Testimonials

Francoise Dibben Marketing Communications Manager, CSC Financial Services Ltd
“Our clients were unanimous in congratulating you for a perfect end to a very busy and somewhat tense day. My concern about ‘after dinner speaking’ for such a small audience of only 40 clients was rapidly overshadowed by the way you kept your audience enthralled. You obviously had done some homework to get a good understanding of your audience and your informed comments and sense of humour was perfect entertainment.”

Boris Johnson Foreign Secretary
“Graham Davies is a talented gagmeister who shows that the best way of exposing a bad argument is with a good joke.”

Nick Robinson Political Editor, BBC Television
“Graham Davies is a brilliantly funny speaker who knows how to inspire and enthuse anyone who sees presenting as bore, burden or a source of terror.”

Ian Lovet Chief Executive, Allied Dunbar Bank
“Thank you so much for everything that you did to help us with the launch. Everyone I have met hugely enjoyed your talk – you were brilliant! I was particularly grateful that you spared the time to watch the presentation in the afternoon and used it so marvellously in the evening.”

Jim Davidson
“Graham Davies is a superb After Dinner speaker. Thank God I’ve never had to follow him!”

Angela Foster Chief Executive, Oracle Business Information
“The amount of laughter in the room was sufficient to reassure me that the audience had thoroughly enjoyed a fitting and relaxing end to a hard day’s work. I would heartily recommend Graham Davies to any conference/event organiser.”

John McGrath Managing Director, NEC/Mitsubishi
“I am delighted that you were able to personalise the event, for both my staff and my customers with such a limited briefing. Once again many, many thanks for your significant contribution in making the event the success that it was.”

John Newman Group Sales Director, St James’s Place Group
“The feedback from the delegates has been universally excellent and I think you could see from the reaction in the bar afterwards your performance had gone down very well with your audience!”

Edward Goldsmith President, Liverpool Law Society
“All the feedback that I have received is that everyone enjoyed your response very much – certainly it was the best professional speech that I have heard! All in all you contributed significantly to the enjoyment of the night.”

Robert Steele Sales and Marketing Director, Exchequer Software
“Our guests thought you were brilliant. Your wit and timing are superb, especially the topical material used which highlight the professionalism in your approach. You adapted and personalised your speed to our audience and were extremely funny: our evening was made memorable by your contribution.”

Peter Howell Organiser, St. George’s Day Luncheon Club
“The response from our guests has been overwhelming. One comment received was I hope you did not pay Graham Davies on a gag by gag basis, if you did, it’s cost you a fortune! Absolutely brilliant. It was a stylish, witty and most appropriate speech for the occasion.”

David Smith Managing Director, Lex Transfleet
“Thank you for adding so much to our event. Everyone was very complimentary. From my perspective it seemed a very good investment.”

Lynn Thomas Commercial & Business Services Manager, British Frozen Food Federation
“You hit just the right note and many guests have said how much they enjoyed listening to you. Of course, it’s not just about the jokes; it is about the delivery and the rapport with the audience. All these elements were in place and excellent… Thank you for doing such an excellent job.”

Frank Whittaker Sales & Marketing Director, Granada Food Services
“Thank you for providing such a professionally hilarious end to our conference dinner… I was glad when you finished as my ribs ached and I wanted to stop crying.”

Brian Staples Chief Executive, AMEY
“By a wide margin, you were thought to be the most entertaining speaker we have had… a tough act to follow next year”

Nick Martin e-business Solutions Executive, IBM
“I was not only impressed with Graham’s ability to transform and translate pieces of ‘localised’ information into very humorous material, but also how he managed to keep an entire international audience amused for over fifty minutes! He tackled a variety of topics in a highly-amusing, constructive and very professional manner. Graham’s brief was to help break down barriers amongst our team and engender team morale and spirit. The positive feedback from the entire audience showed that Graham’s performance had really achieved this.”

Morag Manson Marketing Manager, Great Plains Software<
“All our guests thought you were brilliant. Your wit and timing are superb, especially the topical and up to the minute material.”

John Ladd EOSS Marketing Communication Manager, Bull Worldwide Information Systems
“Every individual with whom I have talked, from the Managing Director on down, has been most enthusiastic about your participation in our event. Comments have ranged from; Why did he stop?, I’d give up time at the bar for more, Brilliant, I hate after dinner speakers… but he was great.”

