Clients & Testimonials

"Business goes where it is needed and stays where it is welcome." - Anon

This is a special part of my site, somewhat self indulgent, and something I am very appreciative of; however when people generously take the time to create a testimonial, I want to share them so that you can see for yourself what people have said about me and how useful they have found my training.  Indulge this humble training consultant sharing some of these with you.

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My Wonderful Clients I've Trained & Coached

General Advocacy for SerialTrainer7

Simon is a fantastic trainer. His enthusiasm, subject knowledge and passion for training has inspired our delegates and create a supportive yet challenging environment for our course. Feedback from delegates has been sensational. They especially welcomed the personal mentoring that he provides individually to delegates between events and this really sets him apart from other trainers, across all four of the soft skills courses we ran this year. We will be working with Simon again in future.

David Wright Director General at United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Ltd

After attending Simons training course I left with a new set of skills and knowledge and highly motivated to implement what I had learnt. He has a great deal of knowledge and his professionalism was plain to see. Thank you Simon.

George Youel Personal trainer at Stanza fitness Bath

Simon brings clarity, inventiveness and precision born out of expert knowledge. He maintains a light touch but has relentless focus on the particular tasks at hand. Those he trains and supports are more effective for it.

Derwent Campbell Senior Partner. Mogers Solicitors LLP

I just completed 2 days of training with Simon and found it so refreshing. I walked away feeling that I am able to use everything I've learned in my current role. I found all the information we covered was useful and relevant. I enjoyed every minute and probably the most fun training I've had. Really looking forward to the future sessions we have.

Sheena Turner Account Development Manager at CIPHR

Sales Training Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

Simon’s training opened our eyes to the techniques and skills that can be adopted to strengthen the way we deliver our offering. It was a brilliant training. Simon kept the team engaged for the whole day and so much of what was delivered was able to be put into action immediately. For the team at Hobsons Choice, this is very much only the start of our education in honing our sales skills, but we are confident that we have found the right trainer for us.

Richard Carter Owner, Hobsons Choice

Simon organised and ran one of the first sales management courses I ever attended and much of what I learnt by way of coaching and managing a sales team then, I still use today.

David Fieldhouse Digital Sales Manager. Archant

Simon has just delivered a Sales Training course to colleagues and myself. I have attended a number of sales training courses in the past, and I have to say this has by far been the very best. Simon delivers his courses with conviction, expertise, and is very relevant to the current sales climate. Simon is very engaging, and on point when he delivers his training, he manages a room of very different personalities very well, and allows them to connect, and learn together. The training has enabled me to reset my mindset, attitude, and behaviour! It was insightful, and funny and evoked lots of different emotions & behaviours. It was just what the doctored had ordered, thank you Simon for a truly enjoyable two days, and thank you CIPHR for investing in us.

Sam Ali Board Member for National Trust - Tredegar House

Its only taken me 21 years to write this. Simon was the Training Manager at Future Publishing when I joined, my first step in my career ladder (cars sales at a Ford dealership doesn't count), and subsequently managed me for several months. To this day Simons training is the foundation of my sales, and client relationships. It is what I communicate, train and expect from my team, and to this day is the cornerstone to being successful in building relationships, trust, productive, fruitful and long term results with clients. This has been applicable in every industry I have worked in, and specifically important in the incredibly competitive media & events industry, where you really have to stand out and offer value. If you are looking to improve your sales teams effectiveness, and long term secured revenues, then I cannot recommend Simon enough.

Graeme Kirk Senior manager and sales professional

Personal Development & Coaching Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

I can’t speak any more highly of Simon and his training courses and style. I have attended a few of his courses now, and every session I have taken key and valuable actions to implement in my personal development. Additionally, on a number of occasions I have reached out to him outside the course times to ask questions and gave me his thoughts and he has recommended me some good books to read on specific topics. I really enjoy his natural approach, who engages the wider audience, but more importantly he takes time to know his audience with a relaxing and fun environment. If you are an ambitious individual who really looks at personal development, or someone who wants to improve aspects of your work, I would recommend Simon’s training sessions.

Nuno Antunes Trust Service Partner, NHS Professionals

I met Simon over a decade ago when he trained the sales team at Future US. I was a newb Account Executive in my first ad role in the video game industry. His way of teaching and lessons left a mark on me, so much, that I reached out to him about doing private sessions 4,800 miles away. In this ever-changing landscape, I realized that I was not equipped with the negotiation tools to navigate with the various facets of customers that we encounter today. Simon provided me with invaluable insights and clear direction to help me drive the business forward with a modern-day approach. I will be signing up for more private sessions (conducted over Zoom) and highly recommend Simon for anyone, anywhere, looking to improve or to step up their game.

Christina Grushkin VP, Brand Partnerships at StreamElements

Simon is a good listener and a great motivator, nothing is too much trouble.

Kate Stothard Asst Manager. Future PhotoStudio

We spent a lot of time considering the training requirements and methods of delivery for presentation and sales training for the team at ComputerWorld. Simon came highly recommended to me from a couple of mutual connection and I was also lucky enough to see Simon present at a business networking event, this was the final confirmation I needed that Simon was the right person to deliver the training for us. Simon has so far delivered presentation skills and sales training for the team at CW, the feedback across the team has been fantastic, not only did Simon teach the syllabus he brought energy to the training that was contagious not only to those on the course but to others in the business (How many people can turn presentation skills training into an energised conversation after work among colleagues!). Simon teaches from experience and the methods he still uses today, which was really important to us. I would highly recommend Simon for sales and professional development training, we are looking forward to undertaking further sales and professional development training with Simon in 2019.

Barry Coombs Director of Operations at ComputerWorld

Management Development Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

I have had the pleasure of working with Simon for the past 6 months, during which he has provided a comprehensive management development programme to our business and coaching. Simon is a truly inspirational trainer and coach. He has an ability to engage with a wide range of staff due to his knowledge, engaging and interactive training methods and infectious personality. I would highly recommend his services to any business looking at investing in management development.  

Lisa Saunders HR Director. John Wainwright & Co. Ltd.

Couldn’t have been presented better. Simon is extremely inspiring. Best training I have EVER had.

Tom Holden Asst Store Manager. Hargroves Cycles

Simon has just finished delivering some exceptional Leadership training for Lovehoney, he is charismatic, engaging and massively insightful. He took the time to understand our business and align tone of voice and examples to ensure relevancy and delegates felt challenged and supported in equal measures. More importantly he does not just disappear at the end of the formal training - he offers the ongoing coaching and guidance. Without question we will continue to partner with him as our business evolves and grow.

Claire Webber Human Resources Director at Outdoor and Cycle Concepts Ltd

Just finished the second instalment of Sales Leadership Management training under the expert stewardship of Simon @ Serial Trainer 7. What a brilliant day, Simon has the unique talent of delivering a dynamic session in such an open, relaxed and informal manner. He has such a vast and deep understanding of all his topics covered, together with a complete reading list to further support his coaching. It is always a pleasure to work and continue to learn with Simon as his training skills are second to none.

Regional Sales Director Regional Sales Director at Williamson-Dickie Europe

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