Information Technology Testimonials

Michelle Bowden has worked in the IT sector for more than 27 years. These reviews and testimonials highlight the impact of her presentation skills training.

These testimonials are from a selection of Michelle Bowden’s clients in the IT sector spanning 1999 to today. They include feedback from leaders, executives, subject matter experts and teams who have attended Michelle’s presentation skills training. Enjoy!

“I loved that the masterclass pushed the boundaries of comfort in a fun way. I also loved how amazing and credible Michelle is.”

Clint Burgess

Enterprise Solution Specialist, Financials, Procore Technologies

“I loved that it pushed me to a place I didn’t think I could get to! It gave me the structure I wanted. I also loved Michelle 10/10! I now have the tools to deliver insightful presentations.”

Steve Hansen

Solutions Engineer, Procore Technologies

“I loved the energy, how the content was delivered, and that it felt like a safe place to learn the minute we started. I have come away from this feeling I have learned a lot!”

Ashley Evans

Senior Solutions Engineer, Procore Technologies

“I loved the content and how engaging it was to learn along the way. I loved Michelle’s energy, making everyone comfortable. I will use everything – all practical.”

Ben Scanlan

Solutions Engineer, ProProcore Technologies

Incredible 2-day intensive course. I loved the curriculum and delivery, which forced me to learn and practice for real life presentation and public speaking. There was NO option to do work or worry about the outside world. I was able to focus and learn. Being away from the office was helpful, no distractions! I will use the 4Mat for all big presentations. I will have more icebreakers and framing in my meetings. I will be more provocative and bold. I am recommending this course to all of my colleagues and friends. Michelle is amazing.

Rebecca Lopez

Account Executive, Salesforce

“I loved everything – a genuinely life changing experience. The 4Mat structure will help me articulate and express myself in a way that will resonate with my audience. The best enablement training I’ve ever had. I will use the entire Persuasion Blueprint.”

Matt Richardson

Account Executive, Salesforce

The engagement was incredible! I often get bored in training and by 2pm I’m over it. This was hands down, the best sales training I’ve been to in 16 years.”

Richard Wilson

Marketing Cloud Account Executive, Salesforce

“The best sales enablement I’ve ever been on. It’s given me a structure for how to present in any situation. Michelle is knowledgeable and inspiring. It was also great to get out the Salesforce office and remove distractions. I will use all if it, the whole Persuasion Blueprint. My goal is to implement the whole structure with some immediate changes.”

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Carl Hutchings

Account Executive, Salesforce

"The engagement was incredible! I often get bored in training and by 2pm I’m over it. This was hands down, the best sales training I’ve been to in 16 years.”

Richard Wilson

Marketing Cloud Account Executive, Salesforce

“I loved how interactive Michelle made the course, and how she created a safe space in a matter of minutes. It’s the most beneficial training I’ve ever received during my 2+ years at Salesforce. I’ll use all of the knowledge, tips and techniques that I’ve picked up in the past two days.”

Conor Harty

Account Executive, Salesforce

“Michelle is an incredibly engaging, colourful, dynamic facilitator who captivated us for the whole time! Master presenter! Content is comprehensive, backed by credible experience, practical tools to elevate my presenting skills.” ,

Ed Pain

ANZ Sales Strategy Leader – Specialisation & Solutions, Salesforce

"I FEEL FANTASTIC! Michelle is one of a kind. Her delivery of the content is relevant, engaging, and practical. I have never been to a training session as engaging and actually useful. Michelle has an impactful way to deliver – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"

Gabby Norton

Senior Business Development Rep, Salesforce

“Loved it! So fun! One of the best training sessions I’ve done. 2 days ago I would have been terrified to do the final presentation, but Michelle gave me the tools, confidence and Persuasion Blueprint to make something that’s typically daunting into an easy to follow process. I will use all of the techniques and the confidence the masterclass gave me.”

Danielle Cook

Senior Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Michelle was the most engaging presenter. The content was very well thought out and valuable. I will use the content for meetings and emails.”

