Gihan Perera Reviews & Testimonials

"Great emphasis on actionable outcomes from strategy and futurism. Very pleasantly surprised!"

"I found Gihan's presentation extremely engaging - I enjoyed the theory around 5 minds for the future and look forward to diving deeper"

"Gihan helps make strategic thinking and planning engaging and enjoyable."

"Great motivation to think creatively about strategic management"

"Gihan gave a great perspective on how his tools and insights can be used and adapted to various industries, with some great ideas I can apply to my role as a marketing manager in the hospitality industry."

"It has given me a deeper understanding of where the world is heading, not only about AI but also insights on what is out there and how it can be used. It is magnificent but also scary at the same time if not used properly."

"The presentation was great! I enjoyed the interactive elements and how generous you were in sharing your knowledge. Thankyou!"

"It was a good understanding of how to start integrating AI into my work."

"Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation, Gihan; you are highly entertaining! It made me think more positively about the work ethics of young people."

"Great look at where many of our students may head in the future."

"Made me more curious about technological advances and their impact and the attitudes of Gen Z"

"I was inspired to design project briefs that encourage broader thinking & design solutions from my students. I enjoyed shifting my mindset to try and think like the current student generation."

"Gihan is professional, warm, well-organised, engaging, and ensured the session was tailored to our needs. It was a pleasure working with him – he made the process easy, understood the brief clearly, and aligned his scope seamlessly with our broader strategy session."

"It considerably broadened my thinking on what to use AI for."

"Gihan delivered an outstanding workshop at our Partners’ Conference, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in the room. His engaging delivery style and deep insights into getting future ready challenged our thinking and inspired us to explore new possibilities.Our people walked away with a renewed enthusiasm to embrace innovation."

"This was the best PL I have had in years. Thank you"

"Thank you so much for joining us in Alice Springs and Darwin this week. We had such incredible feedback on your session, incredibly thought-provoking and I’m sure everyone in the room walked away with some great new tools!"

"I could not have asked for a better start to the year. Everybody left on a high and was talking about your presentation for days, talking about it at subsequent staff and learning area meetings. I was impressed by your attention to detail and a strong desire to understand our context and meet our needs."

"Thank you for the excellent presentation you gave to our team, and the follow-up materials. It really kick-started our year, and led to a wonderful sharing session later where staff shared ways in which they have used AI in various forms."

"A wonderfully balanced mix of knowledge, tools, humour and networking. I left feeling curious and inspired. As a nurse, putting the human element first and allowing technology to complement the art of how we care for people is critical."

"Thank you for facilitating such an informative and engaging discussion about AI. It was insightful and thought-provoking, highlighting where AI stands today and emphasising the importance of ‘Thinking Big’- what may not be possible today will most certainly be in three years."

"Thank you so much for your time and sharing your expertise and resources. I can’t wait to jump in deeper and see where we can improve efficiencies with AI!"

"Gihan’s presentation was a highlight at our conference – the audience absolutely loved him. He was engaging, interesting, thought provoking, and many listed him as their favourite session. From an organiser’s perspective, he was easy to work with, and keen to understand the audience so he could tailor his presentation to that audience."

"Amazing presentation at Impact Conference. At 53 years old, challenging me to think about the future! Love it"

"Gihan’s use of real-world examples and interactive elements kept everyone engaged, and his thoughtful approach drove meaningful discussions and outcomes. Working with Gihan was a pleasure: He was professional, responsive, and flexible, ensuring that his presentation aligned perfectly with our needs."