“The [Challenge Factor] team literally challenges us to break outside the bubble and over the last 3 years we have moved from scripts at lecterns, to using auto-cue, to having presenters for an entire day presenting without notes.”

“We have been holding conferences for many years. Every year we have got bigger and we set ourselves the goal of wanting to ring the changes and to make each and every one innovative and different. Our last conference was 3 in 1, all on one day for over 600 people. The Challenge Factor and Geoff in particular have grown to know us well. The team literally challenges us to break outside the bubble and over the last 3 years we have moved from scripts at lecterns, to using auto-cue, to having presenters for an entire day presenting without notes. The training and coaching is given to everyone and the feeling of achievement after going on this journey is a fantastic feeling for all concerned. The quality of the speakers has improved tenfold in the last couple of years. The messages given with the help of Geoff and his team are succinct and above all memorable. The effect is a very professional production from start to finish. When you add in the videos, the links and the innovative ideas, you have something to be proud of. He gives you all of this from inception to the performance on the day.”

LEIGH, NFU Mutual Manager

“As a Corporate Charity Fundraiser and Business Development Manager I worked with The Challenge Factor over a period of seven years, whilst staging a Black Tie corporate evening. During the preparation for the event, the evening itself and the post event activity they provided me and the charity Events Team with excellent support in the all areas. Their expertise was a major factor in the events success, helping it to become one of the most successful fundraisers for the charity. They were able to provide guidance with the format of the event supported by their technical knowledge and IT/AV skill and capabilities all delivered with a very professional approach. The warmth and support given by Geoff Kershaw and the team at The Challenge Factor was courteous, honest, dependable and greatly appreciated by the charity’s team members. I can confidently recommend The Challenge Factor as a solid and reliable supplier, and experts in their field.”

ANNMARIE, Corporate Fundraising Manager

“Sentinel's annual staff conference day was a resounding success. Here's what our employees said: * the best staff conference yet! * an excellent day * made me feel proud * fantastic activities! As one of the organisers I say: The Challenge Factor won our business because: 1. The central activity while fun in itself was a vehicle for an important message which staff 'got'. 2. They managed everything so well, to time and to budget. 3. Good ideas! The 'voice of God' for one - done brilliantly! 4. Abbie and Liz are reliable, professional and knowledgeable and their input on AV was great. 5. Good partners from inception to finish.”

CATHRYN GEE, HR Manager, Sentinel Housing Association

“Geoff and his team delivered a fantastic day from start to finish for our Graduate Networking Event. The main aim of the day was to give all our group graduates (88 who don’t see each other as a group very often) the opportunity to network with each other, work together as a team and to network with a number of key senior managers from across our business. We wanted to deliver something different than just presentations and your standard team building exercises. Geoff and his team certainly did that!”

ANDREA, Business Development Manager - Capita Talent Partnerships

“I wanted to write to thank you both for an excellent training course, I was keen to speak to all of the staff who were on the course before contacting you, every single one of them was particularly complimentary of the course structure and delivery. Rob who delivers a lot of training to both young people and adults was completely taken with the way in which you both read the group and responded to the mood and adapted the course to meet the needs throughout the day.”

DAVE MCNICHOLL,
Warrington Youth Club

“Geoff provided a presentation skills training day and created a relaxed, comfortable environment where everyone joined in the activities and clearly had a lot of fun at the same time.”

“The way the day was setup with the various activities building up to a final presentation which incorporated the techniques we learned through the day was excellent. Alongside this he was also forthcoming with constructive feedback to help you understand how to improve your skills in this area, all in all a highly recommended and worthwhile experience.”

PAUL, Capita CRB Employee

“Having worked with Geoff on 3 national events I would recommend him without question, everytime we have worked together the events have been taken to a different level with his support and creativity.”

“As a speaker he personally provided me with the confidence and belief to deliver my messages with passion.”

NICK, NFU Mutual Manager

"Geoff and the team at Challenge Factor bring experience, creativity and passion to the briefs they work on. But the magic ingredient for me is that they work so hard to understand your business, so that by the time you are into delivery they know every nuance of how success is defined for you. And apart from that, they are lovely people to work with, which makes doing a high pressure piece of work also a pleasure!”

HELEN, Communications Manager