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These are all quotes from unsolicited letters or emails and we hold the
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“I had always wanted to be on-screen in some way and when I saw an advert for a TV presenters course at Meridian’s Newbury office I jumped at the chance. It was the best thing I have ever done. It was as if a light bulb had been switched on in my head. I suddenly realised that this was what I wanted to do.” |
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“All of a sudden I was being told that I could make a career out of TV...all I can say is thanks so much for all the advice and encouragement, please pass on those thanks to Glenn; the only way I was any good at that audition was because of the course at Pozitiv.” |
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| Ben Shephard (went on to present Channel 4's “The Bigger Breakfast”, “T4” and GMTV's "Entertainment Today") |
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| Lisa Balbes (went on to present on “Channel 8”, Cambridge Cable etc.) |
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“Within a month of attending your course I was working on a voluntary basis for a local cable company as a runner. Within two months they were using me as a freelance reporter. Within three months I was offered work as a travel broadcaster for AA Roadwatch. This coupled with my TV work enabled me to cast off the shackles of 9-5 office work! Only six weeks later I was offered a full time contract to be one of three presenter/reporters co-hosting a show... So, only eight months after the course I have a full-time flourishing TV career. Thank you!” |
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| Rachel Eltham (post-course work inc. presenter/reporter on “Meridian Tonight”, ITV etc.) |
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“I don’t know if you’ll remember me, but I was on the one-day television presenters training course on June 15th. I’m just writing to let you know that I’ve got my first job...so basically, I’m just saying thank you - it was my showreel that got me the job!” |
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| Amelia Reynolds (presenter on "The Dating Channel", Sky Digital and others) |
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“This again came through sheer hard work, grit and determination brought about by your words on that Sunday evening...thank you all once again for one of the most interesting and motivating days of my life...” |
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| Jamie Rickers (who went on to present GMTV's "Diggit/Up On The Roof", “Carlton Kids” etc.) |
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“Well, what can I say about your course, absolutely fantastic...the one thing that I will take away from the course is what you kept saying, “Be yourself and enjoy it” and that is certainly what I did when I went on my first screen test and got the job.” |
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| Jay Patel (subsequent Gurjari Channel, Sky Digital presenter etc.) |
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“Just a quickie to say thanks for Sunday. Hard work, yes. Good fun, yes. Nice people, you bet. I thought every element of the day was expertly handled and even the nosh was pretty good! Thanks once again to you and all the team...and of course, regards to Glenn, who I thought was superb - has he done these days before?!” |
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| Steve Ackerman (prolific U.K. radio presenter/producer and U.S. TV presenter) |
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“I wanted to write and thank you and your lovely team for a really fascinating day on Sunday. I had been looking forward to it so much and was not disappointed in the slightest.” |
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| Natasha Kaplinsky (went on to present ITV’s “Meridian Tonight” & “London Tonight”, etc.) |
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“Thanks for an absolutely brilliant day...you’ve helped me a hell of a lot, and I had a load of fun into the bargain.” |
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| Mike Ward “Daily Star” columnist |
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“Thanks so much for a brilliant day’s training - it was inspirational! You managed to be patient, encouraging and yet inspire the best from people” |
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| Alicia Drake (who went to be a “UK Living” presenter etc.) |
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“May I begin by saying how much I enjoyed myself on the presenters course last Sunday...it was well worth the money, good fun and all in all an excellent experience.” |
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| Peter Jones (subsequent “Sky Sports” presenter) |
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“Thanks for a very enjoyable day. It was worth the money even just for the confidence boost! I hope I see you soon, preferably on the box!” |
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| Marsali Stewart (who did indeed go on to present “Insides Out”, BBC 1 amongst others) |
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“I had to write to just say thank you in a big way for Saturday...I was amazed at how good you made me come across...I’ve never met such lovely and helpful people...it was one of the best days of my life! Glenn was amazing...he got something out of me that I really didn’t think was there.” |
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| Nicky Till |
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“We want to thank you for a very unique experience! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves...we learnt tons and are so thrilled that we have already recommended your course to several of our friends. Thank you again for a most wonderfully invaluable course.” |
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| Derek Bell M.B.E. (prolific motor-racing presenter/commentator) |
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“I’ve just landed my first job and I owe it all to the course which was fantastic and has, for me, opened up a whole new world that I never dreamed I’d be part of...thank you for introducing me to a talent that I didn’t know I had.” |
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| Ashley Blake (jobs inc. presenter/reporter for “The London News Network”, ITV/Carlton) |
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“When I first read the comments of previous clients about the course being “a life changing” experience etc. I thought, yeah...right. HOWEVER, now that I have experienced the course myself I know what they are talking about...the day will rank as one of the best, most enjoyable and memorable days of my life. Moreover, what is clear to me is that but for the involvement of each and every one of you the experience would not have been the same. What little I know of television tells me that I doubt that I will ever have the privilege to work again with a group of such genuinely lovely and professionally competent people. THANK YOU.” |
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| Sharon Sawyerr Barrister |
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“I have been on literally hundreds of training courses in my life. Yours is the best I have ever attended. It’s fabulous and it lives up to your company name of Pozitiv Productions. And more!” |
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| Sylvia Milton Hypnotherapist and Broadcaster |
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“Thank you for all you did for me on Sunday. You and the rest of the staff were just unbelievable in terms of enthusiasm, support, encouragement and motivation. What you did for us all was truly fabulous...you have the ability to gain people’s trust in minutes. Instead of exploiting that trust, you remain totally approachable but with the correct amount of authority to get people to give the best of themselves. It’s a unique skill that thank goodness can’t be bottled and one that will surely give you continued success” |
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| Bill Sayer Image Consultant (and subsequent TV “makeover” specialist, "Screenshop" presenter etc.) |
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“...your experience and knowledge was abundantly evident but, more importantly, your ability to share this with each person on the course in a way that connected with them was hugely impressive...the fact that, after all that and in the early hours of Monday morning, you made the time to give me some personal advice and encouragement was something for which I am profoundly grateful. I am not by nature hugely self-confident and it meant a lot to me. I found your coaching and comments to be accurate and very perceptive - all the more so when I watched the tape at home and saw how your suggestions had been spot on.” |
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| Richard Tolliday Lloyds of London |
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“I will make sure the Directors are aware of what a success the day was, which is thanks, in no small part, to your incredible professionalism and energy.” |
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| Hester Marriott Jerusalem Productions |
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“Just a quick thank you for a great course, I really appreciated all the energy you and Glenn and the whole team put into the day. It really does seem enormously good value.” |
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| Eileen Hayes (who went on to present “Practical Parenting”, UK Living etc.) |
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“Just writing to let you know that at long last I’ve got a job on Children’s TV - thanks very much for your invaluable guidance and encouragement which was an inspiration...it really was a unique experience” |
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