“Most fun I’ve ever had on a training course and I learned masses. This stuff is astonishingly quick and effective, easy to learn and changes your life. I loved the informal atmosphere and the supportiveness of the small group. I’m very willing to speak to prospective participants”. Laura Chappell, Senior Executive at one of the ‘Big Four’ City Banks. 

“Thank you so much for a fabulous two days on the EQUIP Course.  I was concerned about taking two days out of my hectic schedule – but I can already see the techniques I have learned are going to save me a great deal of time. I feel equipped to manage my team more effectively; I feel equipped to deliver more credible presentations; I feel equipped to deliver bad news and still have a good relationship afterwards.” I will be recommending the EQUIP programme to many of my contacts who run their own businesses and could benefit from more effective communication techniques.” Dinah Liversidge, Managing Director Reliable Roofer & Area Director BNI London North & West. 

"I left the course enlightened and felt more confident and convincing in confronting the more 'controversial' characters I deal with on a daily basis."  Bruce Duckett, Resturant Owner 

“The most astounding thing is that the tools Helen teaches are so simple you wonder how you've never heard of them before. I am an avid reader of business and management books but this information needs to be learnt and experienced firsthand. I found the EQUIP workshop enjoyable, stimulating and most importantly, I learnt new skills that I began to implement immediately. I highly recommend this course”. Maria Flynn, Principal & Founder of Limperts Academy of Design, London and Dublin 

"I wasn't sure what to expect from EQUIP. As a coach and trainer myself I am always keen to learn new skills and techniques. Helen provides these in buckets- she presents ideas with clarity and credibility and engages and involves all participants with her enthusiastic and approachable style. I now feel I have more tools in my professional coaching kit bag as well as more confidence to build relationships on a personal and professional level." Ann Marie Cooper Coach & HR Professional

I am writing to you about the recent EQUIP course that I attended. Unlike many running a small businesses, I have never worked in a large organization, and so have managed mostly to avoid contact with coaching and training courses of all kinds. However I was so impressed with the ‘well formed outcome’ technique that you taught us at a networking event, that I decided to take the plunge and sign up for a two day EQUIP course, without much idea what I was letting myself in for…The techniques of speech, hand movement, body language and posture, and observation and analysis that you gave us in a packed two days seemed at first overwhelming, but a weekend's reflection and assimilation has reinforced my initial reaction feeling that I had learnt something of tremendous value. I will have no hesitation in recommending your course to my contacts, and look forward to the ‘Equip 2’ course ! John Frye Photographer

I just thought I'd drop you a line to say how fantastic this two day course was and that I gained a great deal from it. The key components for me were the methods you provided for reviewing and adapting my approach to all my relationships, both business and personal. I now feel far more in control of the outcomes I am aiming for than I thought possible and can't thank you enough for giving me this positive capacity. I shall certainly be on the lookout for any clients and colleagues that may benefit from a similar level of enlightenment. John Wilson K-meson IT Consulting

“I found the EQUIP course truly thought-provoking.  The ideas and information were delivered by the trainer in a way that very quickly established trust within the group, an understanding of what we were learning and why, and a willingness to take risks with applying the learning points to our own personal experience.   I think everyone left feeling they had achieved something of real importance for themselves.  The two days spent with Helen Oakwater was hugely valuable to us all  - she's an excellent trainer”.  Sandy Collison, Priory Training. 

Have you had any of the following conversations in your life and had to try to deal with the related ongoing frustration?
“Why can’t that member of staff just listen to what I am saying, and do as I ask, I am sure they are just being plain difficult”
“I can’t understand why they haven’t sacked him, he is always late, lazy, unkempt, not part of the team and doesn’t seem to have the vision we all have”
“I just can’t get my boss to hear me out on this great opportunity we have, I know he is not thick as he is very successful but he just can’t see where we could go with this”
“Not looking forward to Monday, I have got to review Tony’s latest report and there are some awful errors in it and I know he is going to go into a rage when I tell him he needs to rewrite it”
“Life’s really tough at the moment, I don’t seem to be able to communicate with anyone, my business partner is being really sensitive to everything I suggest, the wife’s on my case all of the time and the kids are growing up and just don’t seem to want to listen to me.
By attending Helen’s EQUIP training program, you will gain a greater insight into why these situations occur, understand what the real conflicts are and have the skills to effectively influence a positive outcome which will help you perform better in all aspects of your life.To achieve the goal of unconscious competence will change your life, I would highly recommend Helen’s Oakwater’s innovative and rewarding approach in providing you with the tools to enjoy a better life. I wish I’d done this course years ago. Tony O’Connell: Director Pink Connect Telecomms, Twickenham

As one of the directors of Glow Maintenance I think it is vitally important to continue developing my skills across the board, it is important for me to be the best in what I do and give satisfaction to the people surrounding me including staff, customers, friends and family. Sometimes juggling  all aspects of life can be hard, to do it well can seem impossible.
Experiencing Helen Oakwater’s EQUIP training I found some of the information and practical applications fascinating. My skill set when working with groups of people or individuals has greatly increased. Prior to the event I believed myself to be a good communicator (and still do) however after picking up some VERY insightful tools I believe I am a much more charismatic and thoughtful person. 
I have been on various self development and business courses so I feel I have quite a lot of experience in this field and I believe I have the authority to state this; EQUIP is definitely one of the best courses out there and has much more to offer than even I had hoped for. I do not believe that anybody taking this course will walk away feeling anything less than impressed. The content was educational on many levels and the follow up has been excellent. 
If you are considering growing in confidence, looking for a better angle of communication with..... well anybody really!! If you want to sharpen your sales skills or just feel you could do things a little better at work or in life then Helen Oakwater is the person you really need to see. Don Lynch Director Glow Maintainance

My name is Paul Vincent and I'm a director of a  company. I did the EQUIP training and I thought it was great. There was lots of new things I found about myself. I learned new techniques on how to improve my communication with people. I also learned that I was sending wrong messages to people. I feel I have new tools now to prepare me for the future. I would highly recommend this course and hope to do more myself. Paul Vincent Director, Limberts Academy of Design

EQUIP: Experience, Question, Understand, Influence, Perform