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When I signed up for the SPARKS course, I anticipated a sequence of sessions that would help to guide my public speaking abilities. However, what I received from the course was much more than that. I met some very distinguished facilitators with an unparalleled wealth of knowledge who guided my development as an individual in just 6 weeks. I also met some colleagues along the journey who also helped to enhance the experience. Each week I saw growth in myself and others and in the end, I wanted to become a better person and help others do the same. I would recommend the SPARKS Course to everyone wanting to develop their communication skills and their own professional development. A small investment in your personal growth by doing this course will yield dividends for a lifetime! What are you waiting for? Sign up today!

This course has encouraged me to look within myself and identify my own internal anxiety. Facing this, helped me face my fear of communication and speaking in public.
I now am not as concerned of what persons are thinking about me or how I am perceived, but rather on the message I have to communicate.
I feel much more confident speaking and addressing crowds whether small groups or larger ones. I understand clearly how to put to together an effective presentation whilst being engaging at the same time.

Before I joined the ‘SPARKS’ Public Speaking class, I was anxious when I had to speak in formal settings to the point that I would forget what I wanted to say.

One aspect of the SPARKS class that I liked was the practicality of the class in which I had to give presentations in every class session. I then realised that this practise was the key to being better in public speaking.

With each consecutive presentation, I felt at ease when sharing my stories to others. The advice and class presentations tutored by Barbara and Garfield helped me tremendously to face my challenges head-on and thus lead me to be a better speaker. I am now confident when it comes to speaking in a formal setting and any other setting, and I will now even volunteer myself to speak; something that I would have never done before SPARKS!

This was the best investment I have made towards my personal development; being a part of the SPARKS February 2020 class!!!

The training provided was tremendous, and our virtual sessions during the peak of the pandemic displayed your dedication and passion for what you do and your commitment to your students.

This is an investment of a lifetime, guaranteed returns forever. You will never open your mouth to speak ever again without true consideration and appreciation for those with whom you are communicating.

You will leave this course, not only as a certified public speaker but with the added bonus of always being conscious of the power and value your words have in them if executed properly. I fully endorse this course.

A true game changer!

Do you know what it feels like to have something important to say but not the right words to get your message heard?  That’s me. Disappointed by the status quo yet appreciative of those who are already trying to change it, I’m finding my voice. I want to be included in the discussions at the top.  That’s all seeming possible now with Garfield’s help. I feel more confident in my choice of words.  Comfortable giving pause as I think.  And forgiving myself when I stumble – I am after all still a learner. 

What can I say about Garfield and his work with me? I feel bolder each time we speak.  My ideas are more structured.  And the opening lines to my speeches are more memorable than ever before, so much so that a member of my audience said she’d be using my line in her next talk!