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Clients include:

Standard & Poors, MOD, HSBC Holdings PLC, Society of Construction Law, Defence Academy, Specsavers, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin, Chartered Management Institute- Belfast, IIIR Finance - Melbourne, Perth, HSBC, AstraZeneca, The Prince's Trust, Sanofi-Aventis, Bank of Scotland, Grant Thornton, National Grid, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin, Intercontinental Hotel Group, IIR Finance - London, Dubai & Australia, Learning & Skills Council, CMI, Council of Mortgage Lenders, Institute of Consumer Sciences, AimHigherSE, International Shipping Federation, LloydsTSB, CCLRC, Univ. of Northampton, Univ. of Leicester, Oxford Brookes University, Johnnie Walker Black Label/GQ Magazine, National Portrait Gallery, Inside Job, Save the Children, Fife Council, Wrexham Science Festival, ABIAF, Guildford Schools Confederation, Moira House, BPWUK

Discover how to steer the right course

Why should you book Rona?

Because Rona engages her audience in a memorable and thought-provoking way using examples from her own real-life adventures to help them understand the principles of leadership, teamwork or how to overcome obstacles and challenges in order to steer the right course through these turbulent economic times.

Having heard Steering the right course the audience has a greater understanding of how to lead so they have a more cohesive team whose morale is higher, which increases their productivity and this is reflected in the profits the organisation makes.

Having heard Just do it - overcoming obstacles and challenges! the audience feels more positive about themselves and their abilities, they feel more in control so their morale is higher, their productivity increases and that ultimately improves your results.

These messages have an impact on her audience long after Rona has left because they are based on real-life adventures.

Rona is a normal woman who has done an extra-ordinary thing - she has sailed the 'wrong way' round the world, trekked with bears and cougars, and opened a 'thought to be impossible' dog-sled trail inside the Arctic Circle to the northernmost tip of Europe, yet she could be your next door neighbour! She has changed her life at a time when most people are slowing down to become an adventurer and the knowledge she has gained from her diverse adventures have qualified her to know what works and what doesn't work in the challenging business environment of today.

Rona's talks, masterclasses or challenges provide many clear business messages and strategies that you can utilise immediately.

All her presentations are based on her very diverse adventures and are illustrated with images and video clips taken en route. They draw on the parallels that exist between people facing the rigours of extreme adventures and human behaviour in the workplace.

What people are saying about Rona's talks... for more comments please visit the Press page

'As a result of great recommendations we invited you to be the speaker at our Inaugural Society of Construction Law lunch. A demanding audience of 140 lawyers and construction professionals was not disappointed. From your spectacular opening to the end of the talk; "Steering the Right Course" you had the audience captivated. As well as being hugely interesting, the motivational theme was clear and inspirational. I would thoroughly recommend you for any business event.' Lindy Patterson, SCL Council Member

'Rona was engaged to speak to 20 senior managers from the MOD's Defence Estates organisation. She developed her experiences from racing the wrong way round the world and her dog-sledding expedition in the Arctic Circle into a number of leadership-related themes that were applicable in day-to-day business. Rona's lively and engaging style ensured the encounter was equally thought-provoking and engaging, with leadership challenges that she experienced, and how to approach them, brought to life through the telling of her exciting stories.' Head Leadership & Management Division, Defence Academy.

'Rona is equally effective to large conferences and to smaller groups. She motivates her audience, both men and women, to believe anything is possible if you have the determination. What makes the difference is that she is able to talk as one 'ordinary' person to another - she eschews the 'talk down' approach communicating quietly and effectively with her audience. I can thoroughly recommend her where the organisers are looking for a motivational speaker without glitz or gloss, but with a proven track record of feats of endurance.' Michael Hislop, The PA Club

'I wanted to thank you for your excellent presentation. The theme of 'Just do it!' really rang true with all the team, and it was the perfect end to our meeting.' Greg Parker, Regional Area Manager, SANOFI-AVENTIS

'Your talk was interesting and inspiring, the trainees have said how motivated they felt after your talk and now understood that anything is possible if you have the determination to succeed.' Dora E. Jackson, HR Operations Director, Grant Thornton

'Your talk was extremely interesting and was delivered with humour and passion holding the audience rapt! It incorporated some powerful messages and learning points which weren't 'over-egged'. A very inspirational lady!' Anna Baldwin, HR Manager, THE COUNCIL OF MORTGAGE LENDERS

'You had us spellbound with your adventure and the management and leadership lessons evident in the experience.' Chris Hallam, Area Manager, HSBC BANK PLC

'Fantastic speaker, inspiring'. 'Interesting, amazing story', 'Brave ladey', 'Very good way of looking at leadership skills and the way a team should work together.' Nicola Joyce, Conference Director, IIR FINANCE LTD

'Rona is a great story teller, who is able to demonstrate the value of teamwork and a positive attitude. Whilst being entertaining, she clearly highlights lessons learned regarding planning and organisational skills, as well as the value of delegation and recognising the strengths within a team. This message will always be of value to any Company or organisation.' Natalie Wiseman, Secretary, INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FEDERATION

Please contact Rona for further information about talks and workshops and the benefits they can bring to your organisation