Joshua Ryan

Senior Business Development Rep, Salesforce

This has to be my favourite and most valuable course I have ever participated in, in all my 7 years at Salesforce. It was challenging and insightful. I have walked away feeling incredibly well equipped to take on big deals and presentations. Thank you, Michelle! I will use the 4Mat and Storyboarding.” , Account Executive, Salesforce

Kat Nguyen

Account Executive, Salesforce

"Best course I've attended in my long career. Loved every minute of the workshop - it was magnificent. This will leave a lasting impression for me professionally and in life. We were challenged to be great at engaging and persuading our customers. Michelle is a one in a million person – engaging, fun, prepared, motivating and inspirational. I will use the whole lot. I’ll plan better for every engagement, use eye contact, challenge myself to use and be great. I’ll take the opportunity to pass it on and influence internal stakeholders at Salesforce. 6/5!"

Dean Puhalovich

Principal Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“10/10! I loved everything! Michelle, you are the best facilitator I’ve ever had. Very engaging content and practical, safe space to learn. Just the right amount of homework/crowd participation. I will use all of it."

Nicola Wiggins

Account Executive, Salesforce

“Thanks Michelle for such an incredible workshop! Takeaways will remain with us forever! I loved that the workshop was interactive, engaging, and insightful. We learnt everything about persuasive presentations."

Manmohan Mohanty

Engagement Manager, Tata Consultancy Services

"Michelle's teaching technique was fantastic, The usable models make it easy. I will use what I’ve learnt in every presentation. 5/5!"

Graham Dix

Principal Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Gave really practical framework and techniques and used lots of different learning techniques (e.g. visual, kinaesthetic etc). I loved the very enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer and that we were able to practice what we had learnt. I also loved that future resources and help are made available! Great program – really loved it and believe it will be very valuable to me going forward.”

Candice Nel

Account Executive, Salesforce

“WOW! Completely life-changing! Michelle is a legend!”

Matt Bullock

Founder/CEO Spinify and Founder/ Former CEO, eWay

"Thank you Michelle for a glorious 2 days of training. You are such an amazing woman! Feeling so energised, thank you for sharing all the gems. I shall be recommending your course to all and sundry!I loved the continual practice without needing to role play. I loved your infectious, engaging, and effective facilitation. I will use the stage presence, better use of slides, and structure to prepare. I loved all of it!”

Jodie Koch

Account Executive, Salesforce

“You know what it is like to work with the best? The person who is the Expert in their field? Someone who lives the topic ? - that is Michelle. I have trained people on delivering presentations and thought I did a pretty good job but then I did Michelle's program and realised I still had lots to learn from the expert. If you want to be a persuasive speaker and are smart enough to want to work with the best - call Michelle.”

Brad Shaw

Managing Director, livepro®

"Blown away! I loved that it was an incredibly, refreshing, energising and fun way to learn. Absolutely invaluable skills I feel confident to apply immediately. I will use everything!”

Stephanie Hamilton

Director of Business Strategy, Salesforce

“Michelle’s energy is so addictive and inspiring. I never knew ‘soft skills’ could be so well qualified and easy to understand. Absolute G.O.A.T. Unlearned and re-learned as a result of this session. 10/10 recommend to anyone. I will use from thinking, planning, designing to execution. Literally everything! Feel even more confident in my speaking abilities. 4Mat is game changing. Blueprint is spot-bloody-on. P.S. she’s hilarious!”

Daniel Kim

Business Development Representative, Salesforce

“I loved the phenomenal energy from Michelle. Her interactive, engaging approach to facilitation and learning moments was unlike any other workshop I have attended in my career. I loved the practical advice and guidance, personalised feedback, data/science-backed models. This masterclass will take my presenting to the next level and I am deeply appreciative. I will use the modified 4Mat framework and Persuasion Blueprint – this is extremely practical and will help me build confidence in both ‘formal’ meetings/presentations as well as off the cuff delivery. The presentation feedback was also excellent.”

