WE CONSTANTLY UPDATE OUR COMMENTS FROM HAPPY CUSTOMERS - THIS MANY PEOPLE CAN'T BE WRONG......

Laurie,  On a personal note – good to see you up and about and healthy again!!

However your work on the day was of its usual standard – Pathetic that is!!

 Seriously, the FMM Sessions are wonderful – I wish that I could convince more people within my two Agencies to attend.

Feedback from my troops suggest that it is one of the best training days they have ever attended in terms of learning and inspiration.

Lots of great ideas and useful tips.

The Team is really energised.  I just hope that I can keep pace with them now!!  Ohh! What have I done!!

 We decided to place a few reminders around the office walls.  Copies of the wall plaques are attached FYI.

No copyright I hope!!   The Team is really enthusiastic about keeping the energy going.

The WARNING is placed on the door to our office space – and is attracting a lot of attention.  The Team just love explaining it to the non-converted.  Several meetings through the week, team members challenged each others’ assumptions, and the “but it might not be true” phase is becoming a bit of a catch cry at the moment.  So your magic seems to be working. Hope you enjoy the wall plaques – we do!! It’s always a pleasure doing business with the Mindworks Team.  Keep up the good work.

Regards, Graham Mathews, Project Director, Shared Services Implementation

Hi Laurie, I wanted to send you my heartfelt thanks for helping me see a better way.  I attended your "possibility thinking" workshop in Rockhampton at the Oral Health Conference.  I had already read and participated in a few activities in the past along the same lines as what you presented, but I obviously had slipped back into unhealthy thought patterns and had 'lost my way' so to speak!  All of the new information and techniques you taught have just cemented a deeper commitment from me to stay on track.  I am reminded everyday about CVS to BVS (thanks for the stickers) and each morning my daughter and I do PACE and the TV doesn't go on straight away! 

It was your presentation that sparked this whole shift in me and I've been 'riding the wave' since then.  New opportunities are opening up and it is so easy to get up out of bed these days and enjoy my life. Once again my sincere thanks Laurie.  Name withheld - privacy.

It seems the day was very successful and well received by those who attended. I commend Laurie, yourself, Pam, PAH staff and attendees for what on all accounts was an enjoyable, insightful and well presented workshop. Well done, James Day, Learning & Development, QHSSP

Laurie, I participated in the "Flexing the Mental Muscle" workshop with you in August to help enhance my memory retention and study skills. As a stressed student, I wasn't feeling confident with the strategies I had been using. The morning of the workshop, I felt physically sick with the stress of going, not because I was worried about being there, but worried about all the work I should be doing and wondering how could I possibly justify a whole day of not working on my studies. Now, I wonder, how could I have afforded not to go? The skills I learnt on the day, I have been constantly applying and sharing with as many people as possible. I love using my most powerful tool (your words, Laurie), my coloured pen. My notes from my lectures now look like Egyptian hieroglyphics, one page of pictures that transforms into the content of the lectures in one easy to understand page. My mindmapping & brainstorming now helps me to give structure to all of the information racing around in my head and the peace of mind I had before walking into my exam was remarkably different to how I used to feel. I've even used the memory pegging activity with a bunch of 30 restless year 8 high school students, with great success. They did really well and I remembered all of them that we had done, although the kids laughed at me when I acted out the licking of my cream bun. Overall, what an invaluable experience and with 9 years experience as a high school teacher, I wonder why I never had the opportunity to learn these skills before? I guess it's never too late. Thank you Laurie. Kind regards Cherie Smith

Laurie, I was at the course on Thursday the 5th of October that you gave to Australia Post staff. I thoroughly enjoyed it, Laurie and am saving to bring some of my family along to it. The benefits for everyday living would be amazing. I was telling my husband Tim about remembering the 20 words that you gave us and guess what?..........I remember every one of them this morning at 6am!!!!!!! Thank you again, you were very enjoyable to listen to and gave us all something to think about. Leah Gaffney, Spring Hill Post Shop  

Hi Lindel, It's been a hectic few weeks, but I've finally had the chance to sit down and write a thankyou email. The mindworks session with Laurie that I attended on the 14th of June was absolutely fantastic and I gained a number of new skills from the session. So thankyou for your excellent and efficient organisation of the day, and thankyou to Laurie for the time, effort and passing on of information. - Kind regards, all the best, Sandi Dawson, Australian Youth Development Program

Moyne Shire was abuzz recently after two days of Flexing the Mental Muscle with Laurie Kelly.  The majority of staff attended one of the two one-day workshops and returned to work full of energy and ideas, both mentally and physically re-charged.  There has been a conspicuous increase in the consumption of water; lots of questions are asked about who has “hooked up” recently and there are some who can still proudly recite the twenty items in their memory list.  On a more serious note, the energy of the staff has significantly increased, concentration and focus are more easily achieved and creative thinking is far more the norm.  Many individuals have stories of how specific parts of the course have positively impacted both their working and personal lives and there is something in the day to inspire everyone.  Laurie’s training is invaluable:  high energy, high impact training that is relevant to every organisation and its staff. Lyndal Osbourne, Moyne Shire Council, Melbourne

Hi! Thank you Laurie and Lindel for a wonderful Showcase last Friday. It was very insightful and I certainly walked away with tools which are simple yet so mind blowing!  Many thanks! Odile HBH Williams, Professional Coach, Ingenius Coaching

Hi Lindel , Thank you for the lovely email.  The man himself is an absolute delight; just the sort of presenter we like to have here at School Support Services – a presenter who is easy going and is an absolute pleasure to talk to.  Have just come back into the office from talking to him and his only concern was – who won the soccer!  The feedback from our NZ teachers is that they really want to get him back in NZ next year.   Everyone I spoke to was just buzzing and was really enjoying the course.  The RTLBs (an association) would like to bring him in (but through School Support Services) so I will talk directly with them and perhaps tag on a few more days for presentations in 2007 (hopefully in warmer weather – it is soooooo cold here and not sure if Laurie has brought enough winter woollies to keep him warm!!!!)  Anyhow I will contact you in the next couple of weeks to see if we can secure some bookings. I did mention to Laurie that it has been an absolute pleasure working with you and how professional you and Mindworks have been during the last few months.  It has been great and thank you for all your hard work.  It has made this tour a success.  Enjoy the holidays and I will be in touch. Nikki Pound,  Regional Course Coordinator, University of Waikato, School Support Services, Hamilton, New Zealand

Dear Lindel, Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to Laurie for another excellent workshop on Saturday.  I have had positive feedback from every staff member that attended and have even witnessed exercises being performed in the tea room this lunch time. Once again thanks to you all for your assistance in arranging this presentation. Regards Jayne Carrington, Team Leader, Customer Service, Caloundra Council FMM June, 2006

Laurie came to QSuper to deliver a personal development session called "Possibilities Thinking" to our Member Services staff.

