    
What others
are saying...
"Leigh was our compere at the recent WIT/Unisys
Scholarship Awards night. This is not an easy role given the
number of awards and the diversity of the audience which
included senior Industry representatives as well as senior
Federal and State Government officials. With her abundant
energy Leigh was able to make the evening a delightful one to
remember. I would recommend her services without reservation,
and am happy to be contacted as an enthusiastic
advocate." John
JC Vickers, Partner and Queensland Regional Manager,
UNISYS
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"Great course! Leigh was absolutely great in
challenging comfort zones to challenge
ourselves." QBE
Insurance Group
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"Leigh is an exceptional presenter. I am very impressed
by her ability to impart knowledge, communicate ideas, get
results from the group and keep us focused. Her energy and
enthusiasm is great to have. Excellent!!!!!"
Workcover
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“Dear Leigh, I would like to express my sincere
gratitude to you for your contribution as Master of Ceremonies
at Women In Tourism breakfasts. Your professionalism and behind
the scenes efforts in ensuring the smooth running of the event,
whilst maintaining a high level of interest amongst guests,
shows a commitment to your chosen profession which can only be
admired.” Maxine Tod,
Business Development Manager, Palazzo
VERSACE
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“I introduced Leigh St John to my Senior Field Managers
in May 2006 whereby she presented a short workshop around her
new book “Discovering Your Passion”. Because the book is
presented in journal style, I found it extremely effective in
getting my Sales Managers to ‘activate’ the learnings
themselves, as well as using some of the exercises to encourage
their teams to improve their performance. Because the book is
not ‘War and Peace’, it is an easy read and quite visual which
generally appeals to sales oriented people. Many training
programs cover ‘what’ has to be learned but very few instill
‘how’ the activities have to be performed to get the best
results. This journal does this and adds a little inspiration
for good measure.” Maureen Mulligan, State Sales Manager, Nutri Metics
(part of the Tupperware Group of
Companies)
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"You were FANTASTIC as compere of the Great Debate! Yet
again you did a superb job!!! You had continual high energy,
you were humorous, you related to what was happening, you had
researched the audience… The event was a resounding success.
Thank you!" Sonja Bernhardt,
Founder WIT (Women in Information Technology)
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“Thank you for the wonderful job you did as Event
Manager and MC for the NEEF Symposium. You were entertaining,
inspiring and, thanks to you, we surpassed all our
objectives.” Dr Anne
Feeney, National Education and Employment Foundation
(NEEF)
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"Thank you for your assistance in chairing the
Hypothetical Pitch session at short notice. Your professional
approach, enthusiasm and abilities contributed to the success
of ‘Kids on Screen’."
Dr Sue-Anne Wallace,
Director, QUT Cultural Precinct
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"I would like to thank you most sincerely for the
outstanding job you did as MC at our annual Conference. As
always your professionalism was superb and you conducted the
day’s activities with style. We value your contribution to our
association and we certainly hope your involvement will
continue for many years to come.."
Sue Holloway, President, Women in
Tourism
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"I wish to thank you for your valuable assistance in
the lead up to the first Queensland Leaders in Careers forum
and for your professional management and facilitation of the
event." Dr Peter
Whitney, Qld State Manager, Department of Education, Science
and Training
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"Leigh, I cannot thank you enough for the INCREDIBLE
job you did as compere of the WIT/Unisys Scholarship Awards
Night! Everyone remarked on what a lovely time they had. You
were professional, funny, yet elegant - just what the night
called for!!! Thank you!”
Sonja Bernhardt, Founder and
Ambassador, WIT (Women in Information
Technology)
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"I cannot fully express my appreciation to you and your
team for imparting of your wealth of knowledge and
experience...I have truly benefited from the program. These
past few months my fellow employees and superiors have noticed
a dramatic improvement in the way I 'managed' the floor. [For]
all my new skills I am humbly indebted."
Fennelly Lemusu, Australia
Post
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"Leigh's willingness to contribute beyond the
requirements of her contract, for the benefit of her students,
has been greatly appreciated"
Lynette Leigh, Course
Coordinator, Chisholm Institute
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"...thank you for the outstanding job you did in
conducting a two part seminar on business planning...your
enthusiasm gives people hope, and the knowledge you shared was
followed up by words of encouragement. You make people see they
can do it" Melissa
D'Souza, Managing Director, Global
Solutions
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"Most informative!"
Workcover
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"Leigh has a drive and level of commitment that are to
be commended" Lorraine
White, Manager, Enterprise Centre
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"Thanks for your wisdom and support throughout the
course" Noel Sharpe,
Sport & Recreation Victoria
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"I would like to thank you for the sessions that you
delivered in the Foundations in Aged Care Course. Personally I
have appreciated your support"
Judy Turton, Age Care
Coordinator, SkillShare
Capricornia
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"The feedback from the teachers was very positive and I
feel that the outcomes achieved were very worthwhile. We should
now be able to move forward with our project and put the
feedback received into practice."
Barb Vines, Logan Vocational
Education & Training Coordinator
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"Leigh made the day
interesting and fun!" Workcover
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"Many thanks for being one of our guest speakers. You
were very inspirational."
Andrea McCall,
Parliamentary Secretary for Law &
Order/Community Safety /Consumer
Affairs
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"Leigh’s professional
presentation skills combined with a wealth of business
experience give her credibility as a keynote speaker on a
variety of topics. She is a truly dynamic lady with an engaging
personality." Russell White,
General Manager, Holden Performance Driving
Centre
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"This course has increased my confidence a great deal.
