I have spoken to everyone who joined the 2 day Anatomy of a Story training in order to capture their thoughts and without exception, every piece of feedback was overwhelmingly positive. It was music to my ears but even within hours of getting back to the office, some of the learnings were already being applied. 

We've since had a dedicated meeting to digest the learnings and the storytelling training was considered the highlight of our Marketing Week, was well run, well constructed with great examples and people came away inspired. There was a worry from some about how we might apply it before actually taking the training but those fears were soon brushed aside with the clear toolkit that you shared. 

Overall, everyone came away feeling excited about the content we can produce and the way that we do it. The positivity was infectious and the wider team that didn't attend could feel the vibe when we returned to the office, further reinforcing the value of the time we spent learning with two such talented storytellers. Thank you!

“We decided to increase our audio output and in order to do this properly we recognised a need for professional training for our team. Working with Pennie and Dan, we had 4 days of immersive sessions learning recording techniques, discovering what makes good, interesting audio and we developed a format for our new podcast - we even recorded our first episode during our time together.

Our bespoke training from Adventurous Audio was a hugely enjoyable, learning and inspiring experience which has enabled our whole team to develop skills, learn new techniques and crucially, begin to learn how to make good quality, original and interesting audio. Personally, each time I record a new piece of audio or interview, I can still hear Pennie and Dan’s encouraging words in my head guiding me through.”

“Whilst I'm an avid listener to podcasts, the idea of creating my own was a daunting thought. Dan and Pennie have a real talent for converting an absolute novice into a competent amateur, and walked me through the hardware and software step by step, dropping in pearls of wisdom and advice based on their years of experience in the industry; twelve months on we've had 10,000 or so downloads in more than 70 countries around the world, and podcasts are now an integral part of upcoming projects.”

“I’ve worked with Dan / Adventurous Audio on two projects, which between them have included training, interviews, production and editing. At every stage Dan and Pennie have been, professional, patient and generous with their advice.

They are adept at working with clients and subjects remotely, and are not fazed by complex work (or organisations). In a world where so many companies and individuals are trying their hands at podcasts, Adventurous Audio have a level of experience and expertise that stands out.

So if you have a factual audio content project on the horizon that needs guiding, delivering or helping over the line, they come highly recommended from me.”

“The masterclass was focused on key aspects that enhance my skills as a researcher, which I haven’t received anywhere else.”

“I feel I can now present my work to an unfamiliar audience at my host institution and other events, both allowing me to improve my communication further.”

“Thanks to the interactive nature of the workshop, I was introduced to other cohort members in the process and found it challenging (in a good way) to explain my exchange to other participants. It really helped me to think about how to communicate my research to different audiences.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the masterclass - a great workshop with an excellent presenter… and the content was really high quality and really inspiring.”

“Working with you gave me the ability to fast-track the team into understanding the importance of format, and, crucially, how to lift ideas off of the page and turn them into compelling content that people want to listen to. You made things tangible and did a great job of making a new format seem possible and we ended up with something a think that has exceeded my expectations on what we could come away with. I cant really think of anything negative in terms of feeding back.

You left us with a confidence that we didn’t have, collectively. Kicking us up a gear and simplifying things in the process.”

"We (5 GPs) asked Dan for some general help with media enquiries earlier this year. None of us had much confidence or experience - we recognised that we needed to be proactive, despite feeling a little anxious about facing our collective fears.

Dan responded by setting up a 2 hour informal training session online, covering: preparing for press interviews; responding to quick enquiries and giving 'sound bites'; and, gave us insight into different ways of managing risks when responding to potentially political or sensitive / social media situations.

We all felt that we had greater sense of 'zen-like' preparedness as a benefit. Within a week of receiving training, one of our GPs was contacted at short notice for a press interview and was able to put into practice her new learning with confidence which in turn, resulted in a very favourable article.

We have no hesitation in recommending and hope to continue working with Dan and Adventurous Audio as we develop our business into 2024."

"I particularly liked the day with Pennie and Dan from Adventurous Audio. Their expertise was astounding and they were so skilled at training. I learnt so much and it really boosted my confidence."

"Pennie and Dan were amazing. The day was full of wonderful content and it was really rewarding to practice some examples and do exercises."

"All the sessions were very valuable but the day with Adventurous Audio did personally open up some boxes of how to build more confidence and practise tools to be more in control of my own communication. The practical session and listing to experiences from the field on both sides of the table worked very well including the option of taking examples from the participants own experiences was also very valuable."

“We have been privileged to work with Adventurous Audio on several projects.

They are creative, innovative and thoroughly delightful to work with. The team makes every effort to understand and research the brief. The design and delivery of the activities are impeccable, and the desired outcomes are always realised, as attested to by the amazingly positive feedback we have from all participants.

Adventurous Audio is great fun to work with and can be relied upon to deliver well beyond expectations!”