Testimonials

Finisar

“Michael and his team developed a customised one-day coaching and training program for my team on-site.  He was able to quickly and effectively understand the core of the issue and provided practical solutions backed by proven concepts and theory.  Thanks, Business Lifesaver!”

Steve Winnall, Director, Product Engineering at Finisar

E Group

Michael introduced ‘It’s All About People’ to our Security  and Events Team, and the results and feedback have been fantastic.  Once explained in easy to understand, plain language, and with a simple plan and strategy to implement, good customer service is one everyone’s mind, and our customers are enjoying the benefits.

Daniel Sobb, E Group

Head First Digital Media 

Head First Digital media has twice used Michael, and we can’t wait until the next time! Our first training experience with Michael the “Business Lifesaver”, gave us the tools that our people still refer to on a daily basis. We engaged Michael to deliver his ‘Business Resuscitation’ program to our staff, with the objective of building a better engaged, and committed team. This was no standard team building experience, our people learned real skills to save a life, and a framework to constantly perform better as a team.

Our second experience with Michael was with his ‘Between the Flags’ program. The day we spent with Michael far exceeded our expectations. It was an eye-opening and truly enlightening experience. Our people not only know the enormous difference between dangerous risk taking, and educated, informed, well thought out decisions, but have now a framework to assess the “rips”.

I would not hesitate to recommend Michael to anyone looking for a thoughtful, fun and engaging training experience.

Gordon Stewart, CEO Head First Digital Media

Ferguson Advisors

As a Corporate Trainer,  Michael combines Business Training  with Surf Life Saving skills, using analogies and lessons from his experience as lifesaver.  Obviously, when applied to corporate, those basic lifesaving principles which relate to awareness and vigilance, communication and reliability, collaborative skills and confidence in team work can have a massive effect to business and the desired outcomes.  This is what we wanted, and that is what we got!

Sean Ferguson, MD Ferguson Advisors

Covidien

Michael has been working with us since 2008 when we first were developing strategies and positioning of our product range in the ANZ market.

Michael guided the marketing and sales team to develop “Branding” of Covidien products and used an amazing analogy concept to create a perfect positioning for the Covidien products not only for the market, but also for the sales team. The time and effort he spent with us as individuals and as a team helped us increase our market share in the ANZ market.

Michael also worked with us during our Kick-Off meeting by coming up with an idea of using a concept to help us promote procedural selling using all Covidien products. The session was a great success and we hope to replicate the session once again this year with all divisions combined.

For all future activities Michael would be my first choice to lead any session for our annual Kick-Off meetings and re-certification meetings. From planning to execution Michael has demonstrated an overwhelming range of knowledge in his field.

Behaviorally, he is recognised for reliability, integrity and the collaborative spirit with everyone he works with in a team.

Aijaz Shaikh, Marketing Manager Covidien Pty Ltd

Kickstart Kids International

Michael was the MC and auctioneer for Kickstart Kids Internationals biggest fundraiser to date. On the evening he wowed our guests with charm, humour and above all sincerity. Our event was a complete success, we superseded our fund-raising target, and this was credit to Michael’s natural ability and entertaining wit, as auctioneer. Michel provided an element to our event that one simply does not know how to describe, he was simply fantastic! We received incredible positive feedback from our guests, one referring to him as “the fabulous MC!” Kickstart would like to thank Michael from the bottom of our hearts for helping make our event such a success.

Dominique Tardo, Kickstart Kids International

Liberty and West Group

Michael Gencher has an innate ability to take his audience on a journey of self realisation to invoke change. Whether that change is founded in his marketing philosophies, general commercial life, or one of his heartfelt personal stories, Michael engages with people at their level to create better business outcomes. Michael has taken our teams on a range of paths; always delivering on our expectations, always bringing the humanistic element to motivational discussions. We endorse Michael and his ability to share his philosophy on commercial life, to get more out of our people!

Travis Stephenson, Leadership Team, Liberty and West Group

BNI Sydney, CBD

Michael is a direct person, with an open, honest, personality and character – “what you see is what you get” – which makes him very easy to work with. You know Michael will spend little time with nonsense or time wasting activity and will be focused on getting the task done, in the timeliest manner possible. When something needs to change, he finds out what it is that needs change, and how to change it.  His approach is intuitive, bordering on telepathic!  He just seems to know exactly what is always needed, and the appropriate action to take.

Bob Greenup, Executive Director BNI Sydney, CBD

BWRS

“Michael Gencher’s passion for his audience is evident through his research of the subject and attention to detail.  He held the room captive through his anecdotes and stories, whilst ensuring that the event kept to time and went smoothly.  Michael inspires confidence with his cool and professional manner, and he can be trusted to deliver, which is a great asset from the perspective of an event organiser.  A great presenter, with warmth and good humour he was unfazed by last minute changes and we thoroughly recommend him as an excellent MC. ”

Steven Rutten, 75th Anniversary Event Organiser, BWRS

Byron Bay BBQ

“The Business Lifesaver did wonders for  Byron Bay BBQ, thanks Mr. Michael Gencher!”

Dimitry Schaffner, Byron Bay BBQ