Andy Halstead Regional Director, Pearl Assurance
“Graham is a true professional. He quickly adapts his style and humour to that of the audience and is always extremely funny and enjoyed by everyone who has the privilege of seeing him in action.”

Fred Christmas Global Account Manager, Ericsson
“You put on a fabulous speech that our customers and ourselves enjoyed immensely. Well researched, up-to-date, topical and it was delivered with wit in abundance.”

Harry Handkammer Managing Director, Countax
“Of all the after dinner speakers we have enjoyed over the years, none have the originality and enthusiasm, or delivery of your good self… Though it pains me to say it, you are worth every penny.”

Allan Leighton Chief Executive, ASDA
“Many thanks for a spectacular performance, it all went down incredibly well.”

Trevor Salomon Director, Corporate Communications, SAP
“The feedback varied from best speaker we’ve ever had to I haven’t laughed so much for ages.”

Mark Jones Operations Director, Pizza Hut
“What really stood out was the fact that you had clearly prepared and personalised your speech to our audience… an enjoyable evening made memorable by your contribution.”

George Clark Business Systems Director, Heidelberg
“Our salesmen, never knowingly satisfied by anything provided by the company, were asked to fill out a questionnaire ranking all speakers from 1 (excellent) to 5 (the opposite). You achieved the near impossible and scored almost a clean sweep of ones. I’ve seen our salesmen tear lesser men limb from limb.”

J.S. Ward Brown National Accounts Manger, Clerical Medical
“We looked for someone with the presence to hold the audience; to hit them with a barrage of one-liners which would leave them holding their collective sides. With Graham Davies we certainly got that.”

Peter Frost Chief Executive, OfficeSmart
“You were terrific and had people in stitches. Your sense of timing is superb and the quips were really appreciated by your targets. Thank you once again for being such a great entertainer.”

Andrew Robinson Marketing Director, Forward Asset Finance
“Graham Davies was probably the best after dinner speaker anyone in our Company has ever experienced.”

Peter W. Youngs Special Events Manager, Lloyds Bowmaker
“He is the first after dinner speaker I have used who actually provided HIS requirements in order to give us a perfect speech…….Our delegates found the personal comments absolutely hilarious……I can recommend him to any organiser knowing that he will add immeasurably to any occasion.”

Pauline Ritchie Marketing & PR Director, Willis
“The audience response was excellent. Graham was relevant, topical, fast, punchy, witty – very impressive. We will use Graham again.”

Will Edwyn-Jones Managing Director, SAAB Great Britain<
“You read the audience extremely well… a truly professional presentation.”

J.P.Magee Deputy Group Managing Director, Miller Fisher Group
“I personally was very surprised how well you picked up the issues of the conference and the personalities involved. Whilst obviously there was fun in most of your references, the way in which it was handled underpinned in a jocular sense the more serious issues which we had discussed during the day.”

Gillian Hanley Executive Assistant for and on Behalf of the directors, SG Cowen Investment Banking
“You managed just the right note, which was no easy feat considering the diversity of nationalities present – at my table alone there were Scandinavians, Hungarians, a South African, Americans and Japanese – all roaring with laughter.”

Gillian Robinson CEO, The Communications Unit
“We have had Graham here on several occasions to help us make our parties go with a swing. Whilst he is hilariously funny, he is not a run of the mill after dinner speaker. His jokes are crisp, relevant and of-the-minute.”

N. J. Morel-Orchard Managing Director, Quilter & Co – Channel Islands
“I can honestly say that without exception all the guests made a point of saying how much they enjoyed your speech. Indeed, the local picture that you managed to wind into the event was particularly appreciated by all.”

David G. Seward, Director Automobiles Sales and Marketing, Suzuki
“Your contribution was tremendous and greatly appreciated by the entire audience who clearly knew a rare talent when they saw it.”

Mike Simpson, Partner Price Waterhouse Coopers, Isle of Man Society of Chartered Accountants
“Thank you very much for delivering such a superb speech at the annual dinner. You kept the audience in stitches for nearly forty minutes, and your research of local issues made for a tailored speech which everybody enjoyed. You are a consummate professional.”

Claire Cross Managing Director, Cross Selection
“It was a brilliant performance and I particularly admired the way you (as a chap) had the predominately female audience responding so well.”

Giles Kendall Retail Sales Director, Ind Coope Retail
“I have never had such a positive response for anything that we have done in the past, including ‘celebrity’ guest speakers who in my view you would comprehensively blow off the stage.”

