Find out what meeting planners have to say and why they'd recommend Sean for your next conference.
Speakers Testimonials
Here's what clients, meeting planners and associates say about Sean's speaking ability.
"I hate the phrase 'thinking outside the box!"
Listen to what Jeff has to say. And why he was really reluctant to hire Sean in the first place. What changed? Why did people wish they'd spent more time with Sean? And why Sean's workshop stood out among 120 workshops at PPAI's event.
"Sean thinks outside the box, in the box, around the box, he makes the box, and even works without the box! And that's why I'd recommend him!"
Jeff Hurt, PPAI.ORG is a meeting planner based in Texas, USA. He puts together over 120 speakers for a single event and is responsible for several events each year.
"Sean D'Souza is to brains what Tiger Woods is to golf."
Jay Conrad Levinson
"Thank you for being such a great guest (on the Guerilla Marketing Show)!" Jay Conrad Levinson The Father of Guerrilla Marketing Author, "Guerrilla Marketing" series of books. Over 14 million sold; now in 41 languages.
"It is a true how-to session and started off our program year in a strong manner."
Elliott Black
"As Program Chair for the Chicago chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), I am pleased to recommend Sean D'Souza as a speaker and presenter. His presentation was outstanding and captured the attention of all who were present. The title of Sean's presentation was a little confusing and we didn't quite know what to expect. We were all pleasantly surprised by both the presentation style and content of Sean's workshop. It is a true how-to session and started off our program year in a strong manner. " Elliott Black Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) Chicago Chapter-USA
"I just attended because I thought I might get a little inspiration to do what I already know to do."
Howie Jacobson
"The scientific and logical and ecological basis of your model was stunning in its simplicity, obviousness (and simultaneous lack thereof, paradoxically enough), and prescriptive power. Not only is your philosophy sound and grounded in empirical evidence, but it leads to clear and focused action.
You practiced what you preach - the structure of the presentation was as educational as the content. Both together are killer. It was easy to follow, engaging throughout, and brilliant without drawing attention to itself in a show-offy way.
Engaging, commanding, friendly, and totally present. Also, clear about his goal while at the same time devoting himself to serving the audience. Masterful.
Most presenters focus almost entirely on content, and not on packaging, flow, or rhythm. Their presentations are hit or miss. Sean's methodology ensures that audiences will get what they need on the way to the presenter achieving their business objectives.
Howie Jacobson AdWords For Dummies askhowie.com The System Seminar Chicago, USA
"Each delegate had expected a rigid and didactic presentation --they did not realize that through the laughter and excercises they would gain so much."
"Thank you for a terrific course given over 2 days to the Customer Services team.
We all benefitted while we had a great deal of fun and tackled many issues that we were tending to brush away before.
My expectations were outlined in my brief to you: We were looking to re-energise the team, to build team spirit, to increase confidence which would lead to each member taking full responsibility for their and the team’s performance.
My perception of the course beforehand was that you would be talking up the confidence of the team while providing methods of problem handling.
You far exceeded your brief by immediately creating an atmosphere where each delegate felt confident enough to discuss their problems as they saw them. With an understanding of each individual’s view you were able to move each one’s attitude to one of understanding the sales process and understanding their particular place in this process.
We have seen this reflected in the compliments flowing from our customers.
The almost unanimous response from everyone was the de-mystification of the selling process which has allowed each team member to relax in their contact with our customers which, in turn, has allowed their confidence to grow.
Each delegate had expected a rigid and didactic presentation --they did not realize that through the laughter and excercises they would gain so much.
I would happily recommend your well-run course as both a team builder and a confidence booster and I was impressed you were able to impart so much content at the same time.
Well Done!"
Estelle Dean Sales Manager, Deane Apparel Auckland, New Zealand
"One presentation will change my business and my life."
Robert Middleton
"Before embarking on my workshop tour in June I attended the System Internet Seminar in Chicago.
One presentation will change my business and my life.
Sean D'Souza's Presentation on "The Theory of Consumption in Business" was the most powerful (and practical) presentation I've ever witnessed in my career. Instead of the usual warmed over ideas, presented in a lackluster format, Sean delivered a wake-up call that will change my business dramatically.
One of the brilliant parts of this presentation was demonstrating the parallels in various systems we are already familiar with: l For me, the best one is the martial art of Karate.
I don't know about you, but by restructuring my business this way, I'll accomplish my primary marketing objective more effectively.
