. Throughout
she gave freely of her time and skills for which she did not receive
any remuneration. During her year on the Committee she was a highly
respected member and contributed greatly to the overall success of our
conference.'
MARK BEMMENT, NSPCC, Chair East Coast Conference
'Kath's warm and responsive approach along with good listening skills
produced very satisfied clients willing to return for further courses.
The same is true of her valuable input into a pilot Fathers Group run
by Ormiston. She has a professional and responsible approach to her
work. She is reliable, efficient and most trustworthy. She always conducts
herself in a fair and non-judgemental manner and relates well to all
clientele. The quality of her course material and standard of training
are excellent.'
SANDRA JARVIS, Project Leader, The Ormiston Trust
'Kathryn has a natural talent when it comes to both people and training.
Even with the most technical of subjects she can keep one interested
and always makes the most inexperienced person feel they have come away
with a wealth of knowledge. I have seen her deliver training to young
people, senior managers and foreign visitors who have all appeared spell-bound
by her delivery. '
CHRISTINE WARD, Training Team Leader,BNFL Sellafield
'Lots of hints, tips and facts I didn't know. The time was well organised
and spent.'
KAY DAZE, Down's Syndrome Association
'The approach of the trainer made it inspirational as well as informative.
It has certainly given me confidence that I would be able to train/present
effectively. A really interesting course. The handouts were superb.'
MARGARET DUNCAN,
National Eating Disorders Association
Has anyone notice how
strange things are, i feel like a new person almost, well maybe more of
the case I’ve found myself. My eyes feel open and wide, and the world
has begun an exciting place to live. I can't wait to find some people to
practice on, most of my friends wont look at my in case I put them in a
trance or something like that. But I’ve told them I won’t do, not unless
they ask nicely! It was a great experience for me, and it was a pleasure
working with you. For the women the CD of my voice reading the Yellow
Pages will be out next week! Learned more about myself, it helped me
gain skills, knowledge, techniques. It helped me make choices about my
future. I do feel I have changed as a person and yet feel more myself. I
want to use NLP to help people.
DANIEL FINCH
and more...
'I learned how to approach a negotiating situation and effect a positive
outcome. The Negotiating Skills course was entertaining as well as informative with good
practical advice obviously based on experience.'
B. SHEEL, Norwich Women's Writers Group
'Excellent. Very informative, giving us an opportunity to take a step
back and think about our work.'
GEORGE GEARING, Nursery Manager
'Very enjoyable, instructive, and very beneficial.' GREG RADCLIFFE, Norwich
'Learned how to be braver emotionally , intellectually and
spiritually. Many thanks for the humour, wisdom and fun. Felt showered
in wisdom, experience and great generosity. Your encouragement and
inclusion created an exceptional environment in which to learn. I
learned how to train dynamically with knobs on! I learned how to be
myself. I was so impressed with the professionalism, we were all so
involved and our contributions valued.'
TREEZA SODAH, Sure-Start
‘I am delighted at the feedback I received from the delegates. We
found you very skilled, very professional and easy to get on with. It
was also pleasing how you coped with such a range of delegates who have
all benefitted from your training. I am aware that our Managing Director
and other executives have also received very favourable feedback about
the training. I sure we will see you back here again soon.’
TREVOR TAYLOR, Personnel Manager, Syfer Technology
"All of the course was good - better than good - excellent.
Style, content, approach ten out of ten! Can’t wait for the next one!
I’m hooked!!”
JANE HEARLE, Boston Credit Union
"Firstly, I thought that the way in which the course was delivered was
fantastic! You seemed to get the message across with lots of vigour
which I found quite refreshing! I thought the idea of music at the
beginning of a training course was great! I feel that I've learned a
great deal. For example, I feel that there are some occasions where I do
not trust my instincts, I shall remember that if I get that sinking
feeling, then I know that "no" is the correct response! The course will
certainly be something that I’ll remember and can use within my training
and throughout my daily life. Many thanks!”
MARK ELLIS, Sailability
"Thank you again for the brilliant, inspiring and very useful 4 days.
The information, techniques, theory and practical stuff you introduced
me to not only will help me in my working environment but also on a day
to day basis.”
