Phil has worked with a range of organisations. Selected testimonials are provided here:
“This workshop turned the mirror on our organisational objectives and how to best achieve them”
Vivien Mitchell, Fund Development Manager, Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education
“An excellent session. Phil made me look at my organisation in a different manner. I can now use this to bridge the gap between PCYC and potential partners.”
Evan Walsh, Assistant General Manager, PCYC
“Phil got to the heart of our organisational issues with ease, skill and speed. All participants felt he added value, particularly on practical approaches to innovation.”
Simon Rosenberg, CEO Northside Community Service
“Well planned, thought provoking, developed new ideas and strategies for immediate use in my organisation.”
Trish Hurley, Community Relationships / Strategic Partnerships, Australian Children’s Music Foundation
“Thanks for such a great presentation. The content was fantastic and the audience engagement was first class. The word around the attendees is that they got a lot out of it!”
Rado Faletic, Forum for European-Australian Science and Technology Cooperation
“Thanks for running the session for us today – the discussion gave the various stakeholders in the room a broader perspective of the issues we face and how it impacts what our businesses are trying to do. The initial feedback was excellent and we will look to do a follow up session.”
Maria Milis, Grant Paver and Mark Goddard, Westpac
“Working with Phil helped us shift our perspective of who we are as an organisaton. Through his creative and practical approach we gained clarity in relation to the type of funding and future partners that would best fit not only our current projects but for our organisation as whole. The whole experience was effortless and enjoyable and we would welcome any opportunity to work with Phil in the future.”
Jenny Briscoe-Hough and Adrianne Talbot Thomson, Port Kembla Community Project Inc
“Phil facilitated a really useful strategy session where he led a group of novices through a very complex set of issues to the point of having a shared understanding of the dynamics, threats and opportunities for our campaign. Great to work with.”
John Hepburn, Greenpeace Australia
“I was most impressed with the content of [Phil's] presentation. There were many ka-ching…ka-ching moments during his talk and I felt great resonance with what he was saying.”
Pennie Scott, Marketing Consultant, Australian National Institute for Public Policy
“Thanks for running the session on [Maximising impact] – a particularly interesting subject for us in the not-for-profit sector. The discussion about measuring intangible assets I think was a key take out and your session has generated further conversations around this issue.”
Sarah Williams, World Vision Australia
“Tantalising. Enlightening. Current and relevant”
Comments from Wollongong Rotary Club Members
“Phil is a highly skilled communicator, facilitator and MC. I can thoroughly recommend him for any role that involves public speaking, leadership, training and facilitation.”
Arthur Ollett, Area 42 Governor 2010/11, Toastmasters
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Phil Preston
PO Box 163
Helensburgh NSW 2508
Australia
(e) phil@philpreston.co
(m) +61 (0)408 259 633