He displayed an innovative and engaging approach to his sessions and all staff thoroughly enjoyed his content and delivery.

Staff commented on his breadth and depth of knowledge about this subject and he brought fun, energy and enthusiasm.

Feedback collected, resulted in comments like...

"We need more sessions like this one!"
"Every new staff member should sit through this session"
"Bring Laurie back for more!!"

Our thanks to Leon Carrall, A/Manager, Information & Education & Grant Chalk, Training & Development Officer, QSuper - Member Services, for sharing their comments.

I have been to various training and facilitation courses and I found MINDWORKS' "Maximise your training Impact" the most insightful, informative and useful course, than I have been to.  I learnt more in one day than I have learnt in the last 6 months!  The interaction with the other participants also improved my learning experience, even though we were from very different organisations.  I have taken on board Laurie's suggestion to review the learning’s at certain stages after the course and this has enhanced my learning even further.  In fact, I feel like I gain great insights at each review of the course.  I now have a bottomless tool box of ideas to heighten the effectiveness of my training and facilitation methods.  Thank you for sharing your insights and knowledge with us!  Our thanks to Katrina Boyle, Lions Nathan, for her comments.

We have done three workshops with Laurie and always enjoyed them; who would have thought learning could be so much fun?  Following on from our last workshop, several members reported increases in sales and prompt payment of overdue accounts.  But most importantly Laurie has taught us to trust our instincts and to see all the opportunities we may have missed, as well as new ways of doing things. Thanks Laurie, Thanks to Jennie Beecroft, Sales & Administration Manager, Beeline Products Pty Ltd

“By golly! We have presenters who get good reviews, we have presenters who get excellent reviews, we even have ones who get rave reviews – but haven’t had one like you who has participants adding to the rating scale and writing the word “BRILLIANT!” Thank you Laurie.”
Program Co-ordinator, Gov’t Dept

“Personally I could talk all day about how accelerated learning techniques improve performance and make learning fun. This would have to be one of the best investments I have made yet.”
Melanie Robinson, Learning Development Co-ordinator Call Centre, Townsville

“I will be recommending your workshops to my colleagues throughout the State. Could you please send me business cards to pass on other Managers who may wish to contact you?”
Ainslie Waldron, Manager (Client Service Delivery) Qld Gov’t Dept

“In our endeavour to provide a balanced work environment, Laurie with his positivity and enthusiasm for life, gave us all the opportunity to look at why we get stressed and how we can easily make a difference in our own lives and those around us”
Laetitia Faity, Training & Development Advisor, Clayton Utz Lawyers

“The Management Forum ‘Stress for Success’ by Laurie Kelly proved to be the most successful management forum for the year”
Training Manager, Qld Gov’t Dept

“The session was extremely well received and your ability to present to our audience in the manner you did was remarkable. It’s not often you get Lawyers in a room doing exercises and listening to a presentation on stress hardiness. Well done!
Lesley Woods, Office Manager, Dunhill Madden Butler

An overwhelming majority of participants found Laurie Kelly’s presentation outstanding and useful to them (91%)
ATO Evaluation Leadership Forum December 2000

“I have received lots of positive feedback from many of our delegates regarding the value of your presentation. The information you presented has resulted in lots of debate and discussion throughout the company and I believe this to be an excellent and productive outcome.”
Tracy Stewart, National Operations Dept. NQX Freight System

EVALUATION COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS:

JULY 2007

The most amazing gift I have ever learnt -  Anthony Walsh, Riotinto

WOW. A sensory overload, or should I say “party”.  Thank you for an awesome day.  My expectations were exceeded. – Dayle Marino, Brisbane Domestic Violence Advocacy Service

An excellent course. Well done – it was interesting, fun and I learnt heaps.  – Tina Joyce, Business Excellence Officer, Caboolture Shire Council

I found this course very practical, very non-confrontational, fun and I found that I didn’t look at my watch in between breaks once!! – Anon

Strategies offered were practical and applicable to a variety of contexts. – Cheryl White, Senior Project Officer, Education Queensland

The best training course I’ve been to!  Second day would be beneficial. – Michelle Thurecht, Asset Management System Officer, Caboolture Shire Council

Lots of relevant information that is easy to digest and remember.  Laurie is a great Mind Chef. – Gabriel Kaszab, Trainer, Australia Post.

Very informative – everyone will pick up a new tool for their training tool kit. – John Wieck, Senior Technical Trainer, Ergon Energy

One of the best courses I’ve attended – learnt so many helpful skills to boost my own training skills.  -  Sue King, Training Advisor, Queensland Transport

I found Laurie’s presentation to be very complimentary to Eric’s and think they’d be great if run closely together. – Bryn Dolan, Senior Project Officer, Education Qld.

Laurie’s engaging style and practical content continue to improve my capability and inspire better levels of performance of my craft. – Gregg Goriss, Change Consultant, Supreme Connections

The course has helped me to create ideas for delivering information in a different style to allow for participants to gain a greater self worth. – Tracey Elleray

• FROM CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS

• Thank you Laurie, no “noddy” moments for me today.  I feel invigorated and ready to face life head on and make improvements – starting today.  Anon

• Very “hands on” excellent way of imparting knowledge and ways to cope and deal with issues. – Anon

• Feel more relaxed after this session and more able to deal with life stress generally. – Liz Brew

• Great presentation – day went by so fast! – Anon

• I feel hungry – Laurie is a legend. - P. Staker

• Great facilitating – thoroughly enjoyable.  It would be great to have you in our workplace!

