‘WOW! That’s probably the best way of summing up the feedback I’ve had after your speech on Tuesday. It went down a storm! Given the queue of people waiting to talk to you afterwards, it might have been Ralph McTell on stage. Thank you so much for your contribution to a very successful day. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we all did.
Sara Zimmerman ~ Product Director ~ Hoseasons Holidays

‘I think we’ve all attended 'motivational' talks before - and I was expecting the same 'Gung Ho' attitude - BUT, this WAS different, the participation and positive thoughts that you left us with have made a difference. Absolutely first class.’
Paul Ogle – Managing Director – Johnsons Cleaners

‘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 Communication & UK Retail Marketing. ~ F&C Management Ltd

‘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

‘My sales force and managers absolutely loved what you did. One of those who had seen you before commented that "you were much better this time." So either you were rubbish then and we didn't notice or you are getting better at it all the time - I seem to think the latter.....My thanks for a fourth great day.’
Nick Adcock – Managing Director – Willowbrook

‘The course was challenging and absorbing and I really did learn to present without the help of notes or visual aids. It will certainly improve my personal impact when I present in the future!’
Mark Silvester, Managing Director, Acquisition Finance, Lloyds TSB

'This was unlike any other course I have attended. In education terms – fantastic! Exceeded my expectations.’
Alison Fraser – HR Manager – Marley Floors

‘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 he walked through the door until we finished the day. Thought provoking stuff!’
Cathy McGinnis - Group Product Manager - Burtons Foods

‘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! Many thanks again.’
Jay Kindelan ~ Consultant Orthodontist ~ British Orthodontic Society Spring Meeting Co-ordinator

‘I never thought it was possible to learn and laugh out loud at the same time until I heard Philip Hesketh. The man’s a star’
Kevin Skym ~ Head of Commercial Banking ~ HSBC

‘Witty, entertaining, thought provoking and highly relevant to today’s business world.’
Jeff Tideswell, Business Unit Director, Arla Foods

'One of the best courses (if not the best) I have ever attended. A truly inspirational speaker.'
David Ireland - Squadron Leader - Ministry of Defence

‘The only thing the Area managers said they didn’t like was that the three hours were over so quickly. I am sure that given more time it would have been even more beneficial.’
Geoff Slone ~ Training and Development Manager ~ Anchor Homes

‘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. You kept up a quick fire stream of anecdotes and stories that all had a meaning and you kept us all entertained and informed. 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

‘An extremely useful day. Our professional staff were very impressed by your entertaining but focused approach to the psychology of selling. I very much appreciate how you carefully planned each session to suit the audience and brought in appropriate anecdotes and examples.’
Stephen Reffitt – Managing Director - Atkins CNE Design

‘Congratulations on your great presentation to my sales team. In particular, one of the things I liked was the way you made it very relevant and personal to all the team. It is still being discussed and anecdotes still recalled.’
Tom Roehricht – Group Sales & Marketing Director – Double 2 Shirts

'You distilled a lifetime's knowledge and experience into one day. I can't think of a more enjoyable way to cover such important content. Excellent.'
Ged Shields - Marketing Director - Ronseal

‘I found the two days very inspiring and useful. You have a real gift in getting your message over and a very dry wit, which made the two days so enjoyable. I will use a lot of what you shared and I have certainly recommended this to others that I work with.’
Peter Allen – Procurement Manager – BP International

'Thought provoking, entertaining, relevant, highly instructive and plenty of 'nuggets' to take away.'
Simon Bennett - Marketing Director - Redrow Homes

‘Entertaining over 50 self-employed consultants is no mean feat; spellbinding them for 90 minutes is something quite out of the ordinary. A wonderful mix of pathos, incisive insight and humour. We are looking forward to having you back.’
Simon Bristow – Sales & Marketing Director – Plumbs

'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

‘It must be one of the few courses I’ve been to that has kept my rapt attention for two whole days.’
Fiona Campbell – Lawyer – Royal Mail

‘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

'An entertaining, enjoyable and extremely valuable day.'
Jenifer Digby - HR Executive - ARRIVA Passenger Services

'Excellent day, very inspirational'
Suzanne Dobbs - Business Development Manager - Cott Beverages

‘Realistic, practical and above all, useable’
Steve Doig – Director of Marketing – TNT Express

‘This was the best course I have ever attended. Philip Hesketh was an excellent presenter’
John Eaton, Product Development Manager, UKI Partnerships

‘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, Social Policy - BT Group Communications

