Clients include:

Malmaison, Chartered Management Institute- Belfast, IIIR Finance - Melbourne, Perth, HSBC, AstraZeneca, The Prince's Trust, Sanofi-Aventis, Grant Thornton, National Grid, Bank of Scotland, IIR Finance - London, Dubai & Sydney, Learning and Skills Council,The Council of Mortgage Lenders,CMI, Institute of Consumer Sciences, AimHigherSE, International Shipping Federation, LloydsTSB, CCLRC, Oxford Brookes University, Johnnie Walker Black Label/GQ Magazine, National Portrait Gallery, Inside Job, Save the Children, Fife Council, Wrexham Science Festival, ABIAF, EUMA, Guildford Confederation of Schools, Rollright

Talks

Let Rona's talks help your people understand how they can steer the right course to achieve their own and the company's goals.

All Rona's talks contain clear business messages and strategies that can be utilised immediately and are based on the lessons learnt from her very diverse adventures and relate to human behaviours in the workplace.

All presentations are dramatically illustrated with images and video clips taken en route and each can be tailored to convey specific business messages.

Steering the Right Course - the story of the BT Global Challenge Round the World Yacht Race (the world's toughest yacht race).

Rona's personal story of adventure links the challenges of racing the wrong way round the world with those in the business environment. You will learn about leadership, team building, success out of failure, and she will share effective strategies to put you and your team on course to become a premier organisation. They are strategies that you can put into practice immediately.

'Any organisation wishing to develop teamwork or leadership skills in their employees would gain substantially from investing a couple of hours listening to Rona and her gripping story.

Rona’s slides and her description of the preparation that was required showed how dangerous, difficult and testing such a feat would be. Rona took us through each step of the voyage speaking not of herself but simply recounting the tale of the journey. However this was more than the simple if effective telling of a story. At relevant points, Rona drew attention to the behaviours, attitudes and beliefs that either led to success or failure in achieving the aims each team set out to achieve. Her talk was an insightful and revealing account of teamwork and the attitudes and leadership necessary for a team to succeed.' Susan Rice, MCMI, MCIPD

'The audience were captivated by your talk and the relevance that they could make with their own businesses was thought provoking.' Julia Watson, Managing Director, W17Ltd.

Just do it! Overcoming all obstacles and become the best you can be

Changing your life from being an unexceptional single mother and PA to becoming a renowned world adventurer, professional speaker and author is – unsurprisingly – a journey beset by challenges and obstacles.

Here Rona tells the unique, uplifting and hugely inspiring story of how she overcame her own self-doubts and fears, physical hardship, emotional turmoil and, at times, sheer exhaustion to become the inspirational success story she is today.

Rona will share with you how you can achieve your goals, build your support team, stay focussed and by your belief and attitude become the best you can be.

'You may be pleased to know that after your talk I have a whole new attitude about achievements I want to make in my life. Since then I have enrolled in University and in general I have jumped into the driver's seat rather than be a passenger of my life. I know that the only person holding me back from achieving the things that I want in life is me.' Teresa Lombardo, delegate EA/PA Congress, Melbourne

'A truly inspiring story, which had the audience gripped from start to finish. Rona's energy and motivational skills leave her audience wanting to embark on a journey they had previously thought impossible.' Karen Evans, Conference Director, IIR Finance Ltd.

Sledding the Trail to Success - The Nordkapp Expedition - stepping outside your comfort zone to find what really matters

Thought to be impossible - the story of the Nordkapp Expedition - dog-sledding 600 kilometres through the Norwegian Arctic to the northenmost tip of Europe.

Rona will share the enthralling story of how 3 nationalities from 3 different cultures and 3 different disciplines came together as one team to conquer a trail that had never been done before and which was thought to be impossible. Rona shares key issues from the experience that co-relate with teamwork and the business environment today.

She will show you how to step outside your comfort zone, the importance of planning, the highs and lows of challenge and change in order to achieve your potential.

'The feedback we received was excellent. I look forward to working with you again in the future."' Dalice Trost, IIR Finance Ltd. - Dubai

What People Are Saying About Rona...

'The feedback has all been favourable and worked well in line with the messages we were trying to get across.' 'You had us spellbound with your adventure and the management and leadership lessons evident in the experience.' Chris Hallam, Area Manager, HSBC BANK PLC

'Rona is a great story teller, who is able to demonstrate the value of teamwork and a positive attitude. Whist being entertaining she clearly highlights lessons learned regarding planning and organisation 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, INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FEDERATION

'A remarkable woman, it was an inspiration to hear her speak.' 'Superb! In this format it was extremely powerful.' Area Managers, SAVE THE CHILDREN