Bec Wheatley-Deal
Spencer Park Education Support Centre
Morgan Platt
Mt Somers School
"Appreciated how AI has been a game changer in building that creativity that is streamlined - leaving room to focus on the soft skills"
2 months ago
Bruce McDonald
Kenakena School
"Clarification about AI‘s possibilities and how to begin thinking about planning for the use of AI In education"
2 months ago
Amanda O'Dowda
Lepperton
"Thank you. With all the change NZ education is currently undergoing, I appreciate your take on the Winds of Change!"
2 months ago
Sandra Keenan
Hokitika Primary school
"I learned the value of AI, and how it can be used to help with human problems - however a human approach is required to use AI to its full potential"
2 months ago
Alison Kerimofski
Geographe Education Support Centre
"Amazing, it was fabulous, presented in a way that I could understand and enjoy."
2 months ago
Stacey Hansord
Department of Education
"Really opened my eyes up about how I can use AI effectively and with more possibilities"
2 months ago
Teresa Jones
Waitoriki School
"I was particularly interested to hear about the shift in power over time and where it is predicted to go. The story of his nephew was inspirational, I guess I had heard of that happening but this made it real."
2 months ago
Vasati Vaoiva
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Junior School
"Thank you for sharing your work, your wisdom and knowledge. Keen to delve into more about the 5 mindsets etc"
2 months ago
Shane Glasson
The Liminal Space
"Tremendous value - really made me think hard about the future of AI in education!"
2 months ago
Tracey Bennett
Hautapu School
"Thank you, you have sparked curiosity and a desire to delve deeper into the 5 Minds."
2 months ago
Rebecca Gilbertson
Broad Bay School
"Engaging content about leadership and how AI plays a part"
2 months ago
Steve Harper-Travers
Mellons Bay School
"Just loved the 5 future minds and how it might impact my team dynamics"
2 months ago
Casey Gilligan
Papatoetoe East Primary
"A new perspective on AI, in terms of practicality and being creative in how we use it. I also appreciated the validation of Howard Gardner, whose thinking I have always found relevant."
2 months ago
Mark Potter
Berhampore School
"You gave us a broader picture of the human potential through AI"
2 months ago
Marama Stewart
Apanui School
"Your niece was wrong, that joke was great 👍"
2 months ago
Gareth Swete
Sawyers Bay School
"Just brilliant. A completely different way of thinking about the future. I am excited to explore further."
2 months ago
Bridget Comer
St Mary's School
"In the past I have felt judged by others in my use of AI, and you gave me confirmation and permission to continue using AI. Ngā mihi nui"
2 months ago
Suzanne Billington
Tauriko School
"Thank you so much for supporting me in my thinking in AI"
2 months ago
Susan Dennison
Mataura
"I loved thinking about how much we already use AI but don’t necessarily appreciate or critique it"
2 months ago
Kristy Dodd
COG Advertising
"Extremely easy to work with, with fantastic communication pre and onsite. Your presentation had a great mix of humour and audience interaction, which was a welcome shift away from the back to back technical keynotes. Looking forward to working with you again."
2 months ago
Annette Borgonje
Bellevue School
"Reflecting on the place of knowledge and competencies to be enhanced by AI in preparation for our future. Thank you"
2 months ago
Jill Corkin
New Zealand Principals’ Federation
"Gihan was excellent to work with, very professional and organised, listened to the brief, and took note of the audience and key messages for his keynote and breakout sessions. The content of his sessions was relevant, on point and well received by the audience."
2 months ago
Leanne Otene
New Zealand Principals’ Federation
"My special thanks for your excellent presentation and breakout session. Your observations and analysis of AI and what it means for future-ready leaders was inspiring, especially in the context of global demographics and people power. As we move into the AI era, you made principals aware they must balance the benefits of AI with ethical considerations, and sh..." Read more
2 months ago
Natalie Hatton
WA Education Support Principals and Administrators Association (WAESPAA)
"Your presentation was exactly what we needed. In a time when leadership is demanding and feels never ending, you were able to energise and shape our thoughts to be in a positive frame of mind, and remind us that different skill sets, points of view, backgrounds, ages, etc. are really important and can make a positive impact with the right support. People wer..." Read more
3 months ago
"Amazing presentation, very thought provoking, with ideas to help me better manage my workload using AI"
2 months ago