Thursday, March 8th, 2018
“Jamie’s message is a timeless one. It is based upon the principle that hard work far outweighs the importance of talent. Being the best matters little; going the extra mile does. Few do this, but those that do reap the benefits. A great message for any audience, delivered humbly with absolute authenticity.”
Martin Blacoe, Headteacher
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Thursday, March 8th, 2018
Jamie presented to a mix of 130 industrial, technical, administrative and managerial staff at our end of year review. His messages on teamwork were all highly relatable to the IUS team and supported our business ethics; commitment to the plan, knowing your team and not tolerating unacceptable behaviours. The audience was totally engaged by Jamie’s thought provoking presentation linking his sporting achievements to the workplace. We have had brilliant feedback from the attendees, motivated by Jamie, to have belief that we can succeed as individuals and as a team.
Jill Lane, Human Resources Manager
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
“I heard Jamie’s “No white flag” inspirational talk and although not a rugby fan I was so impressed that I approached him to do a presentation in Humber Business Week which compared winning strategies/characteristics in both sport and business. This was really successful and hugely well received by a full house.
Some-time later we had a very difficult and challenging large building project in which the site team were up against it in a number of areas. I thought they needed a morale boost and some learnings from a different perspective, so I asked Jamie to go down to the project and without hesitation he was there in the site set up with 20 or so of them. Some were fans and knew exactly who he was – others didn’t.
The effect was manifest and is still seen as a key milestone in what turned out to be a quality job produced in the most challenging of circumstances.”
Project Manager Martin Standley continues.
“Jamie was inspirational and helped us to see how a high performing team should function and overcome difficulties both individually and collectively.
He spoke in a manner which commanded attention and respect, but also empathetically and just at the right level with the right touch.
He left us a better team than he found us and I will always be grateful for that at a critical time on an important project”
Paul concluded.
“Sometimes you have to do something a little different and change the leadership recipe a bit to get the result you want. Jamie helped us here big style”
Paul Sewell is the Chair & Managing Director of Sewell Group based in Hull.
Sewell are an Estates solutions provider for the public sector & blue chip companies, and a Forecourt retailer serving East Yorkshire, and now have a new office in Leeds. They are a pioneer in PPP (Public Private Partnership) and PFI, are current UK Forecourt retailer of the year, and a Sunday Times listed UK top 10 place to work.
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Monday, October 16th, 2017
“Jamie presented at our Sales Conference in January 2013. There were about 150 in the audience. His theme was “No White Flag”. The standard of presentations at our conference is always very high, but Jamie was the stand out performer that day. His message is very clear and digestible. At the conference dinner it was the main topic of conversation, with everyone saying how relevant they felt his message was to them. Personally, it has made me think about what going the extra mile really means and how important it is to fully focus on a task all the way until it is finished. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jamie to anyone who wants to lift their team to new levels of achievement.”
Peter Hill, CEO, Leeds Building Society
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Thursday, October 5th, 2017
‘The timing of Jamie’s presentation was ideal for a sales organisation coming of the back of a very difficult first quarter after three highly successful years for all of us. Naturally this had created some self-doubt, a loss of confidence in some and others questioning their proven abilities. I’m a strong believer in the value successful sports people can add to business and this inspirational presentation from Jamie has provided the platform for a little introspection and then a positive assessment of what is required by all with timely reminders from me of his core values.’
Tony Newman, Group Sales Director
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
“Jamie presented to the Better Placed Annual Conference in Feb (2015). His focus on leadership, self belief, goal setting and attitude really hit the mark with the audience (a mix of male and females with only a couple of rugby league fans) and his unassuming yet engaging style really struck a cord. After his presentation Jamie took the time to meet everybody and was more than happy to chat and mingle. Having since taken feedback on the day, there is no doubt that Jamie was the highlight. From a guy that has achieved so much in his career, to have the down to earth style and approachability that he has, he made the day. What a great guy with a great story to be told and someone I would highly recommend if you are looking to inspire and motivate a team.”
Dean Bartle
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
“Thanks very much for doing such a brilliant job on Tuesday in talking to my sales team. Your message was spot on for them and the feedback has been excellent.
I always knew that your story would appeal to the men in the audience and the feedback I got certainly proved that was the case. However it was also really well received by the female attendees. Later in the evening I was talking to an older sales person based in Southampton who didn’t like rugby and had never heard of Jamie Peacock but she told me she was completely entranced by what you had to say and that she was already planning what her extra mile activities are and what her get off the bus plans were.
The sales managers are already asking what would JP do and I think your story has truly inspired large numbers of them.”
Jon Tobbell, Sales and Marketing Director
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Monday, October 16th, 2017
“Jamie Peacock’s presentation was one of the highlights of our staff conference. Staff reported that they really enjoyed hearing his perspectives, his achievements and found his talk to be interesting and motivational. Jamie was an integral part of making the event a real success.”
Gary Saunders, Head of Human Resources
Marine Management Organisation
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Thursday, October 5th, 2017
‘We asked Jamie to come in and speak to 175 of our Construction students as we felt his story of striving to become the best he could be would hit home to our students who are starting their journey on new career paths. The key messages of self-belief, having a good attitude and surrounding yourself with positive influences is something that everybody can use, whether in elite sport or when studying for qualifications to start an exciting new career.
The feedback from both the students and staff who attended Jamie’s speech has been fantastic, with many students commenting on how inspiring it was to have an elite sportsman deliver an insight into their success and how they can use aspects of the speech in their studies and future careers.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Jamie’s ‘No White Flag’ speech to other schools or colleges who are looking to inspire their students or staff, Jamie’s good humour and motivating message made it a perfect way of galvanising our students for the year ahead.’
Chris Williams, College Sports Maker
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Thursday, October 5th, 2017
A great and inspiring speech, our Year 11 pupils and staff were engaged from the beginning to the end and have been talking about it ever since. Jamie delivered a way of setting goals to pupils in a way that all can access it and apply it to every aspect of their life. We are looking forward to the prospect of discussing, with Jamie, ways he can support and motivate our pupils further. I would highly recommend Jamie to any school or company wanting to help inspire, motivate and engage individuals with their own goals.
Dawn Luszczak, Senior Achievement Leader (KS4)
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