Graham Ross Managing Director, Direct Line
“The preparation that you had clearly done before (and during) the event was much appreciated. Certainly the personalised content seemed to get even more laughs, even from those being targeted! It was apparent from the feedback how much people had enjoyed your speech.”

David Thain PR Manager, Cable & Wireless
“My confidence level has since receiving training from Graham gone from 0% to 100%. He is masterful at helping you elevate your public speaking game. I often get invited to keynote at industry events and I always use the principles he taught me.”

George Clarke MD, Heidelberg
“..our presentations were a fantastic success … we felt the coaching was of great benefit.”

Nicholas Levy Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
“Graham is a class act: engaging, instructive, inspirational, and funny.  He ran a seminar for our firm and did a terrific job explaining how to communicate effectively and showing how even accomplished speakers can improve their style and technique.  I would recommend him without hesitation.”



Tim Farazmand Managing Director, Lloyds Development Capital
“Graham was inspirational to work with and his book, The Presentation Coach, is a great blueprint. Working with him gave me both a straightforward framework from which to write my speeches and materially increased my confidence in their delivery. I would not hesitate recommending him to others who are still “learning the art”of public speaking. Thanks for all your help Graham.”



Daniel Finkelstein Executive Editor, The Times
“I don’t know anyone who could wear the label “the presentation coach” more confidently than Graham.”



Richard Dunwoody MBE
“I approached you because I wanted to introduce the same sort of professionalism to my speaking that I have always had in my riding. By using your techniques I can now prepare and perform every speech as if it were the Grand National.”

Philip Clarke CEO, Tesco UK
“Graham has so much experience that the coaching was spot-on: significantly raising the quality of my speech. He gave me more impact by changing the structure, changing key words and giving me new presentation techniques.”



Richard Klein Managing Director, Merrill Lynch
“I would recommend your approach to anyone who understands the importance of getting the message across. Yet again, your advice and expertise has saved me from a presentational nightmare.Thank you for providing such insight and inspiration at such short notice.”







Otto Thoresen CEO, Aegon
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A process that you can use no matter what the situation. I heartily recommend it.”



John Stevens Marketing Director, PC World Business


“Everybody learned new ideas and techniques which enabled them to deliver a high quality professional performance. It was excellent to observe people visibly grow in confidence.”



Hugh Ferrand Institutional Client Director, Invesco Perpetual
“The work you have done on the structure, focus and delivery of our Fund Manager pitch presentations has been a fantastic success. To have achieved the win rate we have in just 3 months is totally astonishing.”

Roger Oldfield Partner, KPMG
“I knew what I wanted to say and you engineered the words and the presentational style that achieved maximum impact. I am absolutely certain that I would not have achieved the success I had without your help.”

Mark Angela Managing Director, Greene King Pub Company

“You really delivered on 2 fronts. Firstly, a clear and easy-to-use preparation technique that helps me clarify the message and structure the supporting content around it, whatever the nature of the presentation. Secondly, ready-to-use, hard-hitting guidance on personal delivery style.”

George Clarke Managing Director, Heidelberg


“…our presentations were a fantastic success… we felt the coaching was of great benefit.”

Alan Carpenter Director, International Fleet Sales, Volvo Cars


“Developing the presentation skills of my team, who are from four countries and for many of whom English is a second language, would be challenging enough for most coaches. But given that they were all competent presenters before, I considered the challenge to be immense. Yet you rose to it and you got a result. On top of this, the work on the message itself was invaluable. We now have the skills to make the very best presentations with material that can have a real impact.”


Mike Wallis Head of Business Development, Skandia Investment Management
“The coaching was focused, intense and challenging; with brutally accurate but constructive feedback. It was exactly what we were looking for. Our work with you has hugely increased the effectiveness of our IFA presentations.”

Stephen Head Sales Training Manager, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
“Your style is direct and constructive. You create a foolproof process that just works. Thank you for your expertise and insight. I strongly recommend Serious presenters to work with your organisation.”

Tom Pallister Director, Customer Service Division, Ford
“Working with you on the fundamental issues in our business helped us to clarify enormously the messages that we must convey.”

Ian D. Taylor Director, ABN Amro
“The members of our team who have already been subjected to the Straight Talking treatment have improved in confidence to a level where it is difficult to keep them quiet.”

