The Hidden Advantage Workshop
Speed Reading And Memory Skills

"Was amazed at the end of the day how much I was able to recall. Also now reading twice as fast as before the course and remembering more information."
Kurt Butterworth, Paramedic, Queensland Ambulance Service

"Hugely impressed with the increase in my ability to recall and read at a faster pace in just a few hours."
Mark Micic, Commercial Law, HSY Autoparts

"I just wanted to give you a quick update on how I have progressed with my reading and comprehension. I'm ecstatic to say that I have improved from 161 to 384 words per minute! I have not only been able to read at a faster pace but also with a considerable improvement in my comprehension, a key goal for me. Thank you so very much for your very engaging workshop which helped me achieve this!"
Annalise Schiraldi, 4th Year Medical Student, Sydney University

"Best training I've been on in four years of public service. Presenter excellent. I have never done a training course as engaging and useful as this with techniques I will actually use in my job. Very entertaining."
Lisa Kilpatrick, Accountant, Department Of Education

"A high energy workshop that enables you to understand simply how to read faster, remember more and present easily. Ideal for students, business people, management, in fact just about anyone!"
John Paranchi, Sales, McGrath Real Estate

"I just have to let you know that I applied my memory and speed reading learnings to my study. I sat the exam last week and got 94% - and I can definitely say that the tips and tricks I learned in the Hidden Advantage Workshop helped contribute to my result. So thank you."
Sue Davidson, Customer Experience Black Belt, Optus

"It's hard to believe that one single workshop could enhance my memory and study skills by so much."
Darryn, Commerce Student, ANU Canberra

"I have done a heap of courses over the last 25 years. This one will have the most sustainable and practical application to my professional life."
Todd Jorgensen, Owner/CEO, Associated Grain

"Loved it. Came for speed reading and got that and so much more. Going to be great to apply the many things I learnt to many facets of my life. Thank you!"
Liesl Tesch, Paralympic Gold Medallist, Sport Matters

"Extremely useful, particularly for remembering names."
Allegra Spender, CEO, Carla Zampatti

"I found the workshop really beneficial taking away real techniques that I can use every day. In addition it wasn't too much but highly targeted - very worthwhile and really well presented."
Patrick Farrell, Chief Investment Officer, BT

"Fantastic way to improve your remembering names ability and speed reading in an easy practical 1 day course - just do it."
Chris Gray, CEO, Your Empire

"Exceptionally helpful. These skills can be used by a high school student to a CEO which is where their strength lies and why I recommend people should do this course. If you are unsure whether to do this, take my word it will be of huge benefit."
James Carroll, HR And Training Officer, City Of Yarra

"Everyone of all ages should do this course. Especially the speed reading and memory information. An excellent day, Chris is fantastic."
Kate Freeman, Sales Professional, Financial Services

"Very helpful. Doubled my reading speed with higher comprehension."
Michael Kelly, Manager, Matrix Group

"Extremely useful for people who have to read large reports daily."
Dylan Jones, Senior Complaints Officer, Crime And Misconduct Commission

"Incredible techniques to help me remember the vital things I used to struggle with. It's a must for any professional who needs to learn, recall and/or present large amounts of information. Plus my reading speed is lightning fast now."
Tomasz Forfa, Doctor, Pass GAMSAT

"Chris Lyons is truly the yoda of memory and speed reading. If you're looking for immediate results in an engaging and fun environment, you will find everything and more in this one day course."
Angela, Analyst, Melbourne

"Great simple tools that make life easier and give an unfair advantage."
Shad Hassen, Partner, McGrath Real Estate

"Great course with a heap of practical content. I've already improved my reading speed and the memory techniques helped instantly. Recommend this course to everyone."
James Kerrison, Manager, Citywide Fitness, Hobart

"Excellent workshop. Chris is very engaging and took us on a journey to develop techniques to improve memory, reading and presentation skills. Wish I had learned this at school!"
Brendan Oldham, CIO, Audit NSW

"What I learnt in one day will compound my learning at a speed I never thought possible. I have no hesitation in recommending this to friends and colleagues."
Michael Smith, Sales Representative, Wine Industry

"A fast moving and well structured program to assist in absorbing and retaining more information which is what we all need help with in this complex world."
Jamie O'Rourke, National Chairman, RSM Australia

"Really enjoyed the day, new practical tools. I can see myself using everything we discussed on a day to day basis."
Duncan Pittard, General Manager , Institute Of Chartered Accountants

"Simple and efficient techniques which were very powerful and effective. I wish I had done this course 10 years ago!"
Janardan Andrews, Law Student, Victoria University

"These tools should be the foundation of our education. A fun filled day which will genuinely save time and assist me in finding that elusive work-life balance."
Kate Melrose, Global Manager Strategic Marketing, Lend Lease

"This will dramatically improve my effectiveness and efficiency. Wish I had known this 20 years ago."
Ben Salisbury, Director, Rok Financial

"Outstanding! Worth every penny! Highly recommended no matter what stage in life."
Alex Negron, Project Manager, Sydney

