Over the years Hilary's clients, both mentoring & speaking, have been eager to sing her praises.
Hilary brought so much spirit and life into our annual team event - the pictures are proof it - smiling faces everywhere! Her ideas, sense of humour and perfect organisation guarantee a successful outcome. I've worked with Hilary before whilst in my previous job, and would certainly give her another assignment anytime soon.
Katarina Bialozyt, Oracle
Hilary Wilson has been a major inspiration to us all since the birth of the Her Business ERDF Project in 2003, a project that has successfully helped 2000 women consider starting or growing a business. 83% of our clients are BAME and Newham is the third most deprived Borough in the UK. Our intention is to bring the very best influence, to where it is most needed, and Hilary has completely fulfilled that expectation for our clients. Hilary has been an incredible and supportive Key Note Speaker for us during the project lifespan and since the launch of the Women's Business Centre, the first purpose built WBC in the UK. Hilary is a business owner herself who runs a successful training and development consultancy; she has her own distinctive style that is uplifting, energising and truly inspiring to audiences.
We have enjoyed Hilary's enthusiastic and engaging talks over the years and would recommend her to any organisation or company wishing to create a positive impact on their people. Hilary leaves a positive lasting impression in the minds of her audience and many of our women still talk about how her ‘stories’ and metaphors help them through the most challenging times, in their business.
The Businessworks Women's Business Centre Team, Her Business
Please accept a big thank you on behalf of our members for your presentation.
Being so in touch with your audience, you don't need me to say that everyone enjoyed your session. It was most memorable and inspired action. We won't forget you in a hurry!
Chartered Institute of Marketing
I have been working with Hilary over the last three years in a variety of capacities covering one to one coaching, training and large events. I appreciate and enjoy being able to co-develop events with Hilary; to collectively deliver insights, actions and positive change in behaviours. She is always lively, enthusiastic and really committed to getting a great result for both individuals and the organisation as a whole. This is employee engagement at its best.
Nicky Maiden - Head of Organisational Development, Hermes Fund Managers Limited
What difference does this stuff make?
Career success is hugely important to our people and our success in business. This is why we are passionate about supporting our employees with the tools, insights and tips to make the most of their careers. ‘The Little Black Book of Career Success’ has been great for those who are new to work life where they are yet to find out the unwritten rules but it is also incredibly pragmatic and a useful reminder for those of us who need to get control of our careers again.
How is she as a presenter?
Hilary embodies everything she teaches! Having seen her work with our graduates her energy and enthusiasm for this subject meant she has reached out and touched the lives of every one of them in some way or another.
Jai Cozzi - Graduate Programme Manager, Fujitsu
The Little Black Book of Career Success is ideal if you want to boost your career and really understand the unwritten rules. Stuck in a pointless conflict or frustrated by a colleague in a strop, reach for Hilary’s wisdom. Also great if you want to negotiate a pay rise or get noticed for the right reasons.
As a presenter, Hilary combines Scottish enthusiasm with a warm and insightful style. Her real skill is in cutting through extraneous theory, getting to the heart of the matter and providing practical tool and insights.
Andrew Ferguson, The Breakthrough Centre
We at Teach First could not deliver such a bespoke and successful Leadership Development Programme if it were not for the support and dedication of our partners and supporters. Hilary has worked with Teach First for well over three years, helping our teachers develop their leadership skills both in the classroom and beyond. To quote just how valuable some of our teachers found Hilary’s workshop on ‘Personal Presentation’:
‘I never knew about how I presented myself to others and I learned so much from Hilary. This session came at a good time – right when I need to present myself to potential employers!’
‘Interactive – made me think – enjoyed it!’
‘I found the workshop fascinating and really useful. I feel much clear about my work values than ever before. Thank you!’
‘Really very enjoyable and immensely valuable to my focus and confidence for the future.’
She has had an overwhelming effect on teacher development and cannot thank her enough for sharing her knowledge and expertise on creating the leaders of the future.
Hazel Cummings, Teach First
I have worked with Hilary over, at least the last 10 years, she has run and developed many great workshops for us and has been a fabulous keynote speaker at some of our biggest conferences - I consider Hilary one of the UKs top speakers, she has boundless energy, she is engaging and inspiring and cares passionately about doing a great job for us and our audience - what more can I ask - thank you so much Hilary.
Toni Eastwood, OBE, Training & Development Director - Everywoman
Hilary provides a dynamic intervention which engages, challenges and motivates people to actually move forward and use the learning. the "Influencing with Integrity" programme has had fantastic feedback from our managers and the approach supports organisational and personal goals - a must for any organisations' learning agenda.
Susan Coulson - Learning & Development Manager, T-Mobile (UK) Limited
The work I did with Hilary helped me to get back on track in a highly motivated and focused way with a tool box to keep me there. A highly rewarding experience.
Senior Manager, Hasbro
Her sessions are challenging, insightful and extremely valuable.
Director, Thus Plc
Put simply, she's the best coach/trainer I've ever met..... inspiring, knowledgeable and pragmatic.
Director, Ernst & Young
Hilary has been a major factor in the advancement of my personal development and career. She is quick to identify opportunities and alternative approaches whilst focusing on the big picture. I thoroughly recommend her services either on a one to one or in coaching to groups
Director, Norwich Union
In the 18 months I have worked with Hilary, I have found her challenging and supportive counselling to be invaluable. She has a great way of making you see the problem from the elusive perspective that shows it isn't a problem at all.
Director, Cable & Wireless
Hilary is an enthusiastic, energetic and professional speaker who really gets across a powerful message.We have already booked her for our next conference.
Pete O'Riley, Senior Manager, Ernst & Young
Hilary's style is engaging, challenging, dynamic and powerful in delivering powerful learnings. An excellent and professional session.
Geoffrey Dart, CEO, the Oxford Group
To get over 100 directors really enthusiastic at 8.00am took some doing ... well done Hilary a great session - useful, fun and inspirational. Even the DG laughed!
John Donnelly, Institute of Directors, The Breakfast Club
Hilary has delivered at many workshops and conferences for us. Her style is highly interactive, inspirational, motival and fun. Her presentations are excellent as is her content. Food for thought and action.
Helen Ryan, Events Manager, Hertfordshire Business Link
Overall, Hilary's module on Creativity and Innovation was the most useful and powerful session on the entire leadership programme.
Lyn Bennington, Head of International HR, Hasbro
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