Testimonials and learner reviews for Dr Charles Cotter

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TESTIMONIALS: DR CHARLES COTTER
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Kerrin Badham – Proprietor of Leading Edge Training and Business Solutions
“Charles has worked with my company Leading Training, for the past 2 years, as the
lead expert business facilitator on a bespoke Management Development Programme
for our client in the Western Cape. I was the Project Manager and Instructional
Designer and coordinated the training team.
Throughout the intervention, from the initial concept development and structuring
of the programme to the complex roll-out, and now as we near the end of a highly
successful programme, Charles has stood out as a consummate professional and a key
member of the team. He responds on time to queries, always adds value to any
discussion, is flexible, reliable, consistent, well-prepared for every engagement,
resourceful, generous with his knowledge and is just an absolute pleasure to work
with.
Charles is a person with deep integrity and works diligently to deliver training that
adds value. He displays a clear passion for people development and has keen insight
into the interpersonal dynamics of a management team. I hold him in the highest
regard and consider him an asset to the training industry and to South Africa. I look
forward to many more opportunities to work together in developing the capacity of
South African managers and leaders to a new level of excellence.” - 2023

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Cornelius Mainga – Proprietor and CEO of Corporate Consulting Training
International (CCTI)
“Doc Charles Cotter is Leader in the Learning and Development industry. His in-depth
knowledge in Training and Human Capital Development is a big asset to the HR
community.” - 2021
Graeme Lategan – Proprietor Graeme Lategan Consulting & Training and CEO of
TrainSkills
“Dr. Charles Cotter is not only a colleague but a mentor. Through his guidance and
expertise, I have managed to establish a very successful career. The expertise and
range that Charles has is phenomenal and is unrivaled in this industry. He has a
global presence and is one of the most sought-after facilitators to date. Clients
simply secure his services on an on-going basis and will not consider anybody to
deliver their programs, but him. Within this he consistently shares his abundance
with other trainers thereby helping them to realize success. Dr Cotter applies the
principles of empowering those around him and the lives he touches form an
everlasting bond with him. His contribution to the training world coupled with his
extensive experience and qualifications is unmatched and to be a student in one of
his classes will be a life changing experience. I’m proud to be associated with Charles
and I look forward to many years of collaboration.” - 2020
“I am proud to be associated with Dr Charles Cotter - Not only is he a sterling
example to this industry - but also - has been a great mentor and coach to me in my
development as a trainer. We collaborate at the highest level and he simply opens
doors for me. I would recommend Charles in a heartbeat simply because of is world
class presence and commitment to excellence.” - 2018

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Dr Paul Mapasure – Online Corporate Skills Trainer and Proprietor at BGIC
“Dr Charles Cotter is an accomplished HRM executive leadership and management
corporate skills trainer. He uses blended training methods in delivering his training,
which makes it easier for delegates to follow and comprehend concepts discussed
under the subject matter. He uses practical and real-life scenarios to cement his
training assertions. If you require an energetic and prolific trainer for your
organisation, Dr Charles Cotter is the recommended "Training Bus Stop" - 2020
Leon Steyn – Global Facilitator at Leon Steyn Company
“Very few people display the passion and love for something like Charles does. His
infectious enthusiasm is seated in a foundation of solid academic knowledge, brought
to life by vast experience. I fully recommend Charles for any type of training in his
field of expertise and can confirm that any person who has interaction with Charles
will move on from that interaction, a better person.” – 2020
Simion Mupunga – Group CEO of International Trainers and Consultancy (ITC) S.A
“Charles is a dedicated and very knowledgeable industry and best game player .... he
never disappoints.” - 2020
Dr Watson Munyanyi – Academic and Post-Doctoral Fellow at UJ
“Well versed and passionate about HR issues!” - 2020

