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ICSC, Las Vegas
This event attracted 53,000 delegates. Roy was the MC and
interviewer.
International Olympic Committee
Roy was hired to moderate a series of panel discussions in the City of Lausanne
Symantec Europe
Roy was the MC and moderator for The 4th largest software company in the world in The Hague
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Years before ‘social networking’ became mainstream, Roy has lectured on the subject of business networking; for large corporations as well as at Cranfield School of Management.
Most speakers have carefully crafted ‘performances’ with little or no audience interaction. Not Roy. His presentations are Roy’s presentation “Meet Greet & Prosper"
“Roy's presentation to my team was exceptional and hugely thought provoking. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.” Tim Farazmand, Managing Director at Lloyds Development Capital
"As a National Sales Manager responsible for the largest sales force working within the healthcare environment, I face many ongoing challenges. One issue that has become more and more relevant in today's market place is the relationship that the sales force has with their core customer base.
Every representative thinks that he or she has a brilliant relationship with most of the customers that they deal with on a regular basis. When you question them about this relationship they get very defensive and guarded. I wanted to launch a whole new initiative that pushed the ownership and the responsibility on each representative to search into how good that relationship actually was.
A major sales conference was picked to launch this issue and we needed something that would make a big impact, but would also come from an independent source. What they didn't need was the National Manager launching something that they felt they were already very good at - we decided on Roy Sheppard.
The gamble when you pick an after dinner speaker or a motivational presenter is that the message is delivered but all tied up in a very slick presentation that sounds wonderful and very funny BUT is, in fact, a very difficult message to build into the culture of the team.
Roy's message is a simple one, but a very effective one.
Following some research with myself and some contact with the sales force, Roy managed to overcome all of these barriers and get the whole sales force to think about themselves in a totally different light.
Getting people to talk well of us behind our backs has now become a buzz-word within our Company. The ideas have started to flow and the defence from the sales force has been dropped.
We now have active development of each relationship and the sales force want and demand more knowledge.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Roy as the catalyst to start something; but beware, if all you want is to fill a conference agenda with some very entertaining and enlightening examples of how to build a relationship, and also how to destroy one, then Roy is your man. But if you want much more than that, then Roy really is the right person to make you take that first difficult step.
Thank you Roy Sheppard - I hope you know what you have started. I think you do!"
Mark Welsh, National Sales Manager, Smith & Nephew Healthcare
"To keep such an international group of executive search professionals interested and motivated throughout the day takes some doing. We are, by nature and through what we do as a profession, a fairly cynical bunch of people who have heard it all before. To bring new ideas and maintain their interest over such an extended period is a mark of your professionalism in terms of knowing your business, thorough preparation and sensitivity to different situations. Well done."
James Douglas, Director, EMA Partners UK
"I would like to say that all my fears about the conference were completely unfounded and you did a first class job. Over the years I have seen many speakers and in my opinion you are one of the best I have seen. Once again thanks for making our conference the success it was."
Keith Spencer, Sales Director, First National Bank Plc
"This is just a short note to say how much I enjoyed the programme yesterday. It was excellent on many levels: you afforded a very focused and practical set of recommendations and tools for helping our 'client facing' staff build our business through recommendations. Your enthusiasm and extensive knowledge really 'shone' throughout the day. It was a pleasure to meet you and a privilege to see you work!" Gareth Jones, Group Training & Development Director, TNS (3rd largest global market research firm, with 30,000 employees and a $1.3 billion turnover)
"Thank you, thank you, thank you, for once again presenting to Members of the Chamber about the complex subject of networking. We have had some excellent feedback from guests who attended, and as such at a recent event it was interesting to see how people embraced what you had said to them. I had heard a few creative introductions (i.e. venture capitalist story), which actually made for a great icebreaker. Once again Roy, you gave such valuable and logical information and impressed us all with your enthusiasm and passion, which hopefully will have rubbed off on others. On behalf of the Chamber I'd like to thank you for taking the time to come to Northamptonshire and I do hope that we will be able to work together again soon."
