Clients
Auracle has coached senior personnel from the organisations listed below.
To view details of each client, click on the 'plus' sign to the left
of the name. Here you will find a brief summary, including in some cases
a testimonial
they have provided following their experience with Auracle. The executives
listed as having received coaching, held at the time the job titles
as stated. This does not mean that the current incumbent of that post is
necessarily
an Auracle trainee.
Multi-sited
Sales and Marketing Director CEO
Partner (newly appointed chairman of professional organisation)
Three department heads. Several senior executives.
What Barclays Bank plc says:
The blend of discussion, activity and review which Brian uses has helped me to improve my speaking skills. Probably more importantly, working with Brian has increased my confidence leading up to and during events.
Sales Development Manager
MD & 18 members of the top team
Six partners, including two department heads
What Grant Thornton UK LLP says:
I really enjoyed today and feel you have helped enormously with my confidence in presenting. Thank you for your help. I know the others found the experience really useful for them.
CEO
Managing Director: Ricardo Consulting Engineers A group of six, consisting of a Principal and Managers from Ricardo Strategic Consulting
Six Directors
Finance Director and other senior executives some years ago. In 2006: COO, CEO & FD, Home Affairs In 2007: FD, HR Director, MD - Health. In 2009: A group of six 'emerging leaders'
What Serco plc says:
The course was incredibly helpful. For me, you really helped with the formatting and pitch of a speech, as well as being aware of my body language. There are some courses that you enjoy attending, but can’t really recall the content once a few months have passed. Due to your effective delivery style, the Public Speaking course is one of the few courses where I have been able to apply the lessons learned during and afterwards on a constant basis, so thank you again
Group of five from Executive Committee Subsequently a Masterclass for Skilled Speakers for 3 directors
MD, Hotels & Restaurants Head of CRM, Hotels & Restaurants COO, Hotels and Restaurants FD, Premier Inn Head of Brand Engagement Head of Revenue Management Head of Sales, Premier Inn Director of HR and Shared Services Head of Ancillary Revenue, Premier Inn Central Operations Director, Premier Inn Head of Business Development, Premier Inn Senior Programme Manager, Premier Inn Regional Operations Manager, Premier Inn Senior Openings Manager, Premier Inn I'm getting RSI from so much typing. I'm losing count of how many I have trained in this company, but I am enjoying it tremendously.
Inside M25
COO
2 Senior Partners, Global Managing Partner, North Asia Managing Partner, HR Director, 4 Department Heads and several other Partners in London. Also a Masterclass For Skilled Speakers for three partners.
Chapman Swabey
We directed the executive Chairman, most of the top brass and many others in a production of The Mikado. The cast totalled more than 40. It was an outstanding team-building exercise for those taking part, and raised considerable funds for charity.
What Charles Taylor Consulting says:
I really have enjoyed myself and I can't thank you enough for all the effort you put in and also all the kindness you have shown towards the untalented. You really have shown great patience and resourcefulness in being able to put on such a production. Basically the general reaction is, "gobsmacked".
Department of Health
Executives from the Procurement division
Two groups of senior executives, including CEO and FD.
A group of senior sales directors (when it was Isis) Head of Investments
What F&C Asset Management plc says:
"There is no doubt that that was one of the best training days that I have attended and everything that I learned and developed will be put to very good use. "
Chief Operating Officer Department Head
Sam Geneen, Managing Director
What Five Arrows Leasing says:
If anyone thinks that any form of public speaking should not be treated seriously, just think David Davies or Gerald Ratner. John Major was not too hot either. So I decided to invest in a day with Brian and surprise surprise, like most things in life, if you actually understand what you are doing, the finished product is better. I had two speeches to make, the first in Brussels to about 150 people in the leasing industry. I was hesitant in using Brian's techniques but stuck with it. Despite my talk being the first slot after lunch, I stayed awake and so did all the delegates. The second speech was to 1400 people at an annual dinner in the Grosvenor House. This time, I was more confident with the techniques and tricks of the trade. It went down well. My next objective is to drop the notes...I am almost there. The cost is minimal compared to the return. Don't think twice, spend the money - it's an investment which you will benefit from over the long term
5 partners A seminar to 200+ personnel
Managing Director Sales Director
Senior Executive
What Institute of Directors says:
If you want to be able to speak without notes, without worrying and without messing up, Brian Robinson is your man. He can help you to speak with confidence, with panache and with authority.
Two groups: One constituting the UK top team The other made up of top executives from around Europe
What Instranet says:
"Exactly what I needed." "Informative and expertly delivered."
