Feedback from Talks

Talk at Notting Hill Prep, London W11

‘Your practical advice, humour and lightness of touch were the perfect ingredients for your hugely enjoyable talk. Parents clearly enjoyed the evening enormously. I received many grateful comments the next day. They really appreciated your helpful, practical tips and flexible approach.’
Jane Cameron, founder and headmistress, Notting Hill Preparatory School, London W11

Talk at Acorn Nursery School, London

‘I stood at the school door this morning and was heartened by the feedback I got from the parents, who thought your presentation was strong, feisty and engaging. For my part, I loved the evening, loved your presentation and above all, loved seeing you. The chatty anecdotes definitely bring the theory alive and they were hugely enjoyed by everyone, I only wish that we had had MORE TIME!’
Hilary Bierman, Joint Headmistress, Acorn Nursery School, London W11

Talk at Winterfold House School, Worcestershire

‘Thank you so much for the wonderful talk you gave last Thursday. The parents are still buzzing about it. They enjoyed the presentation immensely (as the laughter testified) but also found the advice you gave very helpful and have told me that they are already putting your tips into practice. I know that many of them bought both of your books and are avidly reading them and making notes!’
Bill Ibbetson-Price, Headmaster of Winterfold House School, Worcestershire

Talk at Bowes Primary School, Enfield

‘A big thank you for the talk about healthy food. The parents were really impressed. Here is some of their feedback:
“Very reassuring”… “Brilliant insight”…. “Excellent practical and interesting tips that I can take away and use” ’
Lyn Hobbs, Parent Support Advisor, Bowes Primary School

Talk at Belmont Preparatory School, Mill Hill

‘I just wanted to say how much we appreciated your presentation on friendship issues. It had all the right ingredients of a good talk – practical advice, anecdotes and humour! Countless parents have told me how useful they found it and many have already put some of your strategies into place!’
Caroline Froud, Head of Lower School, Belmont Preparatory School, Mill Hill.

Talk at St Paul’s Girls’ School, London

‘Your address to the girls was huge fun and gave them much to reflect upon. Thank you so much. I hope it will be the start of many more talks to teenagers.’
Clarissa Farr, High Mistress, St Paul’s Girls’ School, London.

Talk at Citigroup Plaza

‘Your talk generated so much interest you have no idea. Wow! Mrs Popular!!’
Patricia Mitchell

Talks at Merchant Taylors’ School

‘Thank you again for two such wonderful talks. It was so lovely meeting you both and I can’t wait to read the next book!’
Joanne Powell, PTA chair, Merchant Taylors’ School, Liverpool

Talk at Holland Park Pre-Prep School and Day Nursery

‘Thank you sooooo much for a grrrrrrrrrreat presentation! It really felt like a close knit bunch of friends – thanks for making the atmosphere so relaxed and enjoyable. You are both dynamic and gorgeous, and informative in a way that people can understand – a rare combination, indeed!!’
Liz Carnicelli, PTA Chair, Holland Park Pre-Prep School and Day Nursery, London W14

Talk at City of London School for Girls

‘THANK YOU for being so entertaining and for encouraging discussion – it was super. It was a wonderful combination of reassuring parents that they were using some appropriate strategies and also of introducing them to other approaches that they could use.’
Diana Vernon, Headmistress, City of London School for Girls

Talk at Waterstone’s Notting Hill Gate

‘You two were great and the audience thoroughly enjoyed it’
Mark Farley, Manager, Waterstone’s Notting Hill Gate

‘I just wanted to let you know that I have been positively evangelical about the talk and the book to everyone I‘ve seen since last night. Thank you for such an inspirational, fun and informative evening – I thoroughly enjoyed it. Please do keep me posted about any future events’
Alison George, Sunday Express

‘The Waterstone’s talk was brilliant. You are both natural performers. It was beautifully organised and you spoke with great humour and honesty’
George Metcalfe (Thanks for coming, Dad!)

Talk at UBS

‘Thank you very much for organising this event. It was absolutely brilliant. Regards,’
Goran Krajnovic

‘I really enjoyed today’s talk. It is so much more meaningful hearing parenting advice from people who have raised a stack of kids (and also reassuring to hear that even the experts make mistakes). Thank you,’
Sian Fletcher

Talk at the IAPS Head Teachers Conference (Independent Association of Prep Schools)

‘With eight children between them, Karen Doherty and Georgia Coleridge have a unique insight into the concerns and frustrations of modern parents. They have been praised for the warmth, wit and practicality of their seminars, teaching better communication skills to educators, parents and children.’
IAPS conference brochure

Workshops

‘I was in a real parenting rut. Karen and Georgia’s workshop gave me the tools I needed to get out of it! Hearing them speak was an inspiration, with the added bonus that when I went on to read the book it was like I was reading a letter from two good friends. They are delightful, insightful ladies, full of friendly, practical advice and funny anecdotes. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with me. Our household is much more peaceful and happy as a result!’
Cory Ritchie