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This is what delegates have said having attended my presentation skill workshops

Client reference letters

Having worked and collaborated with Dineshrie Pillay in delivering this solution to our team, I can say the following about her:

  1. Knowledge and experience in her field;
  2. Ability to collaborate and be part of a team;
  3. Ability to deal with diverse stakeholders, diplomacy and professionalism;
  4. Committed and passion to her work;
  5. Understanding of client (SID) and ability to add value to delegates development;
  6. Her ability to train using virtual mediums with energy, engagement and excitement;
  7. Dependability;
  8. Creativity, innovation and video work;
  9. Practical in her training.
Michael Muchula
Financial Officer

Based on the success we have experienced with Dineshrie Pillay at our previous sessions, we were highly confident in utilising her services for our National Women Empowerment Programme. Having worked and collaborated with Dineshrie Pillay extensively over the course of this project, I can say the following about her. 1. Dineshrie had brought such creativity to these sessions, making it fun with the challenges she had requested the ladies to perform. 2. Her content is always adapted to suit the current economic and social challenges that are taking place and it is updated for her various levels of audience which makes it highly relevant to our organisations’ goals and measures of success. 3. She has aligned these sessions to enable women to lead and become more business savvy in this ever-evolving climate that we are currently faced with. Feedback received for these sessions was extremely positive.We confirm that Dineshrie Pillay has exceeded our expectations regarding the quality of services she has provided to the firm, and we will continue to seek her services going forward.

Rochelle Murugan
Audit Partner

The training interventions that she ran for our teams ranged from short programmes of 1 to 5-day workshops and 6 to 9 month  programmes….Having worked and collaborated with Dineshrie Pillay extensively since the commencement of her service offering to FNB Botswana, I would recommend her without reservations

Chaunoda Tekane
Learning & Development Manager

During mid-2019, Dineshrie Pillay had the foresight of thinking and recommended that this programme be made available through on-line, on-demand videos. Dineshrie Pillay was tasked to record the videos and to simulate a live training as if the delegates were in a face-to-face session. With the advent of Lockdown, forcing people to work from home, this training intervention was still able to continue through the video series.

Alfred Bimha
Credit Manager

Having worked and collaborated with Dineshrie Pillay extensively over the course of this project, I can say the following about her:

  • Knowledge and experience in her field.
  • Ability to collaborate and be part of a team.
  • Ability to deal with diverse stakeholders / diplomacy / professionalism.
  • Commitment / passion to her work / delegates.
  • Understanding of client (FNB) and its product (Agric) business and ability to add value to delegates development.
  • Her ability to present / engage / influence / uplift / motivate delegates.
  • Her ability to train using virtual mediums.
Belinda van Rensburg
Managing Directors

Since my coaching sessions with Dineshrie Pillay, the changes that I have experienced on a personal and/or business level can be described as follows:

  • More confidence in my abilities as a leader.
  • Skills to assist with “tough conversations” and conflict management.
  • Development of my own personal brand.
  • A better working relationship with my direct team as well as other stakeholders.
Sarah Blair
Programme Manager

Coaching comes very naturally to Dineshrie in her every action, whether a casual conversation or formal session. I have always found value engaging with her through her advice and ability to isolate key issues. Our sessions were specifically aimed at public speaking and presentations. We often present without consciously and critically looking at what message our audience receives from our presentations which include our verbal and non-verbal communication.

Sherylee Moonsamy
Chief Financial Officer

Since my coaching sessions with Dineshrie Pillay, the changes that I have experienced on a personal and/or business level can be describes as follows:

  • Exceptional
  • I have been able to move into senior roles
  • Have grown my brand within the Standard Bank Group
  • Been given greater responsibilities and have built great relationships with critical stakeholder, that allowing me to deliver on my set mandate.
Samora Stofile
Head of Ecosystem Banking

In her personal capacity, Dineshrie Pillay is humble and understanding. Dineshrie’s support and guidance has been integral to my development and success during this programme.

Kiasha Moodley
M-Net Financial Manager

In her personal capacity, Dineshrie Pillay is self-motivated and attains her goals despite any setbacks. Dineshrie is open to feedback and challenges everyone to be their best (including herself). She is confident, humble and her enthusiasm is infectious. Dineshrie embraces innovation and is not afraid to be different; she challenges the status quo and does what needs to be done. She is an amazing mentor and pushes each person to be their best self by providing great advice and perspective to make you think differently.