Ben Russell,

Senior Director, Sales Strategy, Salesforce

“I loved that the masterclass provided ability for next level business, engagement and persuasion. It’s customer and business oriented. It is a true presentation masterclass. These are skills that will move the needle on customer sales and satisfaction.”

Joe Pini

Key Account Director, Salesforce

“Thank you, Michelle, for a super impactful couple of days! Lots of practical tools and tips which we can all put into practice. The team really enjoyed the experience! Me too! I heard great things about the team's presentations, great job all! Thank you for bringing your BEST!”

Jane Brown

SVP Enterprise Sales, Salesforce

"Blown away! I loved that it was an incredibly, refreshing, energising and fun way to learn. Absolutely invaluable skills I feel confident to apply immediately. I will use everything!”

Stephanie Hamilton

Director of Business Strategy, Salesforce

Ed Pain

Sales Stretegy Leader, Salesforce

“Thanks for running such an amazing coaching event, Michelle. We all know that public speaking and presenting can be difficult. Landing a message to a disengaged audience is almost impossible. Carving out the time to properly prepare doesn’t seem like a feasible option. The tools and frameworks Michelle taught us, are a ‘cheat code’ to become more engaging and land at the right outcome with our customers, teams, even our family. The tools and patterns are easy and well defined. The location was good and allowed me to focus out of the office. Michelle was very engaging. I will use the frameworks and tools especially the body language. It was a pleasure spending the time with Michelle this week.”

Lee Tsiamis

Chief Customer Transformation Advisor, Salesforce

“I loved that the masterclass was super engaging, so much fun, easy to apply techniques, great to engage with different people, learning strategies for everyone, and solidified learning.”

Sarah Oldham

Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Michelle's Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass has been one of the best enablements I have ever done. Real and practical takeaways that are really applicable to our roles. Loved it! I will use all the planning techniques, objection handling, speaking and presenting tips.”

Patrick Henry

Account Executive, Salesforce

"I feel I've learned professional and life skills to succeed. I loved the structure, useful tools and it has made me self-aware”.

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Katrina DoneyOS

Marketing, EOS

“Transformative. Completely new perspective on presenting. Critically, I loved the frameworks to apply - that are simple to understand - so I can practice, practice, practice. I will use the Persuasion Blueprint for every meeting, Storyboarding for every presentation, and the 2nd/3rd position for every email. Energetic, active, engaging, and exhausting two days.”

Richard Taylor

Account Executive, Salesforce

“I felt engaged 100% of the time and that has NEVER been my experience at any training. It was really good fun! I loved the very tangible approach/methodologies that are immediately applicable. Extremely useful and beneficial.”

Ian Gilroy

Technical Manager, Cisco

“Excellent training. The format of the masterclass is very effective. Full 2 days but worth it. Thank you!!! I think eventually I will use everything."

Alex Marquez

Lead Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Fantastic two days – so much information. I loved how you made us fill out the workbook ourselves…made the content really stick! I am looking forward to using the techniques and models you taught me to become a more effective speaker.”

Phil Jones

General Manager of Professional Services, Wardy IT Group

“Michelle had great energy. I loved the framework – Persuasion Blueprint, tips for nervous presenters, and great feedback. I will use the Persuasion Blueprint, tips on gestures and movement. It’s great that Michelle will check future speeches."

Stephanie Easton

Inside Sales (Sales Admin), Allied Telesis

“Awesome! Michelle is very capable – a brilliant communicator and teacher. Quite practical lessons – relevant and useful. There’s a lot of content to cover. Loved Michelle – a very genuine wonderful person.”

Nick Priest

Development Team Manager, MessageMedia

“I attended Michelle Bowden's Presentation Skills Workshop which was one of the best things I have done for myself personally & professionally. Although confronting and challenging at times, it was also one of the most innovative, fun and practical learning experiences. I have since been able to leverage the skills learnt in different facets of everyday personal and business life. Thank you Michelle for enabling & empowering me with the expertise!”

