Jo has worked with a wide range of clients, across many industries and cultures. Her seminars, workshops and keynotes have taken place in many locations and her students and author clients come from all over the world
Here’s what some of them say about working with Jo:
“It was incredibly valuable to have Jo with me during the whole process. Thanks to her guidance and editorial support I was able to write ‘Living Your Best Life Abroad’ in only six months. She held me accountable and together we defined deadlines and style sheets, which enabled me to move forward. I learned so much about the whole process of writing a book. Jo was always available when I needed her help, either via email or on the phone. I can highly recommend working with her to write and publish your book within!”
Jeanne A Heinzer, author of Living Your Best Life Abroad
www.bestlifeabroad.com
“I first heard Jo speak at an international conference and immediately afterwards began to write, inspired by her extraordinary enthusiasm. Later, I attended her Writing Life Story workshop which helped me find my ‘voice’, this led to the publication of my first articles. From there, Jo’s mentoring program gave me the tools I needed to progress and begin writing a book. As I honed my skills, Jo encouraged me and gave me access to knowledge and tips that would otherwise have taken years to accumulate. Thank you so much – it’s been an incredible journey!”
Laura J Stephenshttp://laurajstephens.wordpress.com
“Jo offered us her wealth of experience and enormous enthusiasm, both of which were very helpful to us as we finished our manuscript and began the journey towards publication. Perhaps most helpful of all was her “47 Steps to Self Publishing Success” and the information she provided on online and virtual publishing options. Her belief in what we were doing and her support in the process were invaluable.”
Barbara Schaetti, Sheila Ramsay and Gordon Watanabe of Personal Leadership Making a World of Difference
www.plseminars.com
“Over the years, I was feeling an increasing urge to break away from my occupation as an IT specialist and get into freelance writing and maybe even become an author. Although I knew I had certain writing skills, I wasn’t sure where to start and how to evaluate my skills. It added to my confusion that although my mother tongue is Danish, I intended to write in English. It was crucial to get a neutral evaluation of my English writing skills. Jo Parfitt’s course, “Definite Articles” is a great help to get started and learn not only how to write copy that publishers want but also how to get a publisher interested. I warmly recommend it.”
Finn Skovgaard
www.finnskovgaard.com
‘Jo Parfitt is a highly entertaining and informative speaker. She is the veteran of numerous expat assignments. She doesn’t just have the t-shirt – she has the whole wardrobe! Listen to Jo for an expat’s account of the trial and tribulations of living the expat dream.’
Brian Friedman, Founder, The Forum for Expatriate Management
‘As a much requested presenter at Families in Global Transition (FIGT) conferences, Jo has brought to life the “real life” possibilities and opportunities during international assignments. With her sharp wit, energy, and expertise, she enlightens and empowers her audience and they leave with an inspired sense of “I can do this transition”. Here are a few of the comments: “Best speech by a professional writer I’ve ever heard . . . She’s tremendous!!!! Bring her back! . . . Delightful, inspirational, encouraging and wickedly funny.”Joyce Blake, Executive Director, Families in Global Transition
‘Jo Parfitt is a delightful speaker! Through her wit and good humor, she brings home a message like no other!’
Paul R. White, Director, Human Resources and Administration, Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.
‘Jo Parfitt has run workshops at the annual WIN conferences on five occasions. They are known for being practical and interactive. She is known for her enthusiasm, her experience and the fact that she is living proof that everything is possible wherever you find yourself in the world. A true inspiration.’
Kristin Engvig, Executive Director, WIN Conferences
‘Not only is Jo an expert in her field, her presentation style lent itself to involving the audience into sharing ideas, experience and best practice.’
Ian Davidson, Head of Compensation, Nomura International
‘Jo Parfitt has it all – a delivery that clearly invites you in as a friend, a knowledge-base unmatched, and a sincere desire to share her experiences and intellect to make those in attendance better people. I have had the privilege of hearing Jo Parfitt speak as a key note speaker as well as attending several workshops led by her, and each time I have walked away with at least one nugget.