Dick Holland Software Development Director.Lotus & IBM Software Group, Primark Datastream
“I cannot thank you both enough for what you have helped me achieve. ……….. I cannot remember ever sensing such tangible audience reaction to a pitch ……… I guess if you can get it to work on me you must really be magicians.”

Bob Taylor IFA Manager, Zurich
“Each of the participants are particularly appreciative of the skill with which you were able to help them identify issues, address individual needs and instil confidence.”

John Patrick Dolan CEO, LawTalk
“Not only was your substantive material extremely useful, the inclusion of our delegates in your active participation exercises was brilliant.”

Keith Handley Programme Change Director, SOCPO (The Society of Chief Personnel Officers) – (2001)
“Thank you for a superb performance at Brighton. Everything was spot on and everybody has commented on how professional the whole awards evening was.”

Ros Gormally Event Organiser, Angel Business Services
“We were all greatly appreciative, not only of your faultless awards presentation, but for the professionalism and courtesy you displayed throughout. The reaction from the audience was indeed complimentary. In addition, I must further thank you for the expert advice you provided in advance of the presentation in relation to how best to prepare, compile, deliver and host the evening to ensure a smooth performance. Your observations were spot-on and undoubtedly contributed to a very successful evening.”

Dave Wilkins Group Marketing and Communications, Anisa Group – UK
“The hosting of an event that includes 200 partners and customers requires presentational punch to ensure corporate credibility. The time and quality of your research and preparation certainly became evident as the day progressed. You displayed a wide and appropriate knowledge, not only of the various companies within the Anisa Group but also of our products, partners and customers. Your energy, drive, knowledge, humour and impeccable time keeping quickly gained the respect and confidence of the presenters and the audience. The reactions and responses from the attendees have indeed been a great testimony to your excellent contribution to the success of the event – they all want you back again next year.”

Harold L. Krell Executive Vice President – Health Learning Systems, Schering Health Care – Paris
“As the anchor-man in a live transatlantic TV broadcast from Paris for Schering Health Care, Graham presented to a corporate audience of 25,000 people. The feedback we received from local Schering representatives attending the broadcast in 30 US cities indicated our audience of prominent American physicians thoroughly enjoyed the programme. Your experience in live television and commitment to excellence was evident throughout. I am particularly grateful for the tutoring you gave our field reporters. I am convinced that it was your coaching and calming influence that permitted them to perform like seasoned veterans.”

Henning Winther Nielsen Convention Manager, IBM – Spain
“As Host and Link Presenter for the Northern Region 100 Percent Club Graham held together the content and provided continuity for over 800 European delegates over a two-day period. Your humour, intellect and above all your timing are some of the reasons why the participants were so satisfied with your performance.”

Nigel Rothband Managing Director Retail, The Body Shop
“The feedback I’ve had from the team has been fantastic. Your attention to detail, your impeccable timing and humour were a highlight. Your contribution gave the Conference a professional edge that it’s never enjoyed before.”

Richard Atkinson Chief Executive, Holidaybreak plc
“His contribution, performing an entertaining and professional linking role, was much appreciated by those who attended. As well as being the link man for the event Graham also delivered the closing keynote speach. Graham was able to achieve an excellent balance between serious comment, relevant questioning and amusing anecdote. His preparations had been very thorough and this was evident in his performance. Overall, he made a most valuable and thoroughly professional contribution to the success of our conference.”

Deborah Lee Executive Manager to VP EMEA Partner Organisation, Lotus – Dubai
“The Lotus Partner Kick Off involved Graham Linking content and endorsing the themes of this flagship half-day event. Graham’s preparation was excellent. His performance on the day was exactly what we needed. He kept our presenters on track, between each presentation he kept the audience entertained, asked appropriate questions and reinforced our business messages. This was all done in a highly professional manner and the humour was appropriate to an international audience and well received.”

Tony Solomon Marketing Communications Director, Zurich Financial Services – ZIFA – UK
“At this pivotal half day event for a thousand ZIFA’s staff and partners Graham’s input as Event Host and Link Presenter lightened the load with laughter and gave the interviews teeth. Well, to say you hit the spot is something of an understatement. The audience warmed to you from the start and thoroughly enjoyed the way in which you gave real bite to the interviews and presentations….I would like to say a very big thank you for the tremendous part you played in making our conference a great success.”

