what others say

“Catherine has provided a series of Toastmaster workshops with a number of our Year 10 students over the past couple of years. Over the 9-week course students who identified themselves as incapable of public speaking were all able to deliver both prepared and impromptu speeches. The balance of formal structure and interactive activities, delivered in such a supportive environment, allowed them to grow in confidence and competence. Many of these students have since been able to articulate their ideas in class discussions and for assessment, something they would never have chosen to do prior to Catherine’s programme.”
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– Patricia Milner, Deputy Principal Epsom Girls Grammar 

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“Catherine was just what I needed. She provided really practical, constructive tips and advice on a talk I gave recently. I will definitely be rereading her comments next time I have to put together a talk! So often people will just say "that was great". But what we all really need to know is how to be better! It is great to have someone like Catherine to turn to that can offer the advice on public speaking that we all need to be more effective at what we do.” 

– Carolyn Cox ​

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"​I found the 8-week fear-less speaking course valuable with takeaway notes and experience that I will be able to use and build on with ongoing practice.  Catherine is a wonderful facilitator who has a calm presence, is approachable and makes all attendees feel welcome.  Her style encourages and is able to get full participation from the group.  We all progressed very well over the 8-week period and were able to deliver improved presentations by the end of the course."

- ​Vanessa - course participant September 2018