IN ALL CASES REVIEWS ARE GIVEN BY THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING ME AS A GUEST SPEAKER
Cisco systems Partners Event, 4th March 2010
"A very compelling argument about the positive strives our economy has made in the recent past ......A frank, open and honest speech which gave the audience a lot of food for thought. The feedback from the delegates was extremely positive"
Owen McAllister, Channel Account Manager, Cisco Sytems Internetworking
Presidents Lunch, Irish American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, February 25th 2010
“Marcs’ relevant, balanced and thought provoking speech, which pulled no punches, was very well received by over 400 members and guests of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland”
Joanne Richardson, Chief Executive, American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
Institute of International and European Affairs debate 7th Dec 2009
"We were delighted to have you here. Your remarks and observations were humourous, interesting and very relevant to the work we do here on the banking and financial crisis"
Jill Farrelly, Researcher & Events Manager, Institute of International and European Affairs
IACT Dinner Shelbourne Hotel Dublin 2ND Oct 2009
“A great job - very interesting speech, particularly the relatively upbeat tone and the rallying cry for the Republic towards the end!”
John Gilsenan, MD, Porsche International Financing,
Failte Ireland Management Programme event 29th September 2009, Trim Co. Meath
“Marc hit all the right notes and the group thought his presentation was wonderful. It was delivered with panache and a lovely sense of humour. It gave them hope”
Mary Hall, Failte Ireland
Confidence in Action event, September 10th 2009, Burlington Hotel Dublin
“Marc Coleman was absolutely brilliant and fascinating. He was encouraging about Ireland present and future and gave us all some information that we can get out there...My own comment would be that Mark Coleman is as very inspirational, energising & engaging speaker who gives everyone food for thought in a very positive way”
Mary Jennings, Mary Jennings & Associates Business Consultants
Irish Insitute of Credit Management conference, Wednesday 24th May 2009 Gresham Hotel Dublin
“I continue to be impressed by Marc’s extraordinary insight and understanding of the underlying trends in our economy. His optimistic outlook based on realistic and convincing analysis is inspiring. Deliberately stimulating he certainly gets and deserves your attention.”
Sean MacMahon President Irish Institute of Credit Management
Address to Accenture’s international Financial Services professionals, Wednesday March 11th
“Marc Coleman hit the nail on the head and gave our international business associates a presentation that as both exciting, entertaining and informative”
Alastair Blair, Accenture Ireland
Speech to the Marketing Institute of Ireland breakfast, Wednesday March 11th 2009
"The event was very successful and I’m still getting great feedback. People really enjoyed his view on the approach we should take".
Cecilia Mc Lernon, Events Administrator, The Marketing Institute of Ireland
Opening speaker and Master of Ceremonies at An Post “Beating the Recession” event with
Terry Prone, Ben Dunne and Pearse Hanrahan in Croke Park February 4th 2009
"Marc proved to give really great insights into the economy where we stand and where we are going in a realistic and more importantly amusing way. There was a lot of positive feed back from Marc's talk and also how he managed time and the other speakers"
Master of Ceremonies and opening speaker at the Barrettstown children camp fundraising event with Pat Cox, Denis O’Brien, Laurence Crowley, Mickey Harte and Jim O’Hara in the Radisson Hotel Stillorgan, February 26th 2009
“The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all and was a great success largely due to Marc’s skill, knowledge and humour as Master of Ceremonies. I am delighted to say we raised a great deal of much deserved funds for Barretstown”
Orla Fitzgerald, event organiser.
Presentation on economy to RSA Insurance in Carlton House Hotel, Jan. 22nd 2009
"Insightful and thought provoking presentation. A very refreshing and factual outlook on our economy with a lot of food for thought for our delegates".
David Magee, Marketing Manager, RSA Insurance
Presentation to KPMG Partners Conference, Oct. 2008
"On message, well researched and insightful. We asked Marc to be frank and thought provoking in both his talk and the Q&A and Marc gave us exactly that in his session. I got very strong feedback from those who attended the session who were very impressed that Marc had been able to be so fresh and insightful on what many had expected to be a well aired topic- the future of the Irish Economy"
Terence O'Rourke, Managing Partner KPMG Ireland.
www.speakersolutions.ie November 2008
"We only work with the best speakers and Marc certainly meets our criteria. He always delivers an insightful and challenging speech, engages with the audience and tells it exactly as it is. A true expert delivering skilled analysis"
Susan Thornber, Managing Director, Speaker Solutions Speaker Bureau.
Conference chair of Chambers Ireland National Business Forum, May 2008
"Well prepared, good background knowledge, confident chairing and entertaining links. Marc was a very effective conference leader"
John Dunne, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland.
Debate with Tanaiste Mary Coughlan at Crowne Plaza Hotel Business Lunch, Oct 2008
“Gave one of the most challenging takes on our economy and on the budget that we have heard. We would strongly recommend him as a guest speaker and hope to have the opportunity of procuring his services again in the future”
David O’Connell – Sales & Marketing Director, Crowne Plaza Dublin-Blanchardstown
Presentation to Marketing Institute of Ireland conference, Four Seasons Hotel, November 2008.
‘One of those rarities – unlike the many two-handed economists as in “on the one hand and on the other hand” – Marc is prepared to call it as it is”
Ronan King 2007 President of Dublin Chambers Presentation to Dublin Chambers , April 2008
‘’We had an excellent turnout and response to the Conference, Marc really did his homework and had all the facts and figures and predictions for the short and medium term outlook for the Irish economy.’’
Declan Flood, Chief Executive, Irish Institute of Credit Management.Debate with David McWilliams organized by IICM, June 2008
"Marc was able to add real value to the debate and not only to the economics topic. His insights were very well regarded and there were very positive comments after the event."
Colin Gordon, CEO, Glanbia Consumer FoodsDebate at YPO event with Eamonn Ryan, John Waters, Declan Ganley, chaired by John Bowman, Sep’t 2008
“Positive and stimulating with a challenge to all to shape a new Ireland based on long-term thinking, good planning and having regard to the infrastructure required for an increasing population at all age levels.’’
Bernard O'Hara, Registrar, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. Speech to students at GMIT , May 2008
“At the 2008 Merriman Summer School in Ennis, Marc gave an informed, spirited and wide ranging address that challenged a large audience to look at how Ireland might look in 2041”
Merriman School Cathaoirleach, Doctor Liam O’DochartaighAddress to Merriman Summer School, August 2008
Link to Speaker Solutions website:
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"Both insightful and challenging and was very well received by conference delegates"
Tom Traynor Chief Executive, Marketing Institute of Ireland
‘Amidst a maelstrom of negative reflection and comment on the Irish economy, Coleman signposts the route to recovery through the achievement of our long-run population potential, the steamlined, effective delivery of key public services and the promotion of a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation”
Martin Whelan of the Construction Industry Federation Presentation to CIF, May 2008