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Customer Reviews

Here are a selection of reviews for our training courses.

  • Great content! Really well explained. The use of fact when dealing with conflict. 8 SMART Goals. To be clear, rational and positive. Chris was fantastic, really enthusiastic, engaging. Made it very easy to understand and learn from his theories.

  • Training course content was useful, interesting and relevant. Helpful to a current situation. Useful daily tips to put into practice. The trainer's presentation was really good and energetic. Engaging and interesting.

  • The course was informative and thought-provoking. It gave a different perspective to previous training. Loved the priority order decision matrix. The trainer's presentation was clear and concise, easy to relate to.

  • The course was well planned and went according to schedule and content. Contained valuable information. The trainer's presentation was well prepared and to the point and adhered to time. Focused on the matter. Excellent.

  • Really appreciated the real-life examples given. The course was a good pace, with good use of repetition to underline key concepts. Excellent summary. The trainer responded well to feedback, both explicit and implicit. Preferred the fact that the trainer did not use Powerpoint.

  • The course content was very interesting, informative and certainly made me question some of my behaviours and actions. It was interactive which ensured my interest was held for the duration. The trainer's presentation was excellent - the perfect balance between theory, group participation and personal insight and experience. Many thanks.