‘Never known a day go quicker…100% relevant.’
Bob Gore – Senior Corporate Account Manager – Chelsea Building Society

'You are an inspiring individual'
Elaine Greenwood - Marketing Director - Lakeland

'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 - Marketing Director - Seven Seas Healthcare

‘You are an excellent speaker. The ability to hold the attention of an audience throughout a whole day is a massive skill and you did it in an entertaining, clear and very enjoyable way.’
Ian Hepburn - Senior Brand Manager - Walkers Snacks

'Entertaining and inspiring'
Simon Heptinstall - Chief Executive - Storey Carpets

‘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

'That's my boy'
Mrs. Vera Hesketh - Ashton-under-Lyne

'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

‘Such an amazing way to learn. Exceeded my expectations’
Claire Jones – Welsh Language Board

‘The Peter Kay of the business world’
Jim Jones - Principal Leisure Development Officer - Conwy County Borough Council

'Probably the most useful day I have ever spent.'
Vernon Kinrade - PR & New Media Manager - Akzo Nobel

‘An upbeat, interesting and enthusiastic day that creates a confidence for persuasion in both personal and business life’
Alison Miller - Director of Marketing & Business Development - Skipton Financial Services

‘Inspirational two days, not only for business ethics but for personal development.’
Rebecca Mount, Senior Assistant Buyer, Amway (Europe)

'I received universal acclaim for your talk to the team. Humorous, well planned and highly personal; thank goodness no PowerPoint. Much more to the point was that the content was highly relevant to us on an individual and team basis. People were absorbed and caused to rethink. I wouldn't want to change anything. Thank you.'
Peter Simpson – ex Commercial Director - first direct

‘An excellent session on some very important subjects. More importantly this was done in such a way that you could relate it to real life – it’s not just theory!’
John Stephenson - National Sales Development Manager - The Bank of Ireland

‘Excellent presentation. Easy to start implementing the information. To me Philip is the best speaker on the planet.’
Kenneth Sundstrom – Plant Engineer - BNFL

‘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, Munich 2005

'Fantastic presentation! Thought provoking, hugely entertaining and an inspiration to us all.'
Neil Utley – Chief Executive - Equity Insurance Group

‘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)

‘I thought the day was fantastic – brilliant insight into human behaviour plus great stories and brilliant analogies’
Jayne Wilson - Senior Campaign Officer - Co-operative Group

‘Learned lots. Speaker very engaging. Thank God role-plays were at an absolute minimum. The two-day course was excellent.’
Martin Wiltshear – Royal Bank of Scotland

‘Thoroughly enjoyable day that challenged some old understandings and provided insights onto the future.’
Dr David Wormald, Managing Director, Raflatac

‘A different take on the persuasion process which gives me a new insight into the subject.’
Peter Wressel – H.R. Director – Bosal (UK)


New Zealand:


"Very good. I was riveted the whole time."
Grant Brown, Sales Manager, Trader Group

"A non-threatening, fun, learning experience. Philip is very engaging, providing practical tools. "
Sandra Deans, Business Development Manager, BioProducts

"The day was superb. I've never laughed as much during a seminar as I did that day".
Phil Field, Senior Development Technologist ~ Goodman Fielder

"A highly entertaining and informative speaker. I very much enjoyed his 5 key principles approach and have started using some of them in my business and personal relationships."
Andrew Ford, Senior underwriter ~ QBE Insurance

"The seminar has a great flow. The practical and theory tied together in a very understandable way."
Natasha McCondach, Sales Manager, Adshel

"I have started to use a lot of the tips that Philip gave me. They work!!!!"
Margaret McDermott ~ Vodafone NZ

"It was fantastic! Phil was hugely entertaining and our customers loved it."
Sandra Murray, Business Development Manager ~ Hawkins Watts

"To say that Philip grabs you by the throat and challenges your beliefs is an understatement. Armed with a guitar and Good old Northern English wit he entertains and broadcasts his message, without ever losing his audience’s interest."
Stewart O'Brien, Professional Liability Product Manager ~ QBE Insurance

"Philip is an excellent speaker that has the ability to hold my attention and really makes you think about using the tools he had talked about through the day."
Vikki Peterson, Sales & Marketing Director, Danisco NZ Ltd

"A great learning experience which complements the selling skills I have."
Hannaki Smallberger, Specialist Rep, Bristol Myers Squibb

"A back to basics approach that I’ve been missing lately"
Bill Solomon, General Manager ACP Media