“Return on investment from Day One” Feedback from Colliers, Belgium on Think Visually Workshop

At Colliers Belgium, client presentations are a critical part of their business—whether pitching to new clients or delivering key project insights. When HR Business Partner, Marie-Laure Antoniou, saw an opportunity to elevate their presentations, she turned to Melanie Hussell’s Think Visually: Slide Design Workshop. The goal? To empower their teams to create compelling and impactful presentations that resonate with their audience through effective visual storytelling, PowerPoint design ideas, and visual communication.

As Marie explained, “We have a lot of client-facing roles at Colliers who are involved in making presentations. We wanted to ensure that our employees have the tools they need to be successful at their job.”

The workshop delivered more than just theory. According to Larissa Cremens, Head of Marketing & Communication at Colliers Belgium, "It was really practical. After the workshop, we could start right away to improve our presentations." The hands-on nature of the workshop meant that the tips and techniques could be implemented immediately, providing concrete visual aid examples and slide layout ideas to boost their presentation effectiveness.

One of the standout features of the workshop, as Marie mentioned, was Melanie’s engaging delivery. "Melanie brought so much energy. The audience was captivated from start to end, and the tips and tricks just stick." Larissa echoed this, adding that Melanie’s real-life examples and anecdotes made the learning experience even more impactful. The workshop covered everything from simple slides to using data storytelling and visual thinking to elevate their presentations.

But it wasn’t just about learning in the moment. The workshop provided tangible resources like a Top 10 Tips checklist and a follow-up one-pager. These practical tools have since become an integral part of Colliers' presentation process. “Receiving the checklist will help me and the teams save a lot of time,” said Marie, highlighting how valuable these resources have been in streamlining their work and achieving their public speaking goals.

The real transformation came in the mindset shift Melanie fostered in the team. Larissa noted, "Now, after the workshop, my colleagues are no longer frightened to start building a pitch. They have the structure in mind, know what to pay attention to, and that's made a huge difference." The team walked away with confidence in creating fun presentation ideas that engage and inspire.

The impact of the Think Visually workshop has been clear. Not only have the team’s presentations improved, but their confidence and enthusiasm for creating them have grown. As Marie summed it up, “We received overwhelmingly positive feedback. It's been an investment, but we've seen a return on that investment from day one."

Perhaps most importantly, the workshop reshaped how Colliers teams approach presentations. "It's really been a mindset shift, realising that visual storytelling is equally important as the message," Marie shared. The team now understands that dedicating equal time to both the content and visuals is key to making a visual presentation truly impactful.

Are you wondering how Melanie can transform your team’s presentations and make a lasting impact? Get in touch with Melanie, your business communication coach, for the Think Visually: Slide Design Workshop, and experience the difference yourself.