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Nick Gillingham spoke from his own experiences with such enthusiasm
and with a sense of reality that it inspired you to believe that
anything is possible. He also related back what he was saying
to the audience and linked it in very well with their job role,
making it very relevant. Very professional and upbeat, 50 minutes
seemed like 5 minutes and we wanted more.
Many thanks for coming and speaking at our conference last week.
It was a pleasure to meet you and we felt your session was really
useful and added to the success of the overall day. I particularly
felt you linked in the role of the suppliers and the need for
good product development very well into your presentation, making
it relevant. On a personal note I have to say I could relate to
some of what you were saying about the perfectionist in you' and
your advice on 'unite, inspire and relax was spot on.
Darina Hall
Chilled and Frozen Team Leader , Asda Brand
Your speech was inspiring and I have received many favourable
comments from attendees, including many who were impressed by
your honesty
and how much passion you displayed for swimming and leisure in
general. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and I am sure
you will agree
that the event was a success and enjoyed by all. Once again,
thank you for your time and for providing such a professional
service
and speech, it was perfect for the event – we could not
have asked for anything more suitable.
Stephanie Grant
Project Administrator, Culture, Leisure and Major Projects, Cannock
Chase Council
Nick's presentation was colourful, being full of photos and video
footage, as he wove his way through humble beginnings through all
of the inevitable hard work with a disciplined schedule. Throughout,
Nick related his 'story' to the audience, offering many positive
ideas as to how to succeed as well as the benefits of teamwork
and praise. The Olympic medals, both silver and bronze, were 'handed
around' and to everyone's surprise the heavier was the bronze!
Nick
also brought a Union Jack handed to him by a supporter ahead of
a medal ceremony. Overall, a superb motivational start to our day,
made even more special during an Olympic year!
Mike Page
National Training Manager, SLCC, The Professional Body for Local
Council Managers, Professional Supportive Innovative
Thank you once again for your talk at our New Entrepreneur Scholarship
Programme Graduation Evening.
“
Your talk to our group of fledgling businesses was a great success. I think every
person who received their certificates that evening can relate their dreams of
being in business to your dreams of sporting success. You reminded everyone that
having a long term goal needn't seem impossible if you consider the small achievements
that can build into great success. Of all of the thousands of businesses that
start up each year, only a few will continue to become successful and grow, and,
like you, they will only do that if they struggle through the difficult times
and stay focussed on what they can achieve”.
“
I'd also like to thank you for the time you spent talking to Graduates on a one
to one basis after the formal talk - you made each of them see that they deserved
their success. I hope you recovered your Olympic medal safely - it was a once
in a lifetime opportunity for us all to handle one”.
Irene Lavender
Tyne and Wear Enterprise Trust Ltd
“
Staff, parents and students have all told me today how much they enjoyed your
talk. Indeed Charlie Macleod, the long-retired first deputy of Harris School,
tells me it was the best speech he has heard in 41 years. I think you succeeded
in helping students to understand that excellence is achievable – something
that is critical to Harris’s future success.”
Sue Simms,
Headteacher
“
Nick has visited our school on three occasions and has done whole year group
assemblies, a swimming master class, a motivational talk to the gifted and talented
group, a practical BTec PE lesson and joined in with Living for Sport football
and cricket sessions. The pupils at school have been spellbound by his tales
of Olympic and Commonwealth Games medal winning performances as well as the dedication
and effort required in order to be the best at what you do. The staff have also
been enthralled by Nick's motivation and we were delighted when Nick agreed to
come to our after school Sports Presentation evening and present all the certificates
to the pupils. We are looking forward to our next visit next term”.
Paul Donaghy,
School Sport Co-ordinator (SSCo)
“
Can I take this opportunity to thank you for the tremendous contribution that
you made to our conference on Wednesday. Feedback from delegates has been the
best I can ever remember and much of it is down to your inspirational talk… I
can assure you that we have listened to the messages that you have given
us and we will act upon the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead for
all of our children
and young people in Bedforshire schools as we move towards 2012.”
David Doran, Director of Learning
Bedfordshire County Council
“
We were excited to welcome Nick Gillingham to launch the ‘Academic
Year’ for our new Sixth Form Students at St. Mary’s
Sports College. It proved an inspirational start to the year, relating
generic academic themes such as goal setting, independence and
motivation to the theme of ‘high performance’ in a
sporting context. With the Athens Olympics so fresh in Students
mind, this provided an effective and appropriate beginning to our
new term”.
Damian Walmsley
Director of Sixth Form, St. Mary’s Sports College
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