She has the ability to create an atmosphere of candor and curiosity, which challenges individuals to pursue their passion . . . to change and grow . . . and to discover. Listen closely – you are guaranteed to receive a personal invitation to further develop your tools and refine your vision. Do as Jo suggests and you will be better prepared you for the increasing demands that tomorrow will bring.’
Craig B. Toedtman, Director, Options Resource Careers, Houston
‘Jo is a total inspiration to me. She doesn’t just talk the talk but she delivers. She sets the pace for all jobbing authors with her lateral thinking, joie de vivre and great common sense.’
Ed Nash, Partner, BRX
‘Thanks for flying in and doing a presentation on Making Things Happen. The participants were very very enthusiastic and I had great feedback from them. They were all very impressed as well as finding it extremely helpful.’
Attracta Easteal, Chair, Frankfurt Business Network
‘I thoroughly enjoyed both presentations especially your ability to blend your personal experiences with knowledge into a format others could learn from and enjoy.’
Katherine Prendergast, Chair, WIN, Stavanger
‘Jo and Brooke had never met before the conference yet their workhshop was lively, informative and great fun. Calling upon their own sets of rich and varied experience, they were able to inspire and motivate the delegates towards a better more positive future.’
Ellen Rice, President, FAWCO
‘Very focussed presentation; excellent and informative; very good insight; food for thought; brilliant; excellent; very free and open way of presenting; fantastic.’
Pauline Hawkes, Program Director, Farnham Castle
‘Our members got a great deal out of the day.’
Andrea Hargreaves, British Council
‘One member commented: ‘ hasn’t she got enormous energy and courage’ the afternoon session was particularly helpful and encouraging.’
Karen Deane, Training Briefholder, Diplomatic Service Families Association
‘The feedback from the partners has surpassed our expectations and our Chairman, has not stopped singing your praises ever since.’
Andy Lopata, Managing Director, BRE Networking
‘The ideas an enthusiasm you generated is just what we needed to kick-start the New Year.’
Patricia Hacker, London LINC
‘You are words personified. We would believe anything you told us,’
Richard Uglow, Director, Enrich You
‘Jo makes you believe that ‘yes, you can’. Her infectious enthusiasm, self-deprecating wit and amazing gift for story-telling make her both a riveting speaker and a highly acclaimed writer. Jo’s message is simple and powerful….in every one of us lurks endless, untapped potential. She is living proof that realising that potential is the ultimate path to a fulfilled, adventurous, wonderful life.’
Mary van der Boon, Managing Director, global tmc international
Conferences include:
- EPA Conférence Ecole Bilingue Jeannine Manuel (Paris)
- International Mobility and Human Resources (Muscat)
- Women on the Move (Paris)
- Global Living (London, Brussels)
- Families in Global Transition (Indianapolis, Houston)
- Women’s International Networking (Prague, Milan, Lausanne)
- International Professional Women’s Business (Dubai)
- Bloom Where You Are Planted (Paris)
- Expatica (Frankfurt),
- I am Not a Tourist (Amsterdam),
- Corporate Relocation (Paris)
- Federation of American Women’s Club Overseas(Luxembourg)
- Global Outpost Services (Houston)
- Dual Careers Forum (The Hague)
- WIN (Stavanger)
- European Mobility Conference (London)
Client groups include:
International HR, company spouse associations, networks, non-profits, relocation service providers, schools, professional business groups, entrepreneurs, writers, storytellers, professional speakers, intercultural specialists, small business owners and bookshops.
Clients include:
- Ricklin-Echikson Associates
- British Embassy London
- Farnham Castle Centre for International Briefing
- Mercer, Procter and Gamble
- Culture Shock Consulting
- Van Ede and Partners
- Shell
- Focus Information Services
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- British Council, European Patent Office
- FAWCO
- American Embassy The Hague
- Business Referral eXchange
- Professional Speakers’ Association
- Institute of Global Mobility
- European Professional Women’s Network
- Women in Rural Enterprise
- Schlumberger
- Norfolkline
- Postmark Publishing
- Ecademy
- Diplomatic Service Families Association
- Global Connection, Connecting Women
- Women’s Business Initiative
- American Book Center
- Expatriate Archive Centre
- American School of The Hague
