“Robin was absolutely fantastic!
We ran a post-event survey and Robin’s session was by far the one the folks enjoyed and valued the most. (90% of the company thought he was *very good / excellent”).
Here are just a few snippets of what people had to say about him in the survey ...
... and some of our company can be quite a sceptical bunch sometimes!”
“Robin Kermode - brilliant.”
“Again another good mixed day, the talk from Robin being the highlight in my view.”
“Robin’s workshop was excellent, very practical and to the point.”
“A very useful session and I believe that we can all benefit from it for life.”
“The Presentation Session was truly very good and worthwhile.”
“I especially enjoyed the sessions by Robin.”
“Robin provided so many great tips and practical things we could take back to apply.”
Ascend Worldwide Ltd
“Robin is exceptional ...
he has a great ability to demonstrate both good and poor practice in a humorous way.”
Holcim International
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“You were great! Thank you. We had wonderful feedback from the day.”
New Energy Finance
“As a doctor I naturally felt confident in one to one meetings with patients but I wasn't so happy with large groups. One colleague told me that I became a bit of an automaton when up on a podium. Robin has given me extra confidence in two main areas: Slowing down and Holding the Big Moment. I now take my time, and actually enjoy speaking to larger groups.”
Harley Street Orthopaedic Surgeon
"My enthusiasm used to make me blush and trip up over my words and I’d repeat things and feel foolish. Robin taught me to slow down over my words and connect with my audience. I now know what to do and what not to do. Also the sessions were fun!”
Charity fundraiser
"I was dreading having to give a Best man speech but after one session with Robin I was actually looking forward to it. And on the day, I got my three bigs laughs. My confidence has soared. Thanks Robin!”
The Best Man
"I got into drama School because of Robin! He helped me with my speeches but also with how I talked to the panel. Robin encouraged me to be passionate and clear headed at the same time. He also taught me the value of really listening to a question so my answer is clear and confident. Thank you Robin.”
Drama Student
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“It was amazing.
I really feel great about how the speech went. Thank you again for everything.
I have had terrific feedback. It was my time to shine - and I did!
Thank you.”
Barrie Stephen,
Creative Head’s “Most Wanted Business Hair Professional of the Year”
“Robin helped my son with his school play. He was cast as Toad in Wind in the Willows and just two one hour sessions later, he had developed a really funny take on Toad and was clearly having fun. Although I am his mother, and I suppose I would say this, he stole the show on the night.”
Notting Hill mother
“Robin was included as part of a number of practical activities to increase the communication impact of our sales teams. His clear action-based approach was an instant hit and the teams not only responded well but have taken his tips into their workplace, I see the improvement everyday. If you want someone to drive an impact into your business ... call Robin.
Rupert Keane - CEO Emap Insight
"Thanks for the great training sessions -
they worked equally well for both experienced
and less experienced speakers -
really helpful, focused and fun!. "
Neil O’Brien - Director, Policy Exchange
“ It was everything that we had hoped for.
The auctioneers were absolutely captivated by your presentation and did not seem to be in the least bit inhibited about taking part. I am sure there are tweed-suited men in market towns all over the country walking to work being alternately dragged by their foreheads and their navels! I was delighted at the end of the day that a particular Oxford auctioneer came up to me and said he was going away inspired.”
Mark Bridge - Editor, Antiques Trade Gazette Conference
I attended your presentation skills course in May, since then my presentation and communications skills have improved no end. Culminating in promotion!
My skills in the interview were so much better than previous interviews thanks to the masterclass you gave. Maintaining steady eye contact and projecting my voice effectively were just two of the techniques I particularly use now, which were significantly enhanced by the course. In fact I was even quite pleased to see I had to make a presentation in the interview! Many thanks it has made a real difference,
Jonathan Marshall - NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent PCT
LISTEN TO ROBIN:
“Robin endowed us with a veritable cascade of 'pearls of wisdom'. But these were not any old pearls, they possess clarity and relevance, they were distributed with wit and precision, they were perfectly formed, in an order that made assimilation effortless.”
Philip Harkness - Harkness Roses
Thanks for all your help. Everyone has really enjoyed it and found it very, very useful.
My own speaking engagement the week after our session went very well: very positive feedback and I actually found myself looking forward to it and enjoying it, rather than the usual sense of impending doom!
Planet Retail
“We all really enjoyed your Inset session and the feedback from staff was fantastic. Several 'admitted' to trying out some exercises already!
I can't tell you how much the boys enjoyed themselves over the two days and how impressed the staff were - lots of buzz in the staff room.”
Lucy Watts
Head, Eaton House School
“Thank you for such a successful course for our Year 8 boys.
I asked them for feedback and they were unanimous
in their enthusiasm.”
Harry Biggs-Davison
Head, St Philip’s School
“If you are looking to be a more effective communicator in your personal or professional life, this is for you. All my staff found it rewarding and enjoyable even those who don’t usually enjoy active participation.”
Finola Stack
Head, James Allen’s Prep School
"Robin encouraged me to use my own voice. I used to put on what I thought was a formal, ‘proper' voice for public speaking. I thought it was deep and strong but Robin pointed out that I sounded a bit military in tone, which was not my intention at all. It felt odd at first but the feedback I have had from people so far has been really good. They seem more interested in what I’m saying than before. It's almost perverse, and I never would have believed it, but by speaking more softly I feel more confident.”
Hedge Fund Manager
"Robin has taught me the value of eye contact. Not a continuous manic eye-balling’ but a gentle human connection. Even though I am selling to my customers, and they know that, I feel we really do connect more. I am aware they seem to listen to what `i have to say for a little longer than they used to do and as a result my sales have definitely gone up.”
Medical Sales representative
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