Health, Fitness & Wellness

These testimonials are from a selection of Michelle Bowden’s clients in the information technology sector spanning 1999 to today. Enjoy!

“I was delighted to see my colleagues present and learn from them. I learnt so much that I can apply to not only my daily job but life in general. This program was entertaining, engaging, fun and exciting. I would strongly recommend to any and all.”

Zoe Brown

National Educator, Orangetheory Fitness

“Michelle’s energy was inspiring and uplifting. The structure of the program is great. We received the pieces of the puzzle and then it all came together. I’m leaving with the tools I need to write and present amazing presentations. It’s not easy to learn to present and rattles the cage inside – the team energy and Michelle made you feel it’s a safe place to be yourself.”

Brad Goodchild

Studio Owner, Bikram Yoga Five Dock

“It was an excellent program. The masterclass was energetic, dynamic, informative, practical and challenging. I was not bored for one single moment. It was a memorable two days.”

Alisa Lollback

Psychologist / Body Psychotherapist, Alisa Lollback

“I love that the masterclass covered so much diverse content and that I got to practice the techniques in a non–threatening way. I learnt different techniques without realising I was learning. Michelle is so engaging, captivating and I hung onto every word. Simply amazing!”

Sam Ursino

Performance Coach, Anytime Fitness Australia

“This program is intensive! Great expertise from Michelle and great energy over the whole 2 days! Nice amount of personalisation and SO many takeaways. Thank you! Your energy and passion have our whole team walking away inspired and excited to implement.”

Fiona Tzanis

People & Culture Manager, Collective Wellness Group

“Loved everything about it. Very tangible tools from day 1 to implement straight away. Day 2 was a great chance to have a go and get some credible feedback from Michelle and peers. Energetic, informative, great takeaways. My brain is full! This will definitely improve my presentations. Thank you Michelle!”

Kate Allott,

Head of Fitness, Anytime Fitness Australia

“I loved all of it! I loved the resources and techniques, the enthusiasm and the opportunity to learn and improve along the way. I feel extremely grateful for the opportunity to learn and improve my presentation skills. I am excited to continue to develop in this area.”

Brooke Daubney

Xtend Barre Performance Coach, Xtend Barre Australia

“It was an awesome course. I learned heaps, despite years of presenting and leading workshops. I wish I had this training before I’d presented.”

Tom Eastham

Performance Coach, Anytime Fitness Australia

“I honestly loved everything! The techniques were explained fabulously and I feel it can truly be applied. Michelle you’re AMAZEBALLS!”

Rachel Kalwy

Performance Coach, Anytime Fitness Australia

“I loved Michelle. She was entertaining, engaging and had heaps of energy. So much content was covered in a short space of time it was worth the time out, every second of it. Great mix of theory, practice and personal feedback to put into practice. I love, love, loved it!” , Chief Marketing Officer, Collective Wellness Group

Emily Thompson

Position, Name of Company

“I loved that the tools to build a persuasive and energetic presentation were broken down into easy to learn and understandable components. The program had a lot of valuable information presented in a really engaging format.”

Ben Hemphill

Head of Commercial Development, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved that it was fun, engaging, interactive and practical. I really enjoyed the program – lots of useful info and I learnt how to apply it. Michelle, you were hilarious, fun and very engaging.”

Anna Debenham

Directing Co-Founder, The Biting Truth

“I loved Michelle’s dynamic presentation and the immediately applicable content and all the valuable gifts.”

Ralph Griffiths

Performance Coach, Anytime Fitness Australia

“Well structured with logical steps, lots of additional learning points beyond public speaking. Easy to apply everyday. Wonderful delivery, loved the gifts.”

Arthur McColl

CEO, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved that Michelle has created a simple and effective structure that we could learn and also take away and use in the days, weeks and years ahead. I also loved that we covered so many topics with practical tips to improve. This program is fantastic, I learnt so much.”

Gordon Martin

General Manager, Anytime Fitness Australia

“I loved the personality, care and interactions with Michelle; the simplified structure & method of the 13 steps; small group presenting and the rapport between participants. It is an extremely positive and rewarding experience. Now to fly! Haven’t learnt this much since uni.”