The Bottom Line: Ask yourself if you can adopt Sean's model to your own business."
Robert Middleton actionplan.com USA
"Presenters should pay extra attention to how you structure your delivery"
"Presenters should pay extra attention to how you structure your delivery, because too many presentations I see are (a) lacking in adequate examples, (b) purely verbal when they could be far more visual, (c) move straight to pitch without the person feeling like he or she cemented what the benefits and takeaways of the presentation were, (d) lacking a simple preview-content-review structure that makes learning so much easier.
All in all, this talk was particularly eye-opening. We are re-inventing significant parts of our own product strategy as a result of hearing this presentation.
That says it all right there."
Perry Marshall & Bryan Todd perrymarshall.com The System Seminar Chicago, USA
Vaughan Jones
"I recently attended the World Internet Summit in Sydney, Australia. It wasn't perhaps what I had expected. However one of the few gems I gained from it was listening to Sean's' presentation.
Not only was his energy captivating, but I was impressed at how he was able to clearly demonstrate why customers have built in buying objections, and how to systematically remove them in order to make the customer WANT to do business with you. Thank you Sean." Vaughan Jones Business Wise Systems
"He was bouncing off the walls"
V.Kuttan
"I totally recommend Sean for your next speaking engagement! Excellent content! And he was bouncing off the walls!" V.Kuttan Silver Director USANA Health Sciences
"They were discussing your ideas as they left"
"Thanks for your great presentation on Tuesday, it certainly got the room buzzing! The response forms filled out were all very positive (100% "Excellent" for Speaker, Presentation, Topic, and Information Shared), with the comment "Excellent meeting - best one yet!" and I know a lot of people were discussing your ideas as they left." Lisa Barraclough Sales & Marketing Institute of New Zealand
Brian Lord
"I was blown away at the World Internet Summit Seminar. Now's the time to take action! was one of the main messages I got out of your seminar. I know I've been guilty of procrastination in the past - but not any more." Brian Lord Big Bang Promotions & Marketing, Victoria, Australia
"You gave us some very practical advice that was directly related to BNI"
Graham Southwell
Thanks Sean for a riveting presentation. When I was given the format for your speech I wondered what we were going to be hearing about 'Just what is a Brain Audit?'. You very clearly laid down the mental processes a prospect needs to go through in order to turn them into a customer and gave us some very practical advice that was directly related to BNI.
I know that the audience were both entertained and enlightened and have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who is looking for a presentation for their team." Graham Southwell, BNI New Zealand, National Director
'I'm congratulating myself on bringing Sean to the Bedpost Conference. That pretty much says it all, doesn't it'' Robert Fowler-CEO Bedpost Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand
"They've had top notch creative people from advertising agencies come in all year, and they rated you the best. They just loved you! Gotta have you back!" David Bell, Creative Director-Media Design School, New Zealand
"It was more like an awakening. The presentation did open all our eyes."
"When someone gives you an opportunity for clarity of thought, how to adopt the principles for yourself, how to recognise the various communication trigger points and a whole lot more, there is no 'single learning'. It is a concept that, if you listen, then you will leave with a tool bag full of information, logic and common sense." Phil Edmondes-Rowe Account Director TNS, Auckland, New Zealand
"The biggest thing I took out of the Brain Audit Presentation was about conversation starters. When we talk to people, how to get them to stay interested in the conversation and ask questions of you during the conversation rather than leave them with a way of killing it. I enjoyed the presentation immensely (as did most others I have spoken to) and Sean is an excellent and engaging speaker." Duncan Smith- Colmar Bruton at the MRS Conference- New Zealand
"I saw and heard many different interesting presentations but now after a week I couldn't tell you what was said in any of them EXCEPT for Sean's "
"Hearing Sean speak really brought the lessons of the Brain Audit to life. I was aware afterwards that Sean had not only explained the fundamentals of the Brain Audit but had also used them in his presentation. Over the course of three days I saw and heard many different interesting presentations but now after a week I couldn't tell you what was said in any of them EXCEPT for Sean's - I still remember the key points as if they're indelibly etched on my brain. I really do expect that if I apply the lessons they will work for sure." Kiri Carter, MRS Conference, New Zealand
"How to Create a Killer 60 Second Presentation. I listened and though it was great! It captured the guts of whole Dale Carnegie course I took in only 10 minutes." Doug Ramsey, Greensboro, USA
"It taught me that working smarter, not harder, is easily achieved."
