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“Our experience with John Briggs Consultancy was nothing short of transformative. The cultural journey we embarked on opened our eyes, hearts, and minds to the richness of knowledge, values, and perspectives of First Nations peoples. John’s approach was deeply respectful, engaging, and empowering—creating a safe space for learning, reflection, and genuine connection. This wasn’t just training; it was a journey of growth and understanding that continues to shape how we work and relate to community. Highly recommended for meaningful reconciliation and cultural capability.”

“The cultural awareness training delivered by John Briggs Consulting was incredibly valuable — far from a box-ticking exercise. The content was rich, the conversations were real, personal, and genuinely useful for our day-to-day work. Importantly, the lessons we took away extend beyond the workplace and into our everyday lives. Every staff member left the session feeling reflective, more confident, and more aware, and they personally reached out to John Briggs Consulting to express their appreciation for the training afterwards — which, as we all know, is rare for workplace training. This is a true testament to the quality of John Briggs Consulting’s training, and it is our pleasure to recommend it to other organisations.”

“We greatly appreciate the time, effort and preparation that has been invested in developing this training package to best suit the Authorised Officer Role. We love the heart behind this training and the prospect of how this training is being rolled out to the different QR agencies and stakeholders around the Network. I can imagine the impact this has had on just our Unit alone and how much this will impact the QR machine, which in turn will impact our community we aim to provide the best possible service to.

Mr Briggs delivery of this package could not be faulted. Listening to everyone’s feedback at the end of the session and to the first team that had already gone through the training was a testament to the content and delivery of the package. Mr Briggs brought his extensive experience and shared it in a way that was challenging, insightful and gave a different perspective for the teams to engage and be more mindful in our interactions with the public. The training was well structured, clear, personable, informative and meaningful and kept the class well engaged.

The training also brought more value to our current training in terms of ‘Positive Interactions’ and how we can impact the Reconciliation Action Plan for QR in our working environments. I could tell from how everyone was engaged in the training that it was making a lasting impression that most AOs disclosed in the feedback session that they would be adding and integrating into their everyday occurrences in the workplace and homelife. We see a huge benefit for this training being added to our Authorised Officer Recruitment School package, possible right before our OST package as it rolls straight into ‘Positive Interaction’ and ‘MyPath’ which would add value to our Comms.”

“I have had the privilege of working with Johnny Briggs across two organisations over an extended period, and I cannot recommend partnering with him highly enough.

Johnny is an exceptional storyteller and educator who brings Australia’s history to life with profound impact. His ability to create safe spaces where employees feel comfortable asking any question — no matter how difficult or confronting — is remarkable. Johnny approaches every interaction with grace and kindness, making complex and challenging topics accessible to everyone.

What sets Johnny apart is the consistent positive experience he delivers. Without fail, our employees emerge from his sessions more knowledgeable, more culturally confident, and genuinely inspired to contribute to reconciliation efforts. His deep cultural knowledge combined with his personal stories, warm and engaging style creates learning experiences that resonate long after his workshops end.

Beyond his educational work, Johnny has proven to be an invaluable strategic advisor at SEEK. He has guided us through meaningful changes to our business practices and ways of working, helping us identify tangible actions that contribute to reconciliation in impactful, sustainable ways.

If you’re seeking someone who can elevate cultural awareness, provide thoughtful guidance on your reconciliation journey, and inspire genuine change through education, Johnny Briggs is one of the best. His work has been transformative for our people and our business, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.”

“Working with Johnny is truly a refreshing experience. He creates a calm, welcoming space where ideas can flow safely and without judgement. During our regular sessions, Johnny brings a great energy, he builds on our concepts by offering insightful guidance and clear direction for improvement. His collaborative approach consistently helps us to elevate our thinking and drive meaningful progress. We would not be where we are today without Johnny’s ongoing support.”

“I have received excellent feedback from the two days that you ran last week. As I walk around the office, I am hearing heaps of chatter about the learning that people experienced and that is a great sign that we really started to provoke thought within our workplace. I just wanted to say thank you again for your genuine and authentic style of leading and facilitating, it got all of our leaders thinking which is exactly what we needed.”