• Wonderful!  So useful for work, family & personal life.- Anon

• Very entertaining and helpful.  His methods do work and are scientific.  I particularly found the learning method very helpful. – Jolin Yang

• Overall an enlightening experience which has changed my mindset.

• Was sceptical leading up  to but I believe will be useful.  Thoroughly enjoyable.  Thanks heaps for a great day.  I’m feeling so much more positive than I have for weeks. – Lissetta Grant

• FROM THE GOVERNMENT SECTOR
• Each of the topics was beneficial - there was nothing that I couldn't immediately think of a usage for.  An excellent course with immediate practical usages.  A worthwhile investment. – Stewart Saini – Disability
• Realistic and positive benefits from all areas of the course. – Liz Holbery

• A good balance of interaction and theory as its always good to put theory into action. – Anon

• It was a shame the course was only one day - two would be better. – Michelle Day

• The whole day was a wonderful eye-opener to possibilities that now appear more in reach than they did yesterday.  Laurie is an excellent, engaging and motivational presenter. – Graham Mathews, Disability Project Director

• This was a really inspiring day, giving me lots of ideas and motivation to achieve more. – Teresa Gaines

APRIL 2007

Absolutely inspirational; Laurie is engaging, fun, intelligent and insightful.  Second time I've seen and heard Laurie and will return again and again! - Anon

I have to use this stuff - I've never learnt so much and had so much fun – Karen Fainges

I found that the sessions were more practical because all of the techniques are proven – Warren Minnicon

Never a dull moment – Carl Sabolewsky

Good fun - nice to have fun with colleagues – Anon.

I have thoroughly enjoyed today and would have liked it to have had an extra day – Gail Marshall

Well structured and informative.  I feel that I am more aware of the power of the mind. – Len Palmer

I could listen to Laurie all day.  He's very inspiring. – Emma Friis

I'm excited about trying out some of these ideas – Bob Kalik

You made learning fun – Anon

Presenter captivates an audience – Anon

All topics have been stimulating – Ferdinand Frank

This was very good.  I enjoyed myself.  It opened my mind to think differently – Dominique Smith

Please bring Laurie back!! – Jane Richards

I have seen a B.V.S. – Lisa Fox

Wonderful speaker.  Natural, insightful, honest and so knowledgable.  Thanks Laurie :)  - Beverly Rintala

Very good,enthusiastic speaker.  Keeps everyone interested. – Marinka Hoogerdyk

Laurie is an excellent presenter.  Very engaging. – Anon

Feel I could listen forever about everything! – Anon

Simple yet effective techniques but most of all, FUN! – Anon

Loved the day.  It reaffirmed the things I am doing well but gave me lots of ideas to make my sessions more suitable for all learners and meet their needs, not mine. - Anon

Great to get perspective from other profesionals - opportunity to brainstorm challenges across different group. - Shari Davies, Royal Childrens Hospital

Overall, (the contents of the seminar) were good for a person starting in the training area.  Great starting point. - Anon

Brilliant - thank you Laurie.  -  Karen Egbars, Medicare

I found the whole day to be highly informative and refreshing. - Anne-Maria Butler, Impact Consulting

Excellent - very beneficial.  Can use immediately back in the workplace. - Melinda Nichols, Flight Centre

Great fast paced delivery of concepts, tools and easy to use resources, all applicable immediately. - David Aubrey, CSQ

• Training sector:
• Loved Laurie's energy, sense of fun and storytelling. He was just great. – Anon

• Fantastic - it gave me great insight into myself and about using alternative training activities. – Vicki Done
• Loved it and am revitalized. Many thanks! – Pam
• Really got more than I expected. – Anon
• More than I could possibly have expected in one day - sensational. – Richard Crewe
• Thank you for a wonderful, fun filled and inspiring day. – Jean Miller
• So many ideas - will keep me going for years! – Michael Rodriquez
• Great ideas to motivate learners using different techniques/activities to make training interesting & fun. – Hazel Winter
• Extremely motivating and energising, I am now excited about what I do again. Thanks. – Christine Brunell
• I had a most enjoyable and informative day. I have gained valuable methods to enhance my training programmes into more dynamic experiences. – Linda Nunn
• A brilliant course. Glad I came even after already having attended 3 days of training this week! Fits well with this programme. Will be recommending to co-ordinators to send others. – Judith McEwan
• Laurie is famous for his memory techniques - now I know why - thanks Laurie for a fun and valuable day – Cynthia Howlett
• The best course I have ever attended. – Anon
• I arrived feeling flat and tired and then I left feeling alive and invigorated. – Anon
• It makes you realise how old fashioned some training techniques are - totally new ideas I look forward to using. – Kim Baker
• This programme will have an immediate impact on my ability to deliver fun, engaging programmes and my self confidence as a Trainer. – Anon
• Thanks Laurie for a great day. As a trainer it was refreshing to see your approach.- Anon
• Enthusiastic workshop - more wide awake/alert at the end of the day. Looks like it will be a fun weekend!! – Cheryl Cole
• Fn great! Enthusiasm, knowledge and experience made presentation that was fun, easy to learn. – Ian Janke
• Great ideas, great activities to keep group interacting with each other. – Mereseini Nabuta, Qld Health
• Opened my eyes to better ways to train and ensure all learning styles are covered. – Kate Campbell, Qld Health
• Fantastic! Best course I have attended for some time. – Renee Gribbin, Qld Health
• I thought it was fantastic, energizing, knowledgeable, fun etc. etc. !! It is the first course where I NEVER hoped it would finish early and I have had energy all day. Normally you become very tired after lunch. – Kathy Cox, Qld Health
• Brilliant - much of what was covered was a course in personal development for the Trainer as well as course in training techniques. – Rory Crickmore, Qld Health
• Very enjoyable course. I liked the interaction, very friendly. Very positive. – Denise Lawson, Qld Health
• Absolutely fantastic workshop that would make an impact on you!!! – Roslyn Nibbs, Qld Health
• Excellent programme - wish there was more time. – Mike Holgate
• The whole day was fantastic. First time I will leave a training day not feeling drained. Energising, informative and just great "fun"! The Best! – Helene Delarue, Qld Health
• This is by far the best workshop I have been to. With a teaching background, I have learnt so much, and will take away many practical skills. AWESOME!! – Jodie McDonald, Qld Health
• This course offered beyond my expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending this course. – Debb Winton, Qld Health