FIONA DUGGAN, SENSE East
"Fabulous course, thoroughly enjoyed it. I could do with it once
a month - guaranteed fun and laughter! I learned to have confidence,
learned new techniques and to build my treasure chest. I have spent 4
days with some wonderful people and a fab trainer - alas it had to end!”
JOANNA O’DONNELL, Lincolnshire Action Trust
'Due to the way you facilitated the day I learned how well we understood
each other and how solid we are as a team.'
COLLETTE SUMMERSON, GFS
'Another great day. You gave us an opportunity to share in a safe
atmosphere - which you create for us. I really liked the leadership
exercise and I will certainly use it in difficult situations in the
future. I find your approach really inspiriting.'
CLARE PASTORIUS, Manager, Changing Places
'A very well organised and stimulating day. A very good pace and style and clear respect and involvement between trainer and trainees. It was most useful to have a reminder that I need to be responsible for how I react and cope with change and that it is always best to be positive.' BARBARA LOXTON, Norfolk
'It was great! Loved the laughter, shared feelings, poems and
thoughts. Couldn't have been better. I am more confident and tried out
the skills in my Thursday sessions with our church youth group -
brilliant!'
AMANDA OLDERSHAW, Youth Group Leader
'Super day - well organised, dynamic, fun and very informative.'
ROSIE MARLER, Education Co-ordinator, GFS Platform
'A fun approach to learning and I learned a lot! I enjoyed finding
out more about myself and my personality and style and how it affects
my working environment.'
VICKY LEGGETT, Great Yarmouth Young Women's Project
'The course moved along at a good pace and was informative, inspiring
and enjoyable. I feel encouraged in my role and enabled to take on the
challenge of improving my team management'.
BARBARA GEORGE, Norwich
'Excellent! Pitched at just the right level and very appropriate for
our organisation as we are going through a difficult period of change.
I found the managing change section most useful and making people aware
that we can't succeed in change unless they are willing to embrace the
concept that we need to change to remain successful. The day has boosted
my confidence and confirmed that we are managing change well and you
have given us ideas to improve too!'
MARY MOORE, Assistant Director, NNVS
'Great teambuilding, great opportunity, very stimulating and thought
provoking.'
DIANE WOODS, Norwich & Norfolk Volunteer Bureau
'Refreshingly different training style. Energetic and enthusiastic
trainer and an enjoyable and informative Time Management course. Now
able to diary personal and professional priorities. Skilfully led enjoyable
course and well structured.'
EAST SUFFOLK MIND
'Interesting day with lots to think about - thanks a million! It was
useful for me to examine my own thinking of lots of issues. I learned
the importance of keeping channels of communication open and to try
to remain positive and the courage to raise questions about the future.'
CHRIS OVERY, Co-ordinator of Voluntary Services
'It was a course that held your interest all the time.'
ANJALI STRINGER, Community Parents Co-ordinator
'Great teambuilding course and motivational as ever - thanks!.'
ALISON LOWE, Training Officer, Volcaan - Training for the Voluntary
Sector.
'I really enjoyed learning about psychology, personality types and
body language principles. The presentation was a lesson in itself, comprehensive,
well-prepared and expressive.'
MARIAN CATLIN, Writer
'I so much enjoyed the total experience of the training - Train the
Trainer. The venue was excellent; the mixture of participants was supportive
and pleasant; the training was challenging and entertaining. And you
were a terrific tutor Kath! I have benefited so much from the course
and have already applied it in my work. The training, which I am currently
doing for NMHAP, is successful due to the knowledge I gained on the
course. You gave me so many ideas to try and your support gave me confidence
in my abilities. I feel privileged to have been a part of that group.
My thanks again for such an interesting course and for being such a
wonderful role model for training.'
ROSEMARY COVELL-LONDON, Norfolk Mental Health Advocacy Project
'Excellent seminar with great handouts and a great trainer. I definitely
gained! The enthusiasm of delivery and the content were very inspiring.
I learned to prepare better for situations, to plan more and go in to
negotiating with greater confidence.'
HELEN ROEBUCK, Enterprising Women's Network Member.
'Well structured, informative, well prepared and delivered with obvious
experience and expertise. It was great to clarify team vision and values
and take time out! It would be great to hold this at least annually
for the project team to reassess, revisit and review the issues.'
