Digital
" I've thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Peter as a digital learning developer, building content for Deakin University's FutureLearn project. Peter's commitment to delivering digital content of the highest quality is underpinned by his deep understanding of online educational design, attention to detail, and his ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly. I could see Peter making a valuable addition to any eLearning team.''
Jessica C, Deakin University
Mentor
"Through the Faculty of Business and Economics’ (UoM) Career Mentoring Program, I was extremely fortunate to be paired with Peter. Throughout our mentorship, Peter demonstrated strong commitment to my personal and professional development.
Above all, I was impressed with Peter’s ability to bring progressive and innovative strategies to enhance critical thinking, courage and resilience.
Peter is a talented mentor and I highly recommend him for both personal and professional development. His precious insights into how to pursue better career choices, and result in a more aligned and satisfying career, was exceptionally valuable.
Peter assisted me with my transition out of university into the workforce, as well as to increase my networking circle involving members of the industry in mutually beneficial relationships. I feel privileged to have shared this experience with Peter and am so grateful for the time and effort he dedicated to the program.
Peter is an excellent mentor, coach, leader and friend. He demonstrates a passion for assisting others in their career development and expertise in his guidance.
Anyone who has the opportunity know or work with Peter is very lucky. And, of course, his personality gave a special atmosphere during our meetings."
Bart, P
Creativity
“Peter was my student in the Master of Education and studied an Advanced subject in this course, called The Second Language Curriculum subject. His final mark was 90/100 which was a H1, First Class Honours. Peter's strengths were his ability to contribute to the class discussion and engage with other students (domestic and international). He also met the requirements for academic writing and referencing at Masters level. His final project was to design a second language curriculum in which he creatively showed his skills and knowledge of the topic and integrated conceptual, theoretical, pedagogical principles to offer a sophisticated design."
Mahtab Janfada
Lecturer at The University of Melbourne
Business Development
"Peter was in Sales, he was heavily focused on developing the student experience through his passionate belief in the value of the international education experience. He was extremely dedicated to his work which was balanced with a jovial nature that warmly welcomed potential students to our modest boutique college. I would recommend Peter should you require a deeply knowledgeable person with a commitment to achieving goals balanced alongside a great humanitarian."
Jason Price
Australian Educationalist living in India
Customer Service
"Peter was extremely helpful after I contacted him for career advice, following my move to Melbourne. He was very quick to respond and ultimately made very useful suggestions in terms of career options. I would highly recommend Peter’s services to others seeking career advice."
Ian Jelley
Communications Officer at Metro Trains Melbourne
Teaching
"It was a pleasure to work as Peter's co- teachers, preparing and delivering an Upper Intermediate tertiary language course over two modules at RMIT University. Peter impressed me as is a highly-motivated, organized teacher who is always keen to develop his skills as a teacher and could develop inspiring relationships with his students.
Indeed, Peter is tireless in his commitment to the wellbeing and academic outcomes of his students. Peter has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially the cohort of late teen to adult international students.
Peter eagerly takes up extra professional development opportunities, in particular during non-teaching days, and embraces any opportunity to share and learn from his colleagues and from external specialists. Thus it was not a surprise when Peter embarked on his Masters in Education to fulfil his ambition for professional knowledge and on-going commitment to self-improvement.
Peter has an amazingly positive attitude to his profession. He is committed to teamwork and collaborative working relationships, while displaying a strong commitment to confidentiality."
Vicki Dritsas
Language Educator, RMIT
Customer Reviews of My Books
● (Book) Japanese Language Guide to the N3JLT test
"I passed JLPT N3 ....your guide for JLPT N3 was indispensible"
Melissa Francis
● (Book) Careers in Advertising Marketing and Selling
"a comprehensive plan of action ”
John Westwood, The Age Newspaper
● (Book) Living and Teaching English in Japan
" ..sections based on his personal experiences are excellent "
Julie Devine, JLTAV
● (Book) Living and Teaching English in Japan
"make sure you read Peter's book before you go to (Japan)"
Bayside Leader Newspaper, Melbourne.
● (Book) Motorcycle Japan
"the best way to travel around Japan on a motorcycle"
Scott Evans
● (Book) Motorcycle Japan
"riding around Japan is the best way to see the country"
Clare Berghofer
● (Book) Motorcycle Japan
"Makes me wish I knew how to ride a bike!"
David Hobson
"Makes me wish I knew how to ride a bike!"
David Hobson
● (Book) Motorcycle Japan
“inspiring… I just wanted to get on a bike and go
…particularly liked the costing …
allows me to accurately budget for the trip"
Shane Byrne
● (Book) Motorcycle Japan
"this guide offers great knowledge and reference points
for anyone wishing to experience a new culture
and create life long memories"
Mark Dulhunty
● (Client)
Japan Coach
● "Peter helped me to prepare for Japan, I had a lot of
people...culture, behaviour"
Sally Parrott, RMIT
Skills
● (Asia)
● (Customer Service)
Tom K, Nova Corporation
● (Teamwork)
● (Seminar)
"High in practical tips...great introduction
...excellent insights".
Karen Lloyd
“ I like your (content)...Good stuff!”
