Testimonials

Zandra Johnson - Director Fairytale Furniture Ltd

I feel my pitch has a clearer message now ... my confidence has increased ... I feel more positive about gaining new business ... now I know how to continue to improve.

Alison Murray - Founder VA Today

I attended one of Dee's networking and speaking workshops as she came highly recommended and now I know why! I saw immediate results, talking with ease and confidence in my networking as well as delivering a well received talk; I now have the tools I need to build on this further - so thanks Dee!

Marion Sambridge Director Hawthorn Software Solutions

What went really well was learning how to stand still and not need a ream of notes … I feel completely confident now and I know I will do things differently.

Sarah Latham Director Sarah E Latham Ltd

I really progressed … like clouds clearing and I could see great improvement in everyone. I definitely recommend this workshop.

Doug Plunkett

“Dee helped me to focus on my company presentation skills. I started off in a sea of confusion not knowing what to focus on and Dee navigated me to much calmer waters. Dee helped me conquer my 'doubting monkeys'.”

David Baum

“Dee is unique in that she would fit all attributes. Thanks to Dee's approach and training I have the confidence to speak for an hour on most subjects and not allow the "monkeys" to cause mischief. Everyone should experience Dee Clayton at work.”

Paul Devenish www.researchreviewrecruit.co.uk

Just a note to say how worthwhile and enjoyable your one-day Networking & Presentation Skills workshop was for me. I have long thought that being able to say who I am and what I do to potential clients would be very useful and impactful. The structure was excellent. Just the right mix of theory, practice and background and factual evidence made it fun, impactful and very rewarding. I have taken a lot away with me and practice as often as I can. The lunch was an added bonus!!

Emma Cummings Ian Scott Photography

It covered all the areas I needed covering. I was surprised and delighted with the speed of progression in my confidence. I now have the tools to put together more pitches and be confident that I am getting across the important bits which can only be a positive…. I gained a great deal from the session and will go away looking forward to progressing even further.” -

Brett Wintgens

“I sincerely recommend Dee. Her professional knowledge, experience and wisdom allowed her to recommend an approach to solve a business problem that produced immediate and ongoing results! If you would like effective results - talk to Dee.”

Paula Allibone - The Way Forward Brand Identity Designers

We asked Dee to help our children overcome their nerves associated with events in everyday life - speaking in front of the class, drama lessons, swimming galas etc. She suggested that we have a Family Training Day so the children can understand that it is not just young people who can benefit from public speaking techniques. Dee superseded our expectations by running a compelling, action packed training day pitching the level just right for the audience. Her continuing revaluation and feedback during the day ensures rapid development and I would recommend this to any family with children in secondary school. It also provides a healthy bonding session as a family to listen, support, and encourage each other during the tasks.

Chitra Dunn UK Sales Manager Proxima Software

I enjoyed the course and got a lot of learning from it. The course met my objectives; Dee was excellent to work with, she is a clear communicator and an effective trainer.

Joga Shoker Utility Warehouse

I would highly recommend Dee’s method for improving your 1 minute networking pitch. After using the method myself, I found that I could speak more confidently about my business. Also I felt I could effectively promote my services in any environment

Katrina Sargent The Business Club

What went really well was the clarity of this course. It’s given me a basic understanding of public speaking techniques which will now have a positive impact on my pitch. Overall I found this course to be of great benefit, fun and enjoyable. I will definitely be championing the course and promoting Dee’s ability to put people at ease!

Gail Dalmaine, Dalmaine.biz

I loved the feedback and the chance to practice new techniques; this will mean I am confident when I go to my next meeting and expect more results … Dee is amazing and I can’t think of anything she could do better.

Clive Mulligan Simply Consulting

"Dee is a pleasure to work with, she is a master of her subject and is clear thinking in her approach to get the best from her clients, getting them to focus on the issues that will drive improvements. Her advice to me has been invaluable in getting me to focus. I have no hesitation on recommending Dee to prospective clients."

Ray Burnside Owner Elstree DV

Attended an event at which Dee was presenting on the subject of public speaking. Dee is an entertaining and accomplished presenter and the tips we picked up from this short presentation spoke volumes for Dee's work in training speakers and presenters. If I was about to present at a major event then I would certainly ask Dee for help.

Mark Fordham Tax Assist Accountants

"Dee provides excellent practical tips and advice which can easily be used to structure a presentation however long. Well worth engaging her services."

Maureen Wright Findley Cottage Retreat

Very enjoyable – made to feel relaxed by tutor ... obtained much knowledge and everyone was involved. Made to feel comfortable and happy.
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Jumoke Ibidapo www.makeway4.com

The course was fantastic and the trainer made it very easy ... – it’s been great, I’m a better person and I’m sure I can do even better.

Natalie Williams www.practical.co.uk

Very informative and confidence building ... realisation that I can present to any group confidently.

Karen Birch, Velvet Agency

I attended a training session with Dee and Simply Amazing Training, which was amazing and the biggest thing I got out of it was that I really need to think about how my message is received from the people I’m presenting to.

Panna Ahmed

I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and am 100% certain that I will be better able to speak in public.

Fozia Irfan

The workshop was very interactive and engaging and I have complete confidence in myself now.

Nazira Ditta

The information that I learnt on the workshop means that I will be able to speak in public now with complete confidence.

Shahida

I thought the presentation was very enjoyable and extremely beneficial. Receiving and giving constructive feedback was a great way of learning – I now feel complete confidence.

Samiya Rashid

Having been on the workshop, I will definitely do things differently now – having the opportunity to do some public speaking under pressure means that now I have the confidence to be better able to speak in public.

Farah Shariff

I totally enjoyed the workshop … we got the chance to really put into practice what we learnt.

