Jon Hammond

Testimonials

Here are some brief examples:

“However massive the crisis or seemingly impossible the challenge, Jon Hammond delivers the results you hope for. I’ve watched as he transforms people with no confidence and paralysed by nerves into confident, engaging speakers. And, above all, Jon is wonderful to work with – highly professional, understanding and supportive.”
Communications Director Waitrose

“Jon has supported ASDA on a number of internal conferences, working closely with myself and the executive board. He has helped to craft keynote speeches and presentations, challenging us to look differently at our content in order to engage and inspire the audience. I have been impressed with his ability to build relationships quickly and tailor needs to the individual.”
President & CEO, Asda Wallmart

“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.”
Chief Executive first direct UK

“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.”
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.”
Director – De Puy Orthopaedics

“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.”
Group Director – Logistik Conference and Events

“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.”
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.”
Communications Manager -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.”
Partner – PA Consulting Group London

“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.”
Sales Manager – Holland

“Jon has tremendous creativity and flair. He is able to build on ideas, and develop solutions, that you wouldn’t ordinarily think of.”
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.”
Group Director – Events Company UK

“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.”
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.”
Senior International Product Manager, Germany

“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.”
LGC Forensics Oxford