• Showcase & Presentation attendees:
• Fantastic, a lively session – made a big impact – Jane Anderson, Dept. Training & the Arts
• I feel energised, enthusiastic & positive. - Wendy Hooker, ECTA
• Engaging, fun, highly worthwhile – Anon
• Excellent presentation with tools for changing negative thinking processes to positive. – Charllotte-Ann Webbe, Charllotte Anne Image Academy
• The Training material has inspired my thinking – the material is awesome and has assisted me greatly as a trainer to present dynamic workshops – thank you! – Anon
• One step closer – there is always more to learn – Anon.
• Laurie is a very engaging and interesting presenter who covered a wide range of topics which affect our whole lives. – Toni Michael, ECTA
• This was a fantastic morning – Sue Falwasser
• “YES” for conference/event – Anon.
• It was fabulous and very enjoyable.  I have generated a number of ideas to use both professionally and personally. – Paula Caycho
• Fantastically presented, extremely engaging and highly recommended. – Jodie Oswald, Redlands Shire Council

• STRESS & ANXIETY SHOWCASE WITH JEANNIE JONES
• Very worthwhile - Andrea, Dept. Primary Industries & Fisheries
• I have lived with anxiety for years. I now feel I'm on my way to a better life, anxiety free. - Nat Borey, Workcover Qld.
• I really love the Mindworks philosophy of "try before you buy".  The Showcase sessions allow me to be satisfied that we will get our money's worth. - Barry Lawson, Natural Resources & Mines
• I wish I'd had this information/knowledge 2 jobs ago.  So I didn't feel I'd failed and couldn't cope for so long.  WOW.  Thanks. - Anon.
• Jeannie helped me realise I'm normal - and that I can help and support others to deal with anxiety differently.   Thank you. - Shirley Wood, CorporateLink
• I have taken a lot away from this session. Thank you - it was worth coming to. - Stephanie McKenzie, Natural Resources & Water.
• Excellent awareness of "anxiety" - Anon.
• Through touching my emotions, Jeannie has impacted my efficiency and productivity. - Anon.

• Flexing the Mental Muscle comments:
• Very worthwhile course to understand yourself, colleagues and personal thought patterns. – Anon
• Very good content - there needs to be more like this! – Karla Pengilly, DEIR
• Great tools to use outside the square of work & personal life. – Barry
• Great source of awareness - enlightening. – Debra Whitby
• Very good and insightful look at ourselves and what shapes us. – Nigel Winkler

MARCH 2007

Great ideas, great activities to keep group interacting with each other. – Mereseini Nabuta, Qld Health

Opened my eyes to better ways to train and ensure all learning styles are covered. – Kate Campbell, Qld Health

Fantastic! Best course I have attended for some time. – Renee Gribbin, Qld Health

I thought it was fantastic, energizing, knowledgeable, fun etc. etc. !!  It is the first course where I NEVER hoped it would finish early and I have had energy all day.  Normally you become very tired after lunch. – Kathy Cox, Qld Health

Brilliant - much of what was covered was a course in personal development for the Trainer as well as course in training techniques. – Rory Crickmore, Qld Health

Very enjoyable course.  I liked the interaction, very friendly.  Very positive. – Denise Lawson, Qld Health

Absolutely fantastic workshop that would make an impact on you!!! – Roslyn Nibbs, Qld Health

Excellent programme - wish there was more time. – Mike Holgate

The whole day was fantastic.  First time I will leave a training day not feeling drained.  Energising, informative and just great "fun"!  The Best! – Helene Delarue, Qld Health

This is by far the best workshop I have been to.  With a teaching background, I have learnt so much, and will take away many practical skills.  AWESOME!! – Jodie McDonald, Qld Health

This course offered beyond my expectations.  I have no hesitation in recommending this course. – Debb Winton, Qld Health

FEBRUARY 2007

Loved Laurie's energy, sense of fun and storytelling. He was just great. – Anon

Fantastic - it gave me great insight into myself and about using alternative training activities.  – Vicki Done

Loved it and am revitalized. Many thanks! – Pam

Really got more than I expected. – Anon

More than I could possibly have expected in one day - sensational. – Richard Crewe

Thank you for a wonderful, fun filled and inspiring day. – Jean Miller

So many ideas - will keep me going for years! – Michael Rodriquez

Great ideas to motivate learners using different techniques/activities to make training interesting & fun. – Hazel Winter

Extremely motivating and energising, I am now excited about what I do again. Thanks. – Christine Brunell

I had a most enjoyable and informative day.  I have gained valuable methods to enhance my training programmes into more dynamic experiences. – Linda Nunn

A brilliant course.  Glad I came even after already having attended 3 days of training this week!  Fits well with this programme. Will be recommending to co-ordinators to send others. – Judith McEwan

Laurie is famous for his memory techniques - now I know why - thanks Laurie for a fun and valuable day – Cynthia Howlett

The best course I have ever attended. – Anon

I arrived feeling flat and tired and then I left feeling alive and invigorated. – Anon

It makes you realise how old fashioned some training techniques are - totally new ideas I look forward to using. – Kim Baker

This programme will have an immediate impact on my ability to deliver fun, engaging programmes and my self confidence as a Trainer. – Anon

Thanks Laurie for a great day.  As a trainer it was refreshing to see your approach.- Anon

Enthusiastic workshop - more wide awake/alert at the end of the day.  Looks like it will be a fun weekend!! – Cheryl Cole

Fn great!  Enthusiasm, knowledge and experience made presentation that was fun, easy to learn. – Ian Janke

Very worthwhile - Andrea, Dept. Primary Industries & Fisheries

I have lived with anxiety for years. I now feel I'm on my way to a better life, anxiety free. - Nat Borey, Workcover Qld.

