| CONFIDENCE SKILLS COACHING
'From the first email contact I was struck by Di's professionalism, enthusiasm and passion for what she does. Following our first phone call I felt confident that she would be able to help me achieve my goal. 'Di is friendly and encouraging. The sessions are structured but she makes them lots of fun. She is certainly a 'glass half full' kind of person and she instills this in others. I felt my confidence and speaking ability grow as the sessions progressed. She is insightful and a good listener. Di gives positive feedback in abundance and even the negative feedback is given in a tactful and helpful manner. I felt that she went the extra mile for me. My sessions usually went overtime. Di also organised a mock interview panel for me which was very helpful. On the day of my interview I was nervous of course but felt that with Di's help that I had prepared as well as I could. Within minutes of the interview commencing I could feel my confidence kicking in. The 'forty' minute interview was over in twenty five and I was recommended for the position. I would certainly recommend Di Riddell to anyone requiring professional coaching to assist them to achieve their goals. I am very grateful to her for her help.'
The bonus in working with Di was the flow on to my personal communication and life goals. It has given me greater confidence in my presenting style to make a significant difference in my career. Through the sessions with Di I have discovered the important role a coach can play in my personal life, to set and achieve goals and more beyond my capabilities. Di has helped me observe situations from a different point of view which taught me more about myself”. ‘I enjoyed the creative ways Di worked incorporating confidence into my working life. She allowed me to feel comfortable yet was challenging’.
‘I was inspired by Di's session on presentation skills. She was real, authentic and empathetic – yet challenging. By implementing her strategies I delivered a clean, professional presentation. She made an amazing contribution to making my goal of being a speaker a reality." "Di immediately made me feel at ease and delivered an uplifting and valuable session in confidence building with an array of tips and techniques to take away. I recommend Di for anyone with the desire to grow inwardly and get the most out of all aspects of life." "'Di – love what you are all about – your strength, your confidence and your courage. So glad the world has women like you. Go for it girl." "Di is a bold, vivacious confident advocate for women (and men too) through confidence and resilience. You want this lady on your team." Coral McVean District Governor Toastmasters International |
| PRESENTATION SKILLS TRAINING
"Di Riddell's presentation skills training is impeccable, her knowledge on the subject matter is absolute and experiential and her presentation is fun and engaging. Di is a gracious speaker who is there to help, heal and not to 'sell'. Di was our keynote Speaker at Sunshine Coast Business Swap and we would be delighted to host her again." "Wow – how dynamic is Di Riddell! We had amazing positive feedback and we look forward to working with Di again soon.” "I was inspired by Di's session on presentation skills. She was real, authentic and empathetic – yet challenging. By implementing her strategies I delivered a clean, professional presentation. She made an amazing contribution to making my goal of being a speaker a reality." "A lively presenter with a wealth of information. Di connected and engaged her audience and she spoke to the heart and spirit addressing both mind and emotions. Loads of practical tips and hints on improving personal presentation at interview." ‘Thank you for your words of wisdom spoken so sincerely at our Networking and Presentation skills workshop presented at Community Solutions 21 April 2009. Di presented her challenging life as a testimony to the ability of one person to change from worthlessness to oozing confidence. Sharing her life of sadness and humour made me aware that it is possible for anyone to become confident and present well. Di gave us excellent tips to take with us on a job interview and I passed with flying colours........ I start my new job on Monday.’ ‘Di Riddell was our guest speaker at our last student graduation. Di’s talk was very entertaining and well presented. She spoke from the heart and managed to convey to the students a profound message of hope and encouragement. Di is a polished speaker and while her manner was relaxed and humours it also contained deep meaningful insights. All present enjoyed her presentation immensely.’ ‘Your presentation is so colourful, thank you for sharing your message. You work the stage with experience, ease and grace. Your energy is contagious and wonderful analogies. You are making a difference in the world already.’ |
| WEDDING MC
‘Di was awesome! Our wedding day was a huge success with Di as our talented MC. She was elegant, gracious and very professional. Her attention to detail was superb, and we loved how Di put extra things into our day to make our fully rehearsed event into a fun surprise for us. ‘Di provided a wonderful service the bride and groom Yvie, Jeremy and myself as the wedding planner. My business relies on personalised service from suppliers like you to satisfy our customers. I sincerely appreciate your efforts, creativity and the way you conduct business. I will recommend you to others because it's a pleasure to work with knowledgeable and helpful people’.
‘With Di Riddell, what you see is what you get. When you set eyes on her, you see that she is always immaculately presented; you see that she has a professional air about her and you see that she looks the part and is comfortable at the lectern. Inside this professional exterior lies an intelligent, charming, caring and very sincere person. These traits are readily identifiable when she is addressing an audience. I have witnessed Di presenting to audiences of hundreds and she has been professional, controlled and at ease on the stage. Di’s work ethic and organisational skills have been demonstrated through the senior leadership roles that she has taken on during her many decades of involvement with the renowned communication organisation, Toastmasters International. But like the ad says – ‘But wait, there’s more’. Di’s welcoming smile and sense of fun and humour help to engage an audience and allow them to sit back and enjoy the occasion.’ |
| CONFERENCE MC AND EFFECTIVE MEETING LEADERSHIP
‘Di Riddell is a masterful MC. She brings professionalism, grace and humor to an event. Di is a respected leader and communicator within Toastmasters International and the local community. She adds panache to all that she touches. You will be inspired and educated with her at the helm. Whatever your needs, Di will enhance your program. I highly recommend Di Riddell.’ ‘Congratulations on a spectacular Speaker Idol event for National Speakers last Saturday, 11th September 2010. You were so the right person for that job as MC! Everything was so well organised! “Di Riddell is an outstanding MC, communicator and leader. I have known her for 25 years and during that time have respected her ability to make a difference. As a speaker and MC she connects with audiences and as a leader she inspires others to achieve. In 2003 I presented a Presidential Citation to Di for her contribution to communication and leadership development in Australia. I commend Di to you.” ‘I was delighted with the way I was introduced by the Master of Ceremonies for the Association of Independent Retirees' National Conference in Caloundra on October 25, 2009. Di Riddell's personal warmth made me feel extremely welcome and it was a joy to meet and talk to her after the event. Di is a very enthusiastic person who enjoys her MC’ing work and makes it seem effortless’. ‘I would have no hesitation in recommending Di Riddell as Master of Ceremonies for any National or State event. Di is a methodical presenter of great organizational expertise’. |
| MEETING LEADERSHIP
"When Di facilitated our NGO community meeting her preparation was exceptional, her introductions amazing and her focus on the content and reflection to the audience was achieved succinctly and with transparent articulation." "When Di chaired a meeting for us she was open and warmly assertive. Her experience in the area of operating a meeting is significant and she is equally adept to manage a variety of forums, functions and other styles of meetings." ‘I have recently been able to admire the way in which she conducted an A.G.M. for an organisation whose meetings had been notorious for confusion. While allowing full discussion, Di succeeded admirably in keeping speakers to the point, so that amicable agreements were reached. Any organisation would save themselves much strife by employing such a professional chairman to conduct meetings. And as for individuals, who would not benefit in their professional or business career from extra confidence, especially when required to speak up and give their opinion! |