Sue Wright Marketing Communications Manager, IBM – UK
“Graham has been Host and Link Presenter IBM Global Services Kick-off three years in a row. The 1 day conference for 400 included interviews, Q & A sessions and links, which needed to be clear, fun and memorable. Without your contribution we would not have been able to achieve the desired aims of the event… questionnaire feed-back and comments – very good balance of humour and getting the message over, excellent, amusing, good time-keeping and linkage, he convinced me.”

Ard Suvaal PR Director, Allseas – Brussels
“Graham’s hosting of this all day event involved Q & A, Interviews, Awards, Links and Audience Participation with a 600 strong audience from all over Europe. As a central figure in the show, you managed to hold the attention of the audience for over two hours with ease, and you made a complicated programme into a very entertaining experience… You paid a lot of attention to the feeling we wanted to get over to the audience and to the needs of the type of audience you had in front of you.”

David Thorpe Manager, EMEA PartnerWorld for Software, Lotus – Berlin
“The audience of 600 business partners were united by a host who provided inconspicuous control, precision and humour. I believe the effort you invest in understanding our business and the audience, building and tailoring your material to hit on subjects that are relevant to them, and delivering it with great clarity, all contribute to your success with this international audience – right down to the detail of the cultural composition of the audience as to which jokes would work, and how best to deliver them. I also appreciated the time you spent reviewing some of the material with me to ensure that it was meeting the right balance for our company, and that we would be comfortable with it – I think this meant you hit the exact mark with the Business Partners – they loved it.”

Gareth Denley Director of General Business, IBM – UK
“He has also performed a similar role for the General Business Division following their unpleasant experience with a celebrity TV presenter the previous year. I recognise how difficult it can be to establish the appropriate tone and balance at a meeting… I have experienced the embarrassment when the ‘link man’ gets it wrong! You however, pitched it just right. The content and delivery of your links were exactly what was required …I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is organising a similar event.”

Andrew Garbutt Business Services Director, Prudential Corporation – UK
“Sometimes the job of Link Presenter is little more than providing the corporate glue to join the day together. The continuity of having you as part of the team linked to the dual role that you played in the programme was key to the success achieved. Your professionalism and enthusiasm made everybody who had a ‘performing’ role feel very comfortable.”

Rebbecca Trenorden Corporate Communications Executive, Focus Central London (Training and Enterprise Council)
“Acting as a host Graham can add punch to the process of the day. Thank you for your outstanding performance. Your intelligence, wit and energy played an integral role in the success of the event and as such I have no reservation in recommending you as a compere.”

Paul A. Lee Senior Partner, Addleshaw Booth & C
“He is knowledgeable, perceptive, challenging and funny. He is certainly an extremely good ambassador for his own coaching and presentation business. He is witty and intelligent. There are many good speakers who can address awards dinners, but few who can do as well as Graham.”

Denis Hart Director Corporate Communications, Reed Business Information
“I just wanted to thank you for the excellent job you did at the Kelly’s Awards. You interpreted the brief like the consummate professional that you are and the audience loved it. The purchasing fraternity are not an easy audience to please, but your humour and positive delivery really took them by storm. We have had nothing but praise for your performance.”

Diana Claridge Business Partner Program Manager, Lotus
“…You were a fundamental part of making the Euro Beacon Awards Dinner a great success. You had the senior management of Lotus (US and EMEA) crying with laughter. You delivered delightfully, to a brief, in front of a world-wide audience.”

Peter Aengenheister Editor, Rugby Advertiser, Rugby Advertiser=
“Graham returned by popular demand – many of our event sponsors actually expressed their hope that he would be host. … One cannot help but be reassured by Graham’s confidence, friendly advice and meticulous attention to detail. He wants to know anything and everything that might help him make things run smoothly. He leaves nothing to chance, but inspires one enough to believe that if something did unexpectedly happen, he would be able to deal with the situation in the most appropriate way… Graham is probably the best I have seen – brilliant host, great speaker and tremendous professional.”

Denis Hart Director of Corporate Communications, Reed Business Info=
“Performing in front of over 450 journalists, who one might describe as ‘highly critical’, you had them in the palm of your hand. Your quips and observations throughout the awards hit just the right note of humour and serious business of the night.”

Susan K. Thomas President, SOCPO (The Society of Chief Personnel Officers) – (1998)
“Thank you for your superb presentation… you really created quite a buzz, having hit the right note and made incredibly incisive comments about all of the Recruitment Awards.”

M.L. Bramley Commercial Director, Bass Taverns, Bass Taverns
“Graham hosted a recent high profile Awards Ceremony and Dinner for Bass Taverns and all present enjoyed his style and wit. I was also impressed with his preparation work and his grasp of the business and the market.”