I really love the Mindworks philosophy of "try before you buy".  The Showcase sessions allow me to be satisfied that we will get our money's worth. - Barry Lawson, Natural Resources & Mines

I wish I'd had this information/knowledge 2 jobs ago.  So I didn't feel I'd failed and couldn't cope for so long.  WOW.  Thanks. - Sue Frahm, Mission Australia Caboolture.

Jeannie helped me realise I'm normal - and that I can help and support others to deal with anxiety differently.   Thank you. - Shirley Wood, CorporateLink

I have taken a lot away from this session. Thank you -it was worth coming to. - Stephanie McKenzie, Natural Resources & Water.

Excellent awareness of "anxiety" - Anon.

Through touching my emotions, Jeannie has impacted my efficiency and productivity. - Anon.

I loved the day.  It reaffirmed the things I am doing well but gave me lots of ideas to make my sessions more suitable for all learners and meet their needs, not mine. - Anon

Great to get perspective from other profesionals - opportunity to brainstorm challenges across different group. - Shari Davies, Royal Childrens Hospital

Overall, (the contents of the seminar) were good for a person starting in the training area.  Great starting point. – Anon

Brilliant - thank you Laurie.  -  Karen Egbars, Medicare

I found the whole day to be highly informative and refreshing. - Anne-Maria Butler, Impact Consulting

Excellent - very beneficial.  Can use immediately back in the workplace. - Melinda Nichols, Flight Centre

Great fast paced delivery of concepts, tools and easy to use resources, all applicable immediately. - David Aubrey, CSQ

Great presenter - very authentic, professional and fun.

Highly informative and entertaining.

Great enthusiasm and knowledge for realistic application

Fantastic day - lots of new ideas to implement! - Raelee Van Wyk, Flight Centre

When is Part 2 available?

Great day - it's given me a lot of practical ideas - Bryn Dolan, Education Queensland

Great "jolter" to think of practical ways to introduce the "tactile" into my workshops. - Brenton Nicholls, Impact Unlimited.

JANUARY 2007

I have to use this stuff - I've never learnt so much and had so much fun – Karen Fainges

I found that the sessions were more practical because all of the techniques are proven – Warren Minniecon

Never a dull moment – Carl Sabolewsky

Good fun - nice to have fun with colleagues – Anon.

I have thoroughly enjoyed today and would have liked it to have had an extra day – Gail Marshall

Well structured and informative.  I feel that I am more aware of the power of the mind. – Len Palmer

I'm excited about trying out some of these ideas – Bob Kalik

You made learning fun – Anon

Presenter captivates an audience – Anon

All topics have been stimulating – Ferdinand Frank

This was very good.  I enjoyed myself.  It opened my mind to think differently – Dominique Smith

Please bring Laurie back!! – Jane Richards

I have seen a B.V.S. – Lisa Fox

Innovative ways to view life. – Krishna Hefferman

Wonderful speaker.  Natural, insightful, honest and so knowledgable.  Thanks Laurie :)  - Beverly Rintala

Very good,enthusiastic speaker.  Keeps everyone interested. – Marinka Hoogerdyk

Very well presented. Enthusiastic and inspiring. – Helen Crook

Laurie is an excellent presenter.  Very engaging. - Anon

Feel I could listen forever about everything! – Anon

Fantastic! – Maria Olivera

Simple yet effective techniques but most of all, FUN! – Anon

Thanks Laurie for a refreshing start to the year. – Anon

I could listen to Laurie all day.  He's very inspiring. – Emma Friis

Absolutely inspirational; Laurie is engaging, fun, intelligent and insightful.  Second time I've seen and heard Laurie  and will return again and again! – Anon

Really enjoyed Laurie's energy - his ability to relate humour to theory - Anon.

Creating insight into my own behaviour and insight into how I influence outcomes for myself. – Diane Enright

2006 & PREVIOUSLY

EVALUATION SHEET COMMENTS:

• Fantastic - can't wait for the next session!
• I found the session wonderful in reviewing info I had learned with you a few years ago.  Thank you!
• Brilliant - pleasantly surprised at the progress I made myself in such a short time.

• The whole training was excellent.  Could relate to everything and has helped with a lot that's going on in my life.
• Excellent people skills exhibited by Laurie
• A great energy Laurie, you had fun and so did we.
• The day was great - I had plenty of "aha" moments
• Fantastic workshop - recommend for everyone
• It was so refreshing to have a different outlook on my work and how to deal with it…as well as real life.
• Best training I've had, EVER!
• A totally new experience for me, hope we can have a follow up.
• It was an awesome day that I would gladly go to another day
• The whole course was of benefit and I gained from a lot of areas.  Having attended many courses I can be a bit cynical of them.  This course was thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening.
• Laurie was very inspirational "makes me see light at the end of the tunnel"
• For a one day course I found you had just the right amount of info.  I really enjoyed the course and am leaving with a new lease on my body and soul.
• It was fun mixed with knowledge - perfect balance.

• “High energy speaker that keeps the class motivated – well done!”
• “Good time had by all – loved Laurie’s personality.”
• “Absolutely fantastic!”
• “Amongst the best day seminars attended.”
• “Excellent presentation & content.”

From the Public sector:

• I  realised there’s nothing wrong with me – I’m just right brained!

