Clients and Testimonials
Here's a selection of clients - and comments from some of those we've worked with.
The courses provided by Andy and his expert team are “phones down, lean in” good – it’s training that’s interesting, relevant and stays with you.
Engie
Global Energy
Communication training is constantly evolving, and Andy and his team have a truly modern approach to mastering business interactions. They not only prepare you for stakeholders, clients, and customers but also speaking to journalists and refining your communication skills. Their insight and expertise are unmatched.
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Third City PR
Andy was the first person to train me about 17 years ago and I’ve consistently borrowed his expertise ever since. He’s a true professional who continues to keep pace with the ever-changing modern business landscape
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SSE
CrossCountry Trains
We have had the pleasure of Andy and his team supporting us over the last few years within our company and community associates. He is a master at putting everyone at ease and getting the best out of everyone in the room.
We have worked with Andy for several years to prepare our speakers. His guidance and coaching have consistently helped our speakers deliver their messages with greater clarity, confidence and impact. We also greatly value Andy’s professional yet flexible approach. He adapts readily to our agendas and is happy to facilitate international, on-site workshops whenever needed.
CVC DIF
Dark Star demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the energy sector, delivering training that was both highly relevant and grounded in real operational challenges. The programme was comprehensive, highly practical, and gave our delegates insights they could immediately apply. Long after the sessions concluded, participants continue to reference and value what they learned.
Core Power
Empower
Growth
Andy is a brilliant communication trainer, I've seen him work with engineers, power station directors and board members who perhaps didn't quite value this work, and left with a much better understanding, appreciation and technique.
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Energy UK
Andy and his team are consummate trainers who brings simplicity, strategy and know-how together in one very straightforward package. Companies and organisations can face a whole range of known but also “left-field” challenges today. He brings professionalism, realism and also a lot of fun !
Victrex Chemicals
Andy's expertise helped our speakers deliver clear, engaging and authentic discussions that resonated with our audience. The event received excellent feedback from delegates, and Andy's contribution was an important part of that success.
We would not hesitate to work with him again.
FIL Investment Management
My training with Andy has been some of the best I've ever undertaken and has allowed me to significantly increase my impact in the presentations and the media. The training has been challenging and tiring, but always fun. I genuinely now see the world, and media in a different light
RAPonline
Dark Star's presentation and public speaking training was engaging, insightful, and immediately applicable. Our team left with greater confidence, stronger communication skills, and practical techniques they continue to use long after the programme ended. The impact has been both lasting and measurable.
Entrust
Andy knows how the media interview process works from his time behind the camera as a senior broadcast journalist. But he also has the personality and demeanour to deliver challenging, enjoyable and practical
media training.
Border to Coast
I have worked with Andy and his colleagues for over ten years, and he really gets it. That makes him great at what he does and very credible with senior teams. He brings real value to the table, especially when working with exec teams. His years of experience make him a great trainer.
RAC
