Community Foundation

The Foundation represents clients in the third sector. Active Presence ran several communications, media intercation and staff well-being programmes programmes for the Foundation over a two year period.

Presentation training

Selected quotes from client evaluations. More available on request.

"Gave me more confidence and a better understanding of my audience."
Val Bayliff, Outreach Manager, 7 October 2005

"Gave me much more confidence in public speaking."
Jonathan Bolton, Finance Director, 7 October 2005

"I would definately recommend Active Presence. This course improved my public speaking techniques and style dramatically."
Dave Roberts, Executive Director, 7 October 2005

"Picked up lots of tips and techniques on how to put together and deliver an effective presentation, something I've not done before and which is highly relevant to my new role."
Elaine Avery, Grants Officer, 30 November 2005

"I feel more confident and more aware about the content of doing a presentation and about things like where to stand, adding the personal touch, etc."
Joan Ford, Grants Officer, 30 November 2005

"Chris is very easy to work with. The course was very relevant - I have to regularly engage with different people and encourage them to support the Foundation. Top marks."
Jennifer Wright, Fundraising & Development Officer, 30 November 2005

Media training

Selected quotes from client evaluations. More available on request.

"This was a great course - personally because of my fear of 'agressive' press and from an organisational perspective we learned valuable lessons in the need for preparation."
Emma Leaman, Fundraising & Development Director, 12 October 2005

"Exremely useful in being able to deal with the media and understand their motivation."
Dave Roberts, Executive Director, 12 October 2005

"Practical and theory exercises met my objectives well. The journalist and radio interviews were very relevant to my work. I now have increased confidence in dealing with different media opportunities."
Rachel Peacock, Grants Director, 12 October 2005

Staff well-being programme

Selected quotes in response to the question, "What key points did you find most useful about toady's programme?"

"Make an effort of see other's perspective - be a balance of all learning types."
Jenny Errity, 25 October 2006

"Avoid the word 'but' - 'do it now' don't procrastinate - verything we learned today will help me be more positive."
Nicci Williams, 25 October 2006

"Pointers for dealing with difficult situations. Awareness of different learning styles."
Sue Langfield, 25 October 2006

"Different personalities need different approaches. Don't stress on trying to get 100%."
Dave Roberts, 25 October 2006

"Both trainers were excellent and entertaining - they created a great atmosphere and ethic within the room and helped produce a great day."
Jack Miller, 25 October 2006

"I really enjoyed it and found it a really interesting annd useful day."
Jennifer Wright, 25 October 2006

"Lovely, positive course. Learned a lot about myself and more importantly about others."
Val Bayliff, 25 October 2006