Testimonials

I approached Giles with an idea, a basic framework for a new service proposal. Together we discussed how to develop the idea, he is very skilled at asking the right questions to get you thinking in ways you didn’t consider before. He gave the idea the practical, humanistic padding it needed to enable me to see how it would come together as a living proposal and helped bring my business proposition come to life.

Because Giles understands our business and the wider market place, in pitching my idea to him, he immediately understood what I was hoping to achieve and was aiming at.

It’s important in our field that you understand the market place. Giles’ experience in the custodial sector and in the private sector as whole gave him the knowledge he needed to offer me valuable input into the viability of my proposal. He helped me to look at other avenues that could be included so that we grew my idea into something that could be applied in any service delivery arena as a practical application.

both confidence in what you are delivering and the confidence in you to deliver it. And that gives you confidence to do things you never would have thought possible. He’s very laid back and makes a painful process a lot easier.

In our business today it is all about coming up with new ideas and doing things better. If you get it right then you are unstoppable and Giles gave me the strength to get it right and make a great impact. I presented to the senior executives of a global company, they understood my idea and said ‘wow’. My initial idea was good but I wouldn’t have got there without his support and guidance.

Working with Giles enables you to work and think in areas and ways that you’ve never done before. He does it all so innocuously and catches you by surprise. It was very positive and invigorative to work with someone so enthusiastic about what they do and engaging in how they deliver it. I enjoyed it very much.

We were able to draw on GDA’s experience to develop innovative ideas communicating key messages to a variety of operational stakeholders to help achieve our business unit targets.

We've found what we're looking for and now we can actually put that down and bring it to market with a clear message.

Nothing is ever too much trouble for the team at GDA, whatever our needs they do everything to meet them within any given budget. Their strong design style and communication skills give them a great understanding of our marketing needs as a Housing Association.

Outcare, like many ‘traditional’ NFP agencies had enjoyed years of benevolent funding grants with little accountability in the truest sense. Evidencing outcomes was unheard off and contracts tended to be judged on outputs. The organisation was in need of modernisation. GDA provided a much needed analysis of the market forces, and helped shape a longer term strategy for the need for change.

GDA are an organisation who genuinely want you to succeed and achieve as a customer. They bring a can-do attitude and are prepared to be patient, flexible, and bring immense added value to any business. They get you to be self-sufficient and don’t simply come in to your business, undertake work and then walk away.

They bring their expertise to help us in a way that makes sense for staff and gives reassurance to funders, and stakeholders. This is all done through tangible products; newsletters, annual reports and our website and new intranet.

‘I'm three quarters of the way through my first set of establishment visits, assessing the impact and use of the current Who’s The Loser? campaign material. We've had some very interesting results and feedback as to which of the posters in particular are most effective or are having the biggest impact.

They certainly pack a punch!’

Initial feedback from the Who’s The Loser? poster campaign is that they are very strong, with very high impact imagery. Staff have applauded the designs stating it's about time we used blunt direct messages!

May I take the opportunity to thank you for all your hard work, support and assistance in producing some excellent materials for the NOMS High Security prisons to strengthen our drug supply reduction campaign. I am particularly grateful for the creativity with which you approached the project and the rapid turn around time to produce such quality products.

The materials have been received at each High Security prison and feedback from all of the Governors is very positive indeed.

Thank you for your time and expertise to work alongside our team to deliver such an exceptional document.

Our Board, staff and supporters have all commented on what a professional and engaging report it is. You took the time to truly understand the complex services we provide at Anglicare WA and present the powerful stories of our employees and clients clearly with respect and dignity… we're delighted with the result.