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Head of Premium Banking - Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan

I wanted to personally thank you for the training and your personal engagement during the session. The training has helped me gain even more confidence on camera and provided a glimpse of what real situations can balloon into if not handled appropriately.  Thank you for the time and hope to see you again soon.

Natasha Smuts, Senior Account Manager, Strategic Communications - F T I Consulting

Many thanks for all your support and super incredible work this year – it is always a pleasure.

Manasseh Azure Awuni

I cannot forget that wonderful session we had with you at the workshop. A few weeks after you left, I won three awards at the Ghana Journalists Awards. I won the best TV reporter of the year, best human rights reporter and the most promising journalist of the year awards.I must say your session was very fruitful and will go a long way to help me build my career as a journalist.  Once again, thank you very much.

Linda Dibba, Head of Sales, Standard Charted Bank, Gambia

It is my firm belief that Janine Lazarus as a facilitator is a master in her trade.

Jody Daniels l Cider & Apple Ale Brand Manager l Brandhouse

It's an honest training session, where I was exposed to behaviour and mannerisms that subconsciously could influence effective communication with the media and the audience out there.  Janine Lazarus is a breath of fresh air, her experience shines through her no-nonsense approach – it is clear she has the client’s best interest at heart by making sure they are as prepared as possible when interviewed by the media. I think every person in a public facing and accountable position should participate in this training session. It's an honest training session, where I was exposed to behaviour and mannerisms that subconsciously could influence effective communication with the media and the audience out there.Janine Lazarus is a breath of fresh air, her experience shines through her no-nonsense approach – it is clear she has the client’s best interest at heart by making sure they are as prepared as possible when interviewed by the media. I think every person in a public facing and accountable position should participate in this training session.

Dominic Hlordzi l Ghana Broadcasting Corporation l Radio Ghana

I write to express my gratitude for the opportunity to learn at your feet at the Ghana Journalists Association/Accra Brewery workshop.
The session was not only intriguing but insightful and reinvigorating. I feel sharpened to do more in my career to effect the "social change" that we yearn for in our society.
I look forward to meeting you again if not in my country, in South Africa or another nation to draw from your 'well' of experience.
I write to express my gratitude for the opportunity to learn at your feet at the Ghana Journalists Association/Accra Brewery workshop. The session was not only intriguing but insightful and reinvigorating. I feel sharpened to do more in my career to effect the "social change" that we yearn for in our society. I look forward to meeting you again if not in my country, in South Africa or another nation to draw from your 'well' of experience.

Tracey Kirsten | Marketing Manager | Brandhouse

The training was brilliant and hugely valuable. Janine was very clear and landed the basics with us using really good examples. It was also good to get the ‘live’ on camera and radio experience. This was one of the best training sessions that I have ever attended.

Robi Matiko-Simba, Consultant Communications
NBC House – National Bank of Commerce Tanzania

Since I got back from South Africa, I’ve done interviews and I nailed all of them! The training has really groomed me.
From the bottom of my heart- asante! (thank you)

Chris Smythe . Former Acting CEO of SAA

If there was one area in which I really grew while I was CEO, it was in my ability to deal with publicity. My God, I would have run a mile had I known that I was going to get so much air time and I would never have believed I could have survived it. I did survive it and I think I ended up doing okay in front of the cameras – and that I owe all to you. I am very grateful.

Nomonde Donsa . Brandhouse

Wow, I do not know where to start to thank you for the media session we had towards the end of last year @ Brandhouse offices in Jhb. I referred to the card you had given me … and it went very well. I remember smiling as I stood on the podium; speaking proudly about Amstel's platform; using my hands and engaging with the media. It is amazing how something so simple and natural can drive engagement and authenticity. In all, it went really well and a few journalists have mailed me the articles they've written since the launch. I am planning on studying for an MBA in the near future and the few hours I spent with Janine have gone a long way in preparing me for engagement that is required in such programmes.

Lawrence N Mafuru Managing Director, National Bank of Commerce Tanzania

I just wanted to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for a short but very rich exposure on dealing with media. There could never have been a more perfect timing than this for me to attend this training.

Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe Executive Chairperson African Fashion International

Thank you for ruffling our feathers! My team and I appreciate the training session. You were very professional and I personally gained a lot from your bold and direct approach. As we continue to promote and develop African fashion locally and globally , we will remember to live the brand and communicate with all our stakeholders constantly and honestly.

