Testimonials

BHP Billiton

Excellent Course, really pointed out personal opportunities for me.
Presenting to Influence Program - March 2011

Wade

BHP Billiton

Royal Automobile Club (RAC) WA

I learned how to put together a presentation in an organised way to keep the interest of the audience

L C

Royal Automobile Club (RAC) WA

Bunnings Ltd

“Thanks for everything Margot. You helped me turn my presentation from ‘good’ to ‘great’. This then allowed me to deliver it in a more confident yet personnel way. It really made a difference and I look forward to sharing with you my next challenge when it arrives.”
Coaching for a Key Presentation June 2010

CW

Bunnings Ltd

WesSafe

Highly experienced presenter, great depth of knowledge and passion regarding subject matter.
January 2010

Nicola

WesSafe

Plan to Shine
Very helpful program and really makes you think about who you are and what you want to be.
February 2010

Craig

HBF

The increase in confidence levels when presenting is amazing.
March 2010

Clare

HBF

BHP Billiton

Lots of fun and helped me realise the tips and traps of effective communication.
January 2010

Libby

BHP Billiton

WesSafe

Great program to have a sincere look at your strengths and identify areas of opportunity

Presenting to Influence Program - June 2011

Jagdeep

WesSafe

HBF

Margot was a fantastic and very credible facilitator. I feel very confident to apply tools and techniques learned on this course to upcoming presentations.
March 2010

Richard

HBF

BP

Great course! Good structure and easy to implement tools.

Presenting to Influence Program - July 2011

Carolyn

BP

BHP Billiton

Good techniques for both presentation content and delivery.
Presenting to Influence Program - March 2011

Natasha

BHP Billiton

ABN Group

This has been the most valuable course I have ever attended. I feel or know I am on a journey to improve.

Presenting to Influence Program - September 2011

Haylee

ABN Group

Chapman Grove

I very much enjoyed the course and have learned a lot about structuring presentations and overcoming confidence issues.

Presenting to Influence Program - July 2011

Laura

Chapman Grove

BHP Billiton

The course was like a giant mirror and I could see more of myself than ever before.
Presenting to Influence Program - June 2011

Tawona

BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton

Excellent course. Fantastic tips for presenting and Margot did a first class job.
Presenting to Influence - May 2011

Brad

BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton

Great content. Professionally delivered. Powerful tools - once practiced will most certainly make a positive impact on my career.
Presenting to Influence - May 2011

Lionel

BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton

I have never received any formal training in presenting before so this was a very useful course as it gave me an insight into good presenting and what I need to do to become an effective speaker.
November 2009

Daryl

BHP Billiton

Platform

Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us at last week’s PRIA Young Gun’s function. The content of your talk was very relevant, and you presented it in a very interesting and engaging way. My boss had attended one of your sessions a while ago, and had been extremely enthusiastic about it when I told her we were to hear you speak. She too, got a lot out of your session. I hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we all did.

Claire Stannard

Platform

SDERA

Plan to Shine
Very inspiring and the way the workshop was structured supported the development of my goals.
February 2010

Linda

SDERA

Bunnings

The Presenting to Influence Program added immense value and I will definitely be recommending it to others in my team.
April 2010

Chris

Bunnings

Bureau Veritas

Margot - Great Personality, friendly and encouraging.
March 2010

Yusi

Bureau Veritas

Bunnings

The overall course was sensational. Margot is a dynamic presenter and really helps you to identify your opportunities for development but in a fun and interesting way – all the while, maintaining professionalism.

S D

Bunnings

Bunnings

Before the presentation training I was very nervous to present. I now have the techniques to overcome my fear and presnet well.
April 2010

Nathan

Bunnings

WesSafe

Most positive learning experience for years.

Presenting to Influence Program - June 2011

Claus

WesSafe

BHP Billiton

By far the most benefical communication training that I have attended!
Jan 2010

Megan

BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton

Excellence Course - Provides great techniques and forces them to be used to create opportunity to learn. Margot is an excellent presenter/teacher.
Presenting to Influence Program - Feb 2011

Anthony

BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton

A great interactive course where you get an opportunity to put into practice the key learnings.
Presenting to Influence - May 2011

Angus

BHP Billiton

Water Corporation

People who do presentations should attend this course to improve their skills.
Presenting to Influence Program
May 2010

Julia

Water Corporation

Woodside

Effective Workplace Communiciation
It has an immediate impact back at work.
The course is very compact, high value for the time spent. Easy to make the time.

Rob

Woodside

Bureau Veritas

Presenting to Influence
This program makes a huge difference in our way to understand the presentation process. I do strongly recommend it.
March 2010

Gustavo

Bureau Veritas

Porter Consulting Group

Margot has the ability to bring a high energy and a positive approach to her advisory role, whilst focusing on results which have made immediate impact for her clients. An expert in the art of negotiation and persuasion, Margot knows what works. Any client of Margot’s will tell you about the profound impact she has and the empowering nature of her work when seeking a forward thinking and strategic approach

Kristy Porter, Managing Director

Porter Consulting Group

Water Corporation

Learnt to be confindent and relaxed when presenting and more important I have stopped using the word "um". Really enjoyed it and got alot out of it. Thanks very much.
November 2009

Wayne

Water Corporation

WesSafe

Margot was the best presenter I have had the pleasure to work with

Presenting to Influence Program - June 2011

Margaret

WesSafe

BHP Billiton

The course has been an eye opener and given me incredible amount of new awareness, tips and techniques to improve my presentation skills. Good on you Margot!
Presenting to Influence Program- May 2011

Deni

BHP Billiton

Wesfarmers Ltd

Excellent course. Helped me enormously by giving me tools to use during presentations and day to day work.