• Thanks for a great workshop - really gained from the experience.- Joy Leishman, Caboolture Mayor
• Absolutely wonderful!!!  Excellent ++

From the Training sector: 

• Interesting all day - best course I've done for keeping me interested - enjoyed thoroughly. – Margot Eremenco, Comalco
• Excellent day - will help with my presentations.  Okay to be challenged. – Gavin Vea Vea
• Really great session. Different from other training I have completed.  Wasn't distracted from the session at all (mind normally wanders). – Kirsten Clark
• Awesome, best ever training especially for being new to training myself.  Will help me immensely. Thank you. – Jodie Ahwang
• Excellent course, significantly more value than traditional training improvement courses. – Brad Tomlinson
• A fun-filled, positive experience.  Love the Music! – Ian Watson
• Excellent - opened my eyes to the many teaching techniques that can be used. Greg Milles
• A great day that involved the participants and kept the energy levels up the whole day. - Vicki Ravensdale
• The best presentation I have seen and been involved in - well done! - Anon
• As a presenter, this has opened my mind to many new possibilities and practical options.  My clients will be most grateful.  Thank you! - Nadia Murphy, Outside-In Coaching.
• First course I have ever been on where I feel as fresh and alert at the end of the day as I did when I arrived.  - Joanne Greenwood, Child Support Agency
• Thank you very much, I have come away from this course with many great ideas.-  Anon.
• I have thoroughly enjoyed this day and have learnt many practical techniques to engage participants during training courses. - Anon.
• Hugely valuable, the concepts involved are immediately applicable to my training courses.  I am excited about introducing them to the programme. - Tim Fisher, Australian Insurance Holdings.
• Laurie, thank you again, another great day, full of ideas, gems and activities - and it's already 4:30 p.m.! - Carole Vacher
• Exceptional energy Laurie, that ensured entire group gained learning and development, with relevance to individuals. -  Lynn McIntyre, Outside-In Coaching.
• We kept energised throughout the entrie session and, for the first time, forgot about lunch!! - Adam Cook, Centrelink.

• Great energy and humour in presentation style – Greg C., DLGPS&R

• Fantastic to learn simple ways of improving your mindset!  Excellent time spent away from the office. - Mona Pedersen, DLGPS&R 20.7.06 -

• Course was excellent.  Didn't nod off after lunch.  Loved the interaction. – Sue Hart.
• A useful, hands-on day that gets you DOING things that you can apply in your classroom.  Lots of fun - I'm excited to apply what I've learned. - Jessica Huber
• Excellent, really good to practise what we learned, interact with trainer and fellow teachers. - M. Boyle
• Laurie practises what he preaches - a stimulating presentation with interesting ideas. - Kubi Witken-Hannah, Waitakere College
• It was easy to remain fully engaged throughout the day and retain everything due to catering to VAKT learners. - Trina Sellers, Western Springs College
• Awesome fun, invigorating.  Has reenergised me and reminded me that school/learning SHOULD be fun! - Arihia Kingi, Kaitao Middle School
• Fun techniques that made a lot of sense to help kids learn. - Nicky Brell, Mokoia Intermedi
• I wish I had had access to this course 20 years ago.  It's freed up my brain!  I feel I can help students learn much more efficiently. - W. Presland-Cox, Sacred Heart Girls' College
• This should be a one week course!  Should have learned a lot of this at training college.  Lessons can easily be made better! - Martin Weren, Hillcrest High School
• Awesome, interesting day!  Thanks. Great presentation of info. - Jo Putt, Bethlehem College
• This has been the most worthwhile Professional Development I have attended! - Troy Landrebe, Te Kuiti Primary
• The whole content was awesome!  I'm enthused and eager to try all the ideas back at school.  What  a neat way to end term 2. - Anon.
• Excellent use of media incorporated with great group exercises.  Very enthusiastic teacher with great communication skills.  Thanks Laurie. - W. Mace
• I think you have opened the door to new ways of thinking, the options are limitless.  Thank you. - Warwick Richardson, Hamilton City Council

• I found the training to be excellent and am already thinking of techniques to take back to the workplace – Aimee Dowling, Redland Shire Council
• The best practical presentation workshop I have been to. – Tanya Hicks, Qld Rail
• Lots of fun – thank you.  – Michele Barry, LifeTec
• An excellent eye opener to assessing how I should be presenting information in my work environment – well done Laurie
• I like that I can use these techniques immediately without changing the meaning or the content of my training – Amanda Scott, Dpt. Of Housing
• Outstanding day. Extremely valuable to improve my service to the company’s clients. – Shane Fogarty, Line Management Inst. Of Training
• I found Laurie outstanding as a presenter.  Fantastic people skills and has a wealth of knowledge. Thanks so much Laurie! – Karen Ransley, Caloundra City Council
• Excellent Life Skills! – Janine Whitten, Samford Valley Steiner School
• Good workshop – professionally run and interesting.
• The course is very interesting and fun and anyone who trains will benefit from attending. – Jill Brown, Caboolture Shire Council
• That was the most beneficial course I have attended in my training career. – Kim Moore, Caboolture Shire Council.
• Well modelled by presenter – authentic. Gained many ideas to help with presentations. – John Percy, St Edmund’s College
• It was great to learn some subtle techniques for keeping the energy high and momentum in a training session.  -  Michael Tait, Redland Shire Council

• I will certainly improve my performance as a Trainer after attending this course.
• Excellent presentation - kept interest all day
• “I thought that Laurie’s workshop on Thursday was one of the best I have ever attended.  His ability to explain relatively complex theories in a simple way was inspiring and I took away so many ideas that I know I will be able to implement.  Thanks again.  Rebecca Wilson, Recruitment & Training Co-Ordinator, Australia Post 
• This training helps people believe in themselves and their capacity to learn grow and influence. Kay Gray, Diversicare
• Excellent session – will assist with delivery – Jo Abbatongelo, Diversicare
• Awesome course!  I learnt more today than I have in the last twelve months. – Katrina Boyle, Lion Nathan (see Katrina’s testimonial)
• Great day, very beneficial and educational.  Christine McKay
• A great shot in the arm of energy for those trainers who are stuck in a rut. – Graham Klaasson
• A very invigorating, enjoyable day with lots of learning.  Leon Carrall

• "I would like to say that I would recommend this course to all trainers"  Warren Blake, Qld Transport Townsville  - April 2006

• " I found this course to be the best course I have ever participated in." - Warren Minniecon, April 2006

• "Still wondering how you could randomly remember the order of the one to twenty objects!  Challenging, fast moving, heaps of variety and lots of new knowledge."  Bernadette Nichols, Centacare,  April 2006

• "A really fun packed day full of learning - all the titbits to make my teaching more interactive that meets different learning styles in a group."  Mary-Ann Hardcastle, Qld Health, Townsville - April 2006
• By far the best “Train the Trainer” course I have ever done.  Excellent content, delivery and it will be very useful, very practical to put into practice.”  Oct 2005.

