Terry Williams
“The best corporate entertainment I’ve ever been to.” - Professor Alan Stenger, Business School, University of Auckland
He was able to read the mood of the crowd well and ensured that the evening flowed to plan. I knew that by bringing Terry into the mix that the event was guaranteed to be a success."
"The feedback I have received from our sponsors and media contacts re your performance last night has been 100% positive." - Glenn Middleton, Orix
"...an ingenious performer who invigorated our audience with your rapid-fire repartee and observational wit." - Debi Chalmers, Australasian Venue Management Association
"...a comedy bent to not only better engage with our customers, but also find innovative ways to consider issues, find solutions and of course connect people." - Jason Roberts, Zeacom
"A marvellous job... very professional, respectful yet still hilariously funny... It was the perfect end to a successful conference" - Roseta Jacobs, Akld University Centre for Professional Development
"A complete appreciation of how a conference needs to run and you earned the respect of conference delegates quickly." - Glenda Harding, Harding Consultants
"Terry's presentation at the Call Centre conference was very informative and delivered in a down to earth manner with good lashings of humour.
Great analogies, references to life experiences and suitable humour."
"Terry rocked our world! Breaking all the rules of stand-up comedy. Terry had us rolling around the aisles. Thanks Terry for a great event." - Graeme Lord, Macpac Wilderness Equipment
"Terry’s session as Keynote Speaker finished our conference on the 'high' that we were looking for.
His very humorous session gave us skills to apply not only in our businesses but also in our personal lives." - Brian Berry, Rothbury Financial Services
"What a difference it makes having a professional MC! Once you had broken the ice and warmed up the crowd, it was obvious to everyone that we were in for a good night." - Christina Cambie - APL+ Software
"Among the many Speakers I have met, you are among the rare ones who can turn a conference to be an entertaining and enjoyable event for all." - Eka Merdekawaty TALJI, Key Media, Singapore

seriouspeople: Coaching \ Training \ Facilitation

News Talk ZB on workplace humour

Terry and seriouspeople specialise in the delivery of high impact, customised training solutions for businesses that are serious about improving the performance of their people and increasing their influence. As a trainer facilitating learning and development in others, Terry often finds himself drawing on his own extensive business experience.

From being a senior manager in a high-pressure and politically-charged operation with dozens of staff and million-dollar-plus budgets to running his own comedy production company, Terry understands the real people issues that face real leaders in the real world.

"I was very impressed myself on how much content you were able to cover in a short amount of time. Your delivery of the content was even more impressive. I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your team."
- Cilla Waetford, LabTests


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Train the Trainer
Time Management
Stress Management
and many more...