Steve Backley OBE Official Website
"Success is a decision not a gift"
"Although an unlikely ambassador for a remediation and ground works contractor, Steve Backley has become a force majeur in promoting all spheres of our business. His effervescent enthusiasm and popularity has impacted positively on company presentations, project awards and hospitality events."
Gloria Watkins - Frankis Solutions Ltd.
"Steve is a longstanding client and we have been delighted with his contributions as an ambassador for the firm. Clients and business contacts have enjoyed his company at firm events and have taken a great deal of interest in his business interests since retirement from competition. They find that Steve puts a lot of dedication, preparation and passion into everything he does (whether on a sporting or business level) and with this in mind, he has a lot to offer to the people at these events."
Salim Somjee - Clarkson Wright & Jakes
"Steve gave an insightful presentation on how he was able to get the most from himself when under pressure. The messages were easily translated to a working environment"
Rob Wallis - National Association for Sports Development
Thank you very much for speaking at the Goldsmith awards. You were excellently received by all who attended and I personally appreciated all your kind efforts in speaking to people, having photographs taken and being ushered around. The event was a great success.
David Williams Head of Train To Gain, Hertfordshire
Thank you Steve for your fantastic contribution to our dinner last Wednesday. your speech was very engaging and delivered exactly the kind of inspiration and key messages that we wanted. It was a great pleasure to meet you.
Sophie Fry Local Government Association
We just want to say a big thank you for the time end effort you put in to help us launch our sponsorship for 2012. The feedback we’ve received from our people about your visit has been great. Thank you for getting the day off to a great start. I hope we get the opportunity to get you back to C&G again soon.
Steve Smart Cheltenham & Gloucester plc
Testimonials
"Steve Backley Started our day with a bang, great motivational speaker that connected with every age group in the room which as they ranged from 16 to 87 took some doing!"
Leigh Beard - Director of Corporate services NHS / PCT
“I just wanted to say how lovely it was to meet with you and to let you know that you were great today and the client was very happy. They will get some good coverage from this”.
Clare Rahman - absolute agency
“Steve I just wanted to say a big thank you for all you did on Friday, you were terrific. And it was great to get to see you again”.
Bob Diamond - Medway Council
“Your slides and speech were very good and gave a great insight into your preparation and what takes place in the lead up to major championships and during injury. And your sessions were very enjoyable, and gave me a lot of food for thought! Mainly that I WANT MORE!”
Andy Scot - South-West Coaching Conference
Mark Britton from Creating Sunshine wanted to express his thanks for your presentation at the SJP Conference. He said that they had an exceptional year, with you delivering quality performances. The clients were especially happy with the overall messages at the event and agreed that you made up an important part of the conference.
Thank-you very much for your partipcation..
JLA
The client was absolutely 'bowled over'. Steve was just fantastic, a brilliant genuine guy with such clear focus who delivered everything they hoped for. Thank you Steve again for a very good job, and thank you Jenny too for all your help.
Lisa Norman JLA