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"Art of Communicating boosted me to a new level. No matter how experienced I thought I was as a communicator, Charmaine and her associates taught me so much more - effortlessly & effectively.
I was astounded how quickly I changed. There is no substitute for the professionalism, quality and respect they offer to their clients.”
E Richardson
Director, Thanks 4 Pty Ltd.
"The public speaking course was of enormous benefit to me as it helped me to structure my speeches, simplify the core message and use body language.
Most importantly, I was able to break my business message down to 4 powerful words that are clear and easy to remember, and can be used to brand my business. I am now able to speak confidently about my business services to anyone!"
John Bransby - Public Speaking Course Sydney 2010
Speaking from a beach side cafe in Sydney, Richard responds to an impromptu question, "What have you gained from learning public speaking skills?"
Richard Bolus
Public Speaking Training Course
"Charmaine is a wonderful tutor that makes you feel instantly at ease and ready to take the floor with total confidence. It was an excellent course. I built my confidence and professional appearance and the course has improved my career."
Caroline Lord
Public Speaking Course Sydney
"This course was definitely a worthwhile exercise in building public speaking skills in social and business situations.
I recommend it to anyone who is not 100% confident in the Public Speaking skills."
Josh Vescio
Public Speaking Course 2010
"As parents, we endeavour to support our children with appropriate life skills as best we can.
Art of Communicating supports parents by delivering a proven method of growing our children's self confidence through improved communication skills."
Parent of Student at Mackellar Girls High School
Speak With Confidence Course
"Great, useful, simple techniques that will enable you to be a better, more confident and effective presenter."
M Tollman - Public Speaking Course Sydney 2010
"A GREAT COURSE!"
Roslyn Lowe
Public Speaking Training 2010
"Charmaine, you were the perfect host for my Charity Trivia Night. It was a great success, raising over $2000 for Medics and Breast Cancer. The crowd was boisterous and lively, and you controlled the room with ease, whilst maintaining this high level of energy - a very hard job! Whilst I was panicking over the smallest hiccup, you were calm, professional and kept the night running smoothly.
The feedback from my colleagues and friends that attended has all been really positive, saying that you made the night enjoyable and entertaining. I can't thank you enough for a great evening!"
Karen Jousiffe
Fundraising Event - Virgin London Marathon 2010
"I urge you to come and enjoy new friends, learn about new topics and experience a new you!"
Emeli Cassell
Public Speaking Course Sydney 2010
"I have gained a lot of confidence and am more comfortable speaking in front of a crowd.
I liked learning how to construct speeches using different techniques. Also the sessions on using vocal expression and body language was of enormous benefit because I know I can keep people interested in what I have to say."
Teresa Greenow
Public Speaking Course 2010
"This Public Speaking Course was an emotional roller coaster that took me on the ride of my life. Fabulous!"
Jeff Stevenson
Gotcha Covered Carpets
"I'd just like to say how much I'm enjoying this class. I love the fact that everyone is sharing something of themselves through their stories, which we so rarely see in social or class situations.
You really do make it such a safe and supportive environment that I can feel my confidence boosting with every class. I love that there's lots of laughter happening now as we're getting more comfortable with each other.
It's just what I needed, so thank you. "
Cathy Brodie
Public Speaking Course, Sydney 2010
"Before the speaking with confidence course I found myself becoming really nervous before presentations and public speaking. Now I feel like I have overcome the worries and am a lot more comfortable with my nerves when speaking in public."
Student at Speak With Confidence Course 2010
"This Public Speaking Course was great and definitely brought me out of my comfort zone.
It will assist me not only in public speaking but in everyday life.
The most useful result is that I will be able to deliver an effective and confident speech to people without boring them!"
Nader Fahridin
Public Speaking Course Sydney 2009
“I just want to say a huge thank you for showing me the essential skills of public speaking and how to communicate our stories effectively. Over the last couple of months I have already seen how much more confident I have become, not only with public speaking but also in personal and social communication too. It definitely has been a journey of self discovery.
You have a wonderful gift and I really want to thank you for opening that door for me.”
