Testimonials

You could feel the buzz in the room after your session. I felt a genuine lift in spirits and a positive mood that set us up for the afternoon session. You have a wonderful gift - the ability to make people laugh, listen and absorb key points of information.

Paul Say - Marketing Director - first direct

Thank you for a stunning performance at our conference. Your talk was amusing, thought provoking and full of good, honest common sense. The motivational aspect of your presentation was apparent when I talked to our members after the session. You are the best speaker we have ever had.

Stuart Laing - Managing Director - Houlden Jewellers

You really raised the awareness of our brand values and relationships and challenged their mindsets that price is the driving factor in the sales process. We’ve used you in Paris, Prague, Killarney and Birmingham and I’m sure we’ll use you many times in the future as you bring the learning experience alive.

Phil Cooper - Managing Director - Mölnlycke Health Care

Philip you are, without doubt, the most dynamic, entertaining and yet insightful presenter I have ever had the pleasure of booking. You did your research thoroughly and completely understood the message we were trying to communicate to our sales force, hence the reason we’re inviting you back again for a return visit to this year’s conference.

Sarah Herbert – Marketing Director – Multiyork Furniture

You have a unique ability to communicate the relevant gems in an engaging way. I have had nothing but excellent praise from both clients and colleagues.

Scott Stevens - Head of Marketing - Matterhorn Investment Management

Thank you yet again for your outstanding presentation on Friday. You got the conference off to a cracking start and I really can’t think of any way in which your presentation could have been more relevant or better delivered. Truly one of the best conference presentations I’ve ever seen. And I’ve heard a few.

Murray Simpson - Chief Executive - The Textile Services Association

Your presentation dovetailed perfectly with the strategic topics we were covering during the day. Your delivery was ‘meaty’ and at the same time hugely entertaining.

Peter Lunn - Chairman - Lunn’s Jewellers

Sure sent them away with a smile and a message. Your score across the 554 delegates was 9/10 with 47% ranking you 10 out of 10! Just the job!

Steve Thorne - Head of The Management Team - Information Security Forum

You were instrumental in turning what could have been ‘just’ a meeting into a significant event and the positive experience will stay long in the memories.

Chris Merrick - Marketing Director - Promethean

Your talk was pitched beautifully for the audience you were speaking to and was much appreciated. I love your no-nonsense approach and insights into the human condition.

Quentin Abel - Chairman - Alternative Parcels Company

Thank you so much for giving a fantastic talk today! I had so many emails from people who said this session was 'just what the doctor ordered.

Rachel Bruton - UBS Bank

This was unlike any other course I have attended. In education terms – fantastic! Exceeded my expectations.

Alison Fraser – HR Manager – Marley Floors

What a fantastic end to a very successful meeting. You captivated the audience for the full duration of your talk, which is such a difficult thing to do when orthodontists have sat through a day and a half of lectures. Fantastic!

Jay Kindelan - Consultant Orthodontist - British Orthodontic Society

Our conference delegates were really impressed by your penetrating insights. Phil, you have a unique ability to engage your audience. Your huge charm, wit and intellect always hits the spot.

Tom Hardman - Managing Director - YORKTEST

I was spellbound…I could have listened to Phil all night….I didn’t want the session to end…ever!

Sharon McClean – HR Manager – The Explorer Group

Fascinating. Grabbed my attention as soon as you walked through the door until we finished the day. Thought provoking stuff!

Cathy McGinnis - Group Product Manager - Burtons Foods

The feedback from the management team was universally positive. Superb content coupled with excellent delivery meant there was something for everyone – an incredibly valuable session

Chris Norman – General Manager - Johnson & Johnson (DePuyUK)

All of the team were unequivocal in their praise for what you said and how you delivered it. It was a most stimulating session. Absolutely first rate.

Stephen Oliver - Managing Director – Marston’s Pub Company

The course was easily the most enjoyable, entertaining, interesting, informative and relevant I have attended in 18 years in pensions. It was uncanny how many of the scenarios triggered off things in my mind and the discussions etc are all certainly things I can introduce in my everyday life.

Mark Powley – Investment Consultant– AON Actuaries

Thought provoking, entertaining, relevant, highly instructive and plenty of 'nuggets' to take away.

Simon Bennett - Marketing Director - Redrow Homes

I imagine that most of your success derives from your unwavering sense of purpose and positive mental attitude which is as infectious as it is inspiring. I have no hesitation in linking specific and significant improvements in sales results to your advice.

Jaimie Brown - Marketing Manager - Pfizer Animal Health, New York

Your presentation at the Newsquest Senior Management Conference was pitched perfectly for what could have been a challenging audience. Your attention to detail, understanding and professionalism simply couldn't be faulted.

David Coates – Managing Director - Newsquest

Realistic, practical and above all, useable

Steve Doig – Director of Marketing – TNT Express

Thank you for your inspiring and humorous opening contribution to our event - great feedback from the team - we could have listened all morning! It got us off to a great start and everyone went into the day feeling fired-up about what we could achieve.

Alison Garner -Marketing Manager, - BT Group Communications

You are an excellent speaker. The ability to hold the attention of an audience for that long is a massive skill and you did it in an entertaining, clear and very enjoyable way.

Ian Hepburn - Senior Brand Manager - Walkers Snacks

I have had tremendous feedback from all my sales team and sales management alike and, having been in the business for nearly twenty years, I have never heard a speaker deliver a topic related to sales like you delivered yours.

David Hodgson - Sales Director - Barratt Homes

I think it will be a long time before I spend a day which has a bigger impact on my view of how to effectively persuade, sell and influence.

Mike Wells – Senior Direct Marketing Manager – Serif (Europe)

This is the best seminar I have ever attended. My expectations were not managed – they were exceeded by far!

Sharon Whincup – Project Manager – UKI Partnership (RBS Insurance)

The Peter Kay of the business world

Jim Jones - Principal Leisure Development Officer - Conwy County Borough Council

Excellent. To me Philip is the best speaker on the planet.

Kenneth Sundstrom – Plant Engineer - BNFL

That's my boy

Mrs. Vera Hesketh - Ashton-under-Lyne