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We take great pride in knowing that we have helped people to achieve
their goals. Be it giving individuals the confidence to do well
in critical interviews, senior executives presenting company results,
or large organisations increasing their market share, it's always
a pleasure to see "a job well done".
Here are a few examples of where we have helped our clients achieve
their objectives:
New Product Launches
| 1999,
Hong Kong: |
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A
major insurance company asked Mark to help bring its entire
sales force (over 100 people) up to speed in preparation for
a new product launch. The target was to achieve 40% market share. |
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Mark
drew up and facilitated a training programme that included 16
two-day workshops |
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One
year later, the insurance company had achieved 60% market share. |
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| 2002,
Hong Kong: |
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A
new international school (to be opened in 2004) decided to hold
a Press Conference. David took the new Principal and Chairman
of the Board of Governors through CONNECT's Media Handling programme. |
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The
morning after the Press Conference, the schools hot line was
inundated with over 320 enquiries from parents wishing to enrol
their children. |
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After
one month the phone was still ringing. |
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2000, Beijing: |
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David
and Hardy were asked by a leading Investment Bank to prepare
the Chairman and key board members of a huge Chinese state owned
corporation for their IPO roadshow. |
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After
intensive coaching the results spoke for themselves. At the
end of the final dress rehearsal the lead investment banker
said "that has just added half a billion dollars to the valuation". |
Conferences
| 1998,
London: |
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Asked
to speak at a major conference in London, the senior executive
from Hong Kong was less than confident. He was short on time,
lacking ideas, and feeling generally uninspired. |
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Mark
took him through three 2-hour sessions. |
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The
executive was voted the best speaker at the conference. |
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| 2002,
Macau: |
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A
major international organisation was wanting to lift the level
of presentations at its annual partners conference. |
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Following
a series of workshops and individual coaching sessions with
Mark, the key speakers did indeed treat their colleagues to
something a bit special (and a lot different!) The word slides
were replaced by creative graphics which drew praise from a
grateful audience. |
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Mark
has been booked in to prepare the speakers for next years conference. |
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1999, London, Singapore: |
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An
engineer in Hong Kong had been asked to give a presentation
- first in London, then Singapore. He was not confident about
speaking in front of such large audiences. |
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Following
an intensive coaching programme, during which he not only found
his own style, but also realised the benefits of using creative
visuals, the engineer couldn't wait to deliver the presentation. |
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Several
months later he phoned to say thank you - and good-bye. As a
result of his successful talks he had been promoted to a senior
position back in the UK. |
A few quotes from satisfied customers:
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“Excellent” – “giving the confidence to all of us – sharing concern – giving advice constructively, good quality material and exercises” |
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Senior Teacher |
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“I have attended numerous presentation skills courses. This is the first one that really built up my confidence and self assuredness” |
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Head of Corporate Banking, International Bank |
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“One of the most enjoyable as well as useful courses I have taken” |
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Senior Vice President, International Bank |
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“My marketing skills are far better than ever before… and I am sure that (your training) has been instrumental in my success: So, THANK YOU” |
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Equity Salesman, Stockbroker |
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“It was very insightful and definitely a breakthrough exercise in my career.” |
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Manager, Brand Marketing |
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“I shall be reporting positively to the partnership. I think all fee earners could benefit from this course – especially those pursuing a sideline career giving presentation!” |
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Partner, International law firm |
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