K. Dudgeon - Sydney
"Thanks so much for being the Master of Ceremonies for the City of Sydney's Living in Harmony Festival Opening Gala, and the Forum on Overcoming Stereotypes in March 2009. The event went smoothly and everyone enjoyed the discussion you led and reflection during the event. Many people stayed until it was well over!
I appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail when working with us in this major event in the City of Sydney's festival calendar.
We received great feedback from my colleagues and audiences about your MC roles. I look forward to working with you again in future City of Sydney events."
Susana Ng,
Manager Social Planning, Access and Community Development
City of Sydney
"The trainer and the class were supportive, encouraging and
passionate.
I would encourage everyone I know to participate in the Art of Communicating as it's been very positive and a great speaking confidence course."
S. Twomey
Frenchs Forest
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the Art of Communicating experience. It started me on a journey of awareness of myself and what I could do.
I found the preparation of the speeches and presenting little challenges that each week I strived to be better than before."
Cathy Chambers, Sydney
Public Speaking Course
“Dynamic group facilitation! You held everyone's attention and you were sensitive to individual needs. The course was well researched, with exceptional training and it far exceeded our clients' expectations.”
Debbie Tong
CRS Australia
Speaking with Confidence Course
"I benefited most from building my confidence and composure. The impromptu speaking skills were challenging for me, but I enjoyed meeting others who had needs just like mine.
Watching fellow participants growing strong and getting up and speaking confidently was very inspirational.”
Louise Dickson
Public Speaking Course Sydney
"It's good fun, interesting, practical and extremely useful!"
Lee Saunders
Public Speaking Course 2009
"My trainer was inspiring and passionate and I enjoyed the course so very much. To be able to speak with confidence gives me a tremendous advantage in my business presentations and personal life. Thank you."
Libby Welch
Public Speaking Course
"Fantastic course. I have become a more confident speaker and this course has helped me to enjoy public talking.
Thank you!"
Anthony Pretyman
Brookvale
"Charmaine Burke is an inspirational leader, developing and delivering unique training programs and organizing events with great success.
She has the ability to lead her team in an inclusive and consultative manner. She is a very generous, warm person, able to encourage people to perform tasks so they may see beyond their capacity.
Because of her inspirational, friendly, professional manner, she is a wonderful mentor."
Maria-Elena Chidzey, SCGD, CS, JP - Multicultural Consultant
World Champion Speakers Workshop
"I did the Public Speaking course. It was great! It made me go out of my comfort zone and boy, did I benefit from that!
My confidence in public speaking increased so much. I can recommend it to everybody!!!"
Gitte Lawaetz, Sydney
Public Speaking Course
"I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone wanting to improve their confidence, structuring and delivery skills in public speaking."
Ian Johnstone
The Maria Island Walk - Tasmania
Public Speaking Course
"Charmaine builds immediate rapport with everyone and has dedication and passion in helping others achieve confidence and skills in public speaking. Thank you so very much."
Janine Kemp
Prodo Novo - Advanced Coaching Group
"I loved the experience and improved enormously in my completion of the public speaking course.
Strong use of theory and practice. Excellent!"
Azza Kindred
Oomph Coffee, Hobart
Public Speaking Course Tasmania
"Very valuable for my professional and personal advancement. It helped me greatly to build confidence and develop communication skills."
Peter Ernst
Premier Travel Tasmania
"Wow. Wonderful, wacky, wise, creative course!
From fear to enlightenment was the road Charmaine took me down."
Public Speaker - Tasmania
Public Speaking Course
"The public speaking course provided excellent feedback after each speech. It certainly provided me with excellent skills for moving forward."
S. Stevenson
Hawthorn Football Club
Public Speaking Course, Hobart Tasmania
"Thank you for your energy and enthusiasm throughout the course. I enjoyed the evaluations and impromptu speaking.
A GREAT course!"
Michael Edwards
Principal, Edwards & Orr
"I gained confidence by gradually improving throughout the course and conquered my fears.
The feedback was objective. I particularly benefited from the persuasive speech training and public speaking tips."
Thorne Pastega
Public Speaking Course
"This course has definitely improved my life, my public speaking and my future."
Robyn Snelling,
Marriage Celebrant
Speak with Confidence Course