Testimonials
"No-one wants to get up to make a speech and make a fool of themselves.
Your workshop is a fun and safeway to learn skills and techniques to prevent this happening.
I felt confident the information I was being taught had a sound theoretical framework, was fun to do and was taught by someone who had real world' experience of speeches and the issues facing people who might need to learn these skills.
Saying the very thing you want to say at the exact time you want or need to say it is a very satisfying and enriching experience. I would like to thank you for the important contribution your workshop made to a very successful workshop I had to run. You have an extraordinary commitment and ability to get the best out of people. Thanks for all your hard work and your sense of fun."
- Carole Arbuckle, The Cancer Council
"I did enjoy meeting Judith, and our sessions together. As a result, I feel more confident to move forward with the skills I have learnt, whether it is in terms of presenting and running small workshops, or delivering speeches to larger audiences. Judith is both warm and insightful, which immediately reassures and inspires."
- Elizabeth Beattie, Making sense communications, Freelance Researcher, Writer and Administrator
"I learned lots of different techniques on how to overcome fears. You "made" everyone participate, and that is what people fear; you made it fun."
- Brad Spicer, Horse breeder (brad@spicerthorougbreds.com.au)
"I enjoyed the comfortable relaxed setting, where the tasks were both challenging and achievable. Judith made the participants comfortable and her knowledge of the theory was mixed with activities that made the theory "live." I would thoroughly recommend this course."
- Colette Davis
"I enjoyed the way you put fun into the program, making it more enjoyable and making us feel less anxious. You concentrated on the positives, which made me feel better. The constructive way you ran the course made me feel ANYONE CAN DO IT!"
- Simon Creson, Digital Hive
"The course moved public speaking back into my life. It has renewed my focus for what I am moving towards and what I dream of doing. I learned too much to mention here: the relaxed atmosphere; the breadth of information; this course has inspired confidence in myself. I loved the fact that I was not discouraged from using notes. Now I know how to use them effectively. I will miss it next week!"
- Nino Elison, World photographer and entrepreneur
"I learned to be more confident and less self conscious. I really enjoyed the participation with other participants and so much practice."
- Paul Cossington, Businessman
"I enjoyed the exercises that enabled us to practise what we had been taught. I loved the tips and knowledge which have now inspired and enabled me to enjoy public speaking much more. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and look forward to doing others."
- Lisa Barthus
"Over the years I have been fortunate enough to have been able to follow my belief in 'lifelong learning', and as such, have participated in a number of sessions by a range of presenters aimed at building my learning to become a better public speaker.
May I say that your presentations over the past two weeks have been simply great!
Your approach, creativity and clarity have, in my opinion, taken the students on a real learning journey; and one that has engendered confidence to do better.
You tailored the material for the task at hand, and encouraged, supported and enabled us to surprise even ourselves. For this part of our learning journey, thank you!"
- Heather Barton AM ,
"Thank you once again for your adjudication. It was a great success and we received lots of positive feedback from our audience and teachers. Hopefully this will be an ongoing annual event."
- Barbara Beed , Yeshivah Centre
"Thanks for all your hard work with our Year 7s - it's made an impact!
Particularly the Literacy students who tend to struggle with English.
It's also nice for the students to get a sheet on the things to keep in mind (your top 20 tips)
I used a number of the activities which you gave to us about how to develop these skills in a fun way and they have worked!"
- Ellen Sawyer , Mount Waverly Secondary College
"Attending your course made a definite positive difference and I would recommend it to anyone who wishes to improve their communication and speaking skills.
Additionally it is a tremendous amount of fun"
- Rosalie Wigdorowitz , Personal Assistant
GMP Financial Pty Ltd
"Thank you very much for giving the keynote speech and the workshop on Public Speaking at our Annual JLTAV Statewide Conference.
The feedback for both of your sessions has been very positive. I am sure that everyone that attended really took home some new strategies to help them with their public speaking and their dealings with other people in their schools such as colleagues, parents and students.
We appreciated the time you put into your presentation and look forward to seeing you do some similar sessions for us in the future."
- Pam Spiegel,
President Japanese Language
Teachers’ Association of Victoria Inc
"Excellent, clear, practical, humorous, energetic and engaged all participants."
- Christina Aglannitopoulos, Department of Human Services
"You are shaken out of your old skin and now glow with a greater presence of confidence. Judith takes your capabilities in public speaking to a new level with care and compassion. The atmosphere she creates is greatly comfortable, where you feel relaxed and free to self express."
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Onur Ekinci, attendee to short course in public speaking
"I learned heaps about how to speak, structure and plan speeches."
- Glen, Malvern Central School
"We must have this lady back again."
- Rabbi Jaffee, Yavneh Leibler College
"I was so aware of the eyes looking at me. Now I focus on what I am communicating to them,"
- Michelle Prower, Head of English, Yavneh Leibler College
"Such a humorous and talented presenter."
- Christine, Department of Human Services
"As a presenter, Judith was open, clear, concise, very friendly and made everyone feel they could speak confidently."
- Mary, TAC
"Judith made me feel comfortable in front of an audience. She taught with passion and humour."
- David, TAC
"I was reluctant to go for sports captain. Now I have the confidence."
- Sharmalie, Melbourne Girls Grammar
"Judith is engaging, informative, challenging. She kept my interest the whole time."
- Maggie Egan, Department of Human Services
"Judith was honest, flexible and very switched on to the individual needs of all participants."
- Sophie Clifford, Department of Human Services
"Judith developed a good understanding of the essence of Nutrimetics, enabling Consultants to apply her material directly to their business. Judith was professional both in dress and manner…She presented articulately with clarity, relevance and projected humour and warmth…Judith related well to the audience, commanding their attention. Her handouts were practical and applicable. Consultants left her meetings excited and confident, asking for more training from this talented presenter."
- Sue Onas, Sales Director, Nutrimetics
"Judith was an excellent presenter and facilitated the course in a professional, humourous and encouraging manner."
- Teresa Paola, Holden Australia
"I appreciated your broad command of the subject of public speaking. You really did work through all of our concerns, offering workable advice and motivating us to try new things."
- Robyn Kuchel. Secondary teacher
"Fantastic to have audience input in the direction of the workshop. Many
practical strategies that were easily integrated."
- David Duband, secondary teacher
"Judith’s course provided me with a structure and process that I can immediately apply to all presentations. I feel ready and able to present now."
- Chris Clark, Ford Australia
"Very empowering! So many ideas in such a short time. All of them useful!"
- Cathy O Brien, Dromana Secondary College
