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Laura Thom, Involve!
"It is one of the most enjoyable events that I’ve been on. The content was inspiring and extremely well delivered."
Malcolm Barron, Fife Careers
"A very concentrated collection of ideas and techniques which have practical application in the workplace."
Angela McIntyre, Bank of Scotland
"Excellent. There was not one part of the programme that I did not find useful, and the whole programme was a very powerful and positive experience."
Marian Sherwood. Scottish Enterprise Fife
"Fascinating range of tools and techniques which I am sure will help me to be more effective at work and in my life. Very Relaxed, non-threatening environment.Pleasure to be involved."
Julie Coxall, Bank of Scotland
“Kick-started” me into action! Made me focus, take responsibility for my goals, and do something about them.
David Giblin, Shell
“The follow-up helped to make sure this was not just another course folder to put on the shelf”
Anne Wilson, Bank of Scotland
"A fantastic experience. It came at a perfect time for me and allowed me to finish the year on a positive note in many areas of my life. It has changed me, changed my life and will continue to do so."
David Strachan, Chairman, LIA North Scotland
"All who listened to Phil were impressed and motivated by what they heard. Make sure you have the opportunity yourself to listen to Phil Olley sometime in the future."
Lynn Barron-Ladd, Chairman, FWIB
"Phil’s unique style of interactive presentation gave the audience exposure to his ideas by encouraging reaction. He has the edge on other motivational speakers as he not only points out our objectives, needs and opportunities, but inspires and encourages action from...
Mick Knight, Sales Training Manager, Scottish Equitable
“Thank you for your superb contribution last week. It was exactly what was needed. You will be pleased to know that every delegate spoke extremely highly of your contribution on their feedback forms and there is no greater accolade than that.”
Stuart Callison, Director, Time Banks UK
“Phil Olley is one of those rare motivational speakers who is able to leave his magic with his audience. Not only did he completely re-energise a diverse audience of Time Bank participants at the end of a heavy conference day, but for the rest of our UK Conference...
Tracey Wright, Commercial Development Manager, IOSH
“Phil’s charismatic and energetic delivery… challenged us to raise our game, and rounded the day off with a breakthrough act that lifted the roof!”
Paul Riordan, Managing Director, No. 9 Steels Ltd.
"I embarked on coaching with Phil with some trepidation, and was originally unsure as to how it might help. I was certainly sceptical, but knew I did need some help and advice, so I thought 'what have a I got to lose?' Well, after just one session I was converted....
Richard Alsford, National Account Manager, L’Oreal
“Excellent. It ensured I focus on my working practices and successes on a daily basis, plus it offered fresh an practical insights into my working life. It opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and acting. It also provide me with support and encouragement.”
Jim Hughes, Pepsico
"...a fantastic success and your session ended the day perfectly. It certainly stuck with the teams as the following day I witnessed teams setting their own visions which were way above the targets we had set them!"
Helen Robertson, CEO, Fife Chamber of Commerce
"Phil’s style of presentation and belief in his work reiterated the belief in myself. He left me completely inspired, motivated and enthused. I have a strong recommendation to my fellow Chamber members to take advantage of Phil’s superb seminar to enhance their...
Bob Marshall, Chairman, LIA; as reported in Prospect magazine
"Our April meeting produced a brilliant presentation from Phil Olley. Phil gave us an exceptional insight into our own internal thought processes, producing fast and fluent ideas in his own incomparable style."
Kevin McLeod, Regional Director of Sales, Bank of Scotland
“Thank you for speaking at our recent sales meeting. I know from the feedback from our development team that they thoroughly enjoyed your contribution to the day. Everyone is now running scared of Jim given his new-found strength.”
The Golden Hour
On average, business people are interrupted once every 7 minutes. Whether it is by a phone call, colleague, subordinate, or senior. It becomes a habit. So much so that many people self-sabotage and can’t stay focused for more than 7 minutes! The result is that what...
Frank Boutrup, Business Development Manager, 3M.
"Thank you for the coaching – it has been great! This was the most important factor for me to really get into the areas of my personal development which I wanted. Not only did you force me to re-look at the training material, it also provided me with a unique...