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

Arguably, one of the best trainers I have had the pleasure of meeting. Confident, open and with the ability to put everybody at ease whilst delivering the training in a precise and professional manner which will get you thinking and looking at your own styles of management. I very much look forward to future encounters and strongly recommended Simon to any and all businesses – you and your teams will benefit!

Jody Austin Bennett

A day with Simon is a treat and a pleasure. In only a day, Simon’s Presentation Skills training carefully developed and nurtured an atmosphere where the whole team were confident presenting to an audience without notes or props. I would highly recommend Simon for his depth of knowledge and development skills but more importantly for his fun and engaging style of training.

Michael King SearchStar

Simon has been delivering various training over the past few years for MediaClash in that time we have had a number of different companies also providing training. I can honestly none have managed to live up to Simon’s experience and style. Simon provides genuine insight into the business along with relatable and often challenging training that pushes both myself and my team. Highly recommended and a pleasure to work with.

Joss Phillips Advertising manager at Media Clash

I rarely come across trainers who stand out like Simon and It’s a genuine pleasure as it has helped me perform better and see immediate results here at NHS Professionals. Simon has delivered some memorable training by making it fully interactive and engaging throughout. Simons ability to train from experiences and use methods/techniques applied today, really makes his training textbook! An exceptional trainer!! Highly recommended and a pleasure to be around.

Graeme Nash Talent Brand Acquisition Manager at NHS Professionals

Sales Training Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

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

I still use Simon’s sales process mnemonics, his tips on upselling and resilience have helped me as my career has progressed.

Max Elvin European Agency Sales Manager. NetMediaEurope

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Simon over the past couple of months and unlike other training I’ve received, with Simon I feel like he genuinely cares and isn’t just going through the motions, he has a fantastic ability to boost your confidence and his advice is practical and forward thinking. I hope to continue to be able to work with Simon as I feel I could continue to learn and grow under his tutelage.

Carrie Stocker Senior Account Manager. Yachting Pages Media Group

I could not recommend the training courses that Simon provides enough! Simon is an outstanding leader who has the ability to obtain the best out of his class, the techniques and methods Simon uses are unique and mind engaging! My team and I have benefited from attending many courses with Simon one being the Customer Service Academy. The Academy was fun and enjoyable whilst also gaining further understanding as to what ‘customer service’ truly is, we are now able to build on what we have learnt ensuring the customers experience remains top notch! Thank you Simon for sharing your wisdom and experience to help others understand and develop further.

Kerry Shaw Customer Service Manager at Dickies Workwear

Personal Development & Coaching Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

It is not an exaggeration to say that if it weren’t for the training, support and guidance I received from Simon that I would not be in the position in work that I currently am.

Tony Marshall Operations Manager. Hewitson Walker

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

Simon is inspiring and motivating. He makes training fun and interesting whilst ensuring you take away skills which you can use both in and out of work. What also sets him apart is the support and follow up after the course to ensure you’re continual personal development. Highly recommend.

Robin Sheppard

Each lesson in Simon's Serial Training was purposeful, unique and engaging. He has a true skill in providing personalized insight and process to everyday situations. At the end of the three day session, I felt that Simon was apart of our team sitting at the end of the table. I couldn't have higher praise for Simon and would implore anyone considering for Sales Training, Coaching and Development to contact him first.

Daniel Crowe Business Development at The Pathologist

Management Development Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

He helped me challenge myself to become the strong leader I needed to be. I was able to secure training from him that equipped my team and myself to handle the challenges and pressures being faced. Simon helped us develop as individuals to allow us to realise our full potential and deliver the business goals.

Ron Kelly Head of Media Sales. Higgs International Publishing Ltd & Sector Head Publishing for DHL Global Forwarding

I don't think I'm alone in saying that when you see the words 'management training session' suddenly blocking out three hours of your day, you can't help but get THAT sinking feeling. And yet, from the moment we loaded up our Zoom call of five managers, Simon was immediately engaging, charismatic and genuinely inspirational. His training style had us constantly involved, discussing concepts and our own perspectives, and he cultivated an honest environment where we felt safe to share our thoughts. After only a few hours we were hungry for further reading, and the topics discussed had an immediate impact on my interactions with the team. Our follow up one-to-one call after the session was invaluable, and I feel significantly better placed to deal with the management challenges of our new working situation.

Louise Blain Writer, producer & presenter, Dialect Inc

Cannot recommend Simon enough. After just completing an intensive course remotely on Management and Leadership, I have come away with more in-depth knowledge on areas I had touched on in my CIMA studies as well as areas I was not familiar with. Although some areas were out of my comfort zone, there was no judgement and the feeling of being part of close group was something not encountered on a training course before. I love the way Simon is so honest and open with us. It allows you to be comfortable sharing your thoughts and opinions to help work through issues and develop further.

Sharon Addenbrooke Finance Manager, Network N

I have recently completed the seven-part "Wainwright Management Academy" training with Simon, and feel compelled to say what a fantastic trainer Simon is! Having been on very many training courses over very many years, I found Simon's approach to be informative, entertaining, tailored and compelling. And he's a thoroughly nice bloke too!

Steve Urch Senior Estimator at Aggregate Industries UK

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