REVIEWS: Natalie Donohue encourages Key Stage 4 pupils to set powerful goals

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Natalie Donohue is one of Positively MAD’s longest serving presenters, who frequently delights primary and secondary audiences with her zany, dynamic and winning presentations. Recently Natalie delivered the Goal Mapping course to Key Stage 4 pupils at George Abbot School in Surrey.

 Natalie guided the students through the seven keys to success by encouraging them to realise that they are capable and deserving of achieving their dreams. Using her amiable humour and entertaining approach, Natalie helped the students to understand the importance of goal setting and inspired them to create their very first goal maps.

 The staff who witnessed the presentation were impressed with they way the course made students feel more positive about themselves and their ability to achieve. Here is a sample of the feedback Natalie received for this course – as you can see, she made a positive impact all round.

 Teacher comments (How did this event benefit your students?)

 “Students left the session feeling and knowing:

-        more positive about  themselves

-        empowered as to what they can achieve in the future

-        that they can now set targets – long term, medium term and short term

-        that setting goals will help them achieve whatever they want in life

     (Kevin S)

 Student comments (based on random sample of students)

 4 Stars

•  “Very good and helpful.”(Liam B)
• “Really helpful. Enjoyable. Makes you realise things for the future. Good leader – we love Natalie. (Sophie B)
• “Energetic. Interesting. Good delivery. Confidence to achieve goals. Good planning. More ideas on careers and what courses to get qualifications.” (Megan E)

 4 ½ Stars

• “Fun, enthusiastic, doing different things.” (Holly and Sophie)

5 Stars

• “Fun.” (Tom D, Adam H)
• “Excellent!” (Holly-Ann S)
• “It felt like it helped me with life.” (Jamie W)
• “It really gave me confidence and opened my eyes to so many things. I realised I could get myself where I want to be. It was really fun to do. Thank you!” (Freya Y)

Well done to Natalie on having such a positive impact. We look forward to more enthusiastic reviews for your efforts.