People like you are saying this...

Within two minutes of meeting Eilidh I had decided that I wanted to get her involved in an event at Yarnfield Park. That is the sort of impact she has on people!

We ran an event during October and Eilidh did not just turn up on the day; she was involved in the planning of the event from the outset. We just told her what we wanted the event to achieve and she delivered a totally professional package including a keynote speech and delegate participation activities.

The event created a real buzz throughout the organisation and the feedback from those who attended has been excellent …..and people are still getting up in the morning, looking in the mirror and saying “Good Morning Gorgeous!
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...Your message was poignant, inspiring and motivating and the feedback I received from the business owners was overwhelming. Some of them have already benefited through productivity and performance increases in their business activities, simply by following your basic steps...Excellent presentation Eilidh, and if you are ever in Oz again you have a Guest Speaker's spot for life...
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Thank you for a super event last week, it was just what we asked for and was delivered to the very highest standard.
All of the team are still buzzing with the “Seven ways to be a cool fat cat”, I think it’s something that will stay with them for some time.
I look forward to working with you again.

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....I know the work Eilidh has undertaken for the Constabulary has made a real difference with the 15,000 people she has delivered to over the past 7 years.
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I read your e-mail newsletters with great interest, I can relate to many of the situations mentioned . I find them mostly up lifting, I motivate myself to look at situations in a different way, and when I feel a little down to just take a step back and think of what I have good in my life.
Thank you Elilidh for giving me this opportunity and also for your support.
Many Thanks,
Dave - Technical Services Team Leader BT, Yarnfield Park
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You may like to know that I still have your “Cool Beans” book – it is open at the moment at “It is never too late to be what you might have been” because I am thinking of expanding my training into weight loss management too.
I find it most inspirational so please do connect me to your monthly ezine. Thank you Sonya O'Sullivan
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Hi Eilidh,
I know you are abroad, but I am doing this while I remember!
I just wanted to thank you once again for speaking at the CIPFA seminar. Your talk left me completely positive and I have been reading my ‘Cool Beans’ out to all my family and friends (Especially my sister)

I usually feedback to speakers the results from the feedback forms completed by delegates on the day to let them know how they have been perceived, and this is what they said about you:

On how relevant the topic was to them: 50% Excellent & 50% Good
On how they rated you as a speaker: 66% Excellent & 44% Good
Which just goes to show how much the delegates enjoyed your slot! Although I think some could probably benefit from another session, as some people never ever mark anything down as excellent - just too risky for them to stick their necks out I think!
Thanks again Eilidh!
Shaer Halewood

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Hi Eilidh
Just to say another big thank you for an enjoyable morning - it really fitted the bill.
It was good to see you again. Gill

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You are never far from my thoughts Eilidh! You have given me some great advice and I can still hear your voice in my head !! Now isn't that scary?
Great news! I got my promotion!
I start my new head ship in Derbyshire in September. Thank you for all your help, encouragement and strategies to build my confidence and self belief.
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Micro Beanz (Eilidh's Cool Beans) is the new family bible. My children (aged 7 & 11) open it up randomly each morning and whatever page it opens up at is their message for the day.
Thank you so much. Carole xxx
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“Eilidh was a speaker at our recent CIMA conference. She had a tough slot on the afternoon of the second day, but still got everyone up and motivated.
A great talk with some fantastic and realistic ideas that we can all go home and implement. Thanks Eilidh" July 2009
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Eilidh, I reckon you put the "Can" in candidate! THANK YOU! Ali
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I had the pleasure of hearing you speak at the recent CIMA MiPs conference and felt you made a lasting impression on the delegates despite having a time slot near the end of the last day.

I have recounted your "three words to describe yourself" scenarios to several people since the conference resulting in great amusement. I have also implemented your "things not to do" time saver tip since coming back from the conference as well. An excellent session that I found extremely motivating.

I would like to write a recommendation for you based on the slot you did at the conference if you would like to join my LinkedIn network?

Best wishes
Sue
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"Eilidh recently presented at the CIMA Members in practice conference i was the chair for, she kept the audience enthralled with her information mixed with great humour, thanks a lot Eilidh, you followed the brief fantastically well."
Service Category: Speaker
Year first hired: 2009
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Copy of LinkedIn Endorsement
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Dear Eilidh,
I came away from our meeting last evening, filled with enthusiasm and confidence in my ability to drive on with my ambition. You have helped to shape my next steps, providing me with new ideas and building on my own thoughts. I cannot wait to get started.
Getting in touch with you has turned out to be an inspired move.
Many thanks and best wishes.
Brian Wroe
Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and Public Speaker
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Hi Eilidh,
Great to meet - your session was simply super!
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Hi Eilidh,
Just a quick note to say it was a pleasure you meet you today.
I really enjoyed your session and it was great to see a fantastic speaker at work. Neil

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Hi Eilidh

I'm just back from London and again want to thank you for a really great session on Saturday. You mentioned you would send more info to anyone who requested it, I'd love to know more.

