Testimonials

The assignments were relevant to the course; the Facilitator is very knowledgeable about the course content; the class is diverse with opportunity to share ideas and group sessions were encouraged; the material is relevant, easy to read and understand.

The proposal writing course gave me a thorough overview of proposal writing and has acted as a refresher at the same time. It has provided me a holistic understanding of the essential factors which determine whether or not a program gets funded. This l believe will strength my grant acquisition skills.

I am getting a lot of useful technical terms and overview of proposal writing, but perhaps what I really needed is a one-on-one guidance as I write a specific proposal. Also, it is not directly geared to the arts sector, which is slightly different, I think. The difference between the goals/objectives/activity’s modal and the theory of change model has been very enlightening.

I am really learnt a lot and love how the classes are conducted with a lot of simplicity. Goal setting and objectives. This has been significant as I have learnt that the goal is intangible and big while the objectives are tangible after a set time frame. I hope this will help me learn and better my skills since its all new to me. I thank the trainer for the knowledge and friendly attitude.

I first got to learn about this course through a Webinar Joan was delivering to Social Entrepreneurs organized by Capital Solutions Ltd. I followed up with an inquiry and enrolled myself and one of my staff. I believed that even though I am chartered accountant by training, I would benefit from the experience Joan brings from her many years of working with writing concepts and fundraising proposals. I have got to say that I have not been disappointed. Half way through the course, I clarified most of the issues I had. Joan is an amazing teacher and is always smiling. I highly recommend the course to anyone who wants to learn or polish up on their proposal writing skills.

At the beginning of the course i did not have an idea about proposal writing, but now i have a clear picture of what it should contain. With a long-standing strong interest in grant proposal writing, I’m grateful beyond words because it’s a golden opportunity for me to learn and kick off with my dream projects. Your course is challenging yet extremely enriching, but you are always ever ready to support and help. I enjoy your classes tremendously. You handle the classes so well and give everyone an equal opportunity to speak and express themselves. It’s well worth it! I look forward to taking another class with you. Thanks again for this arrangement and it is working properly from my side.

The organisers take into consideration that we all have different work schedules and despite their own schedules take time to ensure that none of the participants is left out. Writing proposals should not be as hard and hectic as we tend to think. It would be more relatable if the participants from different fields are guided with their particular field in mind. It has been a truly invaluable learning experience for me. I want you to know that I have learnt so much from all of your constructive input and guidance throughout each session of the course. I was not in any way inconvenienced and you have made this course rather very interesting and challenging. Thank you very much for the opportunity to take on this course with you.

For over 8 years of implementing different projects, Project Proposal writing is one thing I never got mentorship on yet it is a very important skill any professional should consider investing in, to better improve on their job demands and also contribute in different organizations they find themselves in. Personally, when I saw the advert about this training, I could not hesitate to enroll because it was something I have always wanted to learn about. With this training I can now proudly practice more often to better my project proposal writing skills over time.

Several years ago, we desired to get support from donors and we employed someone to help us write a proposal. Due to several reasons, it never worked, but it was majorly due to inadequate knowledge about appropriate proposal writing on our side. It has for long been my desire to have this knowledge. To me, this course is still in spare parts dismantled and i imagine how i would be able to assemble these parts and present a well-prepared document.

The course was not yet complete, but I was able to see some light at the end of the tunnel when it came to proposal writing. It built my confidence. Receiving feedback was so nice, recording the assignment was also exciting and extraordinary for me. I enjoyed.

I loved your clear and precise course materials, the way you introduce new units and recap those learnt previously. This helped a lot to keep me on track and connect well with each class attended.
Your classes are learner-centered and developed from the known knowledge to the unknown. This is a very important approach in learning that most lead trainers neglect. The integration of a practice assignment (Writing your own proposal as you learn) was also an important element to note out. By and large, I was so lucky to train with you I give a 5 star for the service..

My experience with Magister Training Associates was inspiring and tremendous. The team especially, my facilitator Joan Larok is an exceptional teacher who strives to see that we grasp all the concepts in proposal writing. Because of this training, I was able to apply the principles she taught me and secured funding for the company I work for. A special thanks to Joan Larok and the team.

I was taken through all stages of proposal writing with examples and got to come up with my own idea.

I have learnt to communicate, overcome my fears and be more confident

What stood out for me was DISC because I know who I am and how to communicate with others more effectively. I have also learnt about who I am and where I need to improve.

