TESTIMONIALS
Since the inception of the ANZ Championships in 2008, the Queensland Firebirds‘ public interest has grown steadily, now rivalling leading men’s sports in Brisbane and Queensland. With growing public interest comes a need to ensure our brand is not only maintained but championed through our ambassadors (players).
Having the support and guidance of Peter Buckley over the last two years, particularly in the areas of public speaking and media mentoring, has aided dramatically in the development of confident and competent ambassadors of Netball in the State – the Queensland Firebirds. We are thankful to have Peter as a friend of Netball and a professional resource for the Queensland Firebirds.Cameron O’Hara
Chief Executive Officer
Netball Queensland
Just a short note to thank you for your efforts at the recent Repco National Conference
As both MC and keynote speaker, your professionalism added greatly to the success of our event and the buzz around our 700 strong delegation was due in no small way to your talents
I was particularly impressed by the way you adapt seamlessly between roles and situations, adding humour when needed, and conducting the serious business manner when required.
Thanks also for going the extra mile to help out when we needed you to. The “out-take” video piece was a standout in a weekend of highlights!
Peter Rogers
Marketing Services Manager
Repco Authorised Service
It was a privilege to have Peter Buckley work his magic at our recent State Conference with his presentation on Media Skills – Your Mouth, Your Say, Yours Results. Delegates were given an insight into the depth of expertise and knowledge he has, how to achieve the same disciplines and focused responses when facing the media.
Peter is highly motivated and his enthusiastic nature was embraced by all in attendance.
Cr. Judy Peters
State President
ALGWA Conference 2010
It was really refreshing to have someone steer the ship who didn’t detract from learning from the experts in the pest control industry. This combined with the clear and concise direction you gave to the delegates made sure we ran to time which allowed our staff to focus on having valuable conversations with clients rather than ‘where is lunch’. I also have to thank you for providing honest feedback on the layout of the conference rooms as it made such a difference when the main auditorium was reduced to a sensible size. Most MC’S wouldn’t have bothered and it did make the atmosphere that much more intimate for our Rapid Solutions Conference.
Tony Bidstrup
Deputy CEO
RAPID Solutions
Peter Buckley was an absolute pleasure to work with and helped produce a very special night for my company and my clients. His down to earth nature, professionalism and genuine interest and care for our special event was evident in all my dealings with Peter. He even worked with me to finesse my own presentation delivery and gave me the support and confidence to deliver professionally on the night.
Peter has a lovely, warm and engaging approach to his MCing and seems to have a natural ability at holding an evening together so well! I have no hesitation recommending Peter to people who want peace of mind when their special event comes along!Belinda Vesey-Brown
Managing Director
Brio Group
Emceeing an event or conference is no easy task. It takes someone who is a professional, entertaining, organised and can deal with last minute mishaps. Peter Buckley is one of those professionals. Choosing Peter as your MC you can be assured of a smooth running event.
Debbie Carr
Director of Keynotes
True Colours Group
I would like to sincerely thank you again for the fantastic job you did as the Master of Ceremonies and facilitator at our Business Leaders Luncheon with Sofie Formica, Jan Power and Pam Hardgrave.
Your breadth of experience was perfectly suited to this event and we were very impressed with your ability to generate a lively and interactive panel discussion.
Your professionalism and refreshing approach is greatly appreciated and we have received only positive feedback from the speakers, sponsors and the audience!
Daniel Gschwind
Chief Executive
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Peter,
As author of the book “7 Secrets The Weight Loss Industry Will Never Tell You” I needed to get in the media and promote my book but had no experience and was frankly very nervous about how I would perform in front of a camera or behind a radio microphone.
I called you and at very short notice you and and your team came to the rescue! In just a few hours I learnt so much that when I was faced with the pressure of an in depth “Today Tonight” interview, not only did I do well but the whole segment became a wonderful promotion for my book. So much so that we have uploaded the video clip onto our website (www.7WeightLossSecrets.com) and are now using it daily.
I have also participated in a number of radio interviews since then and have been able to put even more of your guidance and wisdom to work there.
In the 2 weeks following your media training we have received over $15,000 in sales directly from media interviews!
Thank you Peter Buckley, without you I would have had Buckley’s of making a good impression.
Graham Park
www.7WeightLossSecrets.com
400 people including industry leaders, dignitaries, parents and young people attended the College first dinner at which Peter hosted as the MC.
Peter made us all feel immediately at ease and developed a caring, easy style, while ensuring the evening remained on schedule. He used appropriate humour and gave helpful insights to floor managers who were doing their tasks for the first time. Peter's contribution was great.