Many thanks

Cheers
Rachel x
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Always good to read your emails Eilidh even if I am a little too far away to attend most events!

Best wishes

Graham

Mr. Graham J. Stothard, J.P., B.Ed.(Hons), N.P.Q.H., F.R.S.A., F.Inst.L.M., F.Coll.T., A.I.S.T.D
Headmaster, Lagos Preparatory School
'Africa's most highly accredited British Prep School'
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“Eilidh is a captivating speaker who has an uncannily accurate way of classifying different kinds people - and to help others better understand their fellow humans. She interacts with people on a group and one-to-one level with an irresistible folksy charm. This brings out the best in others and generates a good humoured, upbeat learning environment as she imparts her insights and wisdom.”
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Eilidh spoke at a London event I attended recently. She has a fresh and invigorating take on DISC and personality profiling. If you are looking for an engaging speaker in this area, you should take a look at Eilidh. She's a pocket dynamo! Rod Sloane

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Was driving over to Manchester last week after a very long day, feeling very tired and thought...
I could do with an ‘Eilidh-ism’ – I thought back to your talk - it worked - I was soon back on form!
Thank you!
Lindsey.
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I've worked with Eilidh on a number of occasions since we first met in January 2009.
Eilidh has given an inspiring speech for me at 'Your Business Club' and I've also had some personal confidence coaching from Eilidh, particularly on the subject of time management; which for a small business is crucial if the business is to grow and continue to be successful.


I find Eilidh to be approachable and dynamic in everything she does and wholeheartedly recommend her!
I have hired her several times and her three top Qualities are:

Great Results

Personable

High Integrity
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I've had the privilege to hear Eilidh now on 3 occasions and never fail to come away inspired and uplifted.
She is an incredibly positive lady, who gives great talks with sound advice, all delivered with a wonderful sense of humour. Would highly recommend her if you're looking for a dynamic and motivating speaker.

Service Category: Business Consultant
Year first hired: 2009
Top Qualities:

Great Results

Personable

High Integrity
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Eilidh is a magical presenter who can capture and move an audience, she has a huge amount to offer and is a pleasure to meet.

Andy
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Eilidh is a wonderful speaker - full of energy, passion and enthusiasm, which is exactly what is needed from keynote.

She shared 'Eilidh-isms' which were very thought provoking indeed....
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"Thank you so much for making our event a memorable one. From the correspondence you have personally received from the delegates you certainly had a positive impact.


We have also received a number of ‘thank yous’ from delegates, who had a thoroughly enjoyable time.
We will be commenting on the event and posting photos on our website shortly and will send you the links when we do.


Once again, thank you Eilidh for a great delivery." Organisational Development & Training Team, Salford City Council
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“Eilidh brings a refreshing level of professionalism and fun to the art of public speaking. On many occasions I have watched Eilidh bring clarity, new ideas, insight and renewed enthusiasm to every member of the audience, especially myself. I hope to work with Eilidh again soon.

Keep up the good work Eilidh !!”
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....Weird feeling, but I felt attracted by your infectious smile and the Happiness radiating from your solar face. I had to grab the courage to ask you directly who you were, when we were queuing up for a coffee.
You limited your answer to your full name. I am glad now you allowed me to make my own mini journey of discovering a great voice and an amazing personality.
It gives me great happiness to see happy couples, who thrive in love and respect for each other.
Thanks again for your wonderful message and inspiring life story and treasurable input on how to be awesomely a “Cool Bean”. ..
Anna Maria
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"When Eilidh Milnes walks into a room, it is like the sun has just started to shine. She always brightens up a gathering, a learning group, a workshop that she is facilitating or an audience to whom she is speaking. Eilidh is a super professional and a really nice person as well."


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Good Morning Eilidh,
I would like to thank you so much for yesterday! Your talk was truly inspiring and you had me captivated throughout.
You have given me an amazing insight into being more confident - THANK YOU!
Today, I have taken a look at your website, viewed and listened to your YouTubes as well as downloading your professional tips.
WOW !!!- What more can I say - a truly remarkable lady!
I look forward to the next time we meet - where ever that may be....
Diane
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30 minutes of attention well spent! Do it now!
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Thank you for your energy and great talk in a very difficult economic NHS climate. You gave us another way of thinking.
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"Your show was too short! Thank you! :) " Matt Greenwood, West London NHS
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You reinforced what we have been saying for the last two days. Thank you.
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Your talk was inspiring. We learned - say what you mean and mean what you say and I get the feeling you follow this.
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I found your phrase of "Don't put it down, put it away and your rule of Do it Now!" most helpful.
An uplifting talk. And I loved your ears! THANK YOU!
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Eilidh made a long overdue return to speak at the headteachers annual conference. The general theme of the conference was Wellbeing and, as previously, Eilidh fitted in well with the requirements of the day.