Nii Okai Nunoo Area Head, Corporate Affairs, West Africa Standard Chartered Bank

I appreciate the effort and passion you put into the training and I know we all in Ghana and indeed across my area benefited immensely from it.

Soraya Solomon CEO NICRO (National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders)

Words cannot express my gratitude to you for giving of your time and most importantly of your skills to NICRO. So many South Africans embark on a career path with very little commitment or passion. Your passion for your work was clearly evident at the training workshop. I believe that it is only people who truly care about their work and its impact on society that can impart their knowledge and skill in the way you did.

Elaine McKay Head: HIV Strategy Discovery Health

HIV is a political minefield & Janine's training, tips and "tricks" provided strategies to manage risk.

Kamiza Chikula Head of Sales Standard Chartered Bank, Zambia

All the media training I have received prior to this programme was a Sunday picnic. This is the real deal and worth every second spent. I am ready for any challenge that the media will throw at me.

Andre Share Chief Director: Resources Manager (Marine) Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Energetic, enthusiastic, great facilitator. What impressed me most was the wealth of experience and the great sense of professionalism. Janine has made the learning environment conducive. I go back with a very positive attitude.

Xorse Godzi Director Commodity Trader and Agribusiness Standard Charted Bank -Ghana

Best non-academic training I have ever attended.

Godfrey Letsatsi BMW Financial Services

The Customer Services Training programme really opened my eyes and allowed me to dig deeper on how I can best deliver an amazing service to our clients. I know now that I'm in a better position to treat my client with respect and offer extraordinary service.

Mertz Aucamp Manager: HR Operations Modernisation & Technology Division SARS

Thanks again for a good session, assisting us to energise our focus on customer service, while maintaining our HR delivery intact

Lara Black Owner of Lab Media

The practical experience and media-sector information was invaluable and will hopefully lead to ongoing media training and more strategic and hands-on approach to our messages ( internally and externally)

Dhanesh Ramparsad DPR Managing Solution PTY LTD

Thank you for a very dynamic and well presented workshop. Your average rating as per delegate evaluations was a stunning 99%.

Ambrose Zwane Editor Lubombo Voice

May I take this opportunity to thank you for the role you are playing in developing our media in the country. I have noted you were in Swaziland shaping newsrooms in all the media houses. At Lubombo Voice, you are remembered by the good work you did on our dummy paper. The entire Lubombo community is happy and they want us to continue producing more copies.

Bridget von Holdt Director InZalo Communications

Janine is our media trainer of choice!

Nelisiwe Msibi Human Resources Officer Select Management Services, Swaziland

Your training has added so much value to our business. The training programme was fantastic, the delegates learnt a lot and I am waiting to see implementations and results from my colleagues.

J. I. Zwane Department Director, Department of Education Mpumalanga Provincial Government

I want to extend on behalf of the Department, our profound appreciation for your support at the communication workshop. Your participation, contribution and kind support goes a long way and helps to add more meaning to our effort of accurate service delivery.

Dave Hazelhurst Creative Director and Executive Editor The Star

Your contribution was immeasurable – both to the paper and to my zest and quest for excellence.

Cindy Govender Communications Officer & BBBEE Co-ordinator SAPREF

Thank you for four life changing days. I walked away with practical knowledge that I would be able to transfer on the job and with an understanding of how to add color to work. You can imagine though that the expectations are now much higher of me to deliver – I have no doubt however that I will rise to the challenge.

Dave Gibbons Business Development Head - Properyt24.com and Korbitec

If you're considering Janine for media training, hire her now! Janine's experience and advice goes far beyond what I'd typically expect based on my experience of previous media training. We retained Janine to coach four executives including myself. What impressed me most was her ability to offer tips that were highly tailored to each individual. She's particularly good at helping to accentuate your personal strengths and compensate for your weaknesses. The course covered communications theory but her most valuable advice was the practical suggestions she gave each of us as we practiced in front of a camera. I also personally appreciated Janine's insights into the mind of your average journalist. I'll warn you that Janine is beautifully blunt in her feedback (yet not at all judgmental.) That's frankly exactly what you need if you're going to survive and optimize your next media opportunity.