"We had not previously used a speaker that is not involved with our sector (UK boarding schools) before so it was a bit of a risk, having heard speakers at other conferences whose material doesn't relate well to our sector.
However, I explained this to Andy who was very generous with his time and we had a meeting together, several phone calls and he spent time on the phone talking to a couple of key people in our sector to ensure he did his research.
I was delighted with his presentation and within about 10 minutes I could feel the positive reaction of the audience (about 120). Andy's session lasted for an hour and a half and involved the audience doing some discussions in small groups.
The feedback was excellent during the day, as has been the feedback from the forms we gave out. Almost everyone gave top marks. Several people were surprised to find out that Andy didn't work in our sector as he related his knowledge so well and confidently, which was key to getting the audience to buy into his advice.
I can thoroughly recommend Andy. He is true professional and an excellent conference speaker and trainer."
Suzanne Rowse
Director
British Boarding Schools Workshop