All her sessions were oversubscribed and many headteachers who missed the sessions and received such positive feedback from colleagues have requested another return visit. All evaluation sheets rated Eilidh very highly, not surprising as her sessions delivered meaningful messages in a relaxed and humorous way that was specifically relevant to the delegates.

Eilidh’s personality is lively and friendly, she is always well prepared, easy to work with and professional in every way.

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Hi Eilidh,


Firstly thanks for yesterday's coaching session. Amazingly, within an hour of getting home after our session I had to deal with a tricky issue at work. I was able to remember the suggestions you made about my tone of voice, attitude etc and I dealt with the situation quickly and I believe pretty successfully.


I have really enjoyed working with you and it has had a massive effect on my confidence and attitude to work. The recommendations you made have had a tremendous effect on my management skills and encouraged me to find answers for myself through further reading which I never would have done a few months ago.


The best thing about the process for me though has been your coaching style, it is great that you listen and offer advice gently without ever lecturing or talking 'at' me. I always felt that I was part of the process and i was not simply 'being coached' without any consideration of my ideas. I have mentioned before that it feels like I have learnt a lot 'through Osmosis' and I still think that is the case.


Feel free to quote or paraphrase me anytime. I have no problem with my comments being published in any forum, book or website and would be glad to recommend you to my colleagues.


It has been a real pleasure to meet and work with you.


Warmest regards and best wishes,


Paul

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"... As for the process and working with you I can not thank you enough Eilidh - you made things so clear and so simple that nothing seems impossible now - just needs to be thought about and worked out! I feel so much more able to cope with my role as a deputy and have the confidence to deal with most situations. I continue to read and seek advice and little gems of info from your recommended reads. I would recommend you to anyone." Helen Reader Senior Leader in Education
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You gave a talk at my school and I just wanted to say thank you so very much :) I felt it was so useful and you were very engaging!

I was wondering if i could have the checklist sheet also? :)

I look forward to the publication of your book next month, as I feel I've always lacked confidence!!

Many thanks
Sophie :)
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Eilidh and her colleagues accepted our invitation to support an Office Health and Safety Event that we ran for BAE - one of our manufacturing clients yesterday. They made an excellent contribution and helped us to deliver a very successful event.

Eilidh is lovely, and an incredibly encouraging person to have around. I'm sure we will be working together again in the future.
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As the opening Keynote Presenter at VIVA 10 which was the second VIVA Conference to be held on the Gold Coast, Australia, Eilidh's presentation was inspiring, full of energy, entertaining and highly enjoyable. Hearing Eilidh speak and offer insights to a range of life situtations was memorable and being part of the audience you felt an immediate increase in the positive energy in the room. Thank you Eilidh for being a fantastic speaker and setting the scene for what turned out to be an amazing conference.
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I just wanted to thank you for your huge contribution to the conference, not only the presentation you gave, but your presence throughout and sparkling personality. You have inspired everyone to ask for testimonials (and I am sure our clients will be loving that!), and your generosity in sharing your skills and knowledge.
It was a joy meeting you. Travel well and enjoy your visit to Mackay. When you are back in Australia again, please let me know. I would love to organise a paid speaking engagement for you in the beautiful part of the world I live in.
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... "Eilidh’s delegates work hard. This is a workshop in every sense of the word; there is very little sitting and listening.
Eilidh clearly enjoys working with young people and relates to them; the skills they learn and develop throughout the day will be invaluable - a truly inspiring day.
I have already booked Eilidh to return in October 2011 for her workshop Stand & Deliver" Geraldine Yandell
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"Once again thank you very much for your great presentation at our Customer Service Training Event yesterday. It was a pleasure meeting you and your presentation was truly enjoyed.

Feedback on your presentation to the CSTA 21 Oct 2010 at Manchester Airport scored you as 8.9 on average.(Score range 1-10)

It would be fantastic if you could do a presentation in 2011.  Please find dates below and let me know if any of these dates would fit in with your busy schedule."
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"I would like to recommend Eilidh Milnes. She has recently run a CPD event sponsored by PwC for CIPFA North West. The delegates gave her an overall excellent rating. They really enjoyed her presentation. We have used Eilidh in the past and will do so again in the future.
Comments and more information on Eilidh’s work can be viewed here:
http://www.eilidhmilnes.com/eventorganisers

I can thoroughly recommend Eilidh; she has made a significant contribution in terms of confidence and boosting morale for a group of much need public sector accountants!"