Apart from the expected uncertainties in an inaugural event, the Gold Coast Convention centre was left without power for a few minutes during which Peter showed his professional capacity by being unperturbed and leading us through the "hiccup" with sophistication and aplomb.
I recommend Peter's skill and sensitivity as a professional to anyone seeking to be rest assured their evening is in good hands.
CEO/Principal
Australian Technical College
Gold Coast
Please find me an MC they cried! So the committee got together and started the search!
Well you have to make sure he’s got a decent sense of humour....
Everyone will be there wanting to have a great night out...
How flexible is he? Nothing ever goes to plan on nights like this!...
Whoever it is will need to be an experienced person... we don’t want someone to practice on our people!
I recently had the pleasure to attend a wonderful evening where Peter Buckley was the Master of Ceremonies. His wit, poise and professionalism were amongst the best I have experienced both in Australia and overseas.
His concern for the success of our event was obvious from the beginning. His attention to detail, his willingness to listen to our special requirements and concerns and his creativity in providing us with a final solution resulted in outstanding feedback from all who attended.
Bruce Sullivan
Red Hot Relationships
“After spending 7 years on the air as a radio announcer and 2 years as the co host of two national business shows on Network 10 and Network 9, figured I knew what I was doing in front of a camera and a microphone. That was until I met Peter Buckley and took his course. He showed me how inadequate I was when it came to handling the media when I was on the ‘other side’ of the questions.
He gave me the skills I needed to face multiple media opportunities on my recent PR and Media book launch tour of the USA. And as a result of his training, I secured national radio and television coverage blasting into 30 million cable subscribers across America. All with a 100 percent invitation back to appear on the shows again. Pete Rocks!”
Troy Hazard
Global President 06/07 The Entrepreneurs' Organization: EO
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
Co-Author ‘The Naked Entrepreneur’
Peter's involvement in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies was wholehearted, going far beyond the role of MC. He actively engaged with the organisers in designing the programs, and mobilised his extensive network of contacts throughout Brisbane to attract several high-profile guests and participants for both occasions. His thoughtfulness, kindness, generosity and dramatic expertise were greatly appreciated by the organisers, who soon came to rely on him as an integral member of the team.
Peter's performance as Master of Ceremonies was exemplary. Always confident, but never imposing, he blended humour and a light touch with compassion and dignity as the moment required. He handled unexpected changes to the program with spontaneous grace and ease, weaving from the strands of a sometimes chaotic running sheet, a seamless and polished presentation.
To anyone requiring the services of a superb presenter, brilliant strategic thinker and a magnanimous, sympathetic heart – Peter Buckley is your man.
National Coordinator
World Harmony Run (Australia)
Peter was the breakfast presenter at our recent Small Business Development Conference (SBDC) held in Melbourne. Peter's topic was Media, Your Mouth. Your Say, Your Result. His presentation was very well received and delegates were able to take away practical, real life examples. Peter was entertaining and professional.
Anthony Phillips
Convenor
SBDC
I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for putting on the course. I have done a lot of conferences, seminars and training sessions in my time as an Accountant, Mortgage Broker and Business Owner and I have to say yours was by far and away the most interesting and enjoyable course I have ever done.
Warrick Young | Owner Manager
Mortgage Choice
It’s not easy to find an MC/Presenter who gets your brief completely, Peter is this exception by going above and beyond our expectations, to ensure he related well with our target audience. We highly recommend him to any event organiser, and will definitely be using him for future events.
Single Market Events
We have found Peter to be very professional and helpful. It has been a pleasure working with him on our vessel safety recordings.
Marketing & Communications Manager
Transdev TSL Brisbane Ferries Brisbane City Cat
I really enjoyed your "Focus Under Fire" presentation at the Bundaberg Master Class recently. You presented some very useful tips on how to deal with the media and I will be able to put these in practice straight away. You have given me confidence in dealing with the media and impressed upon me who really is in control. I wish I had heard your presentation 10 years ago.
Business Development Manager
Office of Economic Development
Ipswich City Council
Our organisation recently staged an ‘Economic Development Master Class’ for all new Councillors in our region. In putting the program together we considered all the skills newly elected Councillors would need and ‘Media Skills’ was certainly high on our list. When looking for a Media Skills coach we were directed by a number of our colleagues to Peter Buckley as the ‘best in the business’. Peter certainly lived up to this high billing and on the day delivered a very relevant and entertaining presentation. The feedback from all present was excellent and our organisation would certainly recommend Peter to any other conference or event organisers.