Varsha Kanwar

Senior Manager – Customer Experience Strategy & Operations, Cisco

“I recently attended one of Michelle's advanced presentations skills courses and was so impressed by the different approach to the topic. It was lively and interactive, wasn't scary and really gave me at the end, a plan and approach that I can use every day in my work and personal life. Michelle is a unique character and really puts all of her energy and honesty into providing a great experience for her clients. I would highly recommend that you and your company engage Michelle where you can.”

Cassandra Crothers

Sales Manager, Cisco

“Well! Where do I start? Michelle is the most outstanding and enthusiastic presentation coach I have ever worked with. Her energy is contagious and her approach is very effective. She does not teach a class, she immerses herself in the people and getting them a successful outcome. A great combination of humour, anecdotes, practical and theory result in a virtually guaranteed better presentation. She then stays in touch personally to assure you are practicing your new skills.”

Brenton Smith

Managing Director, Symantec Asia-Pacific & Japan

“The sense of teamwork and team bonding was achieved whilst gaining fantastic insight into how we can reduce the time taken to prepare presentations, increase their impact and persuasive power, and grow in confidence and capability. Highly recommended for all client-facing people leaders.”

Alasdair Smith

Director Strategic Initiatives, Tata Consultancy Services

“Top 2 courses I’ve been on. Thank you Michelle - fantastic course, highly recommended! I loved the jam-packed sessions. No wasted time. Easy to adapt tools to help. Great that Michelle came to NZ!”

Rick Street

Strategic Account Director, Salesforce

“I loved the pace, energy and content. I like the practical nature and the relevance to me. LOVED IT!”

Sohail Siddiqui

Strategic Account Director, Salesforce

“I loved the structure, energy, detailing and coverage. Amazing is the only word I can say about this program!”

Akashdeep Jain

Tata Consultancy Services

“What an amazing few days! Michelle thank you! Great on-the-job training! Excellent way to teach and breakdown format and structure. A very good feedback session. I will use everything! I’m already putting the structure into my presentations.”

Cam Baldock

Senior Account Executive, Salesforce

“I just loved hanging out with this NZ crew for the last 2 days and absorbing the learning myself. Thank you Michelle, you really are a change maker!”

Kelly Griffith

Director, Enablement Business Partners ANZ, Salesforce

“Michelle is an outstanding instructor. The content is so powerful and applicable. I would love for my team and every Solution Engineer to take and apply this course. One of the best I’ve done in my career! I will apply the frameworks given in every presentation and my conversations when I need buy-in from stakeholders.”

Amr Ibrahim

Senior Account Executive, Salesforce

“Awesome course! One of the best courses I have been to. I loved the excellent engagement and the framework that we learnt really gave a great practical structure. Michelle’s experience really showed, she gave great examples and how to put the material into practice. No role plays! Thanks Michelle!”

Sally Higgs

Product Manager, MYOB

“I loved that it was succinct and to the point and the personal touch. 2 days is perfect. Michelle is a pleasure as a trainer! Superb!”

Karan Kanchan

Tata Consultancy Services

“I loved the engaging content, that it was clearly structured/scripted but was reactive to our learning styles and preferences and the little or no focus on role plays. It’s obvious why it’s an industry leading course.”

Bradley Dewar,

Customer Success Manager, KINSHIP Digital

“Brilliant course Michelle! Very honest, very practical – excellent. The best course I have ever attended.”

Seth Cleaver

Sales Engineer, Progress

"Great content, great setup, great presenter, great energy… in no particular order. Michelle has managed to keep us engaged and challenged for the entire 2 days. Great pilot group, with everyone committed to learn and improve in confidence. I will use everything really. I came in admitting to being “rusty” (especially for “in-person” presentations). Well, what a pleasant surprise. I have learnt so much in so little time and not only the rust is off now, I have gained a lot more and will use all of it next week. 5/5!"

