Testimonials: Leigh Crabtree

“I have had the extreme pleasure of managing and working alongside Philippa for over a year.

She was initially contracted to support and upskill our existing department trainers. However, it was quickly identified that she was able to exceed this initial requirement and deliver far more for our department. Throughout her contract she has taken on many varied tasks to help introduce more consistency and integrity to our team’s function.

I have been constantly pleased with her delivery and contribution to my team. She has upskilled our entire department and we continue to reap the benefits of her employment long after her contract ended.

Philippa introduced and delivered many training and upskilling sessions for our Customer Support Team as well as training for the Trainers.

Deliverables included: Introducing a Learning Agreement for Trainees, introducing QA ‘Golden Thread’ to our Training plans, created and delivered Coaching and Feedback sessions (Pitched from Entry Level to Senior Management), Scams Session, Peer Review, Presentation skills and Personal Brand training, Department Inductions – to name a few!

Feedback from those she has worked with or trained across the business has always been outstanding. Here are just a few samples of the feedback received:

– ‘Philippa’s delivery and enthusiasm is excellent, clear and concise, which helps promote a good understanding of how these models fit into TPR, our TPR behaviours, KPI’s and key drivers to obtain Results’

– ‘I just want to say thank you for all the training you have provided, I am finding it extremely useful and I am learning a lot about how I can change my approach to my thinking and doing in my role’

– ‘I was really impressed with the delivery of the training today. If I didn’t know Philippa hadn’t worked the CST phone lines, I wouldn’t have guessed from that training. I’m honestly always a bit sceptical of getting process information from anyone who doesn’t have first-hand knowledge of actually working our processes. That was a really good piece of training. Really engaging and interesting, very well delivered. Two thumbs up!’

– I was instantly captivated by Philippa’s ability to hold attention and deliver training in such a clear, concise and considered manner.

Philippa has been a true asset for our Customer Support Team and the business as a whole. My only sadness is I didn’t have a permanent role for her when her contract ended. She’s an excellent addition to any team seeking a consummate Training Professional and I would highly recommend and endorse her to any business.”

Leigh Crabtree, Service Delivery Manager, The Pensions Regulator

Testimonials: Katie Stoker

“I cannot recommend Philippa enough.

Having developed stage fright and a fear of presenting in public over the years I felt I needed to tackle my fear with a different perspective.

I have tried hypnotherapy which was great but felt like I needed to get up and face the fear head on.

I had a big presentation coming up in a job interview so we got to work straight away.

Philippa was empathetic and very understanding of my trauma, which made me feel very comfortable with her.

We worked on my mechanics which is what I feel I have been lacking all these years. We worked on vocals, physicality, confidence and so much more.

I went into my interview with confidence and poise. I got through it!

I still have to work on my fear but Philippa helped me in so many ways. I stepped into the room and tackled my fear.”

Katie Stoker, Freelance Creative Artworker

Testimonials: Tracy Ndungu

“I had one-to-one zoom coaching lessons with Philippa.

The aim for my sessions was to improve my public speaking as a junior pharmacist working on the wards.

Philippa’s coaching helped me build my confidence as a young professional.

Her feedback and exercises helped me to beat my nerves and I still use her teachings.

She is an excellent coach and will guide you towards achieving your goals.”

Tracy Ndungu, Healthcare | Data Science | Innovation

Testimonials: Antonio Aakeel

Working with actors: ‘she brings out the best in any performer’ Antonio Aakeel

A brilliant testimonial from Antonio:

“Philippa has a keen understanding of classical and contemporary text.

With a wealth of knowledge in language and performance, she brings out the best in any performer who collaborates with her.

We’ve been working together … dissecting scenes and running through character techniques that has hugely impacted my development as an actor … performing work I am incredibly proud of.

It is a joy to work with Philippa and I’d recommend her wholly to many others seeking similar guidance as a performer.”

Antonio Aakeel, Actor

Reading Your Work to an Audience

An in-person workshop for your writers’ group, with Brighton trainer and actor, Philippa Hammond. The length of the workshop is at your discretion, between 1-3 hours.

The benefits – and the problems

Reading your work aloud to an audience in bookshops, writers groups, literary festivals, is a great way to get yourself and your work known to the world.

But so often things can get in the way!

Mindsets can sabotage confidence

Nerves can overwhelm

And lack of breathing control can make us speed up, speak too quietly and be harder to follow.

This workshop will help you all

🌟Beat nerves and build confidence so you can enjoy the experience

🌟Learn some audiobook readers’ techniques for sounding your best

🌟Captivate and keep your audience’s attention and interest.

My workshop gives quick and actionable tips to help any writer feel, look and sound their best to any audience.

Please bring a short piece of your writing (a couple of minutes or so) and something you’re happy to scribble in (eg a magazine or news article) for practice exercises.

No other prep required.

What they’re saying

‘Your workshop about speaking well at Hove Library was so good, it was what we all needed … everyone was happy, they learned and enjoyed the practice … that paragraph about what the audience wants is like a bible to always have in mind. I also liked to receive the tongue twisters and it was fun to try it … it will be lovely if you can come again and give us some text to practice.’ Julia Martínez

‘Very warm, knowledgeable, great delivery … practical advice … thank you very much’ Sarah Agnew

‘I enjoyed it very much – very useful … she speaks very well … knows her subject well … please could you arrange more of this … very helpful and increased my knowledge’ Marjan

‘Amazing … great … 10/10’ Jane

A fun, helpful event in a safe supportive space.

Discussions and bookings

If you’d like to know more, do contact me to discuss your required length of workshop, numbers, location and the fee

Contact

Philippa Hammond

Reading Your Work to an Audience Power Hour

A one hour online 1-1 personal development session with trainer and actor, Philippa Hammond

For writers of fiction, non fiction, poetry and prose who’d like to polish their personal and professional impact – available as a private 1-1 online Power Hour, or an event for your group

Why learn to read well?

Reading your work aloud to an audience in bookshops, writers’ groups, literary festivals etc – it’s a great way to get yourself and your work known to the world.

But so often things can get in the way!

Mindsets can sabotage confidence

Nerves can overwhelm

And lack of breathing and vocal control can make us speed up, speak too quietly and be harder to follow.

This one hour session will help you

🌟Beat nerves and build confidence so you can enjoy the experience

🌟Learn some actor and audiobook reader techniques for looking and sounding your best

🌟Captivate and keep your audience’s attention and interest

You’ll need a short piece of your writing (a couple of minutes or so) and something you’re happy to scribble in (eg a magazine or news article) for practice exercises.

What they’re saying

‘Your workshop about speaking well at Hove Library was so good, it was what we all needed … everyone was happy, they learned and enjoyed the practice … that paragraph about what the audience wants is like a bible to always have in mind. I also liked to receive the tongue twisters and it was fun to try it … it will be lovely if you can come again and give us some text to practice.’ Julia Martínez

‘Very warm, knowledgeable, great delivery … practical advice … thank you very much’ Sarah Agnew

‘I enjoyed it very much – very useful … she speaks very well … knows her subject well … please could you arrange more of this … very helpful and increased my knowledge’ Marjan

‘Amazing … great … 10/10’ Jane

A fun, helpful session in a safe, supportive online space.

Fees

If you’d like to book a 1-1 session, do let me know.

For discussion and bookings

Contact

Philippa Hammond