Recently:
“thanks again for the training last Friday, it was inspiring and made me want to mentor.” Global Account Director
“Thanks for being so lovely too. The course was great today, really helpful and lots of practical tips to put in to use.” Learning and Development Advisor
“thank you for being the ever positive, exuberant force of nature…your advice and goodwill has been indispensable.” Colleague
“thanks so much for yesterday. It was a great session, packed with lots of practical advice!” MD of creative agency
In the past:
“We can attest to her hard graft, dedication, sunny disposition, utmost professionalism and enthusiasm. Gwyn’s infectious passion for her subject make her a highly motivated and extremely likeable individual.”
Barry Richards, EMEA HR Director, McCann Erickson
“Gwyn has been the powerhouse of training at McCanns. She combines commitment and compassion, flexibility as well as being goal-driven. Those that she trained gained enormous benefit from her, and enjoyed the experience; those to whom she was responsible knew that she would deliver. A great asset to any team, whether as a freelance or as a full time member of the team, she will give any task her all.”
Ann Murray Chatterton, former IPA Professional Development Director
“Just a little personal note to say thank you for your incredible effort and hard work on this year’s panel, and not just with the judging and being a fantastic voice of reason, but for all the effort and time you put in before the judging even takes place…I run out of superlatives for you…”
Jonathan Stocks, CPD Manager
“Improved my communication in a business environment”
“Practical advice that…can be used in all aspects of my job”
“not only do I feel my skills have improved I also think my confidence has been raised”
“Great workshop. Fun, interesting and informative”
“Really enjoyed it – a potentially dull subject made lively”
How to Get What You Want From Written Communication
“I learned tried and tested methods that have worked for others in the industry”
“Main benefit was learning skills to prioritise day. Made things seem a lot clearer and more simple”
“Key learning was being ruthless with time but gracious with people”
“Really enjoyed the session and would definitely recommend it to colleagues!”
“Very engaging workshop with relevant and practical ideas”
“Learned lots – priority list; change eating/drinking habits; manage meetings/time better”
The Commonsense Guide to Getting the Important Things Done
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Meeting the other participants and watching them grow in confidence over the two days.” “I just got out of a day long brand day in which I presented to a room of 25 people! Get me!! It went really well…- thanks to the course.”
“Gwyn was fabulous again – open, thoughtful and funny but still making sure we learnt something(s)!”
Basic Presentation Skills
“Once again thanks for your brilliant insights at the workshop today. As mentioned you do make me laugh and are truly gifted at what you do.”
Better Business Writing
“Really good course. Feel I have benefited from it enormously. Will not only think about all this, but will definitely put it into action.”
Time Management
Many thanks for all of your brilliant advice a couple of weeks ago, really useful and thanks again for the follow-up.”
Leadership
“This is one of those few courses where I really felt I’d gained a lot and didn’t once feel bored or that time was being wasted.”
Time Management for Busy Managers
“Excellent as always – lots of enthusiasm – a great role model!!”
Train the Trainer
“you are a major reason some of us joined the agency and had such a marvelous training experience.”
“you are one of the most charismatic people I have met…so full of energy, warmth and character. A real inspiration to work with. Thank-you for all your support and encouragement.”
“there isn’t enough words to thank-you for everything you’ve done…your great knowledge, enthusiasm, encouragement and support.”
“all the help and advice…you really don’t know how much you have done for me.”
“you’ve been the ultimate super training queen and I have so much to thank you for.”
“Everyone you come into contact with is enriched by the experience. Your dynamism could power a small country. Hundreds of people are both better people and better at their jobs because of you.”
“many hundreds of people owe you a huge debt of gratitude.”