"I found the course to be very informative and very educational. It opened my eyes up to numerous marketing techniques and strategies that I am now going to apply in my work. It taught me that working smarter, not harder, is easily achieved." Cathy Carter, Creative Director of Orange Creative Ltd.
"Sean had my attention right from the start with his enthusiasm and presentation style." Simon Taylor Key Research Ltd, MRS Conference, NZ
"Thanks for your stimulating presentation. Keep spreading the word " Malcolm Dennis WorkLinx Systems Rotorua, New Zealand
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"I wasn't 100% certain how it was going to go for us with Sean as our introductory speaker..."
"We decided to use Sean as the introductory speaker at our key annual Premier Club programme. Here we present an annual loyalty programme for potential clients using radio.
Many diverse business's are invited to this event .
I wasn't 100% certain how it was going to go for us with Sean as our introductory speaker, what his delivery would be like, and in fact if people would get sufficient information in the 20 minutes we had allowed Sean to add value to their attendance regardless of whether they did business with us or not.
Sean's style is relaxed, informal and fast. He added humour and relevant analogies to simplify his message.
In short, he made it real.
There is a continuity of language and thought processes that allows us to further develop this work with our clients.
He simplified what our clients were looking for with their advertising and marketing, and developed the platform for us to expand on this further. It was useful having a warm-up independent person to set the scene.
Feedback was extremely positive from clients and staff alike. Sean set up without any hard sell, information relevant to what would follow in our own presentation around targeting of customers. He made people think and sets the ground for our future seminars with him for our clients."
Sandie Hunt Ex General Sales Manager Classic hits and Easy Mix The Radio Network New Zealand
"I've never seen anyone control a room like you did, especially in a way that was not a turn off to anyone. "
"I have to say that I had pretty high expectations before your presentation, but I was wondering just how far can you really take this whole consumption thing.
Well, I sure found out that it goes far enough for me to know that I need to change everything I'm doing. I don't remember ever having a 360 degree change in thinking like that before.
Also, I've never seen anyone control a room like you did, especially in a way that was not a turn off to anyone.
There was a dramatic opening to the presentation and a dramatic opening at key points to pull us into the content.
Your closing remarks were great, and the way you handled the audience interaction at the end was extremely powerful.
You were very relaxed, but also intense in your focus on the topic...an obvious desire to give value that could be acted upon.
If you were to teach 10% of your system for giving presentations, anyone that stands up in front of a group should jump at the opportunity."
Richard Mouser jumpstart publications.com The System Seminar Chicago, USA
"Sean had a really good presentation style – he reads his audience very astutely and provides lots of examples to keep your interest and makes it relevant to you and your business."
"I had high expectations of the workshop because I was already an avid subscriber to Psychotactics.
I left the workshop with Sean highly motivated by the techniques that he presented. Sean provided a clear and simple way to approach sales and marketing.
I found Sean very generous with his time and knowledge. He made it relevant for all the diverse course attendees and used lots of exercises to reiterate his techniques and ensure you retained the information. The way that he packages his course makes the concepts easy to digest and pertinent to any business.
I implemented the techniques that Sean taught in the preparation of all my sales ollateral. I used reverse testimonials, provided more educational information on my product and used a clearly defined target audience for each of the roduct offerings.
I was so impressed by the benefits of the workshop I attended that I hired Sean to come and teach 3 additional courses to our Account Managers & Creative Writers.
In addition we hired Sean to present six 20 minute seminars to over 650 Auckland based businesses as part of my annual sales acquisition programme. By utilising Sean to educate our prospects about the importance of target market it made them more receptive to the advertising programme we presented in the next portion of the seminar.
I would recommend Sean to Sales and Marketing professionals who are looking to consolidate their existing skills and business owners who would like to up-skill on how to market their business effectively.
Sean had a really good presentation style – he reads his audience very astutely and provides lots of examples to keep your interest and makes it relevant to you and your business.
More than attending a Workshop and then hiring Sean to present additional workshops and presentations, Sean seems to really care about how you implement what he teaches. He stayed in regular contact with me, offering tips and guidance, and I felt almost as if I had my own personal Marketing consultant on hand at all times free of charge."
Jessica Knox Product Development Manager Auckland Premier Club The Radio Network New Zealand
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