Testimonials
As to the students, I know that they enjoyed the fast-moving pace and that it was pitched just right – never an easy task with new students coming from diverse primary and prep schools. What was delivered to the students very much joined up with the messages to the parents and so, as a school, we feel that our pastoral aims have been supported at both home and school levels.
Fiona is an excellent communicator – open, friendly and extremely well-informed. Her personal experiences, alongside her academic background, help her to be an authority on adolescent matters. I have received nothing but delighted e-mails form the parents to whom she spoke!”
Read more “Lizzie Beasley, Head of Pastoral Care at St Pauls School for Girls – September 2023”
“The presentation was engaging from the start, with the true story that she told and the key themes that ran throughout wereRead more “Mr Osei-Tutu – Head of Media Studies, Colfes School”
“Excellent presentation, so important to start the year in the right way sharing the knowledge and experience on RacialRead more “Ella Johnson – Drama Teacher, Colfes School”
“Fiona’s episode is incredible, I just listened to it yesterday and I felt so called out by so many of her perfectionism quotes but in a good/necessary way! She did a great job!” Listen to theRead more “Grace, Podcast Producer on Tracy Otsuka’s ADHD for Smart A**e Women”
“Thank you to Fiona for joining me on my podcast How Not to Run a Business. Fiona has such a refreshing approach. She’s open, honest, knowledgeable, and fun. Everything you could ask from a guest and more.” Listen to theRead more “Jeremy Jacobs, podcast host of How Not To Run A Business”
“I have had Dr. Peters on my podcast Overcoming Distractions a couple times and her depth of knowledge in the world of adult ADHD as well as her very clear advice has been a true asset to my show. She has a laid out the adult ADHD experience in both home life and in the workplace methodically and listeners have been able to understand how to take the next steps by identifying how ADHD shows up in various parts of their lives.”
Read more “David Greenwood-author, podcast host of Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD”
“Fiona presented at the FSB London & Thames Valley Minority Ethnics Virtual Networking event and opened our eyes to the challenges faced by business owners with ADHD, and how we can also support them with a little understanding of how it impacts their day to dayRead more “Federation of Small Business”
“A massive thank you to Dr. Fiona Peters for her eye-opening presentation on the challenges faced by #ADHD business owners and her simple tips to try and make tasksRead more “Federation of Small Business”
“Fiona was the main speaker at our staff training session this year. She spoke with confidence and conviction, engaging an audience of more than 200 teachers and support staff with clarity and authority. Her presentation was by some margin the most impressive that I have heard on the subject of race and anti-racism and I have no doubt that she will have made a lasting impact.”
30.08.23
Read more “Richard Russell, Headmaster at Colfes School in London”
Yesterday was AMAZING! Thoroughly enjoyed being part of the workshop
Fiona is a BOSS- I stood there in the hall in awe, total woman crush.
The way Fiona commanded the space was phenomenal, the fine balance between, praise, laughter and seriousness was just so on point. The personal touches of giving a little bit of you allowed the workshop to be accessible to everyone on so many different levels.
I especially loved the moment when Fiona empowered the YR10 girls by reminding them that they are role models to the YR9s and just giving them those words of encouragement lit up their faces paired with some embarrassing smiles but also recognising their importance.
I look forward to Fiona’s return, I so hope it is when we have a live assembly, and it is shared with some of the younger year groups too. Having a woman on stage and a black woman on stage is something our kids have needed and yearn for. I wish I was as fortunate to have a workshop like this when I was a school kid, you would be surprised how lasting these experiences are for us.
Thanks so much
Read more “Speaker Testimonial from Colfes’ School From Ms. Sutherland Assistant Head of Year 7”
“Dr Fiona Peters is a brilliant, engaging and eloquent speaker, who is able to bring complex societal issues into accessible and relatable stories. She features in our documentary ‘Like a girl’ where she provided insightful and well-informed contributions on the intersectionality of race and gender in sports today. Passionate and inspirational, Dr Fiona Peters is able to challenge her audience while creating empathy and connection with the realities of people present behind the social or societal discussion, for us all to look at change with a greater understanding and a little bit more courage.”
Fiona began her career with the BBC as a television researcher in News and Current Affairs and Specialist Factual, leaving to pursue a PhD in Sociology at Goldsmiths. She is beginning a new and exciting chapter as a non-fiction writer, winning a coveted place on the Harper Collins Author Academy in 2020-21. She is on a mission to share unheard experiences, stories and ideas to open up new perspectives on how we see the world and ourselves; to inspire action and create social change.
The Necessary Rebels Podcast invited Dr. Fiona Peters, who illustrated a very niche area to the audience in a relatable way. Her interview spanned several socially, culturally, and ethnically sensitive subjects which she translated with care, thoughtfulness, and balanced viewpoints.
Dr. Fiona Peters presented complex issues with skill, often drawing on professional and personal experience to convey topics in everyday terms. Her interview style was conversational and commands an audience by offering brave insights and contrasting views, unafraid to challenge the status quo or speak her truth!