"Stuart energised our partner's awayday with a dynamic, challenging workshop that helped everyone think through their own story... 

This did much more than create a real buzz at the event. It ensured partners focused on how we look from a client's perspective and what really makes a difference in the marketplace. Stuart linked this closely to our business strategy and ensured that the different teams were able to develop their own story. This helped frame the rest of our discussions.

I would recommend Stuart as a compelling speaker at any professional event."

- Maureen Penfold, Managing Partner, Moore Kingston Smith

“Stuart helped us develop the narrative around our strategy.

Using a combination of insights gained from interviews with the team, and models he had developed, he led a really dynamic and powerful workshop that ensured we focused on what was important and made some key decisions. Stuart was skilled at helping us achieve real clarity and this work means we are better able to articulate our operational strategy to internal and external stakeholders.

Stuart brought real insight and skilled facilitation to an important process. And he made it fun!”

- Rhonda Cottingham, Global Service Line Director, Keywords Studios

“Stuart has worked with us at a strategic level on a major European initiative which requires deep levels of trust in a complex stakeholder environment.

He has cut through this complexity to identify the key issues we need to address, with strong and valuable recommendations about how we can tackle them. I have no doubt that his intervention and future support will make a real difference to the success of the work and our ability to work collectively across multiple teams with a clear vision.

What I value is his ability to gain the confidence of our most senior leadership, be frank and honest in his assessments but also bring people together in a workshop environment. His journalistic background comes through in his direct and powerful questioning that has made all of us think hard about the key challenges and opportunities within the programme and how we move forward together.”
– Dan McCormick, Group Digital Products and AI Director, Rentokil Initial

"As a major global organisation the ACCA needs to have a clear story in everything it does to engage diverse audiences. What we do is complex and needs to be turned into sharp, simple big ideas that cut through in a noisy world.

That's why we work with Stuart Maister. He has worked with the ACCA on multiple projects, the latest focused on our new qualifications. We welcome his ability to challenge us, rethink how we frame our communications and to define what leadership looks like in our marketplace. He brings wide insight gained from many different sectors and new ideas that refresh our thinking.

His journalistic background comes through in the way he helps us articulate a strategic narrative which the team can get behind because it hits home. The ACCA is developing the professional accountants the world needs, and Stuart helps us make sure we are bold in the way we communicate that."
– Harry McAdoo, Director of Brand and Corporate Reputation, ACCA

"Stuart's combination of enthusiasm, energy and insight as chairman really helped deliver a brilliant conference.

The conference had a stellar line up of speakers and thought leaders from leading architects and engineers, and Stuart did a wonderful job of hosting and moderating the conversation. There was real chemistry on stage which, when combined with deeply insightful Q&A sessions, provided our delegates with a valuable and thought provoking experience.

Stuart is not a passive chair only interested in introducing speakers and then remaining in the background. So if you want a dynamic, challenging person with real business experience who will work hard to build a rapport with the audience and get them involved in the conversation… then Stuart is your person.”

- Mark Smith, Content Director, Vision