The aim was to provide key essentials to help them feel, look and sound their best as part of their preparation for networking and marketing their work within their future industry.

Students were asked to consider:

🌟To what extent were the course objectives achieved?

🌟Comments on the trainer Philippa’s knowledge, expertise, delivery style etc?

🌟The most useful part of the workshop for them

🌟How they will use the new knowledge skills and mindsets in future

And any further responses.

“Mostly just knew public speaking as something people are scared of, but now know it’s a skill and know more about how to be a better speaker.

Good knowledge – again I saw it as something of a ‘talent’ that some people are just naturally better, but now understand it’s practise.

(Most useful) Learning tips / techniques to make it easier, reviewing elevator pictures, tongue twisters, realising everyone has basically the same fears.

(Will use) For pitches and assessments.

Really enjoyed and found very useful.”

Holly, University of Chichester

“Very clear concise without bias and with consideration to everyone individually.

(Most useful) Pictures of Power.

(I will) Apply the new techniques to everything I do in terms of pitching.

Enjoyed the standing up and doing things exercises.

Josh, University of Chichester

“It helped me with my confidence.

[Philippa] Very knowledgeable and insightful.

(Most useful) The Lighthouse, body language, gesture.”

Thomas, University of Chichester

“The objectives were achieved and I feel a lot more knowledgeable about pitching and public speaking now.

My trainer was good. She was knowledgeable, friendly and kept my attention.

The most useful part for me was the part on building the Virtual Brand.

Moving forwards I can prepare more effectively for public speaking thanks to the techniques taught.”

Xander, University of Chichester

“Course was helpful and I feel I have a better understanding of how to present.

My trainer seems to have a wide variety of knowledge which was helpful.

(Most useful) Learning how to produce my voice.

We have various pitching sections where this knowledge will be useful.”

Storme, University of Chichester

“Really well.

The course was engaging and well thought out.

Learning how to make small improvements like altering body language and preparing how to end a presentation.

(I’ll use) In public speaking and interviews.”

Celeste, University of Chichester

“High extent – a variety was covered.

Very confidently delivered, made us feel at ease.

(Most useful) The group discussions / demonstrations.

(I will) Make sure I’m aware of my visual presentation in future (ie how I stand) and make sure I look at everyone in the audience.

Grace, University of Chichester

“Great knowledge that was clearly demonstrated in a well clear manner. Felt comfortable speaking up and getting involved.

Body language tips and lots of exercises for us to put them to the test. Also breathing techniques and dealing with the adrenaline rush.

Incorporate body language when I pitch lots of breathing stuff for keeping myself calm.

Very nice speaker.”

Lily, University of Chichester

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“Thankyou so much for the advice you have given me.

It has really helped and given me a broader understanding of how the corporate world may work.

Philippa provided an engaging and thought-provoking session around the professional use of LinkedIn.

The session gave relevant insight into the business and corporate environment.

Would highly recommend the training.”

Sophie Methuen-Turner, Actor/Agent, The Working Actor Agency

“An extremely helpful session. I found your direction insightful, particularly notes on gearing my profile towards one goal / industry / focus.

I really appreciated your calm and authoritative manner, and the mention of the fence post as it was something I didn’t know.

Writing the profile for the reader and not myself was a take I hadn’t considered and useful to keep in mind.

I didn’t know the recommendations tab existed before and now I have a list of contacts to ask to recommend me.

You also brought to my attention that the LinkedIn algorithm work is the same as Meta in terms of regular posting, and videos increasing my reach.

My mind works better with a given structure so it’s useful to be given clear instructions and aims by a professional who knows what they’re doing.

I appreciated the advice of going online to interact with other accounts before posting.

I now have a clear set of aims to work towards and the tools to do so.”

Eva Marie Wilshere, Script Writer, Editor, Director, Video Editor

“Having someone go through LinkedIn ins and outs in a way that makes it relevant to you is time well spent.

Philippa was able to cut through the noise and guide me clearly through the bits that were applicable to my business.

I now have action steps to take and feel confident that I can start using LinkedIn as an effective marketing tool and lead generator for my business.”

Jad Orlinska, EFT Health and Wellbeing Coach

“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