"Bill Nelson is a great communicator.
As a keynote speaker at our business conference, Bill skillfully related
his experiences and insights gained as a coach at the elite sporting level.
His delivery captured our management
team and he provided practical tips how to inspire and get the best
out of, individuals in a team environment.
Bill is one of the best motivational
speakers I have ever heard".
Mark Walkley
General Manager
Australasian Shopfittings Pty Ltd.
"As you would have gathered by the
applause you received, your presentation was a winner. From my point
of view, the issues you raised underlined the theme of the conference
-taking personal responsibility within a team environment. I thought
the delivery of your message contained a good blend of humour, gravity
and inspiration.
As you know, the first speaker at a conference sets the tone for the
rest of the conference, and the feedback I received, it was the best conference we have delivered."
Sam White
Director
Ray White Real Estate
"We found Bill's presentation and
breakfast session both entertaining and informative. Bill reinforced
the importance of teamwork, embracing change, and goal setting while
delivering his message in a manner that kept our delegates enthralled throughout.
To hear Bill speak of his experiences with such passion and enthusiasm
was truly an uplifting experience."
Bruce Holz
Chief Superintendent
Regional Manager, East
NSW Rural Fire Service
"Thanks for inspiring and entertaining
our executive committee members at their strategic planning workshop.
Your message was clear, incisive and delivered in a manner that reached
all present.
I have already "borrowed" some of your one-liners to get messages across
to our members, especially emphasising the process of shifting from
"I" to "We" in developing team performance. Your presentations were an
important part of a successful workshop"
John Stanley
Executive Director
Bus Association Victoria
"Bill Nelson is a vibrant and enthusiastic
speaker, very personable and who was rated highly by our Head Licensees."
John Livermore
Managing Director
The Provincial Group Pty Ltd
“Excellent. Bill really hit the mark with his presentation.
We asked Bill to speak about partnerships and how reliant we are on each other for success. He was able to draw on his vast experience from the elite sporting world and apply his learning’s to the business world.
The feedback from 100 sales people was extremely positive and he was able to keep them focused for nearly 1 hour. His presentation was inspiring and motivational - exactly what we were looking for.”
David Healy
General Manager
Siemens Ltd
”Excellent
Bill delivered the content and style that I expected from him. He relayed the message to the group of the value in working together towards a common goal. His style was relaxed and he got to the level of our Dealers which they appreciated. Well done!"
Philip Wells
Stihl NSW
"I would like to commend you on your motivational speech at our Mobile Business Sales Conference, held in August 2002 in the Yarra Valley. The comments I received from our delegates went from “very motivational”, “inspiring” to “great way to draw our whole conference together around the Good2Great theme”. Everyone, without a doubt, enjoyed your presentation and the heartfelt way in which you spoke.
On a more personal level, I was thoroughly impressed with your professionalism throughout the planning stages of the conference. From start to finish, you were a pleasure to work with.
I appreciated the time you spent in understanding the audience and the intention of the conference, and realising that, as the last speaker of 2 intensive days, you really needed to be on your toes to keep their attention. You certainly achieved all that and more.
I saw the audience in tears in recognition of the hard work that goes into preparation, only to end up second best, something everyone could relate to. Given our theme of Good2Great, you inspired us all with hope and an attitude of doing and being the best that you can.
My thanks again, and I would have no hesitation in recommending you to others as an inspiring motivational speaker.”
Marguerite Lee,
National Events Manager,
Business Sales, Telstra Mobile.
"Bill Nelson has his own unique way of being able to express lessons learnt in sport at the highest level and how these specifically relate to business in this day and age.
His back to basics philosophy and focus on the ‘performance’ not the ‘outcome’ really sum up how business can often forget what are the important things that make a big difference to the customer.
His talk at the Rovert “New Technology Show” certainly inspired many of our customers to analyse their current business focus as well as providing Rovert management and staff with some reassessing of our own."
Peter Bull
Managing Director
Rovert Lighting
"Bill was exceptional, he is a first class speaker. He themed his presentation in well with our theme. He is exceptional as a team builder and motivator. Would recommend him highly to anyone else at Westpac for other events and team motivation sessions."
Garry Thompson
Westpac
"Bill Nelson was able to draw from his sporting experiences to provide examples and actions that we as a Corporation can use to achieve our Business Plans and Objectives. He kept a room of 100 people captivated for an hour.