Small selection of comments from McCann staff
“Gwyn very successfully managed the training role at UM for 12 years. Well loved by staff, she is an excellent organiser and trainer with great energy and presence as I have personally witnessed in a number of her training sessions. She has a very hands-on approach and comes with a wealth of experience from her background in advertising to draw from and include in her work as a trainer and facilitator.” Marieke Mangnus, Training & Development Manager, EMEA Mediabrands
“From the day I first met Gwyn, three years ago, I have been impressed by her skill and professionalism as a trainer and her passion for the whole area of developing others. It is clear that she enjoys helping others to develop and grow, she does this with great enthusiasm, which is transmitted to the learner. The feedback for classes that she has delivered at Weber Shandwick, at various levels, has all been unequivocally positive on all vectors. Gwyn’s knowledge of her subject matter and her ability to bring the topic to life with anecdotes and wisdom leaves everyone feeling they have grown in her presence. I recommend Gwyn highly.” Connie Phillips, Head of Learning and Development UK & Ireland, Weber Shandwick
“For my part I think I can really see a way forward now and am feeling much more confident with the teams and what we have to do so thank you.” Client following Train the Trainer course
Feedback:
‘’ I have known Gwyn, through her great work at the IPA, for several years now and have experienced first- hand how capable she is. Gwyn has a huge amount of Executive/client facing and Learning and Development experience and uses her knowledge of our industry to great effect. I have also asked Gwyn to run a training programme for me at Total Media and the response has been brilliant! The average rating provided by people attending the session was 9 out of 10, which I think says it all.’’ Nigel Potter, Learning & Development Director, Total Media
“Gwyn ran three presentation skills courses for us and the people who took part couldn’t speak highly enough of her. Her sessions were lively, engaging and informative. She has given our staff the confidence and inspiration to deliver fantastic presentations and everyone is itching to put their new skills into practice.” Sharon Bange, Head of Client Service, Kindred
“thanks for a great session. Not only was it great for the team and all individuals, I also got a lot out of it…been a massive help, and hopefully not just short term.” MD of integrated agency
“Gwyn March carried out some time management training for 23red at the end of last year. I found her to be delightful to deal with and utterly professional in her training – I even attended the training myself to be sure of the fit for 23red and am happy to say that we will be using Gwyn for this, and hopefully other training requirements, in the future. I can whole-heartedly recommend that anyone looking for training give Gwyn a call to see what she can offer first. “ Cath Newland, 23red
“Gwyn is one of the most energetic trainers I’ve ever worked with. She is absolutely determined to get you what you want, to make sure you are completely happy with what she is doing, and to follow up afterwards; you really feel that she has as much invested in the training as you do, and she works tirelessly on it. You truly get her heart and soul when you take her on.” Talent Director DDB UK
“Just wanted to say a BG than-you for the session again. Everyone has said how useful the session was and in particular how engaging you were personally. Overall a massive success.” Head of Project Management, following workshops on getting closer to clients
“I’ve had really positive feedback from people about the workshops you ran, so thank you so much for bringing our objective setting learning to life – I’m quietly optimistic that this is the start of a very positive change.” Board Director, following objective setting workshops
“Gwyn is absolutely fantastic – a genuine trainer who adds maximum value for delegates” Train the Trainer
“Hugely enjoyable and very useful” Presentation Skills
“not only do I feel my skills have improved I also think my confidence has been raised” Better Business Writing
“I found this morning’s time management session really useful – I’m looking forward to a more organised and efficient world! I have already had our first ½ hour meeting and made decisions there and then rather than arranging another meeting with more people to make them!” Time Management
“You are very good at listening and maintaining an infectious upbeat attitude. This helps us open up to each other.” An Emotionally Intelligent Way of Getting the Best From People
“Really enjoyed the course. Engaging tutor, and thorough.” Better Client Service
“Everyone you come into contact with is enriched by the experience. Your dynamism could power a small country. Hundreds of people are both better people and better at their jobs because of you.” McCann staff member
“This is the third Gold workshop I have been to and I learn something new every time. Always really interesting and energising. Thanks!” CPD Gold Workshop
Gwyneth March 