Thank you." QBE Insurance
Group
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"Role models are an essential ingredient of (our)
course and the participants found you most
inspiring" Alison
Roberts, Training Coordinator, The Women's Development
Corporation
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"Leigh is passionate about the individual's
self-esteem...She has the ability of making young people feel
that they can achieve, and deal with any obstacles that they
may feel are in their way"
Grace Kinch, Senior School
Curriculum Coordinator, Kilvington Girls'
Grammar
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"I have listened to a lot of speakers over the past 15
years or so and it's not often they hold my attention for more
than a few minutes. However you kept my interest and challenged
me to explore my personal goals and ambitions in an affirmative
and meaningful way." Jann Stuckey, Kaleidoscope
Speakers
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"I was delighted with how much of what I said to you
when we first discussed the program was incorporated into your
presentation and how well you seemed to have picked up on what
we are all about. Your enthusiasm and positive attitude are a
joy to experience. Thank you again for a most professional and
appropriate presentation."
Alison J Katona, Manager,
Library & Information Access
Services
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“Not only is Leigh an excellent presenter, but she is
extremely flexible and available to assist in a variety of ways
to promote the event or program. Her enthusiasm is
contagious.” Kate McFarlane,
Sales Manager, GC Radio
Centre
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“Thank you! The mentoring and support you provided to
the students was exceptional.”
Vanessa Rebgetz, Head of
Department, Business Studies, Helensvale High
School
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"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you
again for your involvement in the 11th National Women’s
Professional Development Conference. I am happy to say we
received overwhelmingly positive feedback."
Tiah Miller, Conference & Special Event
Management Officer, QUT
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"I enjoyed reading your writing tremendously...you have
learned to work through the obstacles that are presented to you
in a format called 'life'... you honor yourself, and women
everywhere...thank you." Jacquie D, Artists and Writers
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"The [Mentoring] kit is fabulous. The board can ONLY be
impressed - by the style, innovation and intelligence of what
you have included - and the way you built in various media and
IT elements from steaming video and audio to stand-alone
websites - you exceeded our every expectation. THANK YOU...I
absolutely appreciate your support and
professionalism." Sonja Bernhardt, Founder and Ambassador, WIT
(Women in Information Technology)
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"I congratulate you and thank you for your assistance and
enthusiasm" Bill Cooper, Variety Club
Bash Chairman
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"Your presentation was Fantastic...thank
you" Lisa's Lacies,
(Award Winning Fashion House)
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"Given Leigh's enthusiasm, coupled with her knowledge,
she has ably demonstrated she can drive a project and ensure
the required results" Mary Crawford, Chair - House of Representatives,
Employment Education & Training Committee
1991-1994
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What
others are saying about "Discovering Your
Passion"...
"When I saw her
book was out, I had to pick up a copy. Working through this
book gave me great insights into what is important to
me. This is not a book to sit and read in an
evening. Leigh walks you through a series of exercises so that
you can explore and describe what you are passionate
about. Everything comes together so well to
inspire creative thought - the exercises, quotes, and
examples. The only thing better would be to have Leigh
sitting by your side coaching you personally each step of the
way. Her book is the closest you can get to that
experience in a book format."
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“Passion for life is
everything and you are to be applauded for creating the pointy
end of the experience!” Bonnie Sleep - Bond University
School of Business Lecturer
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“I would love to
say I have read your book, but I took it home and haven’t seen
it since! My son borrowed it and loved it, so when he was
finished with it he loaned it to his girlfriend, who loved it
so much she asked if she could loan it to her sister, who has
since loaned it to a young girl she is mentoring. What I can
say is thank you for writing a book that transcends age,
status, occupation, and for giving me the gift of a totally
transformed son. I am yet to learn what he learned in your book
but he is a different young man as a result. For the first time
he is focused and happy and I thank you. Whatever you wrote in
your book really reached him in a way that no one else has been
able to.” Clara West, Mother of
three
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“Because the book
is presented in journal style, I found it extremely effective
in getting my Sales Managers to ‘activate’ the learnings
themselves, as well as using some of the exercises to encourage
their teams to improve their performance ...it is an easy read
and quite visual… Many training programs cover ‘what’ has to be
learned but very few instill ‘how’ the activities have to be
performed to get the best results. This journal does this and
adds a little inspiration for good measure.”
Maureen Mulligan, State Sales Manager, Nutri
Metics
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“Leigh, this
wonderful book is a shining light and constant inspiration.
Thank you for your gifts from the heart. You have touched more
lives than you will ever know!” Liza Foster,
Managing Director of Soul Direction
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“Congratulations!
Your powerful awakening to passion as the guiding light in your
life is inspirational, bloody brilliant in fact!”
Samantha Backman, CEO of health researcher, Revivalife
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“Well done and
thank you for the program! I thoroughly enjoyed it, took away
many ideas to implement back in the workplace, and your book is
excellent!” Luke Weston
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"If you are seeking
your passion, I highly recommend you get a copy of this book
and plan to spend serious time really working through it. You
will get so much more than what you put into it." Geri
Winters, realizeyourbusiness.com
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“Congratulations on
your Website and the publication of “The Achievement Alchemist”
(Discovering Your Passion). As a single operator you are so far
ahead of many who for years struggle to make a difference. It
is obvious to me that you have a clearly defined model for
success, and in particular apply that to your own personal
development and your journey, which I can only imagine on many
occasions is quite challenging. Many thanks and
congratulations!” John Braithwaite, Development
Manager, King's College
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“You truly are an
inspiration to people who want to aspire to excellence…and you
have taught me that I have the answers to my own
questions.” Bindy Marshall,
Bose
For more
information, please feel free to Contact
Us or
email me direct
at LeighStJohn@LeighStJohn.com
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