Alexandre Rappoport

Lead Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“This was a highly valuable two days. The techniques and approaches have provided me with great skills to more effectively prepare and then confidently deliver compelling presentations & meetings. The focus in the course on both the theory and practice is an excellent way to ensure that the great insight Michelle takes us through is learnt and embedded in us.”

Jonathon Wood-Freeman

Account Executive/Account Director, Salesforce

“It is now at least six years since I last attended one of Michelle's workshops yet her personality and drive helped to deliver courses that I have not forgotten. I still use many of the exercises and strategies she shared with us and am always impressed when she finds new ways to stay in contact with me, something that in 26 years in IT sales no other presenter I have worked with has done. Michelle delivers the knowledge in an engaging and effective manner. If you are open to improving your skills Michelle will provide both a measurable benefit and solid platform to build on.”

Simon McCrostie

Account Executive – NSW & ACT, Software Services, Data#3 Limited

“The quickest 16 hours of my life, filled with interactive insightful and interesting alliteration ideas which I will certainly be using in the future. Everyone involved; interesting; enjoyable.”

Tom Glynn

Cust Buildsoftomer Service Specialist, Philips

“I loved that it taught all of us (at all different stages of selling) practical tools to use now in real world situations. I really enjoyed it. Easily the most engaging and informative training I’ve done and I’ve done plenty!”

Leon Ward

Business Development Manager, Buildsoft

“Fantastically presented and explained, and highly persuasive (surprise surprise!). All concepts are easy to understand and apply. Warm and enjoyable! Michelle was a fantastic trainer and I thoroughly enjoyed my time and would recommend to anyone.”

Alex Harper

Head of New Business, KINSHIP Digital

“Best program ever!! I loved the useful tips and how to be engaging.”

William Wong

Partner Manager, MYOB

“I loved the gifts from Michelle, presentation skills, 4Mat, Storyboarding, 13 AWESOME steps, plus feedback and body language tips. AWESOME program to re-look at your presentation skills.”

Ambika Kumarasamy

Portfolio Delivery/Business Development Manager, TCS

“I loved that the program gave me an opportunity to learn new things that I wasn’t aware of. The 4Mat, POO, Persuasion Blueprint technique are very useful. Michelle was very engaging and knew exactly how to help us improve. I will use the content - not just in presentations, everyday."

Abhilash Enaganti

Customer Service Specialist, Philips

“Michelle Bowden is simply brilliant! She is knowledgeable, serious and passionate about her work. Her Masterclass is awesome. She’s helped me a great deal in both business and non-business dealings., I’d highly recommend Michelle and her work to anyone who wants to improve their presentation and communications skills.”

Van Giang

CEO, International IT Resources

“Very well structured. A ‘must have’ for middle to senior management and for those who have to face clients. I loved the practical approach, energy of the presenter and practice, practice, practice.”

Shantanu Khasnavis

Account Manager Westpac, Tata Consultancy Services

“Very well presented and great content and topics covered. Michelle’s energy and presence is fantastic – I really enjoyed the whole process. Well done Michelle!”

Dareth Flavell

Key Account Manager, Buildsoft

“Excellent content, delivery and an amazing experience . I loved the amount of techniques, tricks and tips is really fascinating. I hadn’t even heard of most of them. I also loved the hard work we were “persuaded” to do as a part of training, which is extremely rewarding.”

Dinupa Hippola

Software Developer, Message Media

Dinupa Hippola

Software Developer, Message Media

“I’ve learnt a lot and I think you’re just wonderful! I loved that it was really fun. I felt challenged presenting although I’m glad I was given the opportunity to do so. The program was engaging, content-rich and fun!”

Jacqui Whittaker,

Account Manager, KINSHIP Digital

“I loved the easy methods that are practical, that it reinforced new concepts throughout and that we practiced with real examples. A bit rushed because we only had one day, but a very good framework that I can take away and use. Michelle is very friendly and had a lot of examples and stories to demonstrate.”