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Yolande Koekemoer – Independent Training Consultant and Managing Member of
Ayoba Training Solutions
“Dr Charles Cotter is dedicated and passionate about making a difference in every
person's life who have the privilege of attending his training programmes. He is a
"walking library" and have made a significant difference in thousands of people's lives
who attended his training. Do not miss an opportunity to utilise him to make a
difference in your company.” - 2020
Raymond Chisara – Training & Development Specialist at CSG Skills Institute
“Charles has excelled in this field in Africa and abroad. I strongly recommend him.” -
2019
Robert Ahimbisibwe – Independent Training Consultant
“I have worked and collaborated with Charles over the past 14 years. He is a business
associate that always opens doors for others, is current. Someone you need in your
network not just for checks and balances. Working with Dr Charles Cotter is always
great!” - 2019
Aubrey Mfundo Liphokojoe - Business Development Director at Rantsane Mario Group
“Dr Charles Cotter is a versatile and Multi-talented global trainer in areas of
Leadership, Management, HRM, L&D. I have worked with him for 11 years. He's a
great asset for organisational and personal development.” - 2019

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"Charles is highly Qualified, talented and with great business acumen. Very
resourceful and reliable and dedicated and results driven individual." – 2012
Tanny Nkomo – CEO of TNM Corporate Solutions
“Dr Cotter is a very knowledgeable and excellent facilitator for HRM programmes. He
has facilitated multiple workshops for TNM CORPORATE SOLUTIONS with very
excellent reviews from almost all learners. His learner manuals that he develops
himself and after support material is very good. What I like most about him is his
professional attitude, punctuality and ability to relate with learners from different
backgrounds regardless of seniority. I strongly recommend him for any HR related
assignments.” - 2019
Joseph Ajal – CEO of PrecisionHR Uganda and Secretary-General of the HRMAU
“Meeting and working with Dr Charles Cotter has been a revelation! A breath of fresh
air in the African L&D community and a rock solid HR professional. He will definitely
be a fundamental pillar in the growth of HR Metrics and Analytics as well as other
value propositions that will take HR to its rightful place in the C-Suite and the
Boardrooms!” - 2018
Stewart Samkange – LinkedIn Talent Africa Services at LinkedIn
“The most admirable character traits I know about Charles are 1) his passion for
Africa, people and productivity 2) his contextual research (not cut and paste) and
commitment to excellence/outcomes 3) his willingness to share/teach & learn and 4)
infectious personality and charisma - Keep it up Charles!” - 2018

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Charles Winton – Director (Nolwazi Africa Events)
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Charles Cotter for 3 years now, Charles
facilitates courses for Nolwazi Africa (my company) in a few selected countries in
Africa. Charles is exceptionally professional, really connects with participants, but
most of all, he has a real love and passion for what he does.
Feedback received from previous participants have been nothing but excellent, I can
highly recommend Charles Cotter to anybody looking for a specialist in the HR field
of training.” – 2018
Ruth Ngwenya - Owner, Mpisholo Training Solutions
“I have known and worked with Charles Cotter for 9 years and throughout this period
he has never disappointed. He is professional in his conduct and engages well with
learners from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Charles' sense of humour, cultural
sensitivity and excellent knowledge of course content makes for a great learning
experience!” – 2018
Ray Mhunga – Business Development Executive, Ayihlome Training
“Charles is one of the best in the training industry, always punctual for his trainings,
he connects with his learners in an amazing way and he possesses a lot of knowledge
in different fields. He is an amazing professional who takes his job seriously every
time and if you are looking for value for your hard-earned money then Charles is the
person to consult. I give him 10/10.” – 2018
Dumisani Ncube – Founder, Director and Academic Head (EduNetworks)
“Charles is a great person to work with, bringing expert knowledge, integrity and a
very easy to work with approach. In each of my engagements with Charles, he,
myself and the teams involved were able to collaborate very effectively on the