Presenting to Influence Program - July 2011

Kay

Wesfarmers Ltd

Bunnings Ltd

I found Margot's style and enthusiasm was excellent and I found the whole program extremely useful.
January 2010

Ajith

Bunnings Ltd

WesSafe

I now feel ready and able to present to a range of audiences - at work and in my home life too.

Presenting to Influence Program - June 2011

Sharnee

WesSafe

Wesfarmers CSBP

I finally now have a structure to develop a presentation. With this, finding the confidence to deliver it is the easy part.

Jeff Bruce

Wesfarmers CSBP

Wesfarmers CSBP

The main value for me is to feel more confident to present. "I can do this.”

P L

Wesfarmers CSBP

Bunnings

I would highlty recommend this course for anyone who needs to influence in their role to achieve an outcome.
Presenting to Influence Program Sept 2010

Jess

Bunnings

WesSafe

Challenging but enjoyable 2 days in which I learnt great tips and skills.
January 2010

Sarah

WesSafe

Royal Automobile Club (RAC) WA

Wish time went slower as I really enjoyed it!

Ayesha Kumri

Royal Automobile Club (RAC) WA

BHP Billiton

I found Margot to be an excellent presenter, clear and easy to understand. At no stage were people made to look inadequate and all suggestions on improvements were make in a positive and constructive manner.
I enjoyed the course!
Presenting to Influence - May 2011

Tim

BHP Billiton

Woodside

All courses I have done with Positive Persuasion, I have left wanting more. It teaches me great concepts and tools that I constantly apply to work and I really enjoy the teaching techniques used. Each course is interesting and to the point I never feel like I have wasted my time attending.

Lisa

Woodside

BHP Billiton

It doesn't matter how comfortable you are at presenting, Margot's experience and knowledge will enhance your presentation skills and abilities.
Presenting to Influence - May 2011

Lincoln

BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton

A very professional process providing outstanding results.
Presenting to Influence Program - March 2011

Paul

BHP Billiton

Wesfarmers Ltd

You contributed greatly to each and every participant’s presentation skills, content, and personal learning and development. Your input is always highly valued by participants and the Group to ensure a professional and successful outcome.

C R

Wesfarmers Ltd

Millennium Chemicals

Margot is a fantastic presenter and very supportive. The small group is a comfortable learning environment. Relevant and will be very easy to apply, not just at work but in any form of communication anywhere.

Jade Savage

Millennium Chemicals

ABN Group

Presenting to Influence was a great program that really helped me understand the fundamentals of presenting.

September 2011

Naomi

ABN Group

BHP Billiton

Great practical tools to take away. More than just presentations - can use techniques in conversations.
Presenting to Influence Program September

James

BHP Billiton

Water Corporation

The training was a reality check for how I plan and perform my presentation. The outcome is always better when properly planned.
Presenting to Influence Program
May 2010

Water Corporation

Intergroup Australia

I have no hestitation in recommending Margot Halbert and Positive Persuasion as an invaluable resource in refining the content, key messages and delivery for professional presentations.

Margot has a unique ability to help you understand what is important to present and how it is most effectively presented.

AF

Intergroup Australia

Water Corporation

This course was great. I found it very imformative and gave me great tools to improve my presentation.
Presenting to Influence Program
May 2010

Curtis

Water Corporation

Water Corporation

Presenting to Influence Program
Very positive experience
November 2009

Jim

Water Corporation

BHP Billiton

I found the course beneficial and I feel it will make me a more effective presenter.
Presenting to Influence - May 2011

Peter

BHP Billiton

ABN Group

Margot is inclusive and engaging and her experience shines throughout from start to finish. It was well worth taking 2 days out for the Presenting to Influence Program. Thanks
September 2011

Max

ABN Group

BHP Billiton

Excellent Training. I have recommended it to fellow work mates.
Presenting to Influence Program - Nov 2011

Greg

BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton

Very good course. One of the best I have done.
Presenting to Influence Program - Nov 2011

Brendan

BHP Billiton

Water Corporation

I'm amazed how much my confidence has improved.
Presenting to Influence Program
May 2010

Caroline

Water Corporation

ASK Total Support

The entire course has been so useful. I have been able to implement the concepts delivered by Margot with great success. Margot you are truly inspirational.

T S

ASK Total Support

BHP Billiton

Thanks Margot - Very engaging and delivered in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
Presenting to Influence - May 2011

Andy

BHP Billiton

Bunnings Ltd

Margot’s professional coaching is provided after she has a firm understanding of your organisation, your personal style, the audience and the key messages to be delivered. This ensures clear and succinct content which is able to be delivered naturally to the specific audience to be targeted.

Margot also provides the tips and the tools for lasting development, however, additional engagements to refresh and finetune techniques would be of benefit.
I would recommend Margot and should the opportunity arise I will have no hesitation in using Margot’s services again
Coaching for a Key Presentation July 2010

RB

Bunnings Ltd

Engen

Wonderful course. Makes you look at yourself and How you present.
Presenting to Influence Program - September 2010

Steve

Engen

Woodside

It was a fantastic course that has provided me with real practical tools that can be used in both presentations and conversations.

M H

Woodside

Water Corporation

Learning how to correctly develop a presentation, which can be easily related to meetings.
November 2009

Laura

Water Corporation

ABN Group

Time invested in this course is well worth it!
Margot is both knowledgeable and thoroughly versed in the material. Show passion and provides great insights.

Presenting to Influence Program - September 2011

Frank

ABN Group