Paul G
Research
Alison Broinowski, PhD, Australian National University
“inspiring… I just wanted to get on a bike and go
…particularly liked the costing …
allows me to accurately budget for the trip"
Shane Byrne
● (Book) Motorcycle Japan
"this guide offers great knowledge and reference points
for anyone wishing to experience a new culture
and create life long memories"
Mark Dulhunty
Client Feedback
Training
● (Client)
“Peter likes a challenge, friendly, funny and full of
knowledge”
knowledge”
● (Client)
“Peter has a great outlook on life and business success”
● (Client)
“I find it very good how you explain things and share
moments of your life”
moments of your life”
● (Client)
“Treats his students as equals and makes a genuine effort to
teach them”
teach them”
● (Client)
“Well organised and confident”
● (Client)
“You are an excellent communicator with charm and heaps of
charisma”
charisma”
● (Client)
“An excellent teacher in the way you are organised and
logical”
logical”
● (Client)
“Peter really gives it a 110%”
● (Client)
“Very good teaching skills, simplifies difficult information and
provides excellent examples”
● (Client)
“I found Peter ..to be a very good teacher who was always
willing to help me when I needed help”
● (Client)
“Peter ….is an excellent teacher with a lot of energy and has
great control over the class”
Japan Coach
● "Peter helped me to prepare for Japan, I had a lot of
questions and he went through each one and he provided
insights based on his experiences which was very useful.
He also .. helped me to better understand the culture"
Rob Deutsch, Mercer and Mercer
● "(Peter) put into context the (Japanese)...
Rob Deutsch, Mercer and Mercer
● "(Peter) put into context the (Japanese)...
people...culture, behaviour"
Sally Parrott, RMIT
Skills
● (Asia)
"Asia leadership skills, particularly Asian language skills"
Emeline S
● (Asia)
Emeline S
● (Asia)
"a deep knowledge and understanding of Japanese
culture and language”
Julia G
● (Business Development)
Julia G
● " Peter's key skills are his ability to...understand...
Asian culture"
Asian culture"
John Wilkins, Australian Business College
● (Business Development)
“you are being awarded a performance bonus"
Kirk P, Dean, Temple University Japan
● (Business Development)
Kirk P, Dean, Temple University Japan
● (Business Development)
"Peter's key skills are his ability to...gain new business"
John Wilkins, Australian Business College.
● (Communication)
John Wilkins, Australian Business College.
● (Communication)
"Peter has an infectious smile and a warm personality”
Nicola Hancock, Holmesglen TAFE
● (Communication)
Nicola Hancock, Holmesglen TAFE
● (Communication)
“offers open communication to his work colleagues"
Rosemarie P
Rosemarie P
● (Customer Service)
"(Clients) feel very supported in their learning"
Lynda Beagle
● (Customer Service)
Lynda Beagle
● (Customer Service)
“(Peter) his interaction and rapport with (clients) is excellent”
Howie G, Director, Arrowhead, USA
● (Digital)
Howie G, Director, Arrowhead, USA
● (Digital)
"Peter’s digital skills launched my business and gained new
revenue"
Seirei, Tea Master, Tokyo, JAPAN.
● (Digital)
Seirei, Tea Master, Tokyo, JAPAN.
● (Digital)
"Love your newsletters"
Athena V
● (Leadership)
Athena V
● (Leadership)
"one of the most effective teachers we have ever had”
Bob Balderstone, WMIT
● (Leadership)
Bob Balderstone, WMIT
● (Leadership)
"I rated him excellent
(awareness of needs, teaching and preparation)"
Tom K, Nova Corporation
● (Teamwork)
"(Peter) invariably exceeds....requirements"
Colin B
● (Teamwork)
Colin B
● (Teamwork)
“Peter..has a creative and practical work
approach”
Leslie S
● (Teamwork)
Leslie S
● (Teamwork)
“Peter..has consistently shown initiative and great
dedication"
Renee Hardwick, Red Cross
● (Teamwork)
"Peter...produces work of a high standard"
Renee Hardwick, Red Cross
● (Teamwork)
"Peter...produces work of a high standard"
Lou K, RMIT TAFE
● (Teamwork)
"a team player ... and a leader"
● (Teamwork)
"a team player ... and a leader"
Roger M, Head Coach, Arrowhead, USA
● (Teamwork)
"thanks for a job well done"
● (Teamwork)
"thanks for a job well done"
Bruce Filcock, Director, NMIT
● (Teamwork)
"Thank you for your help and guidance,
and thanks for all the knowledge (you shared)"
Mark.T
● (Teamwork)
"Thank you for your help and guidance,
and thanks for all the knowledge (you shared)"
Mark.T
● (Seminar)
"High in practical tips...great introduction
...excellent insights".
Karen Lloyd
● (Newsletters)
"..Love your work"
Athena V
"..Love your work"
Athena V
● (Website)
"Excellent (content)...Well done"
John Macrow
● (Website) "Excellent (content)...Well done"
John Macrow
“ I like your (content)...Good stuff!”
Paul G
Research
● " indentification of the factors that deliver success "
Alison Broinowski, PhD, Australian National University
● "a clearly constructed report with interesting case studies"
Nena Johnston
Nena Johnston
● " it gave us a lot of useful information."
Kate Parlane, Education New Zealand
Kate Parlane, Education New Zealand
● "useful research that explored buyer behaviour"
David Ferguson, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
David Ferguson, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
● " fills a substantial gap in our understanding"
Rawdon Dalrymple, OA
Rawdon Dalrymple, OA
● (Research)
" a clearly constructed report with interesting case studies"
Nena Johnston
" a clearly constructed report with interesting case studies"
Nena Johnston