From the Education sector:

• Wonderful!  Fantastic! This workshop was the highlight of the day and the Facilitator very charismatic and energetic.
• This should be taught in infant school.  We could do with these tools earlier in life, it would save a whole lot of emotional stress we put ourselves through. – Rebecca Owen, GC Tafe
• Wish I had this training in early grade school.  Carmen
• I found it to be very inspiring and didn’t realise how much negative self talk I use.  – Marie Granroth
• The workshop was thoroughly enjoyable and the presenter was excellent.
• Would have liked another hour!
• I found this session great and know it will be of benefit to me in all areas of my life.  I believe I will have a good chance at the Australian Gold medal in Veterans Rowing that I am trying for. – Del McLaughlin
• Excellent, entertaining – presented in easy to understand format. – Suzie Poleston
• Most enjoyable and beneficial course of the day.
• Fantastic delivery by the Trainer. I left feeling positive and energised.
• Would have liked more – presenter was engaging and enthralling. – Tracey Castle
• Excellent presentation - thoroughly engaging, practical and useful. – Martha Goldman
• Very entertaining, interesting, enthusiastic presenter - thank you. – Claire Davies
• Laurie was great;  I could listen to him all day!  Bring him back for another session mid-year (for retention purposes!) – S.J. Gourlay
• It was an excellent presentation - enjoyed immensely.
• Thanks for an entertaining and USEFUL session. – Susan Hurley-Luke
• Excellent, truly makes you think in another way. – Morgan Batt

• The whole session in more depth over more time please.  This was a very relevant, useful, easy to understandand apply, and really turned the lights on for the whole group.
• Most captivating speaker of the day.
• So glad I did it - last session of the day - brilliant! – Marie Bloxham
• Fantastic session, Laurie was full of energy and passion which drew you into the session.  Charlotte Bowley
• How do we get this information/knowledge to educators/managers of our education systems?
• Every teacher and student should participate in a session such as this. – Jan Galloway
• Energetic, insightful, practical and effective. – Fiona Batty
• Would love to do a full day on this!  Great!  Loved it! I want more! – Janelle Devery
• Excellent presentation.  Informative. Colourful

• The whole session was fantastic!  Thank you Laurie.  This is something that is so valuable.  Everyone should experience this type of training.
• Really engaged and I wish there were more courses - advanced etc.
• Brilliant!  Informative! Fun! Entertaining! Inspirational!
• First memory activity - awesome!!  Empowering.
• Excellent value whether you are a beginner or an old fart.
• Great session - fast, covered a lot, much to think about.
• Very engaging and entertaining session using a variety of tools and techniques for learning.
• Laurie, once again you hit the spot with the group.  A great help to focus on the big and little things to make them better with minimal stress.
• I arrived annoyed with my teenage daughter's behaviour and am leaving with strategies to positively address some issues tonight.

• “From DREADING the day to really enjoying it – THANK YOU!!!”
• “Thank you for sharing this wonderful information and skills with us.  It is very useful, and I wish I had some of the skills during my school days. Thank you – job very well done.”
• “It was all very KEWL, not boring.  Well done.”

• Very skilled conference opening presentation - it felt like a day long workshop - not because it was exhausting but because I was taking in so much - Teacher In-Service

• Enjoyable!!  Informative!!  Stimulating!!   Teacher In-service
• This was great - really motivational and enjoyable.  Teacher in-service
• " FINALLY!! After 25 years in the workforce, I know and appreciate myself and respect the differences between myself and others.  Thank You!"  Angela Fortune, Mt Isa TAFE, April 2006.
• "I will be letting everyone know how excellent this day was." Kym Hensler, Mt Isa TAFE April 2006.
• "Practical, fun, eye-opening - what more do you want?"  Karen Fainges, April 2006.
• "Energetic yet structured and focused on content."  Anon, April 2006.

From the Local government sector:

• Excellent!  Thank You.  I have a lot to take away with me and practise. – Rachael Holmes
• An excellent insight into how our minds work and how we can communicate and work better with each other. – Janelle McLoughlin
• Fantastic day of learning.  Can't wait to put the techniques into practice. – Kay Coombe
• Laurie - so much energy and very engaging - I was riveted the whole day! – Angela Gardiner

• One of the most enjoyable presentations I have ever attended.  Not only did I learn a lot, I had fun doing it.
• Excellent course – gained much info.  Best course I have ever done!!

• We covered a lot of ground and Laurie managed that well – we practised as we learned, could see how techniques work and had FUN!
• Excellent ability to offer learning opportunities for a group of wildly varying backgrounds.
• Learning was fun and very motivating and makes you believe the sky's the limit if you let it.
• The enthusiasm of Laurie was infectious.
• As I quietly said before, it's the best training workshop I've had in the department.
• Refreshingly good.  I wish our leaders had this training!!!
• This has been a great insight to human behaviours and the reasons behind them.
• A stimulating and interactive experience in a non-threatening environment; trainer's skills entertaining and instructive.
• “One of the best one day sessions that I have attended in the last 15 years of self development.  Fantastic - it recovered and put new light on numerous aspects of self.”
• “Brilliant presentation.  Skills that can be used regularly and will be hugely beneficial to workload and stress - finding the balance.”

From the Rockhampton Public "M.T.I." course, March 2006 - 100% Excellent rating from all participants.

• It was most definitely the most beneficial “train the trainer” I have ever done.  Tanya Szepanowski, Ergon Energy.
• This is something that is very valuable to any trainer, from all walks of life.
• Fun & informative – came away energised and enthusiastic.
• “Learning CAN be fun!”

Showcase participants:

• Excellent, thought provoking material very well presented. – Brad Hogg, Ergon Energy
• A real refreshing view of how the mind is influenced and influences our ability to accept and process information in a work & personal situation. – Rick Higginson
• Top 5 presentations ever attended. – Francois Liebenberg
• Laurie is infectious!  He's uplifting and motivating.  I walked away feeling great about myself. – Michelle Fitton
• Captivating and Motivating - thank you for sharing.  Melinda Nichols - Outside IN Coaching.

