What do our Clients have to say about us?

John Joseph worked with more than 300,000 educators, school students and parent participants across 17 countries in 10 years. He is widely regarded as ‘The Brain Man.’

“The workshop was outstanding and met with very positive feedback from all participants.”
-Full-day workshop for 157 participants from pre-school to year 12.

“Absolutely fantastic! Enlightening and enjoyable with practical information to relate to the family.”
Parent, ACT, attending a Parenting evening with John Joseph

“Your passionate and enthusiastic delivery inspired us all and teachers have returned to school with many ideas and strategies from the retreat.”
Linda Weetra, SA, school counsellor at a 2-day residential conference for rural primary school.

“Your talk has been the subject of a great deal of discussion around the Centre with the unanimous view being one of wonder sparked and mysteries unravelled. From those who didn’t attend there has been a unanimous expression of regret.”
Jo Freeman, SA, Community Childcare Centre

“The workshop was an outstanding success and set the tone for our school’s year. The material was extremely realistic to our classrooms and personal life situation. The workshop has given the school a unified approach to learning.”
Cathie Wilson, SA, primary school principal-7 hour brain-compatible workshop for 57 primary school staff.

“Many thanks for such an inspirational day. You kept us glued to the content and gave us a new insight into our students and the ways in which they learn. We have come away with many seeds of new ideas and ways in which we could restructure what has become traditional. You gave much food for thought, information which has the potential for radical changes.”
Sandra Jesshope, SA, Craigmore Christian School

“Your workshop squarely addressed the traumas of our past. I was really overwhelmed by your choice of topics. Please never forsake us.”
Tille – 2-day student behaviour management workshop in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

“Thank you for facilitating another challenging, inspirational and motivating ‘Learning to Learn’ T and D workshop for our high school staff. We are so fortunate to have you working with us.
Ian Tooley, SA, high school principal

“I started the evening ‘nodding off’ and John’s presentation soon had me alert and attentive. Thank you very, very much for your gift to us and our children.”
-Myles Pearce, Real Estate Agent at Parents and Learning workshop.

“This was quite simply the best presentation I can ever remember attending. I learnt more today than in any other PD conferences in 20 years of teaching.” I will follow your work and website with great interest.”
Deputy principal, SA, full-day conference for 110 teachers

“I have never seen a staff so invigorated by a speaker before. There has been a constant buzz in the staff room ever since and many teachers thinking of ways to utilise what they have learnt.”
Sally Ferguson, SA, Full-day Lutheran Education Conference for 440 participants, pre-school to year 12.

“We greatly appreciated your open and relaxed manner which created a dynamic learning environment. Their enthusiasm is illustrated through the following quote, “John Joseph is inspirational, and left me feeling motivated in terms of reflecting on my own practise, and considering future directions.”
Staff Development Officer, ACT Dept of Education and Training

“The juvenile Justice System staff were so impressed that they are proposing to their Training and Development Committee to ask you to present the same workshop to their personnel.”
-Gerri Walker, Principal, Youth Training Centre.

“What a catalyst your workshops have proven to be! Tassie Catholic Schools are buzzing with enthusiasm and excitement. Individual teachers have literally taken up the ideas and run with them.”
Denise Frost, Tas, Co-ordinator Professional Development

“As a result of your 6 ½ hour seminar all staff are now reviewing their classroom practice. I have not seen a day of adult learning that has had such a positive impact.”
Tim McLeod SA, primary school principal

“It has been utterly glorious to work with you and learn from you. You have been an inspiration to me and to our staff. I now look forward to the 3rd day of workshops.”
Debbie, primary school in northern Queensland

“Professional development has never been so relaxed and real. I wish I had all your ‘stuff’ in my brain so it could flow out so easily. What you have opened up to us all will help us to make a real difference to the lives we touch."
Kate, primary school in northern Queensland

“As the local counterpart for AusAID’s educational development in the South Pacific I would like to say how much I enjoyed and appreciated working with Mr John Joseph. Mr Joseph is caring, considerate, compassionate, approachable, firm but kind-hearted. He has both substance and style. He is very sensitive to culture and personal differences and yet he continually upholds the quality and essence of his work. To me, he is ‘one of a kind.’ Mr Joseph was seen and received as just the right person to answer our questions and even those we never really dreamed existed. What a joy to be encouraged after years of defeated effort in a system where most students fail.”
Mele’ana Puloka Kingdom of Tonga, Chief Education Officer