I learnt to maximize growth, live life once since once is enough, be mindful, positive mindset, one needs a skillful mind, creativity, self-confidence.

I learnt self-confidence which I am grateful for, learned the kind of personality I have and how to interact with people who have different personalities. I found out who I am.

I learnt to be social, self-confidence, to be opportunistic, to have a clear mindset and to learn to look good so that I feel good.

I learned being confident, planning, The DISC, knowing who I am, getting to know what people are.

Learnt more about myself in simple terms I have discovered more about myself, how to communicate with others, how to boost my confidence by counting from 5-1, body positivity, learnt the 18,40,60 rule. Thank you for the experience.

Today was such a wonderful day. I have learnt much from the trainers Ms. Joan and Mr. Francis. What stood out for me was the DISC. I think it will help me to easily communicate with people, interact with others and even know my self more. I am still on a journey to know WHO I AM. Thank you.

The DISC Method. I learnt how to handle different personalities well. Also, how to assess my weakness and turn a bad thing into a good thing. I learnt new methods of being confidence with myself and to try taking more risks in life.

Learnt my SWOT, the 10 confidence hacks, learnt DISC by John Maxwell and learnt how to talk to categories of people. D-leaders, I- influencers, S-Steady, C-Analyzers. Made friends and learnt about Ben Carson’s life.

Today I have learnt how to cope with people. Some people are dominant and others are complaint. So you must know how to balance the energy with someone that you can keep peace and harmony with each and everybody around you. Thank you.

The DISC communication method taught how to become more confident, visualize living your goal, power poses, everything happens for me not to me, look good feel good, take care of my health, I am more than just the body, personal planning, you are not the voice in your head.

Truthfully speaking, I never knew that things like DISC existed in the world. I thank you all for taking your time to come up with this encouraging, inspiring program for youths like us. Thank you very much for everything!

The DISC assessment was a mirror for me! It gave me the perfect and first time opportunity to learn and discover my true self. I have learnt how to live with others. Because I know how I behave. I am using the information to learn others as well. I now relate better. I highly recommend this DISC behavioral assessment to everyone. The world would be a better place to live in if we knew ourselves more.

To be honest, I really didn’t want to go at first. The thought of having to make new friends bothered me like crazy! It’s not that I don’t like making friends. I do. I just have a hard time making friends. So, knowing that I had to make new friends was one of the reasons I didn’t want to join the program. It really sounds ridiculous and strange but it’s true. I didn’t feel like going through that phase.
My mum asked me to go and since I had nothing much to do at home, I did. After three weeks, my whole perception had changed. We learnt some great, significant values during the program. Different people came to talk to us. I have become more confident and friendlier because of the leadership program. I wish more young people could attend this mentorship program. I can say that for sure, I’ll a better leader in life.

I attended the Teens leadership course and I only covered five topics of Teach ability, Resilience, Self-discipline, Influence and Personal finance as a joined the program late. I was fearful at first but now it’s like am in my own home. My best topic was personal finance and teach ability. In teach ability, I learnt that I should be willing to learn before learning can happen. In personal finance, I learnt how to budget and save money – I now make crafts sell and make money that I saved.
Recently, I used some of the money to buy my Aunt and Dad birthday gifts from my own savings 😊. In conclusion, I want to thank the facilitators and the team for sharing with us knowledge and their personal stories. I would like to encourage other teenagers and youth and adults to join the course for a bright future. They will be enlightened. I pray that God blesses the facilitators and my course mates

The Teens Day out was a very productive session where we all got to know more about ourselves. Status of communication and just to say learnt about a motivational speaker Dr. John. C. Maxwell who with a small abbreviation DISC describes our day-to-day livelihood.

I personally enjoyed this session but what really stood out for me wa that I have learnt how to socialize more with people who aren’t of my personality. I have learnt to be more patient and understanding with people. I have also learned to be more aggressive with life. Always be positive and mostly learnt how conquer my biggest weakness which is my inner voice.

I learnt Being confident, mindful, encourageous, reading my books because I know it will lead me to a successful life. Interacting with knew people whether I know them or not, creating new friends.

I have learnt is to be social with people and try to understand the standard of life. I have learnt to put my plan in action, encourage others in life, listen to others, communicate with others effectively and I know who I am.

Learnt how to be around people and how to become confident.

I was excited because I learnt some morals. And thank you very much for hosting us.