Kavisha Govender
Senior Finance Manager

I always admire her ability to coach me in leadership whilst coaching me in public speaking. Her methods are clear and she is also very precise in our outcome sessions. I am a confident speaker in the work place as well as in my MBA class as a result of her assistance in my development. Her coaching will definitely assist individuals navigating through the corporate world and achieve a number of objectives including self-confidence, developing self-awareness and understanding organisational behaviour.

Nirakasha Sookraj
Finance Director

Dineshrie Pillay coached me and worked with me to improve my stage gravitas, my voice projection, the quality of my speeches and learning the different scenarios; be it a congratulatory speech; a motivational speech; a speech to sell a concept to a group of Exco members; or just general communication to staff. All the tools and everything that she has shown me has really helped me to elevate my speech-making ability, my presence on platforms, and really helped me to elevate my career to a new level. I don’t feel uncomfortable speaking to large groups anymore.

Hans Hillebrand
Head Business Banking Tshwane

I have been coached by Dineshrie for a continuous period of 3 months, at a critical stage of my career. I have known Dineshrie for several years through her involvement with The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), where she’s published a number of articles in the Accountancy SA which were practical and assisted me in navigating through journey as a professional.

Hlengiwe Ndlela
Chartered Accountant (SA)

Dineshrie has been my speaking coach for the greater part of the last year and I have benefited greatly from her tutelage and direction. Based on the coaching that she provided I was able to partake in two online webinars for SAICA as part of a panel discussion that included prominent business leaders in South Africa. Furthermore, Dineshrie has also coached members of my team and the influence on their performance has been astounding…

Dr Gideon Botha
Head of Finance Home Loans

Dineshrie was responsible for welcoming members, introducing the speakers and taking delegates questions. As Masters of Ceremonies, she was well received by delegates and rated 3.63 our of 5.

Kedibone Sono
PD: MIB Technical

I have worked extensively with Dineshrie Pillay over the years, first as a Judge / Chair of the SAICA 35-under-35 competition, and more recently as a news presenter on SAICA News. I can say the following about her:

  • She is always on-time, perfectly prepared and extremely professional
  • She can work very well under pressure and have the ability to bring calmness to any stressful situation
  • She can handle conflict and are able to mediate conflict easily
  • She is extremely fair and trustworthy
  • She is able to manage a diverse range of people and get results from them
  • She works very well in a team and are respectful towards others
  • Her diplomacy is something that always impresses me
  • She is realiable and is always willing to go the extra mile
  • Her insight, knowledge and experience adds immense value to our organisation
Gerinda Engelbrecht
Project Director: Digital Content and Publishing

This is how I would describe Dineshrie Pillay’s work and management at Finance Leaders 2019:

  • Dineshrie facilitated the full-day Strategic Brand & Career Theatre, which included 4 back-to- back 45min sessions. Her role was to understand the topic and audience, research the panellists or presenters for each session, manage the Q&A, and introduce and close each session.
  • Dineshrie’s time management was impeccable, and she kept the session moving fluidly.
  • Dineshrie’s interaction and engagement with SAICA staff, the speakers and the audience (during Q&A) was professional, intuitive and a huge value-add toward the very objectives of the event.
  • Her communication and her ability to inspire and motivate are arguable Dineshrie’s greatest strengths and assets, and allowed for both a relaxed and engaged audience, and a professional event.
Matt Knight
Project Director: Commercial Delivery and Business Development

SAICA Eastern Region takes this opportunity to express our gratitude for the generous contribution and the time taken from your busy schedule to speak at our Women in the Profession breakfast held at the Umhlanga Coastlands hotel on 19 February 2015. Sharing your life and work experiences and giving knowledgeable advice to the attendees of the event, assisted us with rendering this event the success that it was. Thank-you!

N.A.C Asvat
Regional Executive SAICA Eastern Region

Dineshrie covered ‘Personal’. We had 170 registered and 84 attended the event. It has had 37 views since we posted it on our website.

  • The topic of her talk – Personal – The Super Finance Version of You
  • Time management – the running order / timing for the event was as planned. No overruns.
  • Interaction and engagement – the conference is available on demand on our website – here
  • Professionalism / Diplomacy – excellent
  • Dealing with audience questions – excellent (see Q&A session in the link provided)
  • Communication and her ability to inspire and motivate; inform or teach – excellent. One of the conference attendees has followed up with Dineshrie asking her to present at one of their events.
  • The value she added to your conference or event – conference got an overall rating from attendees of 9.03 out of 10.
David Powell
Chief Executive, CAW Network USA

Dineshrie was friendly and personable, making it easy for those in attendance to talk to her and ask questions, which Dineshrie was eager to answer. It’s only our pleasure to give Dineshrie Pillay our highest recommendation as a keynote speaker. She will deliver valuable content and engagement that is enlightening and empowering.

