what others say


"Catherine’s very well-designed course has been life-changing for me. It had got to the point where I thought my fear of public speaking was insurmountable – I was proven wrong. It was really comforting being in a small group who were feeling just as vulnerable as I was. Catherine’s gentle encouragement and honest feedback allowed us to feel the amazing sense of accomplishment that comes from facing a fear and learning new skills. I finally have the confidence to join Toastmasters and will continue on this journey. I now feel more excited about my future and the new opportunities I can explore."

- Michaela, course participant June 2019
"Catherine is an inspirational teacher. Her Programme Fear-less Public speaking was incredible. I had lost my confidence, just because I had not done any public speaking for years. Catherine created a safe space for the group where we could work with our different stages and nerves. She covers how to write your speech, body language and position. Her feedback is encouraging and gentle. I am so grateful, thank you Catherine my confidence has returned. I met some incredible people and will miss my Tuesday mornings. "

- Baksho, course participant February 2019
"The course was great! I was terrified of public speaking, and of even showing up to this course. But it helped hugely and very glad I did it! Thanks Catherine!"

- Will, course particpant February 2019
"It was a big deal for me to book this course, but now I have seen it through and completed it, I'm so glad I did it ! .. It has got me out of the starting blocks and on my way, I noticed the difference in my confidence by course end. Thank you Catherine"

- Ian, course participant February 2019
"This course is amazing. Catherine has given me the tools and techniques to present confidently and no longer lose sleep leading up to presentation. I'm so glad I did it."

- Kylie, course participant February 2019
​"Catherine has been instrumental in empowering me to develop my public speaking confidence over the past year. I felt reassured as she drew on years of experience to help me with constructive and empathetic feedback that I could immediately employ and grow from. I would not hesitate to book onto her course, and recommend her mentoring for anyone who has struggled with speaking in public, who doubts their abilities or just want to fine tune their presentation skills."  
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- Reza, member of Talking Heads Toastmasters, March 2019
​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
“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 , 2018
“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 ​, client 2018