Investors' Compensation Scheme Ltd
CEO, COO, FD, Legal Counsel, Chief Technical Officer, Group Financial Controller, CEO IP Exec, several Investment Managers,
What IP Group plc says:
You are going to be in such demand for your presentation courses if I have anything to do with it.
London Borough of Brent
Monument Oil and Gas plc
A group of senior executives
Marketing Director and group
A theory seminar for most of the HQ staff A subsequent (and consequent) practical session for four of them
CEO, HR director, Head of Humatics and Virometrics, Director R&D, Financial Controller
CEO
A group of diplomats assembled from around Europe
HR Director Group Treasurer
Finance Director
What Soho Studios says:
I wanted to say a big thank you because your method works. I know it does because it has completely changed the way I approach 'public speaking' and more importantly my delivery.
Senior Partner
Directors and senior executives
Europe VP
East Anglia
Chairman, CEO and other directors
Finance Director
2 Chief Executives Finance Director
CEO
Danisco Ingredients Ltd
Chief Executive Finance Director
A headmaster More than 20 school plays (it's not that I've lost count: it's that I couldn't be bothered to count them)!
CEO and three other senior execs
A seminar to a number of councillors
Home Counties
More than a score of senior execs, trained for business TV
Chief Business Officer
What British Biotech says:
I found our day together very enjoyable. Your analysis of what makes a talk memorable, and how to structure one with this objective in mind, was very useful; the techniques we ran through (supplemented at the end of the day by the manual) were valuable reference points, and I thought that you adopted the right, informal tone for a day’s coaching.
CEO
CEO, Head of Marketing, Director of Client Acquisition
What CH4e says:
Thank you so much for the wonderful workshop. We were all blown away by it, so refreshing and confidence inspiring.
CEO
CEO
CEO
What TIGA says:
If you want to be able to speak without notes, without worrying and without messing up, Brian Robinson is your man. He can help you to speak with confidence, wih panache and with authority.
Midlands
Head of Marketing & Communications, Passenger Services Director, Head of Finance & Business Planning
CEO
CEO
Eight of this CCU's staff.
What Staffordshire Civil Contingencies Unit says:
We hired Brian to coach the Staffordshire Civil Contingencies Unit's staff in effective presentation skills. Brian was a complete star and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone who needs one-to-one or team-based coaching in public speaking and/or presentation skils. Brian did an initial day with the team, after which he produced a DVD for each participant which contained his own commentary on key areas for improvement...but not just generic areas, areas that were specific to the individual. My staff still talk about Brian's course and only the other day a member of the team was heard evaluating a presentation in a way that Brian would have been proud of. If you want to bring something specal to your team that will add lasting value (and have you splitting your sides in the process), give Brian a call. He also has a book out which is absolutely priceless if presenting and speaking is your thing
West Midlands Electricity plc
Group of senior marketing executives
North West Caradon Rollinx Ltd
CEO
What Empiricon Technologies Ltd says:
Brian is a maverick genius
Chief Executive plus top team
CEO Chief Financial Officer Senior Vice-President, Corporate Finance
What SurfControl plc says:
Brian is clearly one of the best.
CEO
What Swiss Life (UK) plc says:
My day with Brian gave me renewed confidence to stand up in front of large groups of people, which has helped me greatly in the last couple of years. Graham Trill, CEO, Swiss Life (UK) Group plc
Wilson Connolly Lancashire
North East
Chief Technical Officer Chief Executive Officer
MD
COO
MD
CEO
West Country
Director of Products
CEO
Brann Ltd
Group of senior management
Dept Manager (Not ASIMO yet - though that would be fun!)
Group training with sales teams
CEO
2 Divisional Directors Head of Communications Head of People Development
2 senior execs in the finance dept.
co-founder
Yorkshire
CEO
Several senior executives in the HR and Business TV departments. TV training
CEO
CEO
CEO
Finance Director, Operations Director and other senior executives
Scotland
MD, FD, and other directors at their UK HQ in Greenock
Compaq Computer Ltd
Managing Director and Top Team of telesales office
Operations Director Managing Director
What KwiK Fit Financial Services says:
After a day with Brian I felt I had overcome all my fears. It is now just a case of doing it and the course has shown me I can!
CEO
Chief Executive, Training Manager, General Manager, Scottish Bakery Training Council
Overseas
Founder & CEO
Ten partners. Also seminars for around 50 associates
Co-founder & director
What Bidna Capoeira says:
see http://rhetauracle.com/testimonials-from-trainees/
Divisional Director Commercial Director Seminar and large practical groups with 30 top team personnel CEO
A group of senior executives
Co-Founder & CEO
CEO
CEO
Founder/Director