Testimonials
I am happy to report that even the most recalcitrant cynics have come away believing that this was a day very well spent, and this Company will certainly continue to send staff to surprise themselves and gain more confidence in presentational skills. Top marks!
Stephen Druitt
Managing Director
SIAS Ltd.
The workshops, over 7 years, included actors and facilitators supplied by Martha Leishman.Role-play preparation was superb. The quality and professionalism of the actors supplied was high, and they were able to provide motivational and accurate feedback.
Dr Peter McCalister
MB ChB FRCGP DRCOG DCCH DipMedEd
Associate Advisor in CPD< Forth Valley
They are a reliable company and we have been able to develop our skills training programme through our business relationship. All of the personnel supplied have been of high quality, professionalism and prepared to work under Chatham House rules.
Frank R Crowe
Director of Judicial Studies
Judicial Skills Committee Edinburgh
We were looking for something different to inform and refresh our teaching staff for their new term at St George's . We have found that Martha's creative approach is very attractive, and has a positive effect on our staff. The way she uses drama to illustrate challenges such as managing difficult behaviour by researching and working alongside us, designing scenarios that are both creative and relevant, is a powerful and original way of using Inset time.
Dr Judith McClure
Head Teacher
St George's School for Girls
The consistency of performances provided a very objective benchmark for assessing candidates. This gave the assessors great confidence in the outcome of the role plays that they were involved with.
Stephen Lochhead
Head of Resourcing
HBOS plc
Working in partnership with Martha and her team has been critical for us in the success of a major project in a large financial services client. At each stage it has felt like the focus was on what we jointly needed to do together to get the best outcome for the client. This was the platform for some good honest conversations and a very successful working relationship.
Oonagh Gaff, Director, Sheppard Moscow
Right from the start of the competitive short-listing process, I was impressed and reassured by the professionalism and attention to detail shown by Martha Leishman. She listened well to my requirements and she worked with me closely to select, support and prepare the Acting associates. They provided a reliable and consistent input into the Development Centres. Several of the Client's representatives (and the Development Centre Participants) spontaneously commented that they thought that the performances of the Actors were so convincing that they thought that they came across as "real" offshore employees! If you need a high standard of professional Actors with well organised back up support, then I would strongly recommend that you talk to Martha.
Dr Norrie W Silvestro
Chartered Occupational Psychologist
NWS Assessment & Development
The Presentation Skills workshop was very good. Martha certainly puts you at ease and gave the group good suggestions on how to prepare and remain calm!
The session was well-paced and Martha's own style and energy are quite motivating. Certainly left feeling that it had been a positive experience.
Everybody responded positively to each individual's talk and any suggestions for improvement were well received. I will remember Martha's tips and techniques and use them in the future.
PV, SH and SS St Georges’ School for Girls, Edinburgh
By making acting skills accessible to the teaching profession, Martha Leishman is offering an important service; her workshopsare confidence-building exercises and aim to ease the working lives of teachers and I warmly endorse her work.
Lord Puttnam of Queensgate
I felt very well prepared and very calm as well. Thanks again for your help. It was a great aid to confidence.
Brian McMullen, Medical Practitioner
In three one to one sessions Martha increased my confidence with help on use of notes, timing, eye contact and relaxing and enjoying the speech. She also made helpful suggestions on the script without changing the content or the humour. A very professional service which I shall use again.
Tom O’Connell
O’Connell Consulting
