Testimonials

Thea's presentation, Business and Pleasure DO Mix for our Business Club Breakfast was excellent - lively, witty and informative. Many people have commented on how interesting and entertaining they found it. We learnt that our health routines do not have to be a hard, unenjoyable slog and that injecting some pleasure into our work day will not lower our productivity, in fact the opposite is true! There were some excellent examples given that can be implemented quickly and easily in any workplace. We recommend Thea very highly. Jackie Parkinson, Marketing Coordinator, Enterprise & Training Company Limited, Coffs Harbour

“Thea, your presentation was outstanding as evidence by the audience response. You delivered exactly what we required – serious issues presented in a relaxed, witty, thought provoking and persuasive style. Numerous Conference delegates have expressed that your presentation was the highlight of the conference. Thank you for making the Debate such a success.”
Debbie Simms, Manager, Sports Ethics, Australian Sports Commission.

"Thea, your presentation was funny, educating and so inspiring....you delivered some great information that we can take onboard straight away. So many attending the Tall Poppies 2006 Conference raved about your presentation saying that you have inspired us to be healthy and balanced. The importance of rest and nutrition came through very clearly without us feeling as if this is too hard for us to achieve. Thank you Thea for your great inspiration..."
Trina Schaefer, President, Coffs Coast Business Women's Network

“I would like to congratulate and highly commend Thea O’Connor for her inspiring, witty, sensitive, engaging and informative presentation at our Forum held at the Royal Women’s Hospital. Thea was able to inject humour, sensitivity and a “real” perspective on body image issues to the 200 strong audience. I highly recommend Thea as a speaker as she is an incredibly professional, knowledgeable and engaging orator.”
Meg Gulbin, Manager, Absolutely Women’s Health, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne.

“I really thought you were one of the most vibrant and captivating speakers I’ve ever seen. Great work!”
“Excellent speaker – natural and enlightening.”
Network Central Business Women's Breakfast attendees, Sydney

“The amount of discussion generated as a direct response to your presentation, has been absolutely fantastic. The momentum of the session was driven by your engaging facilitation style with a good dose of humour and passion for health. Our audience was made up of Managers and employees of both sexes who were each were able to take some realistic factors on positive self image and health from your presentation.”
Kathryn Larfield, Credit Management, Australia Post

“The audience response to Thea’s seminars has been excellent. Our staff enjoyed Thea’s style which is relaxed, entertaining, non-preachy and engaging.”
Michael Owens, Manager, Employee Relations, Traffic Accident Commission.

“Whether addressing a forum of 500 people of all ages, conducting workshops with staff or working in a classroom, Thea’s presentations have always been exciting, professional and inspiring. Thea engages with her audience immediately, her style, depth of knowledge and sense of fun create a perfect learning environment.”
Mary Gingold, Beth Rivka Ladies College, Melbourne.

“Your mix of fun, non-threatening audience participation with serious content left attendees inspired with fresh ideas and motivated to put into action practical strategies for taking the hard work out of health and integrating more well-being into their lives.”
Susan Jackson, Executive Director, Women’s Financial Network, Melbourne.

“Thank you for last night's presentation, Mothers, Daughters and body image. The teachers and mums all raved about it, and the students have talked about it all day.”
Bev Quinn, Welfare Co-ordinator, Terang College, Terang, Victoria