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Michelle Bowden has helped clients in the Not for Profit 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 NFP 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!

“The first time I attended a Michelle Bowden Masterclass I thought ‘where have I been for the last 20 years?!’ She gave me direction, clarity and inspiration in my speaking. What a blast! The second time around I found double the benefit! I loved the grounded, practical skills for great presenting all accomplished with joi de vivre and great charm! This course is a MUST DO for anyone serious about professional development in the speaking and training realm!”

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Dr June Anderson

Consortium Coordinator, G9 DV-alert Northern NSW Lifeline Centres

“Michelle made us all welcome and warm. Very practical: I now know what I can do better. Never dull! Incredibly worthwhile. I want you to come and do some follow-up in Vietnam!”

Michael Brosowski,

Managing Director, Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation

“I loved everything! Understanding the preparation through the 5 Step Analysis is going to save me time. I love knowing that I can now structure all my presentations/ pitches I deliver. Delivery of the content was so engaging. Learnt so much. Techniques were easy to follow. Absolutely fantastic!”

Jonnah Ortega

Communications Coordinator, Lifeline

“Fantastic! So interactive! It got me to think and allowed me to process and made me do it. Such amazing content backed up with passion and information. Confronting at times – I did grow!”

Alisha Tarrant,

Training Coordinator, Lifeline

“Michelle absolutely practices what she preaches - delivering highly engaging, entertaining and informative workshops to help others improve their presentation skills. Her personal insights and experiences lighten the mood and are invaluable in getting her message across. I can't recommend Michelle highly enough.”

Georgina Rogers

Project Specialist, The Salvation Army Australia

“It was a real challenge. Training is something I have done for a long time yet I have learnt a whole new skill set and found a whole lot of new passion and motivation. I will be better at what I do as a result of this. It means I will be able to prepare people better to save lives – that’s pretty cool!”

Tracey McMahon

Training Manager, Lifeline

“Michelle, you are a fabulous teacher. Thank you for everything – it has been the best 2 days. I loved everything – it was informative, engaging, practical and most importantly increased my confidence to be the best trainer/presenter that I can be.”

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Vicki Kyritsis

Strategic Partnerships Manager, Lifeline

“An entertaining and informative session with practical use of applications and to better myself. I loved 4Mat, 13 steps, storyboarding and Michelle. I think anyone in sales regardless of presentation needs should attend this course.”

Benita Gevorkian

Ronald McDonald House Charities

“Excellent. I loved the energy. It was engaging and I know the format! Would highly recommend it. Thanks Michelle.”

Selina Beauchamp

Wesley Mission

“I loved the formula and templates to enable recall of key strategies, ongoing reinforcement of learned content, AL & NLP teaching strategies, and 360 feedback. Very valuable. Well worth the investment. I feel more prepared to launch the presenting component of my role in the organisation.”

Samantha Skinner

General Manager, Halogen Foundation

“Useful and challenging; long term tools. I loved the practicalities and that it forced us to use own reality and now shut off.”

Hayley Panetta

Minderoo

“I really enjoyed the course. I loved that the class taught me so many practical useful tips whilst keeping it fun. It was challenging but enjoyable and engaging at the same time. I plan to use all the structures, frameworks and strategies.”

Sue Coxon

Education Lead, Childhood Dementia

“I loved that there were lots of tools to use. It was comprehensive but small enough to feel I got personal attention. A great program – seemed to cover lots of ground in 2 days (comprehensive).”

Leesa Taylor,

Wesley Mission QLD

“Thank you Michelle! I loved Michelle! The content, tips and strategies were excellent but having Michelle as the trainer made all the difference. Her passion is infectious and I’ve never felt more motivated to present and become ace! It was such a useful, insightful and crucially practical course. I have so much at my fingertips to go back and work with and start actioning.”

