Testimonials
Recommendations
Professional Coaching
“Daniel’s sessions really stand out from other coaching experiences I had because it involved my mental and intuitive aspects. Through humour and the application of his acting experience, I was able to present more effectively after just one session. I come away from every session energized and I’m more confident between sessions. I would highly recommend Daniel for people with a passion who would like to get others inspired about that passion.”
Milan Holzapfel, Company Founder
“From the first session I transformed from having a bunch of unclear stuff in my mind to having a clear sense of who I was and how to say this succinctly. The techniques worked like a rocket launching me off my launching pad, and I came away with a clear sense of how well it can work for anyone. Throughout the sessions there is a sense of exciting forward momentum.”
Ian Drower, Business Owner, Coach
“Inspired by how useful and how well conveyed it was. Right up there with Anthony Robbins.”
Will Lau – Investor & Entrepreneur
“Grabbed my attention and left me wanting more. The world needs this sort of wisdom.”
James Samuel – Social entrepreneur
“The content was great, and so was the presentation. We need someone to be enthusiastic and alongside us, and this seminar does that. The benefit of having someone with an actor’s insights on conveying passion really came through.”
John Groom – psychologist & executive mentor
“…thought I would forward a couple of people’s email feedback, which was unsolicited after my mini presentation at my Inspirational Movie Night this Tuesday:
“Good night last night – I thought your talk at start was very well done and so did Brigitte” Zac
“I just wanted to send you an email to let you know that I really noticed a difference in your public speaking on Tuesday. I was quite taken aback actually. You were louder, clearer and spoke in a very strong manner. I actually sat and smiled as you talked about your past and realised it was the first time I’ve ever witnessed you do that – it came across so well. Well done … so inspiring!!” Clare Nash – BodyTone Ltd
So just wanted to say a big ‘Thank You’ for all your help and support in achieving this so far”
Suzanne Masefield, Life Coach (feedback after 2 sessions)
Client Reference May 2009
Company: Positive Elements Ltd
When we started, what was important was that someone could come in and get an immediate understanding of what we were putting across. Daniel was able to do this immediately and then go beyond what we were thinking of into a whole different paradigm, whether it was in conversation, on a white board or playing games that helped us focus on what we came into the business to do in the first place, while cementing the values and vision of the company.
He was very objective and grounding: cutting successfully through passion and emotional attachment: acknowledging it while driving through.
Daniel got us investment ready, overhauling our key messaging and business positioning documents and then schooled us in investment presenting it in a way that acknowledged the values of the organization as well as reflecting our core values. He thought outside the box and saw what we were wanting to do, and allowed us to reflect the core values and put in place the serious disciplines and structures that were needed to attract investment while still being able to keep a fun aspect to it all.
Daniel Batten’s mediation abilities are spectacular. We had several major issues to overcome in direction, vision and structure that were absolutely important for future growth. He produced outcomes, and the business conclusions he facilitated produced a beneficial outcome for the company while also closing off the opportunity for future conflict down the line.
His dedication to our organization was outstanding. He brought intelligence, broad knowledge in many different areas of business, honesty and compassion and even fun to the table.
If we hadn’t had him there we would not be where we are today, struck major problems. As an outcome over and above what we’d engaged him for, he also found us a brilliant team member who has allowed me as CEO to do what I do best.”
Theresa Grant, Chief Executive Officer, Positive Elements Ltd
Client Reference June 2009
Company: Positive Elements Ltd
I have found Daniel to be of the highest integrity. He is an exceptionally lucid & powerfully compassionate communicator, and his vast experience in the business world, and in life, makes him extremely well qualified to elevate you to the next level.
Tony Knight – Founder, The Himalayan Salt Company
Carefully crafted intentional day with excellent modelling of principles being taught throughout. I ‘got it’ that life is one lifelong opportunity to enrol people in what seems to us to be of value, and to find ways of bringing value to them. I will be recommending the course to many others.
Taruni – Intercultural Consultant
Being able to practice in the Dragons Den without the dragons tearing me apart was so valuable. Full of structure, fun and opportunities to really apply what we were learning.
Ian – Coach & Mentor, Business Owner
I’m amazed at the change that happened in just one day. Not just the learning, it was a whole paradigm shift. It was about so much more than inspirational communication, it was about the whole way we project ourselves out into the world. Thank you so much.
Kat – Entrepreneur
I loved the whole framework of the day. The energy was at least 30-40% above where we would have been if we were on coffee all today. We all got encouraged to have belief and take action.
Justyn, Entrepreneur
A great seminar, it brought people together and I got a lot out of it. It was amazing how by the end everyone was able to connect. I can see how a lot of people would benefit from it.
Wayne – Personal Trainer
Created a space where it was OK not knowing what to say. When I got up to speak at the end, I wondered, “Where did those words come from?”
Karen – mother
Keynote Speeches
“I found you brilliant Daniel. You’ve explained something to me I never understood and had forgotten”. Kathryn Reid
“Magnificant. Your strength of skill and authenticity have allowed me to see greater room to improve my skills. Thank you for such valuable content.” Lysa Black, Life Coach, Slim Choice
“You were indeed very inspiring. Your personal stories greatly added to your presentation and created very visual images of how important it is to keep going, to keep learning until one achieves one’s goals.” Karina Ankhara, Life Coach
“Great 4 points. Very memorable. I will practice all 4 points. I thought your presentation/content/entire speech was excellent” Heather Baker, Insurance Executive. Futureproof Life
“Just what I needed, having returned to the workforce – in particular the salesforce.” Jennine Crofts, Business Development Manager Kalooma
“Fantastic! Challenged and changed the perspective to ‘possibilities’ and ‘what ifs’.” Kathy Walker, Founder, Secret Smile
“Daniel has a very engaging manner. I think a lot of us learnt just from watching him deliver. We all have taken away something fantastic.” Lucy Addison, Managing Director, Intuitive Systems.
