Artistes of the Month

Also featured: Jason Dawe, John Scott

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Michelle Dewberry

Sir Alan summed her up when he called her "hard working" "very focused" "organised" "committed" and acknowledged she has "worked her way up to achieve great things". Michelle also captivated the media and became known as the "silent assassin".

Prior to competing in The Apprentice, Michelle was a self employed consultant working in the City of London with an impressive client list. Her decision to apply for The Apprentice was motivated by her strong desire to develop her business experience under the aegis of one of the country's most successful businessmen. Always ready to drive and accept a new challenge, she has created every one of her opportunities by forward thinking and self motivation.

Despite leaving school with only two GCSE passes, Michelle soon demonstrated
her rare business potential. Declining to follow the conventional further education route, Michelle recognised the value of hands on experience and opted instead for a YTS programme. Then aged 18, she took a major employer by storm after cold calling them and requesting a job as a manager. She was offered a junior post in the IT department but swiftly engineered her progress through the ranks until, by the age of 21, she was managing the biggest account the company held. Michelle simultaneously funded herself through night school to gain various professional qualifications to underpin her fast growing career. A desire to increase her experiences saw her move around the UK and then to London, after she was headhunted by Tiscali to manage their offshore transitions. Recognising her strengths in business transformation, Michelle branched out to work as a freelance consultant, managing complex business process outsourcing and transformation programmes.

After working with Sir Alan Sugar for a year, Michelle's entrepreneurial flair was strengthened and she left to progress her own ventures. Today, Michelle helps others to overcome whatever challenges they may face - be it companies, teams or individuals. She specialises in bringing her entrepreneurial, life and leadership skills to top organisations, helping leaders to become corporate entrepreneurs. Her clients range from top business leaders to ex prisoners, international companies to start-ups, and so-called "sink" schools to charities. In addition, Michelle is actively involved with the NSPCC and is an ambassador for the Prince's Trust. She also writes as a coach for the UK's best selling magazine, Glamour. She is on the board of the prestigious Business Superbrands council and has been selected by the government as a mentor to the £19million e-factor programme, promoting enterprise across North Lincolnshire. She is also a regular contributor to Radio, TV and Print Media. Her first book 'Anything is Possible' was published in 2007 and her second, business focused book is planned for release in 2008.

An author, businesswoman, coach and a speaker, Michelle shows that success does not happen by chance, it happens by choice.

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Jason Dawe

He presents ITV's Used Car Roadshow with Penny Mallory having started out on Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. He has also been a guest expert on a plethora popular TV and Radio programmes including, BBC Watchdog, Radio 2 Chris Evans show, Radio 2 Drive Time and The Tim Shaw Show on Kerrang Radio.

His extensive journalistic work in the Sunday Times, Top Gear Magazine, Used Car Buyer, Autotrader and AA Magazine make him a respected commentator and consumer champion.

Jason is an exceptional motivational presenter with ten years of consultancy and training experience behind him. He has written and delivered motivational training for worldwide sales conferences and led delivery of management training for groups of delegates from 10-150. In addition he has delivered change management programmes globally, working in Australia, New Zealand, The Far East, The Middle East, South Africa and South America.

Over the years Jason has worked with a broad range of clients including Dell, Ford, Toyota, Harley Davidson, Herman Miller, Hackett, Mercedes Benz, Scania, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Lombard and Trader Media. He also works extensively with a number of international automotive clients developing and delivering new vehicle launches.

Jason is also in demand as a speech writer and author of training courses on a wide range of subjects including change management and staff motivation. A trained auctioneer and natural raconteur Jason always brings a sense of fun and a huge amount of energy to the events he hosts.

An enthusiastic supporter of The Downs Syndrome Association and Great Ormond Street Hospital Jason has been involved in the Beaujolais Run charity car rally, from London to France, for the past three years and he has secured support for the event, which has raised more than £200,000, from his numerous industry contacts.

Originally from Cornwall, Jason now lives near Bath in the West Country where he runs a successful media production company, Bumper Media. He is married with two daughters. An avid rugby fan, Jason played in local teams until he suffered a broken leg during a match, he now puts his energies into supporting Bath and England. He is also the proud owner of a golden retriever called Tilly and a cocker spaniel called Molly, although he rather feels they believe they own him.

"The thanks go to you; you made it so much easier and wrote such a lovely script. I hope we can work together again soon" Natasha Kaplinsky
"Jason is about as good as it gets," Toyota Motor Europe
"The Most inspirational trainer I have seen in 20 years" MMM Live - Event company
"If you want to make an impact use Jason. Even the most jaded conference will light up when Jason gets going," Lorien Training

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John Scott

He worked in rep theatre as a pattern cutter and wardrobe supervisor at Mold York and Colchester
followed by a stint in the West End making costumes for the ill fated Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

He then moved on to 20th Century costumes as production manager running both London and then New York offices after which he became a freelance working on such great shows as Poirot and the Catherine Cookson epics.

He was then discovered by Hollywood and worked as costume supervisor on Interview with a Vampire, 4 Weddings & A Funeral, Notting Hill, 3 James Bond films, Tomb Raider and Butcher Boy just to name a few

John was then asked to appear on the Clothes Show and never looked back. He went on Richard and Judy for one show in January 2000 and never left! He is now the resident fashion expert on This Morning.

He performed his own one man show in the West End last year to packed houses and standing ovations

John has also covered many red carpets interviewing all sorts of stars from Harry Potter to J-lo and filmed with Jackie Collins in L.A. which achieved huge ratings and much critical acclaim

John also won Celebrity Weakest Link and appeared on Big Brother Big Mouth.

He has commented on many a vox pop re fashion styles and has even criticised Cherie Blair on the Six O'Clock News!

John has appeared on numerous shopping channels and is one of the contestants in an up coming Christmas Ready Steady Cook special

He appears regularly on radio and adores his role as side kick to Carol Mcgiffin on LBC.

Click here for John's online video showreel

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