I have to admit that I had some anxiety coming in that day, having done other media training where I know the pressure of having to perform and evaluating one’s own mistakes in front of everyone. So, you met all my expectations! But you also blew them away, as it was definitely an intensive and productive morning – the best I’ve ever experienced. I learned lots – we all laughed and cried lots too (wasn’t sure I was expecting that!). I feel more ready than ever to get out there now – I told Mathieu today that I just want to get on it, and go and use these newfound skills and tools to promote our message and get our story out. While it was an exhausting session (didn’t help I hadn’t slept the night before thanks to Air Canada), it was also an exhilarating one.
The morning was much more than I anticipated – you guys are the best!
Owen Charters
President & CEO | Président et directeur général
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada | Repaires jeunesse du Canada
I would like to thank you for this amazing session! Honestly, this is the first time I have had such a pragmatic and constructive training in such a short time where I can see progress almost instantly. I did practice it on my way back yesterday as I was presenting to my whole division: Hands were better, eye contact better but still need to slow down and pause… breathing did help as well as jumping in the restrooms before😊 Awkward, hopefully no one came in!
I really enjoyed the whole morning and looking forward to reading your book Jeff
Eric Holenka| EVP Corporate
"[I] just completed the course "Communicating with Confidence" and immediately after the course I presented something to my colleagues where i had the opportunity to practice what i learned from the course. I felt so much at ease and so much natural while addressing which i always wanted. The course really gave me great insights. Thank you."
-Ela Jha, CBAP, CSPO
"I want to thank you for your amazing presentation at our Leadership Conference. From the moment you began to speak, we were riveted to your every word. Your construction of the workshop was amazing and I know we all learned a great deal from your expertise. With my sincere thanks for a very relevant presentation with tangible solutions."
-Deborah Burrowes, Amica Vancouver
I wanted to thank you for the great coaching session a few weeks back! My presentation and media interviews in Saudi Arabia went very well. I also took part in a “surprise” press conference (that I wasn’t aware of), but it turned out to be a highlight of the trip.
-Isabelle Gagnon-Arpin, MSc, BHSc
"I have just completed the Communicating with Confidence course, and it is unbelievable! I always speak too fast and making a presentation is my nightmare because although I prepare amazing content, when it comes to communicating it to an audience, I am simply terrible at it. I am already feeling much more confident and accomplished! A big thank you from a marketing professional who speaks English as a second language."
-Irmak Parlat Yilmaz
I wanted to send off a note to say a HUGE thank you for your presentation to help us kick-off the year and help inaugurate our new space. The team LOVED it and the feedback is amazing.
-Lori Grant, Klick
Jeff Ansell's presentation had the biggest impact of all presenters ‐ very interesting style of the interactive presentation.
-Banff Pork Seminar
Thank you for great course. This just a brief message to express my great appreciation of your great course on communicating with confidence (on linked in learning). It was an eye opener for me and helped me already a great deal in my line of work (and also in my personal life).
- Pierre Goux - Ireland
I thought you might be interested that I had the opportunity to act as MC for an internal group conference last week with two thousand colleagues in the audience. It felt amazing and I received tons of positive feedback.
I just thought I should let you know that our work has had a really positive impact on my career. While I was appropriately nervous before the show I was able to use some of the tips and tactics I learned from you to do a really solid job. Thank you!
- VP Canadian Bank
"It's been about 14 years since I media trained with Jeff and he's still one of the best in the business."
- Blair Hains
"I've been to a number of media trainers and this was the most realistic media experience I've ever had."
- Senior Government Official
"Your session was the highest rated session of our conference. Our delegates really appreciated the highly interactive style of your presentation and your ability to explain communications concepts in an informative and easy to understand way."
- Gene Rose, National Conference of State Legislatures
Read More"Thanks again for the truly fantastic one day seminar on presentation skills and public speaking. I have attended similar seminars throughout my career. I can honestly say that I would recommend you to anyone interested in enhancing their overall presentation skills. It is the best that I have participated in."
- Christian G. Boisvert, ADAMS, Division of Pfizer
Read More"The feedback I have received from my colleagues from the session has been excellent and immediately applicable. We could actually see throughout the day as individuals became more familiar with the techniques. By the end of the day the improvement in each of us with presentation and voice skills was quite amazing compared to where we had started."
- Chris Cartwright, Ontario Medical Association
Read More“This was one of the best, most useful courses I've ever taken. The feedback was customized and relevant. It was good to be pushed and challenged. The facilitator did a good job helping people feel safe doing something that can otherwise be uncomfortable and terrifying.”
- Infrastructure Ontario
Read More"This was a really great and practical course. I learned a lot and I was able to immediately put lessons learned in this course into practice."
- Lynda.com Viewer
Read More"Very realistic real-world content not some theoretical nonsense that's not been tested in real life situations. Absolutely and simply the best presenter and best course I've completed on Lynda.com. (I've been a member for over 8 years)."
- Lynda.com Viewer
Read More“I can see why Mr. Ansell teaches this course. He is truly a great communicator, which when, as he said in this course, you know what you are talking about, which he obviously does, it makes for a great learning experience.”
- Lynda.com Viewer
Read More"It's the best corporate training program I've ever had"
- Nick Thomas, Royal Trust Global Securities Services, London, England
Read More"Jeff, your training system is really so valuable to us. I must tell you I used to hate training, but now I look forward to it as I know how much more capable it enables me to do my job. Thanks so much."
- Jeff Smith, PG&E Corporation
Read More"Jeff interacted and kept us extremely engaged. His link to technology (live broadcast) was a great touch. He left no one in the room un-trained and offered positive reinforcement and coaching."
- Karen Rossetti, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)
Read More"As someone who has been involved in media training for more than 25 years, I thought you did one of the best jobs I had seen in this area."
- Rene A. Henry, Environmental Protection Agency
Read More"Jeff Ansell & Associates trained a group of our senior executives and product managers in an engaging and informative session. The training was a big hit!"
- Alicia Recupero, Digital Insight
Read MoreJeff Ansell & Associates is the most trusted media training and public speaking coaching company in Canada. People across North America turn to us for confidential, expert advice on how best to manage the media message whether delivering good news or facing a crisis. We coach executives, managers and politicians and help people at every level become effective, confident and compelling presenters and communicators.