Feedback from some of the latest clients

"Very well presented. The practical component is ideal for the purpose of the training. The presenters were very knowledgeable and professional. Overall 10 out of 10."
Ewald Kellerman – Property Analyst, FNB

"Great! Helped to get nerves down should I have to do media interview. A lot of knowledge was passed from the team members. All the do’s and don’ts were pointed out. Which one would now pick-up on your own. Perfect way to train staff to get the right message to the media and way to go about doing it. No corporate can go without sending their staff on the course. Highly recommended."
Chanel Kempff – Fiduciary Specialist, FNB

"This was one of the most professional courses I’ve done. The presenters were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I learned a lot about myself as well as shortcomings. I received many good tips and ideas for when I need to do any interview. Thanks for everything and hope to see you all soon."
Niel Botha – Manager Debit Card Fraud Investigations, FNB

"I learned absolutely everything I need to know about TV/radio interviews as I never was exposed to this before – truly a learning experience. Bronwyn and Eleni is professional and inspired me by their example. The knowledge I gained by the practical training was more useful and better aimed at remembering tips than what it would have been just by going through training material. Thank you!"
Charlaine Albetyn – Head Debit Card Fraud and Disputes, FNB

"Excellent, very well prepared and researched. The interviews were relevant and appropriate."
Jennifer Steyn – Absa Sustainability Manager

"Professional, excellent pre-interview research was conducted, truly impressive!"
Elena Di Cesare – Communications Manager: Absa

"Excellent induction into the world of TV and Media. The practical projects really highlights your shortcomings"
Mike Rodel – CEO Hyprop

"Very insightful and instructional. The experience in front of the camera and in the booth with real life personalities was very valuable. The feedback sessions after each recording were excellent. "
Fungai Tarirah – Africa Analyst, RMB Asset Management

"It was very interesting and informative. Definitely a fair bit nerve wrecking but good and essential preparation. Lots of useful feedback was provided in terms of both positive and negative aspects and gives good insight for the areas that need to be worked on. Overall extremely professionally organized and structure of the training. "
Glen Copans – Portfolio Manager, RMB Asset Management

"Very interactive and intuitive. I think it allowed me to break out of own skin and bring out my own confidence. I thoroughly enjoyed it in the end although I had a bit of jittery start. Something that I would consider doing again in the future. "
Ntobeko Stampu – Volatility Fund Manager, RMB Asset Management

"Very informative. I enjoyed the amount of practical participation. We covered all aspects of media from live TV to radio which gives a good overview of what is expected. "
Imtiaz Suliman – Investment Professional, RMB Asset Management

"Excellent, the hands-on and step by step approach was really great. Bronwyn and her colleagues show a great personal interest and I feel I have really gained from their vast experience. Awesome! "
Thomas Linklater – Wealth Manager, FNB Private Clients

"The training was informative, empowering and will assist me in my media interaction going forward. Looking at media interviews through a simple, step by step basis has given me a checklist I can use going forward. "
Claire Potgieter – Marketing Manager, FNB Premier Banking

"Awesome afternoon, thank you. Now know key objective message is most important. Feel a lot more comfortable approaching and working with media, not as intimidated. Would value further interaction and advice, will be in touch. "
Desiree Storey – Manager FirstRand Volunteers Programme

"Very good. I really enjoyed the live feedback and the ability to correct stuff immediately. "
John van Tubbergh – Business Development Director, RMB

"The training was relevant and well presented. For me it was time well spent. "
Simon Zwane – Communication Manager, Premier’s Office

"Having attended various media training programmes I rate this the most value adding and practical. It has definitely given me a different perspective in preparing for media engagement. – Thank you Bronwyn! "
Iris Dempsey – CEO, FNB Commercial

"Very good and practical. Honest feedback was most welcome. "
Elizabeth Malumo – Regional Director, FNB Commercial

"Fantastic! The practical aspects with the inclusion of theory was very valuable. "
Kirsten Edwards – Communications & Media Relations Manager, FNB Commercial

"Very informative and experiential. The practical training helped me improve my interview handling skills. By far the mest media training I’ve attended. "
Seth Maanda – Head of Client Experience, FNB Commercial

"Thanks, it was very practical, and had lots of good advice. I also like the pace and energy of the program, and the honest feedback. "
Stephan Claassen – Provincial Chairman Western Cape, FNB Commercial

"Excellent! Well presented and coached. Good advise to go forward with and explore."
Nicky Edmunds – Vice President, Institute of Chartered Secretaries SA

"Very good indeed. I learnt an enormous amount and feel more confident about the media."
Jill Parratt – President, Institute of Chartered Secretaries SA

"Excellent, and one of the best training sessions I have attended. I have participated in hundreds of workshops, this was different. I liked the actual live experience. I liked doing and learning from that."
Stephen Sadie – CEO, Institute of Chartered Secretaries SA

Gauteng Provincial Government

“It was excellent! I gained knowledge and practical skills on how to handle media. I identified my strengths to capitalize on and weaknesses to improve on”
Nandi Mayathula-Khoza MEC: Agriculture and Rural Development

“Effective and professional. I learnt a lot”
Firoz Cachalia MEC: Economic Development

“Very interesting, renewing and refocusing”
Khabisi Mosunkutu MEC: Community Safety

“Very good. It brought more value to my work”
Mandla Nkomfe MEC: Finance

“Challenging. Brought to my attention things I took for granted”
Kgaogelo Lekgoro MEC: Local Government and Housing

“Very helpful”
Nomvula Mokonyane Premier: Gauteng

“Interesting and enjoyable.” Liked the fact it was fast and that colleagues were present, liked the peer feedback. Found the trainer professional and informative.”
Barbara Creecy MEC: Education

“Very interesting and very educational. It opened my eyes into the jungle world of media and how to put my message across to the audience”
Nonhlanhla Mazibuko MEC: Infrastructure Development

“It was interesting, educative and powerful. The presenters are highly knowledgeable and easy to work with”
Bheki Nkosi: Roads and Transport

“Very informative and empowering”
Dumisani Zulu Spokerperson: Gauteng Premier

“Bronwyn Nielsen from CNBC excelled at training the top management team at Vodacom to present to the investment community. The approach was unique and professional. Management felt that the advice obtained from Bronwyn really enhanced their ability to effectively deliver. Three members of the team had limited prior investor presentation experience and the couple of sessions with Bronwyn more than adequately prepared them, not only on the delivery but also in dealing with tricky questions. Vodacom would highly recommend Bronwyn and her team at CNBC.”
Belinda Williams, Investor Relations Vodacom

“Thank you so much for providing a such a valuable and productive session today – all three arrived a little apprehensive and nervous, but left like changed men! It was brilliant to see – and will add so much value to the business going forward, thank you so much! Your training is light years from the media ‘experts’ I have used in the past – and will ensure we adopt your programme as standard training for our Southern African region.”
Lauren Callie Head of Corporate Affairs South Africa, Standard Chartered Bank

“The media training intervention was excellent - hands on and very practically orientated. The session was jammed packed with tips and media insights that Bronwyn has picked up over the years. A must for every individual that a company wants profiled on their behalf. Bronwyn managed to provide individual feedback on strengths and weaknesses in a way that is constructive and meaningful to each individual. Individuals that underwent the training were extremely complimentary of the session, confident that they are now better equipped to deal with media and presentations than they were prior.
Marlynie Moodley Public Affairs Manager RMB Asset Management (PTY) Ltd