Testimonials
Here's what some of our customers are saying about us.
University of Adelaide, Professional & continuing Education
“I can unhesitatingly provide a high recommendation for Sonali as a competent and engaging facilitator in Leadership Development. Sonali has advanced skills and knowledge in designing and facilitating leadership programs for a range of audiences. Since 2019, Sonali has been a part of our panel of expert facilitators for our public and tailored workshops. She has designed and delivered successful leadership programs for our clients with high praise. Sonali also worked on designing and developing new courses in areas of Inclusive Leadership and leading effectively during change and transitions. I especially appreciate her ability to quickly and effectively understand learner needs and adapt her approach to meet those needs - ensuring that participants not only develop their knowledge, skills and confidence but apply their learning. It is a pleasure working with Sonali and her depth of knowledge and experience is what we require for our programs. She has genuine curiosity and passion for learning, asks the right questions, listens keenly, and always delivers to an exceptional standard. I highly recommend Sonali and am happy to speak with you further about our experience with working with her.”
- Joanna Carrick, Programs Manager, Professional & Continuing Education, University of Adelaide
Pride cheerleading association, usa
“Our diverse and spirited US-based organization, the Pride Cheerleading Association (PCA), invited Sonali D’silva to present at our very first online conference on the topic of IGNITE with Inclusion, and this was the best decision we could have made for our inaugural event! With no prior knowledge of our organization, and no obvious intersections with our people and purpose, Sonali made an instant, soulful connection with our leadership and demonstrated a deep understanding of our cause. A consummate professional, Sonali counseled us to distill our specific needs and select appropriate presentation styles, topics, and materials tailored to our audience. But Sonali went above and beyond the professional call of duty, giving us more than just a great product. It truly felt like she had given us a piece of her heart. Her empathy and generosity are what I will remember most, placing our needs at the center of the negotiations. Her presentation content was relevant and impactful, and her advice was genuine and spot-on. Our leaders and volunteers continue to rave about the session! We could not have asked for anything more! We will keep in touch with Sonali D'silva and strongly recommend her to our partners around the world!”
Sara Toogood, Pride Cheerleading Association, USA, Board Secretary
Beyond Bank Australia
“Sonali presented at Beyond Bank Australia ‘In Conversations with D&I” speaking about the topic of Inclusion to our employees. She is an inspiring presenter who speaks authentically, sharing numerous personal experiences around the topic of Inclusion and giving simple practical strategies for our employees to adopt in their day to day life. Sonali not only spoke wholeheartedly about the topic but she clearly role modelled inclusion throughout the presentation ensuring that she was inclusive with all individuals through the various forms of technology that were used to deliver her message. We will certainly continue to work with Sonali in our business for future D&I Initiatives.”
- Deborah Beltrame-Ross, Organisational Development Manager, Beyond Bank Australia, Adelaide, SA
Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)
“Through AITD, I had the privilege of co-hosting an amazing webinar delivered by Sonali D’silva, called “Activating an Inclusive Learning Experience'' in May of 2020. Sonali’s depth and breadth of knowledge around diversity and inclusion is quite simply incredible. Her webinar uncovers varying types of facilitation, which are important reminders for all of us as we move through our work life, personal life and connections with the world. But more importantly, Sonali teaches 3 simple yet extremely effective steps that put inclusive facilitation into practice. Her presentation is relevant, engaging, and essential to workplaces and households across the globe, and should not be missed. Thank you Sonali for your dedication and continued work in the field of diversity and inclusion. It’s exactly the information sharing we all need right now.”
- Jennifer Waltmon, Programs Manager, Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)
Flinders University, South Australia
“I had the privilege of working with Sonali on the Inclusive Leadership presentation she delivered for Flinders University students. Sonali delivered a highly engaging and thought-provoking presentation on being an inclusive leader which generated such rich discussion. I was particularly impressed with her ability to respectfully challenge students’ own biases, show her own vulnerability and personal challenges and offer very real and practical advice in regards to becoming an inclusive leader. Sonali is an incredibly warm, encouraging and authentic presenter and professional who is clearly passionate about making a difference. I would highly recommend Sonali.”