Rosaline Yu

Finance Transformation Business Lead, Google

“I loved the structure and the formula with great examples of what to use and when. The timing was also so perfect and gave us all really great examples and content to work on and improve. I wish we had the full 2-day program. I think we could all benefit from more structure in our informal presentations amongst colleagues and in team meetings.”

Cara D-Apuzzo

APAC Statutory Compliance Regional Lead, Google

“Excellent. I now have the information to improve myself and the confidence to commit to what I have learnt. Michelle did a fantastic job of delivering this program over the 2 days. The format whilst very challenging was very informative and leaves you with the commitment to use what you have learnt in the future.”

Warren Massih

Account Manager, Dimension Data

“I loved everything! The 13 steps are amazing. I also loved 4Mat, 5 Step Analysis, WIIFM, Framing, POO, especially Storyboarding. Best program I have attended in ages. Thank you so much! I feel I was missing so much before this program.”

Rakesh Kumar

Portfolio Manager, TCS

“Michelle was fantastic at engaging the group every second of the two-day workshop. She was extremely personable and attentive, so I felt compelled to give as much attention and participation as I could. It’s packed full of information, tools and strategies. I feel like I’ll be remembering useful nuggets for years. Great for speakers of all levels. Would highly recommend to anyone.”

David Tran

Customer Marketing Manager, Hipages

Cara D-Apuzzo

APAC Statutory Compliance Regional Lead, Google

“I loved the format. Michelle is a great instructor / presenter who made everyone feel inclusive. Presentation was nerve racking but a very worthwhile exercise. I will reflect and go back over material and use it”.

Danny Morthensen

Technical Trainer, Service Now

“I hired Michelle for presentation and influencing training and liked it so much I sent several colleagues as well as my husband! We're all so pleased with the tools she's provided us to be more impactful in influencing others and presenting to get the results we want. I highly recommend Michelle!”

Veronica Marriott

IT Services Leader, Cisco

“This program was excellent, and I definitely recommend this program to my colleagues. The entire course was exciting, engaging, full of practical learning. Michelle was really food with her skills and to the point. I liked the content used in the program because it was just perfect for the program.”

Nilesh Sakarwala,

Service Delivery Manager, TCS

"I loved the huge level of active participation and Michelle’s wonderful stories, white-boarding and facilitation. I will use this masterclass in preparing for my next SE leadership presentation. 5/5"

Robin Johnson

Head of Enablement, Salesforce

“Michelle is an incredibly strong presenter. I loved the introduction to an advanced skill set for a topic I was not confident in previously. Michelle is an incredibly vibrant, energetic, knowledgeable presenter. The course put me outside of my comfort zone but kept me interested and invested for the duration. Massive content that was so valuable for 2 days.”

Trevor Page

Solutions Specialist, Dimension Data

“In the past 5 years I have been inspired and encouraged by Michelle during 3 Presentation Skills training courses. What she teaches and demonstrates has given me the ability to communicate to audiences of 10 to 500 people all over the world. If ever you have a chance to be taught by Michelle, grab it with both hands... and yes Michelle, "They loved my guts..."

Jeff Findlay

e-arch

“Great course. I learnt many things that challenged me and will help with my ability to communicate better. I loved the pace, the content, the facilitator and the team activities.”

Chris Land

Dimension Data

“Hard to put the last 2 days in words. Thank you SO much Michelle.. It’s been so rewarding. A million thank you’s!!! You are the FUN fairy godmother 🧚‍♀️ of persuasive presenting and I hope to keep in touch. Michelle was a genuine expert. I loved the masterclass – so many learnings. I loved the energy and pacing.”

Emma Becker

Account Executive, Media & Healthcare, Salesforce

“Michelle was a superstar! Super engaging, jam packed content communicated clearly and easy to follow. Workbook and handouts were valuable. My fave part was being able to practice the 4Mat in pairs and solidified knowledge on day 2. I will use everything!”

Nikki Hong

Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Michelle is a fantastic presenter with extremely valuable points. She makes you look outside the box. I loved her energy. The course was enjoyable and it helped increase my confidence. I liked understanding the view of more than the first person.”