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project from start to finish. In particular, the end results stood out in my mind.
Charles built excellent rapport with trainees which persisted without issue long past
the expected revision date. Additionally, an often-neglected area is documentation -
Charles delivered high quality documentation which allowed for very efficient
transfer of knowledge. He goes beyond being a trainer to brand Ambassador. Thank
you, Charles for the professional work we will continue to use you and would
recommend you to other skills development providers. I can stand as reference to
your work.” - 2017
Sabreen Jabali – General Director (Raseel Training)
“I am writing this letter of recommendation for Charles Cotter. I worked with Mr.
Charles as a Freelancer for the 2016 year and as part of Trainer in one of our
projects in Saudi Arabia, of which I ‘m the Director for the project. Mr. Cotter
showed his professional experience and highly performance for all sessions, his
adaptability and flexibility, and his overall attitude towards the top management,
learner and administrators. He is also coach talented. For these reasons and many
more I highly recommend Charles Cotter for a position at your department. Should
you need a further reference or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
the email address below.” – 2017
Henk Wasserman – Independent Training Facilitator and L&D Specialist
“If there is one trainer I would recommend working with, it is Charles. Charles is an
ambassador for trainers and deals with any training matters in the most professional
way. His knowledge, experience and insight into training is mind blowing. As a
prominent figure in our industry, Charles is a true leader and is respected by his
peers. His passion for training is second to none. He truly is one of only a few
professionals I know who gives 100% ALL THE TIME. His clear vision of training puts
him ahead of his time and that is why I follow Charles and his work so closely.” –
2017

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Mercy Situmbeko – Training Manager NamPower
"Charles has trained various groups of employees in NamPower on different courses.
The feedback from the Learners has been impressive in terms of learning having had
happened and being applicable on the job. Results have been visible after at 2
months of attending specifically the Technical Report Writing course" - 2016
Oscar Emetuei - CEO Billion House Consult
“After my Joburg2016 Masterclass in January 2016, with Charles as one of our
speakers, I want to say, Charles is a force to be reckoned with in the Training and
development industry. All our delegates scored Charles 95%, as they were blown
away by his vast array of knowledge - simple and easy engaging approach.
I highly recommend Charles as an excellent trainer, motivator and challenger to get
the best out of any team which wants to achieve consistent exceptional results that
truly differentiate it from competitions. But most importantly, his training models
result in immediate tangible results that drive the financial bottom line in today’s
challenging marketplace.” - 2016
Gert Oberholster – Independent Trainer in Lean Maintenance, RCA and Project
Management (Step up Training)
“Charles is a very self-motivated individual with a huge passion and drive for
developing and growing his learners. He has developed excellent training materials
and slides and is a true professional when it comes to presenting and facilitating.
Charles is also an excellent public speaker at conferences and events. He gives a lot
of input as a SAPTA Chairperson and it is a honour to work with him on training
assignments.” – 2016

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Nicholas Geza – Business Development and Marketing Manager (Knowledge Integration
Web)
“As a conference organizer, we contracted Charles Cotter to facilitate at our Skills
Development conference held on the 25th-26th of February 2016. All delegates gave
him glowing feedback. We would not hesitate to engage Charles to speak at our
conferences again in the future and would recommend him without hesitation as a
speaker to any organization.” - 2016
(Late) Floyd Khazamula – Managing Director (Ntyilo Training)
“Charles is a very detailed-orientated person & produced great results for our Ntyilo
Training & Concierge Services (Pty) Ltd Workshop. From the onset, in consultation
with Charles, he was able to demonstrate his expertise & he is certainly not the guy
who takes all the business coming his way. He is a true honest professional & would
use his skills for future endeavors. The scope of SMMEs & the desire to help this
companies grow is beyond articulation when you associate with Charles. Ntyilo
Training & Concierge Services (Pty) Ltd growth will forever be indebted to his skillful
facilitation & brand development marketing approach in his strides.” - 2015
Muctaru Kabba – (Former) Finance Manager: University of South Africa – School of
Business Leadership
“Charles Cotter is passionate about learning and development. He combines this
passion with a thirst for knowledge on his subject matter, an attention to details,
and integrity. He is a credit to the training profession.” – 2015