Mark Wyatt Publisher, Legal Week, Legal IT Awards
“Awards are a necessary business motivator (as a mark of effort and enterprise). However, the distribution of these awards can often be long-winded, uneventful and flat. You made our awards inspirational, aspirational and fun. This was an extraordinary feat considering the lateness of the hour. You made it a great evening for our audience, our sponsors and other celebrity guests. Though you have hosted events for us before you never cease to amaze me with the breadth and accuracy of your humour. You were, again, a huge success. As ever you were authoritative and extremely funny in just the right proportions.”

Graham Martin Sales Manager,Paper Publications Ltd
“How delighted we were with your performance, the feedback from our sponsors was very favourable towards you to say the least. Your style and humour was pitched just at the correct level for such a prestigious event.”

Peter Walker Divisional Managing Director, Northamptonshire Business Awards
“Your professionalism and ready wit both comparing the presentations during your slot, ensured not only a smooth running and entertaining evening, but one which will be remembered.”

T.J. Bowdler Chief Executive, Johnston Newspapers
“The feedback varied from best speaker we’ve ever had to I haven’t laughed so much for ages. How impressed I was with the way in which you directed the business Awards evening. Unlike a number of such events which I have been to in the past, it ran extremely smoothly to a sensible timetable.”

Paul Napier Editor, Banbury Citizen, Banbury Guardian
“He was witty in the extreme, mixed his humour with valid observations on our business, and kept the evening moving along at a lively pace, improvising admirably where necessary.”

Emily Dadson UK & ROI Events Manager, The Body Shop
“You amazed us all, not only with the power to hold the audience and ensure the smooth transition from one topic to another but you were invaluable in helping to format the whole agenda. your contribution to our managers conference was invaluable and I felt it only right to send you some feedback.”

Christa Echtle Chief Executive, Reed Health Group
“It was a real pleasure working with you and the event benefited hugely from your strength and experience. I shudder to think what could have happened if a less assured host had been in charge.”

Claire L Reid MCIM DipM, Event Organiser, CIM (The Chartered Institute of Marketing)
“Graham worked with us beforehand to ensure that the presentation format and script was as good as possible. Graham contributed many ideas and suggestions and shared with us what works and what does not. graham was very profesional in his approach, very funny and the audience adored him!”

Amy Espenmiller Program Manager, Oracle Corporation UK Limited
“As the event organiser, I was faced with finding the right person to meet the requirements of our event – who to use as a facilitator and keynote speaker who could inform and entertain an audience from twenty different countries? The problem was solved by Graham Davies. As soon as I watched your video, I knew that you would provide just the right blend of business credibility and international humour.”

Mike Williams Chief Executive, British Insurance Brokers’ Association
“Thank you very much indeed for your presentation at the plenary session. I must say that I found your presentation to be witty, thought provoking and highly amusing. I am most grateful for your efforts.”

G.S. Whitehead Chief Executive, Aon Risk Services
“Your speech was probably the highlight of our two days and was very much in keeping with the theme of ‘togetherness’ as we bring four businesses into a single united company.”

Peter Caswell Marketing Manager, Rentokil Environmental Services
“The fact that you had taken so much trouble to adapt your material meant that it felt as if you were personally involved with what we do.”

Ian Jones Managing Director, Commercial Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz
“I’d like to thank you for your outstanding contribution at our recent Sales Conference. You provided the absolutely perfect balance of business focus and humour. The feedback I have received from many delegates is that you were the highlight of the day.”

David Hood Postgraduate Manager, Wyeth
“The Balance between information, communication and humour was spot on. Your style, timing and delivery was really superb and I can now see why you also run a very successful Communications Training Company.”

David Carrie Business Systems Director, Zurich Financial Services
“Graham was chosen to speak in what is typically known as the ‘grave yard’ slot. His energy, wit and charisma uplifted a flagging audience beyond recognition. The results from the feedback questionnaire only served to reinforce his success.”

Sophie Thompson FSGI 1998 Project Manager, IBM United Kingdom Ltd
“I was impressed by the way in which you adapted your presentation according to your audience. The two groups who attended the Institutes differed quite considerably and you changed the content and attitude of the pitch according to the reactions of the two audiences. We asked the two groups for feedback, which we have now processed for your information. The first audience had a satisfaction rating of 96.6% and the second 98.1%. Some of the comments which were expressed were ‘brilliant’ and ‘excellent’ and a great deal of people rated the presentation the highlight of the whole conference.”

