What People Say
“It takes rare insight, skill and confidence to inspire business leaders to a common vision and cause. That’s why I brought Mike Stevenson to London – he, uniquely, has it all and gets results
Gail Newton, Chief Executive, Logic Homes. London
“This morning everyone is talking about what they did differently at the weekend…so inspiring”
Ruth Connolly. Head of Scottish Parliament Film Unit
“My sincere thanks for your uplifting speech at our UNISA KwaZulu-Natal Students’ Street Law Programme Award Ceremony. I was particularly pleased with the words of wisdom and encouragement you shared with our students, giving them a welcome boost.”
Magnate Ntombela, Regional Director, University of South Africa -Kwazulu Natal
Mike is an extraordinary person, a fantastic facilitator, who conveys a positive spirit and inspiring attitude. He is very humble, entertaining, engaging and positively challenging in his approach. It has been fantastic working with him
Dr Thilo Kroll, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Dundee
“A heartfelt thank you for your talk. I think it has certainly inspired those present and I've nearly run out of your cards…and Edinburgh has certainly put itself back on the map.”
Lachlan McKay, Edinburgh Lions
"…a fantastic presentation yesterday. It was or rather you were "inspirational".
I was greatly impressed by how you won them over with your excitement, passion, enthusiasm and humour, and then went for the jugular and challenged them all to sit up and take stock."
Christine Murphy, Manager, Scottish Business in the Community, West Lothian
“… Your session was compelling and original – the ideal balance of humour and seriousness of message to inspire our audience and have them contemplate the possibilities for the journey ahead.”
George Wilson, Head of Human Resources, National Galleries of Scotland
Seeing at first hand 270 under pressure health professionals inspired to run with and pledge to new ideas was uplifting. MIke used fun, humour, motivation and positive participation to lift, energise and empower people to go and make change happen.”
Jacqui Lunday, Chief Health Professions Officer, Scottish Government
“Thinktastic opened our minds to think about our business differently … helped us crystallise our ideas into a clear action plan. Thinktastic got us enthused about future possibilities and helped us see where our organisation should sit strategically in Scotland. Everyone enjoyed it and everyone participated.”
Malcolm Thomson. Director of Operations, Scottish Business in the Community
“I’ve been talking about ‘amazing you’ in Yorkshire – you are inspiring by proxy”
Nina Fedenczuk, Consultant, Working Together
“... the icing on the cake - it's the one, the only, our choice for Ambassador of Scotland - Mr Mike Stevenson with his "Thinktastic" hat on lights up the room and breathes even more life into the meeting.”
Rod Jamieson, Director, Fortunetwork
“Mike stoked the fire of inspiration and innovation and their ideas and stories have made be a better leader – all to the good of Scottish Gas.”
Eugene Taylor. Training & Design Manager. PAYGE, Scottish Gas
Mike's presentation was perfect and encouraged our team to remain driven during a time when we needed it most. I would recommend Mike 100% and look forward to working with him again in the future.
Angelina Fisher, Director of PR & Corporate Affairs Advocates Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Mike challenged us to step away from the 'it's too difficult' zone, then left us buzzing, enthused, inspired and up for change.”
Dr Anne Hendry, National Clinical Lead, Long Term Conditions, NHS Scotland
Mike's your man. If you've ever been a room where Mike has the podium you can literally feel the surge of adrenaline lift those around you.” ,
Colin Gilchrist, Owner, Digital Face Ltd
“Mike absolutely "gets" what it means to be enthusiastic and confident and is prepared to shout about it from the highest mountain tops. Scotland needs more people like Mike!
Beth Edberg, Founder, Bee all you can
“…a virtually unique skill set of being able to apply motivational and lateral thought to projects that have become stale and reached a point of inertia. Mike breathes life into the challenges that are laid before him and leaves a wake of happy, inspired and positively redirected people behind him. This is a rare skill indeed…”
David Reid, Managing Director, Because Brands Matter
“… a fantastic communicator who, unlike other motivational speakers, is a natural at getting close to people and making you feel there's no distance between you and the ideas he champions. He also has an excellent grasp of modern management approaches and knows how to get people at all levels involved and contributing to their full potential."
Robin Burley MBE, Eskhill & Co
"… a particularly memorable speaker. He makes sense and doesn’t use business jargon. He gave me the sense that I could make it happen. You need that when you are starting out. He knows how to inspire people in a realistic way so that you keep your feet on the ground. He obviously enjoys speaking and takes to it naturally. There are no barriers. And he seems born to be in front of an audience. "
Nicola Scott. Internet entrepreneur
“When I think about the great speakers of our time and the great speeches of the 20th century, I think of passion, a simple message and an attainable vision. Mike can light up the room in this way. He is the kind of speaker that leaves a mark on you. You come away with renewed energy and are inspired to get on with it.”
Jolene Campbell, Public Relations Consultant
“Mike is spectacularly good at seeking out the untapped views of people who wouldn’t normally be asked. He gets people to reflect on the value of what they do, often in ways they’d never previously considered which greatly adds to the outcome.”
Dorothy Hill, Directorate Business Manager, The City of Edinburgh Council
“Mike’s a first class presenter. He’s amusing, captivating peoples imagination quickly and never losing sight of the task in hand.”
Kenny Milne, former Scotland Rugby International
"I think Mike's talks have a simple message that is always incredibly powerful. He has a real skill and a way with words. Each time I have heard him talk I have left feeling genuinely inspired."
Veronica Leigh, Director of award winning company Ultimate Personal Development
"Mike delivers talks with a dry wit and great little quips. He has been a big inspiration in my life. He motivates people and does it by convincing them that they can live their dreams. He has inspired me to think differently about what I can do. I am going to Africa to do football coaching in schools. It would have been easy to think of why I couldn't do it or that I didn't have the time but Mike has been a big part of helping me to realise I can achieve what I want."
Terry Burns, Director of NuTrend Office and Contract Furniture Ltd
“To say I found you motivational is an understatement. What fantastic stories …and I liked your honesty.”
Helen Arthurs, Membership Relations Manager, Home House
‘“A huge ‘Thank You’ for your excellent contribution to our event last week. The feedback has been excellent and the Dragons’ Den session went down very well indeed. These sessions are a bit risky but I must say Mike I always feel very confident in the outcome when you’re involved. You inspire us to step out of the comfort zone!”
Don Williamson, Chief Executive, Shared Care Scotland
“… brought something new and exciting to our discussion about how we take Neighbourhood Partnerships forward, leaving us enthusiastic about taking a more confident, informal and direct approach to engaging with local people. We have moved from thinking operationally to thinking inspirationally - and this was what was missing.
The most exciting aspect of the day for me was we all left much more ‘solution focussed’… “
Anna Herriman, Community Engagement Manager, City of Edinburgh Council
“I was greatly impressed by how you won them over with your excitement, passion, enthusiasm and humour, and then went for the jugular and challenged them all to sit up and take stock - a Master in action!
The feedback has been fabulous and you have certainly left your mark in West Lothian."
Christine Murphy, Manager, Scottish Business in the Community, West Lothian
“In my job I come across motivational speakers and I have heard more Sales tips than you’ve had hot dinners… Mike stood out, keeping my attention and capturing my imagination….the audience were thoroughly entertained and informed. That is evident through all the positive feedback I have received!"
Catherine, Business Consort, Cheshire