Executive Officer
Wide Bay Burnett Area Consultative Committee
I first worked with Peter about 10 years ago when I was in need of a fresh, new voice and appearance for a series of training videos.
I was most impressed with his professional skills in the video production and, since then, he continues to amaze me with his freshness for voice-over and on-camera work.
We have worked together on many projects and go beyond most production houses to achieve the result our clients deserve.
Once again, I can only point out how professional Peter is in the work that he does for us and how multi-talented he is in the industry.
Production Manager
P/R Visual Techniques
We were commissioned to create a range of corporate films for a prominent, publicly listed energy exploration company.
The videos had the dual purpose of informing stakeholders and shareholders of recent company successes, and explaining advances in scientific and engineering concepts specific to the company’s activities.
Peter provided the “voice” for these films. His chosen style followed the brief and was right on the mark, providing credibility and viewer accessibility to complicated technical information. This is exactly what was required. The client was very happy with the delivered media and made special mention of Peter’s audio input, which is great for us.
Being a creative professional for over 15 years, I have worked with many audio artists and engineers. Our collaboration with Peter ran with ease and grace, with Peter offering his own creative ideas and fulfilling the brief well within the allocated time.
Peter is professional and a pleasure to work with and I will actively recommend his services to anyone looking for no fuss audio asset creation.
Thank you Peter!
Creative Director
Avalde
I would like to offer a recommendation to others looking for a keynote speaker or trainer. Real experience is a wonderful teacher and Peter gave us some fantastic examples of his working life in radio and how to deal with pressure situations. He was entertaining, very easy to listen to and had a message we could all use, particularly on how to act if placed under pressure ourselves by media interviews. Peter has an engaging personality, held the attention of everybody during the whole presentation and would relate well to any audience.
President
Gold Coast Business Swap
Peter’s presentation “Focus Under Fire” captured our audience’s attention and gave them practical strategies to implement when they find themselves having to make decisions in high pressure situations. We have had fantastic feedback from our clients regarding Peter’s talk and after seeing the value in his presentation I have asked Peter to speak at our other events. If you are looking for an engaging speaker who shares relevant and practical information then I highly recommend you book Peter for your event!
Managing Director
ConnectWorking
To me, it’s the stories that help me remember Peter’s key points. And Peter is a great story teller who gets you involved.
Director
YourFutureDirection
Excellent! Got some great pointers to use today!
Managing Director
The Cooper Consultancy
Your "Focus Under Fire" presentation was favourably received by the attendees and comments I’ve received since have been great.
You have an engaging and entertaining presence and your subtle injections of humour tempered with real life experiences, ensured an informative presentation.
Your ability to deliver an expedient message worked extremely well within the timeframe and the given audience.
Director
Business Grow Qld
Peter Buckley is a Presenter/Master of Ceremonies who has the presence to maintain attention and motivate participation in a factual and often humorous manner.
Deputy Mayor
Caboolture Shire Council
Hi Pete. Another great presentation for the Nike brand. The guys in the US loved it. We look forward to your new project with Nike.
Regional Manager
Nike Pacific
Given the detailed protocol requirements of hosting events attended by dignitaries from the Federal and State Government, the co-host organisations and other supporting companies, your role as consummate Master of Ceremonies was greatly appreciated.
Associate Professor Mary Garson
Chair 15th International Biology Olympiad – Management Committee
Peter was contracted by the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team as Master of Ceremonies in our Corporate Boardroom facility for our home matches at Suncorp Stadium. The clientele in this area were our top line customers, and as such required highly professional and specialized treatment.
Peter’s ability to keep the flow of activities running smooth, and also getting the best out of the interviews he conducted with our C.E.O. and celebrity guest speakers, made for a great event for all who attended.
Corporate Sales Manager
Brisbane Broncos
Peter’s session on presentation skills has been one that I would encourage all schools/ educational organisations to explore as feedback was highly positive from both students and teachers who attended.
HOD- Senior Schooling
Tullawong State High School
Peter’s enthusiasm gained the group’s attention and held it for the entire session.
Throughout the presentation, Peter’s use of anecdotes and examples enabled the students to develop a great understanding of the concepts and requirements of public speaking.
Head of Dept - English Teacher
Clontarf Beach State High School
Your proficiency, attention to detail, humour and excellent presentation style were quite simply superb, so once again we thank you most sincerely for being able to add that indefinable something that lifts a good, well organised professional event into the exceptional.
