The time that you took in understanding our business and our objectives was evident, as your presentation was relevant and clearly reflected what we were hoping to achieve. This was important to us (management) because it endorsed our cause. Both the formal presentation and Taekwondo exhibition were informative and exciting and had everybody’s attention from start to finish. The involvement of our people and the goal setting that culminated in each person “breaking the board” was the perfect climax to your presentation.
MLC
What a great performance Peter, thank you for a spectacular motivational session. You certainly grabbed the attention of the audience with your enthusiasm, humour and good fun approach to emphasise your message.
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
I would like to say thank you for your wonderful presentation. Many comments have been expressed regarding how well researched you were, and how you worked your knowledge of Orange and our various sales channels into your presentation.
Orange (Hutchison Telecoms)
You provided something completely different, and because of your background and achievements, it was more than just motivational – it got their blood going! I’ve received a number of positive comments from the attendees and it is something none of them will forget. The entire experience was thoroughly enjoyable and helped make a great day for us. This was the second time I’ve experienced your performance, and given the opportunity, I’d certainly do it again!
Cable & Wireless Optus – Sydney
We were delighted that our objectives were met in such a friendly, professional, involved and committed manner and all our participants were certainly motivated, not only for the conference, but also of course for their ongoing benefit.
Isuzu-General Motors Australia Limited
Once again you have provided us with an inspirational message and commonsense tips on client servicing and relationship management. Your thought provoking presentation was very well received by the new combined teams of KPMG Financial Services and St George Private Bank. We value so highly your experience and knowledge on building customer relationships and good service models. Your delivery, incorporating key aspects of martial arts ensures that everyone is able to easily identify with the message. In turn, the interaction through the group sessions empowered the attendees – making it easy for them to believe that they too can rise to the challenges you raised in regard to client management. As testament to the ‘lasting’ influence you had on the attendees I often hear the word ‘Kia’ reverberating throughout the office. Peter, thank you for making our Professional Development Day such a huge success.
KPMG Financial Services
In organising many similar conferences and events at Telstra; I have had the opportunity to witness a number of presenters speak on different topics however I would consider yours to be second to none. The enthusiastic response from my group is testament to the value you added to our conference. The integration of your successful business expertise with your Taekwondo experience not only gave credibility to the presentation but additional strength to the character of each team member. This was particularly evident when each was asked to break a board with their bare hands. The WOW factor was overwhelming. You managed to take a group of people, from all parts of Australia, and create a motivated, inspired and empowered team in a very short period of time. It was apparent that our pre-conference meetings were well considered and your understanding of our business needs was obvious in a highly creditable, humorous and professional presentation. Telstra
Peter, just a short note to thank you on a more formal basis for your time last week. The feedback has been very good and those of the Private Bankers who did not take part felt, in listening to our experiences, that they missed something special!!! St.George Bank Limited
I don’t think words can explain the effect that Peter had on the delegates and the experience. I do honestly believe it was life changing for many of them and they were all very affected by it.
Director, Event Company, Wizard National Conference
Pete, a huge thank you for yesterday's session. I thought it was absolutely incredible. The messages were very powerful but just as importantly they were delivered with tremendous energy and conviction. I have really enjoyed working with you.
Paul Bassat, CEO, SEEK
Thank you once again for putting together such a wonderful session for the Dan Murphy’s National Conference last week. Your presentation was UNBEATABLE! The research you did to understand the Dan Murphy’s business and its people to the passion you displayed during the whole session was amazing. The whole team was buzzing with inspiration after the session and they can’t stop talking about it.
Conference Organiser, Dan Murphy’s National Conference
Truly outstanding! A room filled with McDonald’s Managers aging from 18 years of age through to adult sat on the edge of their seats involved in “blackbelt in excellence” for the entire presentation. Peter spoke about Customer Service Basics, which is a keystone for our Business. But he also made them think about being the best you can be and this has challenged many of our managers to take note and know that they can make a difference, but that it starts with them! WOW thank you for the experience, the morning was entertaining, motivating and inspiring!!
Tania Mesch, Franchise Manager, McDonald’s Australia Limited
On behalf of us all at Orica Mining Services, I want to thank you for your “blackbelt in excellence” event at our Leadership Conference in Kuala Lumpur. Your combination of passion, energy and optimism was an inspiration to so many of our team and the key messages were right on agenda for our central conference themes. Great stuff.
Philippe Etienne, CEO Mining Services, Orica
We have just returned from Sanctuary Cove where we had Peter Thurin on site for different sessions for one of our pharmaceutical clients. And, once again, a triumph! Peter Thurin literally brought the house down with "blackbelt in excellence” and I can't recommend him highly enough. Such was the response to his session, that our debrief with the client will include plans to further his involvement with the group at their mid-year Conference. Talk about hit the nail on the head and know how to get the best from a group! The response was overwhelming enthusiasm and I really believe that he changed a few lives in the room on Wednesday morning. In addition to achieving a 100% board breaking success rate through a very varied age group, our clients were amazed at Peter's research, preparation and understanding of their business - he delivered EVERY key message and really got through where others have failed. As I was leaving, the internal conference organiser said: "I will never forget this morning, never, the whole of my life. I feel amazing." Truly, that's a quote! And I think this was a sentiment that would be shared by much of the group. Suffice it to say, once again, we are ecstatic and so are our clients. Please pass on my grateful thanks to Peter and I look forward to working with him again in the near future.
Director, Event Management Company, Amgen National Conference.
Peter your presentation was inspiring and delivered a fantastic message, which energised our delegates for the remainder of the weekend and beyond. Our staff has all commented on how pumped-up and ready for action they felt after your session with them on Monday afternoon. You continue to deliver a terrific message with great enthusiasm and your contribution is much appreciated. Once again thank you for a job well done. Your creative talent and your enthusiasm to the task are much appreciated. I know that all of our delegates will remember their time at Twin Waters and your participation in all areas will develop a greater business future for all of our delegates.
