Margaret Hope, Trainer
What her clients say:
“I wouldn’t change a single thing about this course. I just wish it could have been a 7 day course because the time with Marg was such a learning experience. 2 words: Great course!”
“Absolutely fabulous. I have worked for the city (of Vancouver) for 30 years and (until now) I have never given someone a 100% grade. Margaret was superb!”
“Marg is an empowering instructor and talented. A fabulous lady!”
“Great course, great instructor, 10/10, A+”
Effective Presentation Skills Participant Evaluations – City of Vancouver
My Manager Lisa Hoogstins called me yesterday and asked “Who did the presentation for the Recruit Orientation?” I told her it was me! She said that she received a lot of positive feedback and that the comments were exceptional. I have to give credit where it is due, I surely learnt a lot from you and have put what I learnt into action. It’s a valuable course and I have reiterated the same to Management here at the VPD. Thanks again for an enjoyable, practical and fun filled two days of learning.
Unsolicited e-mail, Chris Toda – City of Vancouver
You’re Speaking – But Are You Connecting: All afternoon I have heard nothing but positive feedback on your session. You were a real hit. Personally I have never enjoyed a session more and I honestly do not know where the time went – a real measure of success.
Unsolicited e-mail , Gulnar Nanjijuma, Administration, Legal Services Society of BC
You’re Speaking – But Are You Connecting: Margaret – you were such a delight. Not only did you pack in tons of great learning but it was so much fun and easy. Honestly, my cheeks were hurting from all the laughing. We will definitely be in touch to discuss some further training.
Unsolicited e-mail , Noreen Finnerty, HR Manager, Legal Services Society
I have received very positive feedback on the sessions you delivered. People commented that they had taken several Presentation type courses in the past but nothing even close to as valuable as this session. We look forward to more.
Unsolicited e-mail, Glenn St. Onge,
HR Manager – AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp.
Train The Trainer: (Instructor rating 4.9 out of 5)
“Marg’s energy level was high & (she) kept the pace of learning up even during the late afternoon. Very useful techniques for training.”
“ She captured my attention, used reasonable activities to try out the learning. Excellent.” “Wonderful energy and presence.”
“ A very helpful workshop. A great mix of lecture, discussion & interactive activities. Margaret is a fantastic facilitator & presenter.”
“ I wanted to evaluate methodologies for developing training sessions for small groups. I found the concepts in this course very applicable.”
“Great points I didn’t think of. Hands on learning with excellent examples.”
“ Varied, interactive. (Marg) knows her stuff. Beneficial to all. Confidence builder.”
“Packed with great info, fun activities and peer-driven discussions. I really appreciate the effort that Marg put in both before and during the workshop. (Marg spoke with 2/3 of the class by phone a week before this course.)
Participant Evaluations, Simon Fraser University
“When you have the best (instructor), it’s hard to consider another one.”
“The most comfortable speech training and speaking experience I’ve ever experienced.”
“The instructor put in more effort than any other I’ve ever seen. (I’ve done 8 years full time university and misc. courses so being the best instructor takes a lot)”
“…qualified, articulate, approachable.”
“She is flawless in her presentation skills.”
“Excellent, sincere, sympathetic.”
“real pleasure to listen to – and excels at putting the class at ease.”
“Outstanding… knowledgeable, worlds of experience, enthusiastic… highly relevant information presented in a dynamic way.”
“Always encouraging … created an environment that spilled out to the whole class… gave me lots of confidence.”
“It works! not a single moment wasted. I can’t recall a course as valuable and enjoyable as this one.”
Participant evaluations – Simon Fraser University
(Writing & Publishing Program)
“Thank you for exceeding our expectations… without exception the feedback was that this training was useful, focused, practical and energizing.”
From an unsolicited letter
Lynda Barkely, Manager of Human Resources
BC Hydro
“We’re making some changes… (but) however we handle our future training, you will be part of it. You’ve always been the most popular trainer at our meetings.”
Howard Johnson & Company,
New York