“There was content that I was not aware of and the delivery by John Briggs, the facilitator was uplifting, informative, funny and on point.”
“The four hours felt like it had only gone for 20 minutes. I’ve been with Coles with many years and I’d have to say that this session was one of the most interesting, educational and diverse training that I’ve experienced. I thank you for supporting the program and providing me with some insight.”
“Everyone is raving about how great John Brigg’s training was. I also have just had a staff member tell me that in her 10 years working for this company that it was the best training she has ever done.”

“The session that I and the students participated in was extremely valuable. It gave us all a great insight into our own bias and societies biases around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It was interesting and confronting to voice the perceptions that we had often heard in the media, from our friends and family about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. I loved that you incorporated examples from a range of cultures, this was really beneficial for the students that hadn’t been in Australia for very long as they could relate their understandings to their own cultures. It was interesting to talk with the students who have Aboriginal heritage within our class about what they had learnt, as they themselves didn’t know the harshness, trauma and exclusion that Aboriginal people endured throughout history. Thanks again!”

“Johnny… what can I say? From the moment he began speaking, he had me completely engaged. He created such a warm and safe space for us to explore the material and to ask the kinds of questions the group have wanted to ask but never quite known how to ask appropriately.

I have been involved in a number of RAP programs in previous organisations, and while they have delivered cultural awareness programs really well, this was next level for me. This session did not just raise an awareness, it genuinely built cultural confidence. This program will be incredibly beneficial for current and future leaders.

Honestly, I could have listened to Johnny speak all day. His genuineness, depth of knowledge and openness to share was truly powerful.

Once again, thank you for creating such a meaningful experience. It has left such an impression on me.”

“The Kmart Group has had the pleasure of partnering with John Briggs Consultancy for over 14 years. Throughout this time, John Briggs and team have consistently delivered exceptional cultural confidence training to our business leaders and team members. Their expertise and dedication have significantly contributed to fostering a more inclusive environment for all our team, customers, and community.

John Briggs Consultancy’s tailored approach and deep understanding of cultural dynamics have empowered our leaders to navigate and embrace diversity with confidence. The positive impact of their training programs is evident in the enhanced collaboration, communication, and overall morale within our organisation.

We highly value our long-standing partnership with John Briggs Consultancy and look forward to continuing this fruitful collaboration for many more years to come.”

“Coles have worked with John Briggs Consultancy for over fifteen years to deliver cultural diversity training to team members, managers and senior leaders across the business. John has a unique ability to connect and engage with an audience that makes him stand apart from other trainers. His understanding of the commercial environment and ability to clearly articulate why diversity is good for business ensures all participants understand the role they can play in supporting Coles’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan.”

“I feel far more confident than I did prior to the session.”
“The content was most helpful, particularly Aboriginal history and an understanding of what lead to where we are today. Great workshop. Great activity ideas!”
“I have more understanding about Indigenous culture and activities to incorporate in our programs so that kids can learn.”
“I intend to make a difference to children’s lives, engaging children to explore more about Indigenous culture.”

“I just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed the session you ran this morning. To be honest, being born in a different country and from personal experiences with ‘bad behaviours’, I went to your session with a defensive mindset. However, the session really opened up my mind and I am no longer ignorant about this topic. Thank you very much for your time.”

“We recognise reconciliation requires an ongoing commitment that requires real action and change. That’s why we have a long-standing partnership with John Briggs Consultancy – John is a proud member of the Yorta Yorta and Gunnai nations, Facilitator and subject matter expert to advance our commitment to reconciliation. John has helped QBE build cultural confidence across our workforce, which extends to our external business partners and brokers. Cultural Confidence is more than awareness, it means you are comfortable using your awareness and knowledge in different settings. This is our aim at QBE as we want to create a workforce that moves from intentional to demonstrative in the reconciliation space.”

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