Wayne Wood, General Manager, Schwarzkopf Professional and Indola - Australia & NZ
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for the recent workshop and keynote address you delivered for the national Sensis Learning and Development team during our recent team event in Melbourne. Some of the words the team and I now use to describe you and the work you do at “blackbelt in excellence” include; energetic, inspiring, challenging, rewarding, thought…wait, action provoking!! The time you spent with me prior to the workshop was invaluable in preparing for the session. You really took the time to understand what my desired outcomes were and you were obviously focused and committed to ensuring they were achieved. You even managed me when I had some initial doubts that the team would be open and responsive! All I can say is that the preparation paid off, in bucket loads! The workshop was not only incredibly relevant for the team but it took a newly formed group of employees who were unsure of themselves and what they were capable of, both as individuals and as a group, to a place where there is a whole new dynamic in play! The team was really able to challenge some of their initial thinking and beliefs and really consider new possibilities – they were inspired by your words but more importantly, inspired by their capacity to do something they never thought was possible and in that, consider what else was possible for them as individuals and as a team. Right from the start you told me the session would break down barriers and have the team thinking and acting in a new way – and you were right! I have seen such improvement in attitude and behaviour since the workshop – it really was a great success!
Narelle Wilson, Operations Training & Development Manager, Sensis Pty Ltd
What can I say? How good are you!! Our meetings before and at the conference not only reassured me of your professionalism but also impressed me greatly about your intuitive ability to understand the messages, which we were trying to deliver to our delegates. And might I say that you delivered those messages in spades! It is difficult to hold the attention of a 300 strong audience for almost an hour but you managed to do that without hearing a pin drop, other than the injection of laughter and applause. I cannot speak too highly of your dynamic and interactive stage presentation “blackbelt in excellence”. I have received nothing but positive feedback from so many of our delegates, some suggesting that the conference generally and your keynote address in particular were the best we have had. Thank you so much Peter for contributing to the success of our conference.
David Williams, Chief Executive, NSW Leagues Clubs’ Association
MC and Facilitator Testimonials:
Peter’s “blackbelt in excellence” program lights up the right path people need to take to achieve their goals but leaves it up to them to choose this path.Since reading Peter’s book and participating in his program the sales team are experiencing the best ever results to date. In the past 12 months that Peter has been working with our team we have experienced 77 per cent growth which is astounding in a market that is declining. Of the 26 Taylors Area Managers across Australia, the five Queensland managers who have worked with Peter are the top five performers in the nation. Peter is such an important part of this team & a massive part of our turnaround towards success!
Tim Hicks, State Sales Manager, QLD & NT, Taylors Wines
"Anything is possible with the energy and desire of the team of “blackbelt in excellence”. Peter understands the values and the vision of our family company and has been instrumental in delivering the pride and passion to help achieve our business goals. “blackbelt in excellence” has delivered a program that is concise and consistent which has encouraged teamwork across all areas of our business. Peter is like a member of the family, understanding that dedicated hard work will lead to success. He "talks the talk" but more importantly follows up consistently for outstanding results."
Mitchell Taylor, Managing Director, Taylors Wines
I am writing to thank you for the fantastic program that you put together for our leadership forum. Feedback from the sessions that you ran was absolutely tremendous.Both the content of the sessions and the mode of delivery was first rate and I have no doubt that the messages you conveyed really resonated with our team. I also really appreciate the time you took to understand our business and integrate these learning’s into your sessions.I look forward to working together in the future.
Paul Bassat, Chief Executive Officer, SEEK
Fantastic!!!!!!! Your presentations have put a real “buzz” into our business and have got the whole staff working on 1% ers for their self improvement. Your presence, availability and approachable manner have been the game breaker. Our staff feels you are now part of the team, working with them to improve our business culture and outcomes. Our business has implemented the “blackbelt in excellence” terminology when engaging staff and managing performance, we are always talking 1 %ers Getting in the game. Choosing your actions. Looking for solutions. What are the small steps?
For Me. For me, you have become a valued confident and trusted mentor, every time I speak with you I feel energized and motivated to make a difference. Your support, encouragement and mentoring have kept me focused on the task at hand and the “small steps” needed to implement successful change. I am supremely confident that, together, we will create that great place to work, with positive people, engaged in being the best they can be, with the outcome being a successful, exciting and growing business. Barry McGee, Chief Executive, WHK
Peter was sensational. He met with us on a number of occasions in the lead up to the event to ensure his presentation was tailored to our specific needs. He blew us away!
David Bennett, Head of Communications - Projects Australia, NAB
110% committed to ensuring our event and his session was successful. Peter delivered information that was new and interesting that we could all apply to our work our lives and our relationships. Our people have seen and heard lots of speakers and Peter ranks up there with the best of them, the passion he displayed and the insights and examples he delivered about our association and business in general were spot on. Suggestion…Get TWO Peter Thurin’s on your books… he was very engaging and genuinely interested in our association which helped deliver a session that was topical and inspiring for many participants. We had our best AGM ever in ten years and Peter contributed to the enjoyment and success. Peter addressed us on Thursday and Friday and each session was just the right length and delivered with high professionalism. What better endorsement…on Saturday around the pool at Palazzo Versace Gold Coast about a dozen participants were reading Peter’s book given out to them the day before!! As the GM of the conference he made me (and other NILWA staff) look great in front of 154 people in the liquor industry and I did nothing but engage him to speak!
Martin O’Mara, General Manager, National Independent Liquor Wholesalers Association
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