Development Director
St. Columban’s College
Normally I am hesitant to engage professional speaker types because they usually lack the industry inside knowledge to relate to a highly specialized audience.
Peter is the exception. He took the time to meet with myself and the conference chair before our event, and obviously did some background reading in his own time at his own initiative to familiarise himself with the audience he would be fronting.
It paid big dividends on the day, with Peter bringing the right balance of professionalism, humour and business nous to the ever-challenging role of MC.
Organiser – 2005 Annual Queensland Franchise Conference
We will recommend you to any potential client who wants a fantastic social club event that is to be enjoyed by all!!!.
Overall, the night went without a glitch, which was largely thanks to you!!!
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance
“Stuck to the brief, kept the conference to time very well. Didn’t make any stupid jokes but got a few laughs out of the audience – a nice balance.”
The Edge Marketing
For the last 3 years, we’ve had Peter Buckley present to the QAS golf squad on media relations, interview techniques, public speaking and presentation skills. His delivery knowledge and experience in these subjects is absolutely first class. He has been able to make a difference to all who have been to these sessions. He makes the sessions relative to the ability of the group, and gives real life examples, and keeps the sessions active.
Head Coach.
Queensland Academy of Sport Golf Programme.
Peter set a very relaxed but highly professional tone for our conference. Some MC’s can over-dominate the event. Peter struck the right balance.
Accord Australasia
Professional and helpful at all times throughout the production process and freely imparted his knowledge to assist us, and the clients, to achieve a production that has received considerable accolades from its target audience.
Managing Director, Wallaby Productions.
This is a complex event with a great deal of co-ordination required between MC and audio-visual presentations and your professionalism certainly shone through.
Building Designers Association of Queensland Awards.
“I found Peter to be very professional; he kept our heavy one day program on schedule. Everything flowed well and interaction with the large audience number was great. Would I use Peter Buckley again? Absolutely”.
Small Business Field Officer, Sunshine Coast ACC
Peter, thanks from Maree and myself for the great job as MC and controlling all areas of our wedding reception, including liasing with the three music groups and our international singing star.
You were extremely professional and helpful before, during and after the function, and I have no hesitation in recommending you for any wedding or professional event.
Richard Cavill
Director - Richard Cavill Group
Cav's Steakhouse and Butchery
Your relaxed style, professionalism and ability to keep all speakers, especially the supplier’s presentations, to the timetable ensured that it was another successful conference.
The feedback from franchisees has been very positive so thank you for participating and playing a big part of our conference.
Chief Executive Officer
Super Liquor Holdings NZ
Peter Buckley delivered an inspirational, interesting and humorous speech that differed to other speeches from guest speakers that we have had in the past, which is why we would strongly recommend him as a guest speaker for other schools.
Mt Alvernia College, KEDRON
You do a sensational job every time we ask.
I find your approach very Professional, Bright and Flexible and you are an absolute pleasure to work with.
Secretary Manager
Caboolture Golf Club Inc
Thank you sincerely for your professional and energetic performance as Master of Ceremony at the RNS Big Wrap Ball.
The whole event was a resounding success with very positive feedback from our guests.
Managing Director
Regional Nursing Solutions.
I've used You've Got Buckley's several times to provide radio interview training to our key staff, and particularly like the way Peter tailors his training questions to people's existing abilities. And his feedback reinforces confidence while giving specific areas for them to work on.
External Relations Manager (Queensland)
Child Support Agency
Peter has provided media training services to many of my clients over the past decade with favourable results and acknowledgement from training participants as to his professionalism and method of approach.
I would be happy to continue working with Peter and recommend his services to you as a Presenter, MC, Broadcaster and Media Trainer.
Director, Three Plus
"Thanks to the services of Peter and You've Got Buckleys, our program can be delivered with the utmost CONFIDENCE - can't thank you enough"
Sport and Recreation Queensland.
Peter's relaxed and entertaining air had everyone in the room at ease and interested. Thanks to him the event ran smoothly and professionally at the same time as being engaging.
President
Empowering Queensland Women Builders Inc. (EQWB)
Thank you for all you did for us at our conference on Saturday. You controlled proceedings with skill, patience and humour, while your own presentation was professional, entertaining and kept us thinking at the end of the day.
Australian Mensa Conference
2007 Organising Committee.
Just a note to thank you for the brilliant job you did as MC at the 20th Anniversary Garden Party. Despite the inclement weather, everybody enjoyed the day and the activities. Several staff commented to me that your expertise certainly assisted the day to run smoothly. Thanks also for organising the PA system.
Director of Nursing Services
Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital