Jon has been an outstanding contributor to the Senior Leadership Team at first direct for a number of years.  His passion, engagement and unique ability to identify the critical 'you must take away' sound bite has enabled us to fine-tune our people communication to great effect.
Matt Colebrook, Chief Executive first direct

I've worked with Jon for years and I will continue to keep coming back to him for his unique mix of confidence building and challenge.  Media and presentation trainers so often set out to blind with science or scare your potential interviewees off entirely.  Jon's experienced, no-jargon, no-nonsense, encouraging style means senior people warm to him and he always seems to get the best out of them.
Rachel Fellows - UK Corporate Communications Manager, Kellogg's

Jon's intimate knowledge and passion of effective communication helps bring the best in people. Throughout the many years I have worked closely with Jon, I have witnessed many average presentations and presenters turn into the most powerful and impactful messages.
Raph Pascaud, De Puy

Quite simply Jon delivers results. Jon's ability to build confidence and trust with speakers and leaders from all worlds through his expertise and manner sets him apart. Jon gives people confidence which is key and provides the 'audience test' in a way which encourages and enables speakers to be better.  Anyone I have ever introduced Jon to, always wants him again.
James Wilkins Group Director - Logistik

Jon is very easy to work with. A single day spent with this Communications Guru really sharpened up my public speaking ability. I now read his 5 principles card before delivering any speech.
Barry Dodd OBE, Chairman GSM Group

Jon is one of the most infectious people I have worked with - whatever the meeting I have never left his company without adopting some of his enthusiasm, confidence and professionalism. This has helped me enormously, both professionally and personally.
Tanya Jackson, Yorkshire Building Society 

In my experience of working with you, the things which have impacted me the most are your enthusiasm, your optimism and your commitment. These are stand out qualities in a business world which is full of fear, uncertainty and self doubt, particularly in the current climate. Individual success for executives, and therefore collective success for organisations, is far more dependent upon a positive outlook than many people appreciate, and you bring that outlook in spades to everything you do.
Mike Henley - PA Consulting Group

Tirelessly enthusiastic, a voice for all seasons and adaptable to every situation you could ever imagine and more engaging stories than Enid Blyton!
James Evans

The one thing that really stays in my mind about working with Jon is the "put yourself in the shoes of the audience" principal. It applies to so much that we do, and adds real value when lived on a day-to-day basis.

You coached me during the preparation of our International sales meeting where we had to present for a group of 400 peers and colleagues. To be prepared and to master the content is key to be able to perform at your best, your direction, personal aspects and tips have helped me to boost my confidence and self esteem. This resulted in a fantastic performance I am still proud of today.
Carlo Van den Broek, Holland

Jon has tremendous creativity and flair.  He is able to build on ideas, and develop solutions, that you wouldn't ordinarily think of.
Peter Myers - Director, Commercial Development & Payments NAB Group

I've had the pleasure of working with Jon for a number of years.  Because he's at the top of his game with the highest professional standards and knowledge of his subject, you might expect to be a little intimidated.  And yet with his warm, personable approach and desire to help wherever possible, he quickly fits in as part of your team.  Put simply, he will make a big difference in a small period of time.
Meredith Evans, Group Director Logistik

Jon is the sort of person you would want to sit next to on a long distance flight.  He is engaging and enthusiastic, with a great sense of humour. He brings this to his professional life as well. His talks are greatly entertaining and extremely valuable. I asked him to do some work for us on a recent development course we ran for managers from a major local business and his feedback score was exceptional.
Jeremy Wilcock - The Business School, University of Hull

The ability to regard my attempts to communicate from a bird's eye and give constructive feedback made me improve a lot.

I always thought that my communication skills where quite OK, but then Jon came along and showed me a way to improve them even more.

Using a trainer for giving a presentation seemed odd to me but the outcome justified every minute we spent together.

Horst-O. Esser - Senior International Product Manager, Germany

Continual personal development and growth is the life blood of champions, working with Jon helps feed that growth and boost confidence so we can excel in our endeavours along the road to many successes.
Terry Hodgkinson - Chair Yorkshire Forward

Jon is a pleasure to work with, not only a ‘master of his craft' in respect of his expertise in developing individual communication and presentational skills, but immensely personable with a great sense of humour and integrity. A number of colleagues, including myself, having worked with Jon, have been hugely impressed by his expertise and ability to get the very best out of people. He has that ability to focus on those key individual development areas that can make a real difference.
Chris Gregg - LGC Forensics Oxford