Roger Clayton Marketing Services Manager, Guilbert
“I’ve lost count of the number of delegates who have expressed how much they enjoyed your presentation, both the points of content and, of course, the hugely funny side. We did have a ‘big name’ on hand to make us laugh after dinner the same evening and more than one person has suggested we would have done better to have you back.”

Kerryanne York Event Manager, Chick Media & Marketing (on behalf of Baltimore Technologies)
“Your wit and comic delivery had everyone laughing including our International delegates. I was amazed how much knowledge and understanding you grasped about the company from the limited literature and a short discussion.”

Gillian Hanley Executive Assistant for and on behalf of the directors, SG Cowen Investment Banking
“You managed just the right note, which was no easy feat considering the diversity of nationalities present – at my table alone there were Scandinavians, Hungarians, a South African, Americans and Japanese – all roaring with laughter.”

Diana Claridge Business Partner Program Manager, Lotus
“…You were a fundamental part of making the Euro Beacon Awards Dinner a great success. You had the senior management of Lotus (US and EMEA) crying with laughter. You delivered delightfully, to a brief, in front of a world-wide audience.”

Tony Russell Director, Option Systems
“…The speech itself was topical, interesting, and cleverly constructed as well as being presented with flair and timing…It was received extremely well by our multi national audience.”

Catherine Atkins Event Manager, Nortel Networks
“The fact that you had tailored your speech towards our industry, and some of our guests, made the whole thing feel very special. In a room full of different nationalities, you managed to encompass them all and make everyone laugh at themselves and each other.”

Lionel T. Anthony Director, ABN Amro
“It is not easy to address an unknown audience particularly when it is multi-lingual. I thought your delivery and badinage was excellent and amused everyone.”

John Martin Director, Vitol SA
“Graham researched our company and, with a minimum of fuss or inconvenience, then managed to pitch his speech at just the right level, which was quite an achievement, considering the diversity of the audience both in terms of personalities and nationalities.”

David Thorpe Manager, EMEA PartnerWorld for Software, Lotus
“I believe the effort you invest in understanding our business and the audience, building and tailoring your material to hit on subjects that are relevant to them, and delivering it with great clarity, all contribute to your success with this international audience – right down to the detail of the cultural composition of the audience as to which jokes would work, and how best to deliver them. I also appreciated the time you spent reviewing some of the material with me to ensure that it was meeting the right balance for our company, and that we would be comfortable with it – I think this meant you hit the exact mark with the Business Partners – they loved it.”

Deborah Lee Executive Manager to VP EMEA Partner Organisation, Lotus (Dubai)
“Graham’s preparation was excellent. His performance on the day was exactly what we needed. He kept our presenters on track, between each presentation he kept the audience entertained, asked appropriate questions and reinforced our business messages. This was all done in a highly professional manner and the humour was appropriate to an international audience and well received.”

Michele Jobling General Manager UK / Ireland, Tambrands
“I knew that you would be able to turn what otherwise could be a wake, into a light-hearted and memorable evening. I am delighted by the way you were able to adapt your material and make it appropriate for an International audience. It was good to see the Russians and the French laughing at the same jokes.”

Andy Hedges Managing Director, First Telecom
“Once again – another superb performance. I was particularly impressed with the way that you managed to cross the cultural barriers and raise a smile from our French and German compatriots.”

Nick Martin e-business Solutions Executive, IBM United Kingdom
“I was not only impressed with Graham’s ability to transform and translate pieces of ‘localised’ information into very humorous material, but also how he managed to keep an entire international audience amused for over fifty minutes! He tackled a variety of topics in a highly-amusing, constructive and very professional manner. Graham’s brief was to help break down barriers amongst our team and engender team morale and spirit. The positive feedback from the entire audience showed that Graham’s performance had really helped to achieve this.”

Harold L. Krell Executive Vice President – Health Learning Systems, Schering Health Care (Paris)
“The feedback we received from local Schering representatives attending the broadcast in 30 US cities indicated our audience of prominent American physicians thoroughly enjoyed the programme. Your experience in live television and commitment to excellence was evident throughout. I am particularly grateful for the tutoring you gave our field reporters. I am convinced that it was your coaching and calming influence that permitted them to perform like seasoned veterans.”