"It's amazing how much faster you read after a few exercises. You can almost immediately tell the difference. I'm not someone who can normally remember lots of things but with the activities and techniques I now can."
Ime, University Student, Auckland

"Very clever course structure and engaging delivery. Best course I've been to."
Kitty Gordon, Victorian Auditor-General's Office

"Fantastic methodology to create, develop and memorise a presentation. A simple yet highly effective set of techniques to implement easily."
David Allen, Cloud Specialist, Verizon

"The first workshop I've attended that's held my attention all day. Immediate results! I can remember people's names! Excellent course, I highly recommend it."
Pat McManus, Business Development Manager, Airmaster Australia

"Today's course was absolutely fantastic! Packed full of very practical tools to improve your reading and memory. I want Chris to come and train my staff now!"
Ali Akbarian, GM, Mobility Engineering

"I have been to many seminars that were much more costly and did not provide half the quality information provided. Recommended!"
Isaac Prakash, Consultant, UPSS

"Very useful practical techniques for an essential life skill for any successful executive."
Mitchell Taylor, Managing Director, Taylors Wines

"Who knew my brain could bend in so many willing ways? Chris not only managed to teach us a lot but kept my attention for a full 8 hours - quite a feat in itself!"
Sue White, Freelance Journalist, Sydney

"I did the course earlier this year in order to get a promotion at work. With 2 kids under 2 and renovating our apartment I needed an efficient way to study. They were taking 24 out of 70. Got in the top 24! Thanks mate."
Chris Dascolias, Fire And Rescue NSW

"Excellent. Structure and content were great and good pace. Very useful tips I will use to improve my memory and reading."
Malini Shanthikumar, CFO, Sotheby's

"Amazing course and incredibly presented! Learnt everything I was expecting and much more. Very relevant to studies at Uni. Thank you!"
Daniel, 1st Year Student, UTS

"Well presented. Simple, easily applied techniques. Remembering and intelligence are made easy by Chris."
Anthony Crandell, Commander, NSW Police Force

"It was a real eye-opener to realise how quickly I could manage to read faster. Furthermore, the memory techniques are highly applicable to my university studies."
Min Young Park, Student, University Of Sydney

"Mind-blowing. Finally a workshop that gives you food for thought. Light-bulb moment!"
Pauline Lawrence, Social Worker, Queensland Health

"Great day. Enjoyable and fun. The memory systems are really useful. Very good pace, no time wasted."
John Shanahan, CEO, Colmar Brunton

"This was really what I needed for my studies. Really fun and inspiring. Thank you so much, this gave me some great tools that I can apply to many aspects of my life."
Katya le Roux, Student, Massey University NZ

"I loved it! I'm no longer dreading when the time comes to catch up on my text book readings for class, the speed reading techniques were extra helpful!"
Tess, Student, QUT Brisbane

"One of the best training courses I've done."
Michael Musson, Director, Australian Bureau Of Statistics

"Very engaging and energetic presentation! The memory and speed reading techniques were practical and very useful."
Greg Thompson, Director, Deloitte Australia

"Packed full of useful techniques, tools and strategies to boost memory, reading speed and presentations for work and business use. Very enjoyable and engaging."
Geoff Lang, Risk Change Co-ordinator, Department Of Health

"This course is a must for anyone who wants to develop skills which improve memory and enhance performance in the workplace, school and in your personal life. Very enjoyable, very worthwhile."
Adam Smith, Naval Officer, Royal Australian Navy

"Chris is an excellent presenter who is able to deliver lots of information in an easy to understand, fun and interesting way. I am in the professional training industry and Chris is right up there with the best!"
Julie Blackburn, General Manager, Beyond Success

"I found the workshop extremely valuable. Chris made what seemed like an insurmountable learning curve in memory and speed reading incredibly logical, possible and even simple - all in the space of 1 day!"
Kerry-Ann Benton, Business Development Manager, National Australia Bank

"Just wanted to say thank you for a great session yesterday - It is such a pleasure to attend a training program facilitated by a true professional, with energy and expertise!"
Michael Riley, Specialised Counselling Services NSW

"Today was a fantastic practical expose of the approaches to improving memory and reading. The pace of the day was perfect. I feel inspired to practise and apply what we covered. Had some great laughs too!"
Michele De Gabriele, Senior Manager, UBS

"Best workshop ever. Highly recommended. Fun, organised and very good presenter."
Fernando Fineza, Nurses Union NSW

"Excellent course! Well presented, captured my attention 100%. Facilitator - presentation, interaction, could not be faulted."
Jennifer Taalman, Project Officer, Department Of Planning And Community Development, Victoria

"I realised how little I knew. Leaving excited with expanding my memory and reading skills. Will also help me educate my children. Highly recommended."
Travis Brown, Director, Hocking Stuart

"8 hours don't usually go this quickly especially when on a course! It was excellent, fun, great dynamic presenter."
Dorcas Heap, G.P., Atherton