Mark Mijas

Account Manager, Dimension Data

“I loved Michelle’s energy and sass! Her expertise was evident from the outset making it very easy and enjoyable way to learn. From a content perspective, it was all extremely relevant, practical and immediately applicable to my day to day.”

Roland Shepherd

Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Wonderful and engaging way to learn so many useful techniques that enable you to take your presentations to the next level. I loved the ‘in-the-moment’ feedback and applying newly acquired knowledge. I will use the 4Mat and 5-Step Analysis frameworks, laminated sheet full of great tips!”

Boris Bachovski

Technical Architect, Salesforce

Roland Shepherd

Lead solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Fantastic training! I loved the 13 step technique for persuasive presenting, the 5 Step Analysis, 4MAT, Storyboarding. Dance – pace, pace, lead, POO.”

Rajesh Sapra

Portfolio Manager, TCS

“The masterclass helps to stitch together all of the trainings and workshops you participate in over your career. Having a Persuasion Blueprint makes sure what you do is repeatable on all customer engagements. I will use the icebreakers when I see a good opportunity to. The Persuasion Blueprint will be looked at or used before starting on slides.”

Simon Hickson

Service Cloud AE, Salesforce

“I loved the 1% details that compound to deliver great presentations. Walking away with a strong blueprint for success. I will use the Persuasion Blueprint, 4Mat, body language tips, Storyboarding, putting ourselves in the customer’s shoes.”

Adam White

Account Executive – Small & Medium Businesses, Salesforce

“I loved the techniques to refine and reflect: persuasiveness, presenting, and analysing your audience.I loved the inclusive, engaging facilitator. We were not lectured at and everything was taught in engaging manner. It was well organised and communicated. I will use EVERYTHING – customer meeting, internal meetings, and improve my brand and presence.”

Haneesha Nimmagadda

Platform and Security Cloud Account Executive, Salesforce

“Fantastic. I highly recommend it. The course was engaging and realistic. I have a lot to apply and learn. I have learnt a lot over the past few days which I appreciate. I loved it!”

Nathan Cafey

Dimension Data

“Michelle has pedigree and credibility. I definitely loved the masterclass! Michelle you were amazing! Your methodology and teaching style is phenomenal! I truly didn’t appreciate it until it all came together at the end. You gave me a mental mic -drop moment! Thank you! It has given me more granular help and formats and techniques than what I have learnt before.”

Azhar Mohammed

Lead Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“New level unlocked! Michelle was engaging, authentic, inspiring, insightful and an incredible teacher and storyteller. I will use everything! I will start to incorporate bits of the star and grow.”

Josh Browne

Solution Engineer Salesforce

“Very inclusive, informative and collaborative learning experience. The content was so rich and unique and very practical. After the course, now I feel I am so confident and I know what I don’t know, what and how to improve my presentation skills to be more persuasive. Excellent and the best course from the world’s best – Michelle.”

Karimulla Shaik

Delivery Manager, TCS

“I loved the structure, the penny drop moments, and the humour. Michelle’s knowledge and enthusiasm is infectious.”

Kelly Carson

Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Thank you SO, SO much Michelle!! Your Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass course was the best training I have ever had!! Your energy and humour is infectious!! Your methodology makes the most sense of any presentation course I have done. Your delivery, including making us physically deliver each step you taught as we went through, and, starting day 2 by putting everything we learnt on day 1 into action, was incredible! I absolutely want to keep in touch and look forward to sharing the rewards of putting everything into action. You are definitely the Master of the Presentation Masterclasses. I loved the fact that Salesforce brought Michelle to NZ!! Great to have her calibre. Also great to have a mix of SES and AES.”

Nikki Kent

Senior Solution Engineer – Marketing, Salesforce

“I loved the high energy, Michelle’s deep knowledge on the subject, interactive, hands on session, and the format of the course. An amazing experience, thank you so much.”