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Nkululeko Ngubane - Executive Director of Dynamic Eagle Training and Networking
"Charles is a brilliant speaker and facilitator, he facilitated for my company
(Dynamic Eagle Training and Networking) and the delegates were mesmerized by his
delivery, it was indeed a captivating experience. I will recommend Charles to anyone
who is serious about quality and top-class facilitation. He is very insightful. "- 2015
Mofoyeke Omole - Deputy Head Academics at Ibadan Business School
"Charles is a very knowledgeable individual with great teaching skills. We have
benefited immensely from his wealth of experience especially in the area of
Monitoring and Evaluation Management." – 2015
Sharon Shakung - Human Capital Management Professional - Consultant, Facilitator,
Trainer, Speaker
"I’ve had the pleasure and the honour of working with Charles as a Professional
Trainer when I was a Corporate Training Manager some time ago, and as an associate
in recent times. Charles is a highly knowledgeable, experienced and passionate HRM
professional, and a very consistent, honest and reliable person. I look forward to on-
going relations and further, successful collaborations." – 2014
Joe Katapa – Director - Market Research and Production at The Conference Hub
"Charles Cotter is a fantastic presenter who gives nothing but the very best. He is
very knowledgeable and has an exceptional ability in capturing the attention of his
audience." – 2014

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Ayoola Adewale - Agricultural Economist, University of Ibadan and Project Manager
""Mr. Cotter is a highly resourceful person, he is a widely travelled training and
Development professional who passionately delivers subject matters assigned to him.
He is an expert in Business and Project Management and one of the Key faculty
members of the Ibadan Business School, Nigeria." - 2014
Christa Loots - Internationally experienced management training facilitator/Business
Owner
"Charles was a trusted team member focused on delivering the best methods and
latest research, his eye for detail and command of the language makes him an
excellent communicator, combined with a real caring for his candidates in the
training class as well as an ability to create active debate, he ensures the
development of all involved. He does underpromise and overperform."" – 2013
Salome Visagie - HCM Manager at Resolve Solution Partners
"Charles excelled as a trainer and facilitator on all levels of generic management
training at the CTMM. He has an exceptional ability to read his audience and
appropriately adapt his transfer of knowledge. He successfully managed various
programmes, presented both in-house and external, the Junior and Middle
Management programmes, Supervisory/Team Leadership and Personal Mastery
programmes." - 2013

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Mariek Dettbarn - Regional Principal at College Campus
"Charles is a dedicated professional, who always delivers the highest quality and
standards in all he does. I would strongly recommend him for any training and
facilitation an organisation might need." – 2013
James Chaitwa - Managing Consultant at Oceana HR
"Charles is an accomplished independent Education, Training and Development
Practitioner, specializing in management training. He has been our facilitator and we
have received excellent feedback every training session." - 2013
Remy Oyejide
"Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value" - 2013
Ransom Quao
"Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value" - 2013
Prof. Ian Strydom - Independent Education Management Professional and Programme
Manager
"Charles is very professional and has an in-depth knowledge of his field (HR), both
practical and theoretical. He delivers on time as agreed and consistently delivers
work of a high quality. He gets along well with people at all levels of the corporate
hierarchy and is a person of sober habits. I recommend him for any assignment for
which his skills and experience makes him a candidate." – 2012

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Dr Karel Lessing - Senior Lecturer (and former HOD) at Tshwane University of
Technology
"Charles is a very dedicated and hard-working individual." – 2012
Derek Hendrikz - Strategic Leadership and Strategy Development Specialist
"Charles is a brilliant occupational trainer and academic. I have worked with him
many times since 2004 and he regularly runs management and business-related
workshops on my behalf. Delegate’s feedback on his work is always phenomenal, and
without exception he produces highly satisfactory results. Where a training
facilitator is needed, I recommend Charles highly!" - 2012
Prof. Deon Tustin - HOD at Bureau of Market Research, UNISA
"Charles is a very meticulous and remarkably enthusiastic person. He has an
innovative business mind that further supports his creative talents." - 2013

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