ADVANCED PRESENTATION SKILLS

Danielle Fagot Financial Planning Consultant

Before I did the workshop, I felt anxiety when I was speaking in public, I couldn’t control my breathing and felt very uncomfortable – I’ve found an excellent structure for being able to give any presentation at any time. I feel more confident and now I’m not worrying about the presentation, I can relax and give a really good presentation

Immediately after training:
From the presentation I learnt and excellent structure to enable me to give any presentation at any time. I feel more confident and now I’m not worrying about the presentation. I can just relax and focus on giving a really good presentation.

Two weeks following training:
I did my presentation yesterday - the one I was preparing for and it went really well. I used the Speaker State and didn't feel nervous at all. Your ideas have really worked. Thank you so much for all your help.

Dee has a brilliant talent for her work. I have learned more about being able to communicate with people in a 1 day session with Dee than I have in any of the other courses or workshops that I have attended over the last 10 years. Her message was simple yet powerful. She gave me fool proof plan for writing and planning my presentations that works every time. This was money very well spent for me and I would highly recommend her work.

Fran Martin

Dee, I just wanted to thank you so much, in just a three hours crash course, you have really helped me think a little differently and this will I'm sure, help me overcome some of the things that hold me back in life”

Richard Brash

“Once again many thanks for the Presentation Skills Training last night. Thoroughly enjoyable, thought provoking and useful. Can you believe I was doing my pitch whilst walking my dog this morning!?!”

Lindsey Dale

“Dee recently provided a workshop on "perfecting your 60 second pitch" for a small group of business people in Berkhamsted, Herts. She provided a creative and memorable session, perfectly "pitched" for the group of attendees. I think we all achieved our objectives and Dee made it a non-threatening and dare I say it, "enjoyable" experience!?”

Amanda Ralph

"I'm a business owner and have been on two of Dee's courses now to help me put myself in my customer's shoes and really understand their needs. This process makes such a difference to promoting my business and I'm happy to say my business is now doing better than ever. I would highly recommend if you are serious about growing your business you speak to Dee - she makes learning fun and almost easy!”

Nick Evans

“I've been to two of Dee's workshops and not only is she an excellent speaker in her own right, she is also a great (and patient) coach of others. She brings enthusiasm and sense of humour to her subject. I would have no problem in recommending Dee to others. First rate”

Aaron Wood

“I recently took part in an excellent training day run by Dee. With her engaging and entertaining, expert advice, I left the room fully confident in how I would prepare and present myself in future business pitches. Aside from Dee's many other services, I would fully recommend her training services for people (and businesses) who want the skills to speak confidently to other businesses and networkers.”

Craig Jamieson, Director, printing.com Watford

“I've had some excellent training given by Dee and also experienced one of her presentations at the Business Club. She is always very engaging and adds her own humour to make the audience feel at ease!”

Rik Parting, Owner, Blueberry Display Ltd

“I have had the pleasure of experiencing Dee's workshop through the Business Club as well as hearing a few of her talks about presenting. I have always enjoyed her presentations. Dee's style is engaging and is very good at keeping the attention of the audience.”

Tim Huckle

“I have been on a number of training courses run by Dee specifically aimed at getting a business message across to an audience. She teaches practical techniques to both simplify the message so that it is more easily understood, and to present it in an interesting way that people are more likely to remember. Her training as an NLP Master Practitioner has helped her to develop these courses which I found very worthwhile.”

Lisa Rogers

“I recently attended one of Dee's workshops through the Business Club and I would like to thank her for a really fun morning. I would fully recommend working with Dee if you want to improve your public speaking skills.” February 6, 2011

Ray Burnside

“Attended an event at which Dee was presenting on the subject of public speaking. Dee is a entertaining and accomplished presenter and the tips we picked up from this short presentation spoke volumes for Dee's work in training speakers and presenters. If I was about to present at a major event then I would certainly ask Dee for help.” June 16, 2009

Mike Welch MBA

“Having recently attended one of Dee's 'elevator pitch' training courses I can recommend her enthusiasm, sense of humour and unique approach. I have experienced significant amounts of corporate training in my time, but Dee's short and punchy course stands out in my mind - and more importantly so does the material that she delivered! I have no hesitation in recommending Dee.” March 1, 2011

Alison Murray

“I attended one of Dee's networking and speaking workshops as she came highly recommended and now I know why! I saw immediate results, talking with ease and confidence in my networking as well deliver a well received talk; I now have the tools I need to build on this further - so thanks Dee!” February 8, 2010
 

DEE SPEAKING AT EVENTS

Alison Medlock - Membership Services Manager - Enterprising Women

"Dee spoke at one of our Enterprising Women networking events and she instantly created a rapport with the audience as Dee is extremely confident and has a great sense of humour which shone through. She shared her business expertise with enthusiasm and left the audience feeling inspired which created a vibrant atmosphere for lively networking afterwards."

Chris Hutchings - Employer Engagement at Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry

“Dee ran two workshops for me on Public Speaking to two groups of students ranging from 11-17. Both groups will be making presentations in front of up to 150 people and the feedback from them has been great. Speaking to a large group can be pretty nerve racking and the students have said that they now feel a lot more confident thanks to tips and suggestions that Dee offered. I even learnt a lot myself which was an unexpected bonus. I would definitely suggest that if you or some of your employees could do with improving their presenting skills, Dee is certainly worth a call.”

Maureen Fisher

"Dee’s presentation on marketing and branding not only took that element of mystery out of marketing but successfully enlightened and enthused an audience who previously, would not have understood the relevance of this in the work they do and this reflected in the many compliments from delegates on Dee’s delivery and content. Well done, and thank you."