I'd also like to add that I had many people come up to me after the presentation to let me know how much they enjoyed it and comment on how great it was to get the perspective that you provided. They loved the sporting examples and how you tied them back to the Corporate world and particularly to what we as an organisation have chosen to focus on and achieve in the coming year. They absolutely loved the geese video!!!! I know that I took away some key insights from what you shared.”
Maria Papadopoulos
Procter and Gamble
“Bill Nelson was great, extremely positive feedback from group – tailored the presentation to our needs, energetic and engaging.”
Laura Pannaci
Optus
“Bill’s speech was most appreciated and most inspiring. Our chairman, Clive Weeks, and our office manager, Michael Brouwer were extremely pleased with the presentation and the contribution made to our strategy launch.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Bill for future events and should we require a speaker again, I’ll be sure to get in touch.”
Mandy Cooper
GHD Engineering
“...sincerely thank you for your presentation...
Your presentation ‘hit the mark’ with the team and left everyone with some key messages they could take away and embed into their business life. Messages such as ‘responsibilities rest with everyone’, ‘play for something greater than yourself’, and ‘none of you will be as good as all of you’ are all very pertinent to our everyday lives.
Your anecdote... was inspiring and left everyone with a message that it is often those least expected who can have immense impacts on the success of the entire team.”
Chris Jansen
Head of Business Operations
AMP Corporate National
“Thank you once again for speaking at our Bi-Annual Conference in North Queensland. Your inspirational approach to identify motivation, understand performance and how to achieve the very best from ones self has certainly touched many of our salespeople.
It has given them renewed enthusiasm in their businesses, a better focus and in a lot of cases unearthed their true belief in themselves and their ability.
Thank you for being the highlight of the Ray White North Queensland Conference.
Brendan Whipps
Associate Director - Ray White Real Estate - Queensland
“Thank you for kick starting the year off on such an enthusiastic and motivating note. Your inspirational presentation captivated the 100 plus audience at the breakfast.
Your relaxed style, absolute passion and entertaining life experiences, left guests with a wonderful insight into the value of teamwork, self belief and ‘doing what is right’.
It is positive motivating presentation like yours that enables people to tackle the challenges of not only the day to day running of a business, but the say to day business of living, with a fresh approach and a new attitude.”
Christine Watton
Economic Development Department,
Lake Macquarie Council
"Bill provided a great insight into the many facets of high performing teams making it quite personal for the audience through his use of personal anecdotes, humour and rich experiences. His high level of energy kept the audience thoroughly entertained and engaged throughout."
Martin Smith
Group Manager Safety Health and Environment
Leightons Contractors
Bill: I wanted to add my own thanks. Your message hit the spot and it will reverberate a long time around here. Well done!
Much success to you in the future.
Fermin Diez
Worldwide Partner
Human Capital Advisory Services Business Leader, A/NZ
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
"Thanks heaps for your contribution to our conference on Wednesday- The applause said it all. You provided a really strong finale and took us through the full emotional rainbow.
Wonderful.
We now have the impetus to keep building momentum."
Rob Knox
Principal
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
“I really enjoyed Bill Nelson at the Business Breakfast. He was very inspirational and obviously someone with very high standards and values.”
David Cole
Solutions Business Development Pty Ltd.
“Excellent - Bill was extremely professional in the lead up and also on the night. He had some heart warming stories and also tied in some key messages about team work.
The group enjoyed his relaxed presentation style. The client actually told Bill that he brought her close to tears on a couple of occasions.”
Kirsten Wenbone
Ci Events
Coaching Testimonials
The commitment Nelson helps bring out was "at zero in Sydney" when the coach arrived.
"Bill's been tremendous there, like the coach's coach . . . he helped set up our code of behaviour." (excerpt from Melbourne Age Newspaper 2004)
Brian Goorjian
Head Coach
Sydney Kings NBL Basketball
Winners NBL Championship 2002-2003-2004
“It is with great pleasure I forward a brief summary of the impact that TPC has had on our business.
At that time we had just purchased a business which was positioned about 46th out of 60 in the state. Within 12 months we were in the top 10 and with your guidance and constant support we have reached the number one position in the state.
Bill, I could not have imagined Steve and I having achieved the spectacular results we have without your coaching role. We look forward to our continued relationship.”