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
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Eilidh
It was great to meet you.
I liked your talk - I have no time for negatives
Well done and many thanks.
Charlie

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"Eilidh is pure genius and inspirational. I knew this the first time I met her, which incidentally was on an open top bus in the centre of Barcelona two years ago; a chance meeting that was to have a BIG impact for me.

I have recently had to go through a major senior management organisational restructure where I have had to fight to retain my position which I have held for the last 8 years. Whilst confident in many aspects of my life, my Achilles heel in my confidence is INTERVIEWS having had several negative experiences in the past. This one was the biggest I have had to face.

My thoughts immediately turned to how am I going to handle this and who can help me? Then I remembered my open top bus in Barcelona and Eilidh. She is brilliant and helped me to reflect on my strengths, gave me some wonderful tips from presentation to relaxation!! Eilidh helped me to believe in me again and helped me to see that the whole process could be FUN if you were in the right mode and could engage your audience.

I did and now I have been offered the No 1 job in the re-structure that I wanted! I cannot recommend Eilidh highly enough and thank heavens for that winter weekend in Barcelona!" Jill Derbyshire
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“As the opening Keynote Presenter at VIVA 10 which was the second VIVA Conference to be held on the Gold Coast, Australia, Eilidh's presentation was inspiring, full of energy, entertaining and highly enjoyable. Hearing Eilidh speak and offer insights to a range of life situations was memorable and being part of the audience you felt an immediate increase in the positive energy in the room. Thank you Eilidh for being a fantastic speaker and setting the scene for what turned out to be an amazing conference.”

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CSTA Feedback
* An interesting approach - very unique insight and perspective,
* Really good + powerful,
* Lively, enthusiastic speaker,
* Great enthusiasm,
* Interactive presentation. Some good key learning to take away,
* Thoroughly engaging,
* Loved Eilidh - so much fun, fantastic speaker. She would be able to entertain me for hours,
* Really enjoyable session. Certainly no post-lunch flagging!
* Thought provoking,
* Fun/interesting/motivating,
* Great - Again going to look at Eilidh's website,
* What a hoot, this was great fun, high energy!


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I received good feedback about the session, the staff largely enjoyed your
talk and it was very much what I was looking for...a dose of positivity to
lift the spirits! I particularly liked the aspect of positive action
following on from positive thinking. This is a very powerful point, to put
the duty onto the individuals to be proactively positive in their every
day working life.



I think the most striking aspect of the talk was your delivery style, you
very much swept everyone away with you on an energetic, positive wave;
truly uplifting and the use of humour got everyone chuckling away any doubts about how they might be effected by a positive thinking speaker.



I thoroughly enjoyed the talk and would recommend your services to anyone looking for a motivational speaker, the use real examples and tips to engage individuals towards positive action was particularly refreshing.

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Eilidh brings a refreshing level of professionalism and fun to the art of public speaking.


On many occasions I have watched Eilidh bring clarity, new ideas, insight and renewed enthusiasm to every member of the audience, especially myself.


I hope to work with Eilidh again soon. Keep up the good work Eilidh!

Steve Shaw.
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Well….. what can I say! A huge "thank you" for your contribution on Saturday - not only in being a judge for the project, but also for the wonderfully inspiring talk you gave to those present.




I have received so many wonderful comments about you - you made us think about ourselves, our approach to being confident when speaking in public, and you made it FUN!!!




I received many comments saying they could have listened for another hour! Cherry, who did the Vote of Thanks is the next President, and she may approach you again for Part 2! We are trying to bring in some FUN at our Soroptimist meetings.




Jacquie Weatherill Mayor of Crewe Regional President UK Soroptimists Intl
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Thank you so much for giving your fabulous talk at our NSPCC do. Everyone I spoke to said how much they had enjoyed the afternoon, but most especially your talk. I hope you also enjoyed coming and meeting us and that you sold a few books too. It was a
shame there wasn't time for us to have more of a chat - there seemed to be one problem after another backstage - and when I surfaced again you had gone. However it seems I am now on the list for receiving Eilidh-isms so I shall probably be thinking of you
quite often in the future. Once again, on behalf of all the committee, many many thanks for giving your time so generously on Tuesday. Kindest regards. Alex

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Your talk at the Deane Golf Event was excellent.....a lady after my own heart.....I love your outlook on life and your enthusiasm for getting out of our comfort zones. I’m giving a pre- holiday talk to a group of ladies at the Women’s Refuge Centre in
Runcorn this week and I hope to deliver this with some of your pizazz!!
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Hi Eilidh, Just thought you'd like to hear that all the staff came into work smiling and saying 'morning gorgeous' to everyone they met!!! First time in a long while staff have come into school so happy and laughing! Thanks again for Monday - it was brill!
Jan x
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