N Asvat
SAICA Regional Executive

Dineshrie Pillay was one of two speakers at the event, and she focused on business resilience. She displayed professionalism and exuded a high level of knowledge on the topic she presented. Her interaction and engagement with the audience was enhanced based on her presentation skills and use of various visual aids including PowerPoint and video recordings.

Natashia Soopal
Senior Executive: Public Sector and Enabling Competencies

SAICA reached out to Dineshrie to be master of ceremonies for two of our events during 2020. Dineshrie quickly understood the objectives of her role and of our events, and was able to ensure that the events ran on schedule whilst maintaining an atmosphere of interest throughout. Dineshrie communicates eloquently, and was able to articulate the perspectives and questions of our virtual audience appropriately. SAICA has been extremely pleased with the services that Dineshrie has provided and continues to use her at our events.

Azhar Panchbhai
Senior Executive: Member Engagement

Dineshrie’s keynote address on creating future-fit chartered accountants was inspirational, relevant to the theme of the conference, and well prepared and delivered. The keynote address was delivered within the prescribed time as planned for the day. By describing the skills that future-fit chartered accountants would need, delegates could relate to her topic. Her message inspired delegates to, despite the current circumstances, be able to evaluate their position, be able to accept failure when it happens, and improve thereon.

Raymond Cramer
SAAA Central Region Chairperson

Dineshrie’s presentation was entitled: Her presentation was entitled ‘Humanity will rise as a force, stronger than a disease’. Her presentation was inspiring and thought-provoking. During the Speaker Platform event, she answered questions from the audience with confidence, charm and poise. She added tremendous value to our International Convention.

Aletta Rochat
International Director

I commend Dineshrie on her ability to understand and assimilate content to the needs of the environment. The power of her influence and integration has led to her designing Finance Business Partner Learning journey as well.

Sugi Moodley
Head Finance Transformation

Dineshrie is a consummate professional, even when doing community service. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her.

Njabulo Thela
District Director

Dineshrie joined as a member of Toastmasters in February 2012. As a newly appointed member, she was also tasked with the responsibility of being the Club President of a newly formed Toastmasters Club: CIMA Toastmaster’s Gauteng. As a new member of Toastmasters, it is daunting to complete the required speeches within a specified amount of time, let alone be a Club President, yet Dineshrie Pillay found a way to excel as both a member of Toastmasters and as a Leader within the Toastmasters District.

Nikki Quinn
District 74 Director

It was a great privilege to work with Dineshrie and to get to know her. I can recommend her for any volunteer role requiring a high level of the skills demonstrated above.

Nigel B. Naylor
Club Sponsor and Past Area Governor

I have worked with many volunteer members over the years and what stands out for me when I think of Dineshrie Pillay is:

  • Commitment
  • Invites feedback
  • Professionalism
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership, especially through goal setting and staying on course
  • Ability to tackle and execute on ‘firsts’ and then make them a regular feature
  • Leads and motivates by example
Henry Botha
Head of Strategy and Business Analytics

In disruptive and difficult times, volunteering can easily become something that professional people cannot continue to devote time, energy and their expertise to. Dineshrie has been exemplary in continuing with the role and duties, and has done so with a spirit of service to members. I can recommend Dineshrie as a person and a professional without hesitation. She is a pleasure to work with and an asset to ICFSA.

Dr Svea van der Hoorn
ICF South Africa Charter Chapter

In working with Dineshrie Pillay as a contributing writer to the ASA, the following comes to mind:

  • An enthusiastic, expert contributor who shares relevant content
  • Exceptional writer with attention to details
  • Always meets publishing deadlines
  • Writing style in line with quality standards
  • Value of content to reader
  • Always go the extra mile to meet expectations of magazine
  • Great approachability / Personality / working relationship qualities
  • ASA magazine truly values her as a regular contributor
Lynn Grala
Deputy Editor: ASA Magazine

We selected Dineshrie Pillay after a rigorous recruitment and selection process because she demonstrated qualities that far surpassed all other candidates interviewed for the position. Dineshrie is passionate about everything she commits to and is very meticulous.

Natasha Buitendag
Programme Manager: School of Finance and Accounting

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