TRICIA DAVIES, Project Manager
'Fun, thought-provoking, very useful. Managing Change was so
useful
as we are about to embark on major team changes.'
HELEN HOWE, NVS
'It felt like we were working as a team, great fun and lots of laughter. Well worth attending. It made me think about things in a different light and helped me see ways of coping in difficult situations.' KERRY ESPINDOLA, NNEB
'Positive and realistic, stressing both the individual and organisational
responsibilities. It helped me think about the teams I manage and I
learned not to be complacent and got ideas and strategies on managing
teams.'
JILL STRACEY, Specialist Services Manager
Kathryn proved herself
to be an excellent teacher in all respects. Her planning was very
thorough and she showed a perceptive understanding of the theoretical
knowledge required. Her ability to prepare and use learning resources
was outstanding and she prepared wonderful handouts and stimulating
diagrams on flipcharts and other media. She is very versatile in that
she taught a number of very different types of groups very effectively
on the occasions that I saw her. She is equally adept at managing the
learning of fellow professionals and also of learners with special
educational needs. She is supportive and encouraging of learners and
always gets the best from them. She has an attractive outgoing
personality and proved most reliable in everything that she did. She was
higly popular and well respected by the staff. I would be pleased to
have her as a member of our teaching team, I recommend her highly!
CHRIS TURNBULL,
Magistrate, Chair Police Committee,
Senior Lecturer
Great Yarmouth College of Further Education
... and more
'This was an excellent course, the pace and the level of information
were just right. Handouts, style of presentation and the trainer I score
as excellent. I particularly liked the confidence strategies and the
way my skills developed.'
PENNY MATTOCKS, Contact Care and Domestic Agency
'The Negotiation Edge inspired confidence and I rate it as excellent
across the board. I benefited from the confidence boosters, how people
think and all the strategies shared.'
SUE LYNCH, Books for Teachers
'Thank you for our very successful Away Day. Feedback has been very
positive and inevitably people want to know if this could be an annual
event. Once again many thanks for your enthusiastic and thoroughly well
organised approach to the day, you made my job incredibly easy.'
ANN POLLEY, Director, Norwich & Norfolk Voluntary Services
'I really enjoyed The Negotiating Edge. Brilliant delivery - very inspiring, level of information just right, covered all aspects I needed to know. Excellent handouts, excellent style of presentation, excellent trainer. I liked the informal friendly style and it will have a very high impact on my business. I will be more confident in relating/negotiating and will be better with colleagues.' SUSAN HOWARD, Drayton Insurance
'This was a very informative course, just the right pace and level.
I liked the informality and the handouts were excellent and so was the
style of presentation. The trainer was excellent and very motivational.
It will be beneficial to my business in obtaining new customers as well
as negotiating!
JENNY SMITH, Allsorts
'I would have no hesitation in recommending Kath's skills to others.
I would particularly wish to comment upon her ability to adhere to the
brief provided, yet use a range of original and creative ideas to engage
the interest and encourage the participation of a range of staff from
both professional and non-professional backgrounds. Her approach is
extremely professional and her interpersonal skills are such that participants
are quickly put at their ease. She is able to use groupwork skills to
great advantage and can be both supportive and also challenging. She has
skills both in active and reflective listening as well as excellent
questioning skills. She is also able to use a more formal range of
presentation skills with larger groups to great effect. Kath takes great
care with preparation and produces overheads, handouts and other
support materials of excellent quality. Thought is given to structure
and planning is detailed, yet she can demonstrate flexibility and
adaptability depending upon the needs of the audience. I have always
found her to be extremely reliable, professional and entirely
trustworthy with any confidential material.'
EITHNE LEMING, Headteacher, First Base PRU
Kath's knowledge, experience and expertise enables her to
contribute significantly to the adjudication of appeals to the SEN Tribunal. She
has extremely competent and subtle skills in manner, sensitivity, body
language and questioning style helping her to establish empathy with
the parties to an appeal, which is valuable in enabling them to be put
at ease quickly, in what can often be difficult and emotional circumstances
for the parties, particularly parents. Kathryn is an active and enthusiastic
member of the Tribunal's Training Consultative Committee. This has involved
identifying and assessing training needs, planning and organising provision
and delivering sessions. She is able to bring a strategic perspective
to this work as well as a practical and down to earth approach. She
is an effective facilitator who is able to ensure that her sessions
are participatory and her groups cohesive. She is unfailingly cheerful
and has an infectious enthusiasm for the work of the Tribunal, making
sessions more memorable and enjoyable by injecting humour. Kathryn's
contribution to developing the ethos of the Tribunal in the context
of training it's members has been much valued.'