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Lindsay Holme

Head of Mission and Brand Marketing, Cancer Council

“Michelle was clear and to the point whilst being very insightful. The 13 step process is a fantastic tool for presenting, but can also be used in many other real life situations. Fantastic. So glad I attended. I was very nervous before attending and left flying high.”

Paul Dawson

Back Trac

“I got my million dollar sponsorship. Thank you Michelle!”

Neil McWhannell

CEO, HeartKids

Georgina Rogers

Project Worker, Salvation Army Australia

“I loved the clear structure of the program, breaking up segments with movements, and resources to access at a later date. It was a really good course for anyone wanting to improve presentation skills and gain confidence.”

Tegan Brown

Media & Communications Manager, Cancer Council Australia

“I loved the fun and varied classes; a load of material to make talks work for Restore One. Food was great. Location was good. Love Michelle’s teaching style and personality.”

Tanya Lawrence

Manager, Restore One

“I loved the structure and practical tools, and the opportunity to practice and improve their use. I loved the thoughtful and realistic ways to help us embed what we have learned."

Megan Maack

CEO, Childhood Dementia Initiative

“The structure of learning makes sense and makes it easy to understand. It’s a welcoming and opening environment regardless of company or presentation topic. I gained so much confidence, and it made an instantaneous difference as I implemented her techniques on Friday in front of 30 people, and got great results! Michelle, you’re a star! Just awesome fun!” , Advisor, CareerSeekers

Simon Jones

Position, Name of Company

“Fantastic! Very useful. I loved Michelle’s energy, the application to many areas of my work, the templates and tools and learning from and with others.”

Barbara Ryan

CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities

“Beautiful work. Thanks Michelle! I loved the workbook, lots of content, generosity, clever, fun, colour, music, laughter, respect, fun, love, engaged, caring, dynamic, clever, informed, challenging, stimulating, good resources, you modelled everything you taught. I will use the Q&A, 4Mat, POO, PACE, and now will build courses following these principles. You rock sista!

Liz Yazbek

Education Coordinator, Lifeline

“LOVED IT! I loved the clarity! All the concepts were clearly explained, meaning it could be applied immediately. Can’t wait for my next presentation! It’s shown me that I can influence and persuade. Thanks Michelle for a great 2 days.”

Jill Barber

Internship Advisor, Career Seekers

“I loved the structure, formatting, expertise, and learning. Michelle – you’re a bloody legend. Thank you for your passion, energy, skill and vision.”

Shanna Whan

Founder, CEO, Sober in the Country & Australian Local Hero of the Year 2022

“I loved everything!! I loved the structure, the fun, the liveliness, the music, the interaction, and the expertise. It was really very good and effective. Eye opening, valuable, fun. BRILLIANT!! AMAZING!”

Allison Corkhill

International Volunteer Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity

“Excellent. I loved feeling there is a simple approach and it will improve speaking performance.”

Nicola Forrest

Minderoo

“Great! I loved the content, delivery style, practice session, feedback and extra resources. The 2 days went fast and I loved every moment. Fun! Inspiring! Motivational, educational and practical.”

Roshan Bhandary

Program Manager, Lifeline

“Such a fabulous two days; and a kind, generous and inspiring teacher. I loved the opportunities to put into action our learnings each step along the way and to recap! And a great group of people to learn with and from.”

Jakki Travers

Relationships Coordinator, Caritas

“I first met Michelle when I was working for Compuware Australia in North Ryde. I attended a course that she ran at our offices. Michelle certainly knows her subject and is one of the best communicators I've come across in my many years of attending various courses and workshops. She brings a down-to-earth and personable light to any room she presents to, as well as being able to deliver a very clear message on the subject at hand. One of the things I respect highly, is a presenter who is not so blinkered in their message and approach that they can't hear the real questions that are being asked. Michelle has the knack to push aside the words of a question, when needed, to get to the real concern of query. Her intuitiveness when delivering her presentations as to the direction that the present needs are pushing to go, gives her an edge that has the learning be real and timely. I wholeheartedly recommend Michelle without reservations.”