- Ursula Bronicki, Professional Development Trainer, Flinders University
LOCAL GOVERNMENT VOLUNTEER MANAGERS NETWORK, SA
“Sonali provided a wonderful presentation on Reaping the Diversity Dividend and Unconscious Bias to the Local Government Volunteer Management Network (LGVMN) meeting at Playford on 4 September 2019. The presentation easily fits into our professional development objective, and I find I have to repeat my genuinely made comments (at the end of the presentation) that the delivery and content provided was one of the most engaging and thought provoking presentations that I have seen in the ten or so years that I have been a member. This view was repeated to me be many of those present, and it was clear that they not only enjoyed the session, but took away many learnings and observations which will help them manage diversity and unconscious bias, not only in their professional roles, but also in their personal lives.”
- Michael Feszczak, Chairperson, Local Government Volunteer Managers Network, South Australia
south australian council for adult literacy, INC.
"I found Sonali's presentation Creating an Inclusive Learning Experience to be thought-provoking and relevant. I especially liked the section on strategic difference. I found it quite challenging to think of mine but I recognise the value in knowing one's own strategic difference. I really love Sonali's facilitation style! She is funny, warm and engaging. It was a pleasure and a delight to have Sonali at the SACAL conference. Thank you."
- Caralyn Lammas, President, South Australian Council for Adult Literacy, Inc.
City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, SA
"Sonali provided an engaging and thought provoking presentation to a small group of the Councils Volunteers. Her presentation style was appealing, entertaining and she truly connected with the audience through her story telling. The audience felt involved, valued and appreciated throughout her presentation. Sonali is an enjoyable and inspirational presenter!"
- Nicole Newton, Manager Organisational Development at City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, South Australia
Entree Recruitment
“I have had the pleasure working with Sonali and having her present on Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace. Sonali’s presentation style is engaging, informative, genuine and knowledgeable. Sonali is able to communicate to her audience in an energetic and authentic way, she uses her immense knowledge to connect and relate. I look forward to working with Sonali again.”
- Tiffany Boin, Head of Training and Development at Entree Recruitment, South Australia
Harvest Fair, SA
"Sonali is an exceptional facilitator who put a great deal of time and consideration into understanding Harvest Fair as a business, and to tailoring a leadership workshop to meet the unique needs of the Harvest Fair team. Sonali's professionalism is balanced with an open and authentic approach which instantly made our team feel comfortable and engaged. Sonali also demonstrated a keen awareness and flexibility in the agenda to allow for important discussions which arose during the workshop. Sonali's expertise and experience in developing inclusive leaders shone through during the workshop, and we look forward to working with Sonali again in the near future as we grow and develop our team at Harvest Fair."
- Amy Orange, Founding Director, Harvest Fair Australia
Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures, SA
"Sonali has worked directly with me and my team at WEOA to review and help rewrite our internal policies and procedures on a range of HR and operational areas. Sonali quickly picked up suggestions that could help strengthen the outcomes, and closely worked with us to shape this project. Sonali has good project management skills and was able to identify and design processes and documentation that helped us in a detailed review process. She has the ability to pay attention to detail and brought her industry experience, cultural awareness and leadership insights to the project. Sonali is professional, organised and has a way about creating a consistent tone in the policies that she develops and reviews. I will recommend her to any organisation looking to engage a highly skilled consultant in areas of people and culture."
- Andrew Govan, CEO, Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures, Adelaide, SA
Xlent disability services, SA
"Sonali worked directly with me and my senior managers at Xlent Disability Services to review and help rewrite our HR, training and WHS policies and procedures. The quality of work she was able to deliver prompted us to engage her in a much wider project that included a range of our operational documents. Sonali has the ability to pay attention to detail and brought her industry experience, subject matter knowledge and people development insights to the project. She is flexible in her approach and was able to provide a quick turn around on tasks when needed. What I really appreciate about Sonali is she is so passionate and efficient about what she does with policy writing that she boosted my enthusiasm, and which achieved so much more together. She works well collaboratively and independently, and I recommend her to any organisation looking to upgrade and fine-tune their policies & procedures to current business needs."
- Carla Neilsen, HR Manager, Xlent Disability Services, South Australia
For further recommendations on Sonali’s work, please refer to her LinkedIn profile page.
Please know that with COVID-19 restrictions still in place, both our workshops and speaking engagements can be done as 100% online learning events or in-person programs if possible, while taking care of social distancing requirements.
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