Suruchi Chaturvedi

Business Relationship Manager, TCS

“I loved the great format. It was easy to implement. I loved the engaging delivery. I will use POO, pace and dancing . You might be thinking that 2 days of presentation training in your busy work week is too much to handle, in fact, all of our participants have left wanting more, because persuasive presentations are vital to your role as a successful parent, partner and salesperson!”

Justin Robinson

Solution Engineer – FINS, Salesforce

“This was the best training course I have ever done! Learning a formula for effective presentations makes it so easy. I loved the tips for reducing nerves and connecting to the audience. Content was great and relevant to my daily activities. The trainer Michelle was a fantastic communicator and excellent trainer. I will use all of the things!"

Wallace Correy

Senior Solution Engineer (Presales), Salesforce

“I loved Michelle; practicing on something that is real; visual; interactive; easy to follow and have “light bulb moments”. It was intense, mind challenging and educational. 2 days is perfect scope.”

Tanya Windscheffe

MYOB

"The facilitator has infectious energy! The topics she teaches are complex yet the style of presentation breaks them down into bite-sized pieces, making it easy to digest and ultimately immediately apply. The key message of thinking from your audiences’ perspective, how to do 5-Step Analysis prior to beginning a presentation and the Persuasion Blueprint are incredibly valuable. I will use the Persuasion Blueprint for every customer engagement I have, and the Pacing and Learning and POO methods in both my personal and professional life. 5/5!"

Tanu Singh

Solution Engineer, Alteryx

“Although it has been several years since I engaged with Michelle, and attended one of her Presentation Courses - I can honestly and sincerely say that it was a life changing educational experience that has etched it's learning into my memory. I recall very clearly at the time - that Michelle's enthusiasm and energy was amazingly brilliant. Her ability to articulate key concepts, demonstrate the value proposition, and then facilitate the learning process by coaching us to present in an enhanced and more effective manner within such a short period of time was empowering. Michelle manages to create a learning environment that is very supportive of her teaching style, and she has the unique ability to engage at a level, whereby her enthusiasm and energy becomes contagious which ultimately results in a more focused group of students who are fully engaged throughout the course and thereby ultimately learn much more.”

Arun Bajaj

Software Client Architect, IBM

Tanu Singh

Solution Engineer, Alteryx

“An absolute masterclass presenter, Michelle thank you for an engaging, fun experience, and the most useful framework I've ever been given for presenting. I loved the framework. It really was a next- level professional experience – thank you!”

Joy Snook

Client Director, Salesforce

“A great framework for building a presentation or story and influencing those in the room. Especially loved 4Mat blueprint and the work around stagecraft. I think that the whole hipages leadership team should be doing this course.”

Chris Hobbs

Senior Performance Marketing Manager, Hipages

“A really well thought out and put together course, challenging but not overwhelming – I really loved it. Michelle is very inspiring and gave us all great tools to give better presentations.”

Merrin Hughes

Senior Product Marketer, MYOB

“I loved that it provides a logical framework that is practical and I can rinse and repeat across my engagements. I will use the framework, storyboarding, gestures, tips and tricks. 5/5!

Aleksandar Chumkovski

Senior Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“The Blueprint is a comprehensive and powerful tool. The list of techniques are all relevant to our day to day, saved me so much time from learning them individually (i.e., 13 books). Michelle is very engaging. 2 days flew by. Not a single dull moment. I loved the retention – high. I will use everything – in my professional and personal life!”

Victor Ho

Distinguished Solution Engineer, Salesforce

“Exceptional. Well structured presentation. Good personality and a game changer for anyone who attends. Great program.”

Sujin Sutha

Portfolio Manager – Traded Products Platform, TCS

“Great program that adds a lot of value. I loved learning effective techniques on presentation, and the very personable instructor.”

Ajith Pai

Engagement Manager, TCS

“Fantastic. Well worth it! I loved the strategies for success, challenging the “normal”. Plus I loved that is was FUN with humour.”

Brett Orders

Account Manager, Dematic

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