• This was a fantastic introduction to what Laurie can offer – I am excited about what is to come in other sessions - Bree Bignell Mar 2006

• A very good insight into the courses – Eamonn Taaffe, Mindpearl Mar 2006
• A great exposure to possibilities for integrating into the workplace – always good to know a sharp operator who I can refer on to others.  Michael – Ingenius Coaching – Mar 2006

• The showcase was an excellent way to show the potential training programmes available. We are very impressed.  - Elise Nicholas, Mission Australia
• Very powerful and thought provoking to open mind to possibilities. - Helen Eager, Mission Australia
• I am looking forward to getting out and practising some strategies - Chistine Donsky, The Sarina Russo Group
• Inspirational - easy to understand - credible.  Highly recommend. - Janet Vallino, Sarina Russo Group
• A good snapshot of Laurie's skills and techniques.  A fun way to learn new ways and new skills. -  Shirley Watters, Pamela Spall & Assoc.
• Loved it!  Got some great ideas on how to lift the energy in our courses! - Antonia Medhurst, Griffith Uni.
• Remotivates and re-enthuses, promotes positive thinking.  Has helped during a time of change. -  Penny Greene, Centrelink
• Laurie is an excellent presenter who is able to help you to understand yourself better with many practical examples.  - Marion Raahauge, Centrelink
• I always love an opportunity to learn and be stretched in my thinking - thank you so much!!  - Jane Barr-Thompson, Ingenius coaching.
• Laurie's energy level and knowledge level never cease to amaze me. - Carole Vacher, Qld Transport
• Fast paced but very entertaining.  I did not look at my watch once during the morning. -  Barry McGrath, Corrective Services

Flexing the Mental Muscle

• An excellent day. Helped to re-energise my thinking and great to share it with the whole team. - Lawrence Booth
• I found the whole course beneficial - it has revitalised my thinking!  There are some very helpful and powerful messages received here. - Muriel Green
• A day that was enlightening and uplifting.  Most useful for refocusing my mind and life. - Anne Borg
• Very enlightening!  Changed my way of thinking!! - Anon
• I came thinking I was losing half my weekend but I gained my future. - Anon
• A great course.  I have never been to one so enlightening before. - Anon
• Very enlightening - enjoyed the whole day.  Presenter GREAT!!!!!! Loved it :) thanks heaps. - Anon
• Opened my eyes / mind.  Totally enjoyed the day.  Excellent. - anon
• I felt frustrated with my lack of time management and balance before the workshop, now I’m looking forward to applying strategies learnt to improve. Cherie Smith
• Fabulous, thought provoking! – Megan Buxton, Bremer Institute of TAFE
• Should be compulsory for every student!  Really enjoyed it, can’t wait to go and do it. – Matthew Roach, Uni student.
• The whole day was fantastic, can see how we can relate this to home and the workplace. – Tracey Dudas, Australia Post
• Laurie spoke to our group in a way we all could understand.
• He was great to watch and was fun for the whole course. – Kim McCullough

Creating the Thinking Environment

• “Thanks Eric for presenting a stimulating, thought provoking and interactive day.” – Kathleen Teasdale, Education Queensland
• “Invaluable in providing ideas that assist in involving all staff when input and decisions are crucial.  It also assisted in understanding various learning behaviours and when to use them.  I really enjoyed the interaction of the groups and also the art in getting groups to do all the work while the facilitator “sat back and enjoyed a coffee.”“I will be recommending that other staff in my area attend future sessions.”“All of it was amazing, it was SO adaptable to almost any industry I couldn’t believe it!  And we have already commenced working it into our daily training schedule.  Thanks Guys!” – Bradley Nelson, Mission Australia
• “The different options on brainstorming were most beneficial – we usually do the old sit around the table with butchers paper and a scriber and discuss.  The tools that were given will help to make it fun, interesting, everyone will feel involved as well as delve down and come up with some really good brainstorming.”

• Great presenter - very authentic, professional and fun.
• Highly informative and entertaining.
• Great enthusiasm and knowledge for realistic application
• Fantastic day - lots of new ideas to implement! - Raelee Van Wyk, Flight Centre
• When is Part 2 available?
• Great day - it's given me a lot of practical ideas - Bryn Dolan, Education Queensland
• Great "jolter" to think of practical ways to introduce the "tactile" into my workshops. - Brenton Nicholls, Impact Unlimited.

• Everything was great for adding variety to my training.  Awesome course.  Very different to MTI so helpful in its own way for meetings, facilitating and training.  Thank you.
• Good to take the opportunity to explore work ideas. – Rachael Uhr, Local Government
• Great tools and tactics that I can use every day at work and home. – Leiza Wood, Metro South Institute of TAFE
• This is a great course to engender excitement and new ideas when you are stuck and your work issues need to be looked at differently.  It will help our team to succeed.
• All of the strategies were great to experience and participate in.                                     
• I'd like to be able to practice more but time is limited - would love 2 days! 
• I'm a slow learner!  Excellent idea generating tools for trainers - Fabulous trainer, you've inspired me Eric! – Paula Maxwell, trainer.
• Time flew, Eric, you kept me engaged all day.  Well done and thank you.
• Great and innovative tools which will help me facilitate training & meetings. – Kay O’Connell, Dept. Immigration.

• Eric - Thanks heaps for recently providing a copy of your presentation from the Mindworks seminar in August.  It was a useful refresher and complemented your book, which I have used extensively since the workshop. Thanks again. All the best, Terry Harper

• Hi Lindel, Thank you for sending the evaluations through to me.   I am really pleased with the results.  Eric was fantastic as well and both Natalie and I found the course very valuable.   Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to attend. Regards, Kay O'Connell, Manager - Quality Assurance and Staff Development Qld Borders DIMA

Invariably the response to Laurie’s training is nothing short of excellent!

Here are just a few of the comments Laurie has received recently . . .