Peter Gooley

Alzheimer's and Dementia Coach, Coach, Trainer and Educator, West by North West

“I loved Michelle, and everything! This has been the best 2-day workshop I have ever attended. Informative, motivational and inspirational.”

Debbie Swibel

Trainer and Assessor, Wesley Suicide Prevention Services

“I loved everything. It’s very clear, informative. Michelle is great – approachable kind, funny, amazing. I love the gifts that Michelle gave us and the follow up – such as email, Facebook Alumni. It was educative, entertaining, amazing. This can easily be the best training course I have attended.”

Dinar Tyas

Case Worker, inTouch Multicultural Centre

“I loved many things! Michelle is an exceptional trainer and facilitator. Best of all, I loved the huge new bag of tricks (i.e. resources). I can now use to be a great presenter. It was so worth the training and investment to attend. This will significantly improve my presentation skills and persuasiveness. Thank you Michelle!”

Michael Beres

Senior Manager Strategy Vic/Tas, Uniting

“Thank-you Michelle for a fabulous 2 day workshop. Absolutely smashing and so much learning. Anyone looking to upskill their presentation skill, this is a must. I loved that the masterclass is interactive and gives you boost to present confidently. I loved the high energy, excellent techniques and models shared, and honest feedback. I loved Michelle’s generosity with resources and access post class and the catering – food fab!"

Fariha Chowdhury

CEO, Arise Foundation

“Michelle runs a fantastic coaching business that helped me tremendously! She is skilled, funny, entertaining and before you know it you are out there convincing the world of whatever it is you need to convince them!!”

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Ronni Kahn AO

CEO and Founder, OzHarvest

“I loved the belief that I could do it; that there is a formula and that there’s skin in the game. Great energy. Useful. Time flew!”

Grace Forrest,

CEO, Walk Free Foundation

“The skills you taught me I have down pat and can now hand down to the kids in my programs! OMG if only you could see me now! Well time for you to make a trip to Armidale and see the power of what you did for me in a whole different scope!”

Bernie Shakeshaft,

CEO, BackTrack Youth Works & Australia Local Hero of the Year 2020

“I loved learning the theory behind the practice, the ability to practice and learn in a safe group and the follow up resources and offers for help. Thanks Michelle – so very much appreciate the chance to be involved in the program. This will help the work we do enormously.”

Helen Black

CEO, Work Restart

“Michelle modelled an attitude that is vital for all presenters – positive and authentic. Refreshing, innovative, applicable, inspiring, increased knowledge. Great content – off to SOAR!”

Kirsty Read

Domestic Violence Awareness Trainer, Lifeline

“I loved Michelle – I feel inspired and armed with amazing strategies to improve my presentation delivery. I feel confident in most elements of the model and the other parts and areas to work on. I especially liked the logistical things like where to stand, where to aim, when to fire. I am excited to write more PD for our volunteers using my lovely template! I felt comfortable and safe at all times, opened up many amazing doors for training and presentation techniques. Michelle, I smiled the whole time. Brilliant!”

Kat Wallace

Practice Coordinator, Lifeline Adelaide

“I loved Michelle! Fantastic and extremely valuable training. Our whole Lifeline network needs this training to all be on the same page and to up-skill. I liked the pre-workshop contact and the extra post-learning program resources that were gifted each day. I also loved the teaching moments that Michelle created in so many different ways, 4Mat, 13 step process, advanced stagecraft and Michelle’s delivery is wonderful. She uses her humour and energy to maintain engagement and drive in her learners.”

Kellie Dunn

Learning & Development Manager, Lifeline

“A must for anyone who presents or aspires to greater things. I loved Michelle; the pace, practice and involvement of all participants; the structures and frameworks for presenting; and all the amazing tips.”

Tracey Webster,

National Learning Program Manager, Ronald McDonald House Charities

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