Chris Bursey & Steve McMahon
Principals Perth WA
"Bill Nelson has been for me what the sherpa Tenzing Norgay was to Sir Edmund Hillary. Whilst yet to conquer the heights of Mount Everest I am well on the way thanks to the coaching efforts of Bill Nelson."
Dennis Price
Principal Bribie Island QLD
“Bill Nelson is an objective sounding board with which you can discuss actions, decisions, planning etc which affects the team and survival or prosperity of the business.
The "objective" part is very important as quite often we can loose sight of the bigger picture. Bill helps you to verbalise your goals so that they become clearer as day to day one can have a tendency to drift. Touching base with Bill every week makes me acknowledge whether I have moved forward with my goals or just had a week of drifting.
Bill assists you to improve or develop skills where you are hopeless, hesitant, reluctant or whatever. It is good to be able to off load to someone whom you can TRUST.”
Robyn Coles
Principal Auckland New Zealand
"If you are a business owner who is a "little lost" or you don't have your "direction" figured out yet, then I truly suggest you start working with Bill - NOW!."
Mark Frater
Principal Brisbane QLD
"To have Bill Nelson as a mentor has made dramatic changes in both my business and personal life, and I am looking forward to pushing the boundaries even further, noting that each time I pause, I start again from a level higher than any previous commencement point.
I wholeheartedly recommend to you Mr. Bill Nelson and his incredible Total Performance Concepts Business.”
Denis Duffy
Principal Toowoomba QLD
"I believe that I have improved my organizational skills, my communication skills, my leadership skills, my relationship skills and have gained a better understanding of who I am, what my strengths are and what my weaknesses are, or as Bill would say "what I have in my tool box".
I feel incredibly lucky to have had this small amount of time with Bill, I know that I am a better person because of it. I wish Bill and Joanne all the best for the future and hope that I will have the opportunity to work with them again."
Andrew North
Manager Auckland New Zealand
"I would like to take this opportunity to say that you have given me the direction to enable me to grow my business, people and most of all personally assisted me in the game of life.
Bill, your weekly direction over this year has given me the ability to tackle all the challenges ahead on my own.
Thank you once again."
Peter Schenck
Principal Melbourne VIC
“Bill has ignited a desire to improve both my self and my business that is not only to help achieve my goals but to help myself and my team grow professionally and strive for self improvement.”
Rick Schafer
Principal Brisbane QLD
"I thought my business was in good shape but also knew it was time for some change. After engaging the services of Bill Nelson in December 2003, I undertook an in depth study of my business and discovered it needed new focus and direction.
I've worked through individual issues with Bill and a lot has changed. Team work has become a priority and I will continually be working on this to improve it. I'm delighted with our progress and results to date and recommend Bill as someone who you can work with to achieve positive improvements in your business."
Peter Best
Licensee/Director Kohimarama New Zealand
"Bill relates extremely simply the fundamentals that apply to the running of any 'team' of people who are a group of individuals.
It took me a while to come to grips with the concept and put the ideas into practise however it has made the focus on the different aspects of the business a lot clearer.
The monthly tele conferences are fantastic and help you realise that we are all in the same boat facing the same challenges and it’s great to hear how everyone is progressing and how they're dealing with problems that arise.
The weekly one on one catch-up calls with Bill are more specific and help keep the focus. Give Bill a try, he and his team are very effective and by the way he's a remarkably good bloke for an Aussie!!"
Stu Fleming
Principal Palmerston North New Zealand
"Bill and Joanne Nelson delivered to our firm a dynamic of cohesion and common focus. We discovered that the characteristics of a champion team start and finish with the attributes of the people within that team.
The personality traits required are not new, however they do need to be acknowledged and developed. Bill and Joanne showed us a system to achieve which will serve each person within our business, but more importantly in day to day life.
I thoroughly recommend that you listen to what both Bill and Joanne have to say."
Craig Coates
Managing Director
Integrated Planning Service (NSW) Pty Ltd
"Bill Nelson was very much a part of my business life for 6 months, during which time my business blossomed partly as a result of the guidance given to me on a weekly basis from Bill.
He taught me the basics of creating a team environment which now forms the nucleus for my business.
Bill's gentle but no nonsense approach transformed me to a much more positive thinking manager and most importantly, a much happier employer.
I would recommend the Bill Nelson program to any employer who is prepared to change his management style. The experience will be rewarding."
Gerry Ward
Principal Robina QLD