Ed Ferguson

Community Football Manager, NSFA

“I loved the energy, content, delivery, pace and presents.”

Kevin Mott

General Manager, Xtend Barre Australia

“Gave me structure and direction, and confidence to structure keynotes. Great! Thanks for 2 intense days.”

Aaron Smith

Founder & CEO, KX Group

“I loved everything! Michelle has the right balance of entertainment, encouragement and accountability that makes the 2 days extremely engaging. The model is amazing, well thought out and life changing when you action it.”

Andrew Gow

Performance Coach Team Leader, Anytime Fitness Australia

“OMG! I have just finished the best presentation skills two-day workshop I have ever done - and I have done 5! Michelle Bowden is simply a star maker! She can turn coal into a diamond and I am so impressed. Her masterclass is an awesome mix of theory and practical. The 13 steps she goes through are logical and powerful. The subject matter is outstanding and information is presented in a logical and structured manner for ease in understanding. The real impact is her teaching style. She is an outstanding speaker/facilitator/coach who instilled trust and honesty. She had a beautiful manner and keeps everything light, up beat and full of energy. You never look at your watch and you never feel self-conscious. If you have to do any type of presentation, this course is a dead set must! I highly recommend this program. Best course I’ve ever done.”

Justin Tamsett

Managing Director, Active Management

“This program is fun, engaging, educational and practical. It is useful for all areas of your life.”

Justin McDonell

Co-Founder/Chair, Collective Wellness Group

“This was one of the best presentation courses I’ve done. I loved Michelle and how interactive, engaging and educational this program is.”

Adriana Kalidis

National Fitness Coordinator, Anytime Fitness Australia

“Thank you for teaching me a fantastic formula to public speaking success. I am so excited to use this template in upcoming presentations and know it will help my confidence and delivery. Blown away with how well you know your course. Incredible energy, honest and valuable feedback. Fantastic engagement – you make everyone believe they can do this from the minute they walk in the door. Loved it!”

Amy Johnson

Founder, TriChicks

“I loved the learning style and advanced techniques presented and the way we embedded or practiced in a safe environment. It was judgement-free. This will help me in my role. Best practice delivery from Michelle. I loved Michelle’s commitment, passion, and genuine desire to personalise and elevate each person’s ability regardless of their role, starting point or experiences.”

Rob Hale

General Manager, OrangeTheory Fitness

“I loved Michelle’s passion. I felt like she really cared and created a positive environment that helped me feel more comfortable and get more out of the session. I loved it!”

Alex Parker

Co-Founder, The Biting Truth

“This Masterclass is very fun, structured and has a lot of takeaways. I loved it! Will load these strategies straight into my every day.”

Mitch Hardy

Performance Coach, Anytime Fitness Australia

“I loved that it was well structured and practical. Great content. I especially loved the AHHA! moment when all the steps came together. You can use it almost immediately. It is a fantastic program that smashed the MBA courses out of the park. I also loved the music, it’s super smooth.”

Kevin Huang

CFO, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved the 4Mat of the two days! I loved feeling comfortable – I felt open to ask questions. The program was really valuable. Michelle is an effective educator – friendly, passionate, and inspiring.”

Kelly Rollo

Brand Manager, Orangetheory Fitness

“I loved that it was highly engaging, informative and so, so relevant. The structure, templates, content, activities and presents were all fantastic. This program is awesome! Michelle, you are incredible.”

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Jolene Holton

Chief People Officer, Collective Wellness Group

“Great 2 days! I love the easy to follow structure, it was logical and there was no bullshit. Thanks.”

Dan Buckley

Talent Acquisition Manager, NRL

“I loved that it was engaging and easy to understand while not being awkward and uncomfortable. I would recommend to anyone who wants to be a more confident speaker.”

Becky Johnson-Hoole

Head of Procurement, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved that I learnt how to effectively communicate and engage with the people I am presenting to. I loved the engagement from Michelle.” , Compliance Coordinator, Collective Wellness Group

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Becky Johnson-Hoole

Head of Procurement, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved that I learnt new skills I had not come across before. Perfect balance of engagement. Michelle is great! Keep it up.”

