Audience Feedback

“Your seminars have been incredible...really inspiring and useful”
— Sarah Bettany Project Officer
“Many thanks for these emails - they are relevant, well-written and concise enough for busy parents to gain useful strategies”
— Cassandra Harbutt Nunerly (from a commonwealth organisation working with parents/young people)
“Awesome...this will help me navigate so much more and to become a better parent”
— Michelle Quigly, Parent
“Really good, down to earth wisdom for helping kids who are struggling”
— School Chaplain
“Enjoyable and thought provoking. Made for some great discussion around the table in the evening and this morning at breakfast too. Terrific insight and advice”
— Matthew Dunk, Parent
“This made me remember that I CAN do it, not just academically but on a personal level also. Kirrilie’s seminars were brilliant. They were fun and interactive, and insightful. She also helped me learn new ways to study and this has helped me to improve my grades.”
— Student, St. Columba College
“I learnt a lot. I learnt that I can change the choices I have made.”
— Year 12 Student, Unley High School
“This showed me how to be self-motivated”
— Year 11 Student, Aberfoyle Park High School
“Kirrilie’s presentation really motivated us to work this year.”
— Year 12 Student, Unley High School
“You are young - you can relate to us! Plus you made it fun, and made me laugh”
— Year 12 Student, Rostrevor College
“Kirrilie was able to connect with every student in the room. She could relate with us and she helped me feel that I was normal. She has given me good ways to not get distracted.”
— St. Columba College
“This has helped me calm down and understand that you can succeed, even when it’s hard.”
— Year 12 Student, Woodcroft College
“This presentation had a significant impact on my life - all aspects were nothing short of excellent”
— Parent, Aberfoyle Park High School
“All reports from students, parents and teachers indicate that you have done a wonderful job. I hope we see you as a speaker again.”
— Parent, Annesley College, SA
“Kirrilie spoke with great clarity and enthusiasm and I have received much complimentary and positive feedback from parents and staff. We want Kirrilie back in the future!”
— Year 9 Co-ordinator, St. Ignatius College
“Kirrilie’s presentation was a stunning exemplar of good teaching practices. She was vibrant, lively and articulate, giving excellent practical advice to the students and she had a sense of humour! She kept her audience captivated for the entire hour.”
— Year 12 Co-ordinator, Siena College
“Kirrilie’s seminar provided me with an insight into how learning works.”
— Year 12 Student, Seymour College
“Kirrilie’s presentations have been an integral part of our Year 12 program since 2008. She is a natural orator and is particularly skilled at engaging adolesents. Her presentations have also been a key component of some of our parent nights. Parents find her presentations highly valuable and other parents who are unable attend hear about how good they are - and ask for a copy of the notes!”
— School counsellor, Grant High School
“This showed me how to be self-motivated”
— Year 11 Student, Aberfoyle Park High School
“Kirrilie’s seminars were brilliant. They were fun and interactive, and insightful. She also helped me learn new ways to study and this has helped me to improve my grades. ”
— Student, St. Columba College
“Kirrilie’s presentation helped me maximise my efficiency when studying and deal with stress. This information has never been explained to me in such a unique and engaging way.”
— Student, St. Columba College
“Kirrilie’s presentations are presented with humour while being relevant and clear. She gives wonderful advice to help young people succeed in their life and provides evidence from current research to inform her recommendations. I have gained so much insight as a teacher and as a parent, and used much of the information she provides, in order to support my students and my own children”
— Teacher, Eynesbury
“Kirrilie has an engaging and vital manner, and no greater endorsement is needed than that of the students who found it gave them motivation to face the year with confidence.”
— Careers Counsellor, Seymour College
“Students were all very positive, and said the information they received was excellent. We all enjoyed, and really benefited from what you had to say.”
— Co-ordinator, Behaviour Science Organisation, Flinders University of SA
“Kirrilie’s seminars were very interesting...I loved it learning all the science about our brains and why we do things.”
— Student, St. Columba College
“Kirrilie has an engaging and vital manner, and no greater endorsement is needed than that of the students who found it gave them motivation to face the year with confidence.”
— Careers Counsellor, Seymour College
“Kirrilie was able to hold the attention of a large group of adolescent males. The boys have spoken highly of her message and the way it was presented. I would have no hesitation in passing on my highest recommendation to anybody who might consider using Kirrilie’s services.”
— Teacher, Rostrevor College
“Kirrilie got me into the mindset to do the work.”
— Year 12 Student, Grant High School
“This made me feel like I really can do a lot with my life”
— Year 11 Student, Rostrevor College