PETER CRAGGS, Secretary of the Special Educational Needs Tribunal
Kath was our liaison
officer between business and education and she extended an energy and
vivaciousness which enabled her to generate considerable enthusiasm for
her area of work. She has a dynamic and highly engaging personality and
is able to organise and prioritise very competently. Her work was at a
significantly high level and she was an exceptionally able member of my
team. She generates a commitment and sense of fun which would be an
asset to an organisation. She is a person of great ability and flair.
DALE WRIGHT, Northern Area Education Manager, Suffolk Education
As expected, everyone
was enthused, motivated and challenged by your workshop. It set a
precedent for team-working on our playscheme. It made the staff feel
valued and we thank you sincerely.
LAURA HAMILTON, Co-ordinator, SNAP
'I just wanted to say a big thank you for the help and guidance
you gave me. I remembered how you showed me a way to forgive my father
for everything that happened in the past and to let go, and to be able
to remember him with love. This was a really big help and comfort to me.
Thank you! Thanks also for the inspirational messages you sent me.
I look at them frequently. You're a star!
S.R.
'You are truly inspirational. A bloody great big learning
lighthouse on planet earth!
Keep on shining!'
M.M
'Thank you for helping me to shine!' SOPHIE MICHELL, Fit Farm, Channel 4
'I want you to know how much it meant to me. I was on the
verge of seeing my doctor for clinical depression. Somehow it all
came together at the right time for me to take notice and let it change
my attitude and my life for the better ... I woke up the next morning a
new person. I have been a ball of bubbling joy ever since. I
learned that every moment that passes is gone forever and I will never
get the chance to re-live it a better way. To make my life
meaningful, I have to be happy with me as I am and accept that I have a
right to be the way I am. I shouldn't be so afraid of saying the
wrong things that I say nothing at all. I shouldn't be so afraid
of consequences that I do nothing at all. If I take a risk, then
maybe my life will get even better. I have learned that I possess
everything I need to be happy now - I don't need to wait until other
people treat me better or until circumstances dictate. My
happiness is a state of mind; happiness is an attitude, an outlook and
no-one can make me truly happy except me. I have learned that if I
am happy, then I am better placed to make the people I love happy.
I have learned that people may say hurtful things, but that doesn't mean
it's the truth - their words can only hurt me if I believe it's the
truth and fail to realise that sometimes people try to feed their ego by
stealing a bit of my precious spirit. I have learned that I am
loved and not just accepted because I co-exist with others. I am
valued for who I am, what I am, the way I am. I should not be
afraid of doing my best and letting people know what I do well....Most
importantly, I have learned to be unafraid of the future. I
am not a victim. Any pain I may have suffered has made me strong,
enriched my personality, and made me more understanding, wise. It
has taught me to appreciate the good things in my life and to make the
present a really good place to be. I know I've only just
started this journey. I have more to learn, more to do. But
for now, I feel unshackled, liberated. I feel as if a ball of joy
lives in the centre of my chest. I can feel it bubbling, flowing.
It's in my throat and in my mouth. I feel like laughing! It
lights up my entire being and makes me feel like dancing. The one
word I keep using is 'irrepressible'. 'Irrepressible' is my theme
song! I feel physically different. I even noticed that I
walk differently. Believe it or not, I think I strut (in a totally
non-arrogant, non-pompous way of course!) - hips forward and striding.
My shoulders are straighter. My back is upright. My
head is higher. Kath I love you for the way you are and for
helping me to discover me. Over the last 18 months I had been
slowly finding myself. But you set ablaze a torch I had only begun
to spark. I wanted you to know that you triggered something
wonderful in my. You touched my life in a deeply significant way,
and if only for that, you will hold a special place in my heart.'
VANESSA




