'Every organisation these days needs to be looking for value for money. As a constabulary we made an investment in over 2,500 of our staff attending a Sumo seminar with Paul McGee. We were delighted that so many staff could attend a session that only took them away from their work for half a day and yet it made such a positive impact. Staff were given insights and ideas that could help them be more effective at work, deal more positively with the challenge of change, and build better relationships with both the public and colleagues.

The overwhelming feedback has been that the sessions were inspiring, thought provoking, humorous but above all practical in helping my staff make a positive difference to the people of Cambridgeshire as well as help them in their own personal lives. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul McGee and his SUMO philosophy to any organisation who wants to engage a large number of staff in a way that provides excellent value for money compared to more conventional ways of training

Julie Spence
Chief Constable, Cambridgeshire Police

"Your input made an incredible difference. The average score of how well people felt able to cope with change, moved from 71% to 94%; a great move, especially starting from a reasonable base. Your SUMO ideas continue to be frequently used."

Marks and Spencer

“May I on behalf of everyone at Manchester United who attended your session, thank you for a great presentation. The feedback has been excellent and all very positive and I know the ideas within your S.U.M.O. message are greatly appreciated.”

Kenneth Merrett
Club Secretary
Manchester United F.C.

“You inspired the audience with your S.U.M.O. techniques. You were practical, motivational and entertaining”

Miles Standish
Managing Director
UK Life and Pensions
Towry Law Group

“The feedback has been unbelievable! Delegates were using some of the 7 questions during the conference. Lots of fun, but at the same time, lots of learning.”

Philip Turner
Operations Director
NHS

“Paul you did not disappoint. Staff morale needed to be lifted during this period of change and your approach injected new life into our conference. Aside from your truly motivational presentation, we also appreciated the copious amounts of humour.”

Fiona Tuffs
Marketing and Development Director
North East Chamber of Commerce

“I know that many people personally thanked you on the night for your inspired message and how they had been challenged to change the way they deal with situations. However it is remarkable that two months on, the messages that you gave us are still remembered and talked about. Our teaching staff have gone onto give positive ‘can do’ messages to the pupils and frequently refer to S.U.M.O. and how we can ‘Move On’ to greater things both as individuals and as a school.”

Julia Carey
Headteacher
Victoria Community Technology School

“S.U.M.O. may sound very simple but it is the truth of life!”

Archana Schafer
Managing Partner
EMA International, Dubai

“After listening to your presentation I have made some radical changes to my coaching plans and techniques. You have opened up my way of thinking with your extremely motivational and thought provoking S.U.M.O. approach.”

Mark Tolley
Sports Coach
Cumbria County Council

“Your day in the store made a big difference. The average score of how people felt able to cope with change moved from 71% to 94% - a great move, especially starting from a reasonable base. Your S.U.M.O. ideas are frequently used.”

Paul Sanders
Store Manager
Marks and Spencer

“Paul McGee speaks from the heart and has a passion that makes his content even more powerful. This passion isn’t one of those ‘showman types’ but is based on a deep seated belief in what he has to say and what he has to offer his audience.”

Paul Bridle
President of the International Federation for Professional Speakers

“Out of all the presentations at the conference, your S.U.M.O. principles had the most impact on me. S.U.M.O. is spreading like wild fire in South Africa as I tell all and sundry! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us.”

Melodie de Jager
Director
The BG Connexion Ltd
South Africa

“Paul you’re not a motivational or inspirational speaker ……. I actually think you’re a life changing speaker. You give people the tools to change their lives.”

Nigel Risner
Television Presenter and Speaker

“We live in a complex world. Paul McGee’s messages stand out because they’re clear, simple and above all they work. We have a short time on this planet and we need to make the most of it. S.U.M.O. shows you how. By applying these ideas I believe you can make a BIG difference in every area of your life, personally and professionally.

Marie Mosely
Business Psychologist