“Your professional, humorous address was both motivational and practical, with real strategies and knowledge that could be applied immediately in day-to-day school life. One staff member claimed ‘It was the best PD day I’ve had in 18 years.”
Michelle Bentley, SA, Annesley College-Learning with the Brain in Mind Workshop for 80 staff

“I can’t begin to tell you what a GREAT day our staff had with you. Feedback was so positive – very affirming in every way. John, thank you for presenting such riveting data. Every single teacher has raved and said they felt this was the best T and D ever. Thanks a million!”
Barbara Adcock, SA, Highgate Primary School

“I believe people leave your workshops anxious for more John, because you have presented information to them which they are innately interested. The content and pace of your workshops, the pitch of your delivery, the latest ICT images, the relevant handouts and readings all combine to result in highly successful outcomes. You make personal connections to new learning. You make significant impacts.”
Dale Gathercole SA primary school principal

“District Leaders, whether from preschool, primary or secondary sites have found your presentation relevant, thought-provoking, interesting, stimulating and challenging. Just as significant as the immediate feedback has been the range of incidental conversations between District Leaders since the 2-day conference. Your presentation continues to provoke learning conversations between colleagues and is a part of their consideration as they work with students at their sites.”
Catherine Nikkerud, SA, District Coordinator

“Your workshop had a profound impact on staff. Many teachers are now seeking ways to include the material in classroom programs. Thus the outcome couldn’t have been better. The graphics were absolutely brilliant and a marvellous innovation. I have never witnessed pictures of this quality before.”
Robert Cussel ACT, primary school conference

“John Joseph worked with 257 students from Yrs 3 – 7. His presentation was of high quality, very successfully adapted to a level of understanding of children. All teachers and myself were delighted with the outcomes of the day as it demonstrated and reinforced the skills and strategies John presented at a full-day conference to 530 teachers from 26 local schools last week.”
Graham Dixon, Sunshine Coast, Qld, primary school principal

“I feel that a presenter such as yourself, typifies the excellence in education that was displayed at the conference. Your keynote address set the tone for the wonderful conference.”
Natalie Rudd, WA Curriculum Officer

“Staff found your presentation engaging in the extreme. Not only was the content of great interest but your delivery style was entertaining, refreshing and appropriate for our office – you pick your style perfectly!”
Kerri Crisanti, HR Coordinator, Funds SA

“Thankyou for conducting an outstanding conference, ‘Assessment with the Brain in Mind’ for 65 educators from 13 small schools. Your ability to read the needs and energy of the audience is outstanding.”
Janet Gifford, SA primary school principal

“Your presentation at our conference last Friday was outstanding! The material, especially the 3-D images of brain cells, has made such an impact on everyone who was there. Informal feedback was received by all of the committee throughout the day and it was not uncommon to find groups analysing situations at their breaks.”
Louise Mason, SA, Planning Committee for the Lutheran Schools Association

“The content for our 89 staff was diverse, challenging, interesting, adapted to the needs of each individual sector and appropriately sequenced. Staff were virtually unanimous in their approval and were keen to hear more from John. The sentiment commonly expressed was ‘The best PD session we have ever had.’ And this was from a relatively challenging audience!”
Bev Saegenschnitter, SA, Director of Staff Development, Westminster School “More than 540 teachers from 17 state schools attended John’s full-day presentation at Townsville. His ability to present in a clear and precise manner captivated his audience. Secondly, John worked with a range of schools modelling excellent pedagogy and engaging pupils in learning about their brains, its functions, learning styles, emotions, diet, nutrition and memory. The success of these programs is clearly evident from pupil enthusiasm and teacher excitement. There are numerous requests for his return.”
Derek Hedgcock, Qld, principal of Staff College

“On behalf of the Centre for Excellence in Teaching I want to thank you for your significant contribution to the journal “CLASS.” Without the time you have given and your considerable expertise “CLASS” would not have had the impact that we understand it has had on the education community.
Steve Stanley, WA, Director Centre for Excellence

“Your workshop gave us all an insight into many aspects of student behaviour and lack of learning that we were obviously not taking into account in our normal practices. To provide a full day of enlightened work to a high school staff of over 70 is a huge feat and your presentation and professionalism was outstanding and excellent value for money.”
Cathy Cameron, SA, secondary school principal

“John, the verdict from all of the kids today was that their day with you at the helm was ‘absolutely fantastic!’ Thank you so much for all you did.”
Barbara Adcock, SA, teacher at Amazing Brain Workshop for over 150 students.

“Thank you for your stimulating and entertaining presentation. The issues you raised were relevant and addressed the needs of the school staff. Many teachers commented it was the best development day they have attended.”
George Gifford, NSW, principal Matraville High School