Julia Watson, Events Manager (I put bums on seats!!), Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce
"A highly recommendable, captivating speaker who drives home the importance of meet and greet techniques. Succinct, and relevant to any customer focused organisation. As anticipated we have received a flurry of positive comments regarding the event. We had 146 guest attend the dinner, based on the feedback forms; 99% said they would recommend a similar event to their colleagues, 96% of the guests thought your presentation in particular was 'good' or above, with 58% of those ratings marked as excellent, so well done. I shall have no hesitation in recommending your services to friends and colleagues in the future, and thank you once again, for a thoroughly enjoyable speech." Jacky Stevens, Chief Executive, Business Link Wessex
"Thank you Roy, for presenting such a valuable business event in Northamptonshire which I am sure is going to have a very positive effect on how my company does business in future. Your friendly, fun and engaging approach made the 'Meet, Greet & Prosper' event stand out as the best value training I have ever received. Roy's tried and tested methods when applied during the practical sessions yesterday now give me confidence to enter a room of strangers and leave having made some new friends or acquaintances. Thank you for the invaluable experiences and knowledge you shared with us which I know will enable my business to flourish and be distinguished from the crowd. Roy, please come back to Northamptonshire and talk to us again soon." Andrew Roberts, Director, Discus Group Limited
"Thank you so much for giving us such an excellent session at our branch network training session on Friday. Feedback from the event has been very positive - people really loved it! A lot of ideas were generated and I'm looking forward to seeing some of the delegates "in action" at our events over the coming months.... Thanks again for all your input to make it such a successful day." Steve Drew, Branch Services Manager, Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
"SOCPO have used Roy on at least 2 occasions with enthusiastic response both times. His subject matter represents vital elements of organisational and personal success and remains highly relevant in our fast changing world."
Alan Warner, President, Society of Personnel Officers (SOCPO). Now known as Public Sector People Managers Association (PPMA)
“How can you summarise a man with so much energy, inspiration, ability to break down barriers, ability to break traditional ways of thinking, ability to get boring old managers who have done it the same way for years off their seats chatting and trying out new ideas and loving every minute. I can't think of any other way to say it.” Peter Gaskin, Chairman, Mid Thames Chartered Management Institute
“I worked with Roy when my firm needed an energetic and credible facilitator for a series of regional client discussion forums. Roy was an outstanding 'Chair' and unfailingly generated constructive debate between participants and delegates. The events' success, and the new business generated, owed much to his early contribution. Highly recommended.” Andrew Pincott, Director of Business Development at Speechly Bircham LLP
“Roy is brilliant at building relationships and explaining key concepts in a simple and pragmatic way which is highly effective. He is a lively trainer who fully engages his audience throughout his sessions.” Akber Pandor, Head of Partner Development at KPMG Europe LLP
“I first met Roy about eight years ago at one of his talks on networking "Meet greet & Prosper" which was not only the best talk on networking that I've attended, before or since, but which increased my earnings and best of all connected me with a great speaker, presenter and conference moderator. I can't recommend Roy enough” Stephen Harvard Davis, Managing Partner, Assimilating-Talent
“Roy presented at one of our client 'facilities club' meetings and was outstanding. He provided an interactive presentation on Networking and his high energy, enthusiastic approach was delivered in his own style - without being either over-the-top or patronising. The content was not only fun and interesting, but has also been easy to adopt in everyday business life. So often one hears this type of presentation and, whilst captivating at the time, is forgotten the week after. Roy delivers a great presentation that is really useful for anyone in business.” Simon Oldroyd, Group Sales & Marketing Director at BBI
“Roy brings a fantastic energy with him and has the ability to engage all of the audience and encapsulate their thoughts in a humourous manner eg "they are all thinking it but are afraid to say". From a personal perspective, Roy has enhanced my networking skills immensely particularly with regard to networking which I can now do with confidence. I would recommend Roy for any conference event which is to do with achieving better business results.” Gordon Duncan, Regional Development Director at Marsh Ltd
“It's been a real pleasure to work with Roy. His talks and presentations on networking and personal marketing are probably the most inspirational and thought provoking of any speaker I've heard in the past 10 years ...maybe with the sole exception of Barack Obama!” Nigel Kippax, Managing Director, KC Ltd. Formerly Executive Director at Oakland Consulting
“If you want the expert in networking and referrals then Roy is your man. Unlike many experts Roy actually practices what he preaches! In today’s business environment networking and referrals are becoming increasingly important and accessing Roy’s expertise in this area could be critical to your business. He is someone for whom I have the highest professional regard.” Russell Chalmers, CEO and Owner The Holst Group
“Saw one of Roy's seminars 4 or 5 years ago. Highly inspirational. As a result I got the networking bug. Roy's book "Meet, Greet and Prosper" is a cracking guide to networking the right way.” Gareth Edwards, Director, 4sight Business Development Ltd
“On attending Roy's seminar on referral generation:- thought-provoking and provocative, eloquent and entertaining, interlaced with audio and video examples supporting a fountain of ideas. Excellent return on time invested.” Gareth Lewis, Managing Partner, Academy Partners LLP
“Roy is one of the most engaging speakers I have come across. I just attended his seminar on 'Attracting High Value Customers without Selling', which was an insightful event, full of practical tips and techniques which I cant wait to apply myself and share with my colleagues. I came out of the session buzzing with excitement, which hasn’t happened in a long, long time! Sorry Roy, but I wouldn’t recommend you to my competitors!” Faraz Khan, Business Development Director
“Roy is an inspiration in the field of word-of-mouth marketing. I have learnt so much from him. Each time I meet him or hear him speak I come away with great ideas and real value. I recommend you take every opportunity to get to see him.” Andrew Rhodes, Managing Partner at Sobell Rhodes
