On behalf of the Executive Organising Committee for Pharmacy 2005, the Pharmacy Management Conference, I would like to congratulate you on your presentation 'Success Barometer for Business; Always Having the winning Touch.The first session on the last morning of a Conference is a prime position in any Conference Programme, however it can also be one of the most difficult. What followed was certainly inspirational, well focussed and of course entertaining - a very important factor in the successful delivery and acceptance of any presentation. Of most importance to myself and many others were the strong messages in relation to each of us having a vision, making decisions be they right or wrong and having the ability to move forward.

Jim Howard
Chairman
Pharmacy 2005

Anne is an exceptional speaker. She regaled the audience with the story of her rise (and continued rise) as a successful entrepreneur, starting with her childhood business ventures and to the ‘empire’ she controls today. Her presentation was very matter-of-fact, crammed with gems of thought and verbal pictures, such that the audience hung on every word.

She seems to have a ‘nose’ for business opportunities where others only see problems. She views problems as inherently surmountable and proceeds with a combination of ‘cheek’ and innate business acumen to make her new business ventures successful. She was an inspiration to all those present, with a central message that opportunity is there for the grasping, that adversity is there to be overcome, and that overcoming adversity and achieving success one discovers the extent of one’s own abilities.

I am pleased to recommend Anne most highly as an entertaining and motivating speaker for any organization wishing to inspire their employees, customers, patients, and so on.

Prof E.J.Douglas
Head of BGSB
QUT

Your presentation hit the mark with our guests! Our next months speaker was in the audience and is now terrified - saying that you are a very tough act to follow!

It’s always a challenge to find a speaker for these breakfast meetings who can not only speak well, but also appeal to a wide range of job titles, ages, industries and business attitudes. You not only provided information that appealed to all criteria but you delivered this with passion, expertise and humour and provided valuable information that guests could immediately apply to their lives and businesses or careers.

K.McGuiness
MD
Businesswomen’s Breakfast Series

What a brilliant presentation. Makes a change to come away from an event like that with a feeling that things are actually shifting.

D. Gosling
Development Manager, Greenpeace

I enjoyed this morning's business breakfast! I've found it inspirational and energising. Quite a motivating force in itself - so thank you! And I've already put actions in my diary!

L. Andrews
Organisational Change Consultant
Insurance Australia Group

Thanks for your fabulous talk today. It really has made me think about how I should be uncomfortable being in my "comfort zone"......

N. Fawkner,
Senior Executive
National Australia Bank

Thanks for an inspiring talk at the LEG Convention in Auckland. I had spent the previous 3 days working with the three groups in a series of 9 workshops and you nailed just about every major point that we had worked through, so thanks for the great boost. Having those points put into the context of massive success in real life situations certainly carried weight for the participants.

P. Rowe
Director
ProfiTune Business Systems Pty Ltd

Anne…What an inspiring person you are, especially with your views on giving.

B. Sullivan
General Manager Donor
Relations & Corporate Partnerships
Opportunity International Australia

I had a wonderful experience at the entrepreneurship residential at Deakin and I wanted to thank you for your participation. Your life story is inspirational and provided validity to a subject that is difficult to package in a University course.

S. Robinson

You have certainly enlightened me and I believe most of the audience present on that day as well. Being one of the eight gentlemen at the lunch function with some 200+ women is quite unusual but exciting not to mention a world renowned speaker with great experiences which have similar passion in Entrepreneurial success.

R. Yap
Technical Account Manager
Fujitsu Australia Limited

Thanks for giving your valuable insight into the world of entrepreneurs. I have walked away from the experience much richer for it. You have given me a lot more confidence to build and seize opportunities.

A. Brewster
Distributor Operations Manager, Tupperware Australia & NZ

It was great to have you at the residential and thanks for sharing your experiences and ideas, it was a great week.

S. Meers
Managing Director
AgfaPhoto Australia Pty Ltd

I just wanted to say thank you for an inspiring presentation. You are a great example of true entrepreneurship and particularly motivating for young women who are building their careers. I wish a couple of the young women I mentor could have been there.

D. Quinn,
Human Capital Consultant

It was a pleasure to have a young, radiant, successful business woman leading the forum for Institute of Business Leaders yesterday. You are both an inspiration and a great mentor. It was evident that you only touched on your vast wealth of knowledge and business experience. You not only inspire me, but encourage me to keep moving forward with all my business ideas and plans.

L. Ivory
Ivory International Pty Ltd,
Labrador QLD 4215

I love the honesty of the session… it has brought me out of my comfort zone and motivated me to make some positive changes.

T.Eggers
Sydney Showgrounds

I have gone through many revolutions since working with Anne McKevitt. Professionally & personally- the way to approach business & creativity

C.Thomson
MD
LIghtspaces

Anne is quite extraordinary. She is a phenomenal business force.

E.Gardiner
Wordstorm PR

“Anne’s structured and detailed approach to turning a business opportunity into reality, combined with her remarkable insights into retail consumer buying patterns are invaluable. Our ceramic companies benefited tremendously from her market knowledge and will be able to use her insights to further develop competitive advantage in the industry”.

Sue Evans
MD
Ceramic Industry Forum

“We’ve been coached and consulted by the best in the business, Anne McKevitt.”

T.Labell
AT& T