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Becky Johnson-Hoole

Paralegal, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved that it was informative, fun, and has a lot of information. Well, worth it. I learnt a lot. Michelle is an amazing presenter. I feel more confident already.”

Nick Cowpar

Group Design and Fit-out Manager, Collective Wellness Group

“Michelle takes all the fear out of public speaking. She is an outstanding teacher and she is very generous with her time and knowledge. There is no one better!”

Ange Sinclair

Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Digestive Detective

“This Masterclass had lots of tangible content, no ‘fluff’ and great activities. Great course, only feedback would be a little more opportunity to provide feedback to each other throughout.”

Chris Reid

Head of Fitness and Member Experience, Orangetheory Fitness

“Practical, informative techniques that genuinely prepare you as a persuasive presenter. Safe, engaging learning environment. A very knowledgeable, experienced and engaging presenter.”

Eilidh Mackay,

Representative and XLR8 Programs Manager, NSFA

“The program was fabulous! I loved that it was absolutely engaging and insightful. Everything learnt can be applied to real life and everyday situations and not necessarily just for presentations. I really enjoyed myself and learnt so many ‘practical’ techniques.” , Marketing Manager, Anytime Fitness Australia

Priscilla Tran

Position, Name of Company

“Loved every second of it! Michelle – an enthusiastic, caring and insightful facilitator. I walked away with the knowledge and tools I wanted and more! Rapport between other attendees – great environment. Would highly recommend to anyone. Very useful and valuable masterclass for people in any walk of life.”

Nick Marr

Football Operations Manager, NSFA

“Best training course I have done. I loved that it delivered above expectations that were promised. I walk away a better person than yesterday. I have improved my skills, and I have learnt processes, skills and more confidence. Fantastic.” ,

Simon Thompson

COO, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved that it was interactive. Michelle is engaging, knowledgeable, and likeable. You can see how she puts what she teaches into practice. There is a lot to learn but the handouts and gifts make it seem less daunting to remember. Michelle is personable, generous, really informative, and interesting.”

Josie Wallace

Brand Marketing Manager, Xtend Barre Australia

“Michelle is amazing – so many takeaways even for someone who only presents generally. I’d love to do the two-day course.”

Helen Thackwray

Executive Assistant to the CEO, Collective Wellness Australia

“I loved that it was a spectacular course and I was very impressed by your knowledge of the content.”

Daniel Thexton

Business Analyst, Collective Wellness Australia

“I loved that it was extremely engaging. It showed me skills I did not know. I especially love everything about motivating the audience. It was fantastic!”

Sarah Kharoufeh

Legal Counsel, Collective Wellness

“I loved that I learnt different formulas in communicating and extending myself.”

Martin Edmilao

Procurement Administration Assistant, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved that the content is so easy to put into practice and Michelle kept us engaged all day! Thank you again.”

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Brooke Mullholand

Head of Franchise Support, Orange Theory Fitness

“I loved the program so much. I learnt so much coming into a corporate role from my instructor/physio/performer background that will benefit my new role. The program was well delivered and always interesting. I never felt boring or dull.”

Adelaide

Instructor Support & Development Manager, Xtend Barre

“I loved that it was so interactive and fun. My role does not involve formal presentation but after completing this course, I wish it did. Michelle made me laugh. Very enjoyable day!”

Jessica Gill

Anytime Fitness Australia

Nick Marr

Football Operations Manager, NSFA

“I loved that the content was broken down into easy-to-understand concepts. Michelle is a fabulous and knowledgeable person. Great energy throughout the entire workshop. Fantastic development for career and everyday life.”

Jason Au

Digital Marketing Coordinator, Collective Wellness Group

“I loved that it had so many takeaways! New coping mechanisms and an easy to follow template for writing presentations. Michelle is amazing! The course was brilliant, so pleased that I had the opportunity to come.”

Maddie Cummings

Recruitment, Collective Wellness

“I loved that it was thorough, engaging, and well crafted. Great linguistic patterns. There was loads of information. I loved the ongoing interaction opportunities.”

Martin de Jager

Town and Regional Planner, Collective Wellness Group

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