Reviews of Our Speakers
“Having the opportunity to work with Susan Cain during Scripps’ 2024 EDI Symposium will be one of the top highlights of my career. Susan was accommodating, flexible, and professional throughout the planning process. I appreciated how her staff handled correspondence and requests with immediate attention. It was nice to be seen and heard by a fellow introvert who’s become an expert on this subject matter and is unapologetic of who she is. I’d be honored to team up with Susan again, if the chance ever presented itself.” — Synamin Feggan, Senior Coordinator, EDI, The EW Scripps Company
“Dan delivered an outstanding presentation. We especially appreciated the structure of three 15-minute sessions interspersed with prompted discussion topics, which kept the keynote dynamic and maintained audience engagement throughout. The feedback from our audience has been overwhelmingly positive, and the presentation aligned perfectly with our quality and safety objectives.” –Ann Katherine Hoobler , Director of Operations, MedStar Health
“Cassandra brought energy, enthusiasm, and humor to our event. She was engaging and thought-provoking and challenged us to be more purposeful in our change management strategies.” -Amy Kulp, M.S., Executive Director, American Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds
“If you think Michelle’s videos show the energy she brings into a space, wait until you see her in person! The look on everyone’s face when the music started as she ran on stage and started dancing was priceless! When some people jumped up and started dancing with her in the beginning, I knew this was exactly what Arizona educators needed to amplify their excellence! Michelle was engaging, energetic, and so personable. She connected with the audience and inspired them to step outside of their comfort zone and into the world of imagining the best that can happen. Thank you for uplifting the educational community in Arizona!”
– Paula Watkins, NBCT, M.Ed., Program Director, Arizona K12 Center
“Susan’s talk was well-received by participants. Susan was very professional while also personable, bringing an encouraging atmosphere for participants. The organisation was also seamless.” – Lara Munday, Projects Officer, Open University Students Association
“Susan was terrific. I cannot say enough about her wisdom, intelligence and EQ.”
– Adam Neuman, Chief of Staff & Special Advisor to the President, Baltimore Ravens
“Nataly’s message reinforced our session’s focus on kindness, and in this case, kindness to ourselves. I think in our industry, we are so heavily focused on kindness to others and exceeding expectations with the service we deliver, that our physical & emotional wellbeing often takes a backseat. I do believe the attendees came away with a renewed sense of importance around self-care, and they will find ways to prioritize 1. Taking breaks 2. Reduce multi-tasking/rapid task switching and 3. Put away devices for periods of time. There was a lot of discussion between guests following Nataly’s presentation indicating they really took the message to heart.”
– Michele Fisher, Dir. Sales Operations, Apple Leisure Group
“Nataly was a pleasure to work with and she exceeded my expectations. Her message was exactly what we were hoping for and I know many attendees felt the wake-up call and the inspiration they need to make some changes in their personal wellbeing. Her Q&A at the end was great and allowed the audience to engage more with her content.”
~ Jacki Marks, Executive VP, Apple Leisure Group
“Amy did an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC job. We have gotten so many positive reactions. I really enjoyed having her, and we’re very pleased with her appearance. I just can’t speak highly enough!” Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
“Dan’s presentation was world class! Both in terms of clarity and relevance to our conference, but also from the tech aspect. Dan Heath’s presentation was next level and he was able to connect with the audience even though he was not on-site and connected to us through Zoom.” Thorfinnnur Skulason, Chief Communications Officer, Planet Youth
“Thank you for taking the time to travel to Cleveland for our 2024 Leadership Retreat. Your inspiring session was truly ‘awesome’ and was the perfect closing to our retreat. You brought great energy and helpful insights to the 300 Cleveland Clinic leaders.” -Tomislav Mihaljevic, MD, CEO & President, Cleveland Clinic
“Wow- today was incredible! I am positive that every single one of those 178 attendees were able to walk away from today’s event with at least one positive new habit, goal, or outlook on how to practice fearless positivity in their personal and professional lives.
Samantha Goldstein, Strategy & Consulting Delivery Specialist, Accenture Federal Services
“Without exaggeration, that was one of the most impactful presentations I have experienced. I loved your tips and strategies. For once, my brain was thinking “I can do that!” rather than “Those ideas would be nice if I had the time.” I’m really inspired to take the learnings forward, and I will report back on the results.” Hansel Pham, Partner, White & Case Law Firm
“Amy infused our Women@Goodwin event with energy, passion and levity as she talked about presence! She was such a gem and a pure joy to work with and was lovely to every member of our 200+ person audience – she took photos and signed books of every single person who was queued up to meet with her. We hope to have the opportunity to work with Amy again!” Goodwin Procter (Law)
“She was great! People were raving about her for hours! She was super easy to work with, arrived early, hung out and really did a killer job!” Real Estate
“Amy was fantastic. She was great to work with beforehand and her closing keynote was a wonderful message with several ideas our attendees can implement in their school districts. She received a well-deserved standing ovation.” Pennsylvania School Boards Association (Education)
“I wanted to reach out on behalf of all of us at Automotive News to thank Amy Cuddy for a fantastic Automotive News Leading Women Conference. It was an outstanding event, with a sold-out, interested and engaged audience that really enjoyed her presentation. Words that kept popping up in relation to her and her presentation in our survey responses were “authentic,” “sincere,” “engaging,” and “real.” She knocked it out of the park. And the book signing afterwards was a huge success!” Automotive News (Publishing)
“So powerful to hear personal experiences from someone who is also so well versed in their field, and Amy just seems so down to earth and approachable. Everything she spoke about from imposter syndrome to bullying to being our best most confident version of ourselves resonated in some way.” Technology
“Amy was the perfect person for all of us to hear right now. These times have been challenging and her talking points were a good reminder of how we can stay strong and help others stay strong. Amy’s talk left me feeling energized and motivated to be my most authentic self and be present at work while helping others do the same.” Technology
“Amy Cuddy was a true inspiration to our audience and a joy to watch. Her work is interesting and relatable, and her presentation resonated with our attendees.” Phi Theta Kappa (Fraternal/Membership Organization)
“Amy Cuddy focused on her research of body language and how it changes people’s perceptions of us and also the outcomes that occur in our lives. But most importantly, body positioning can shape the way we see ourselves and how that may impact our confidence levels.” wsum.org TED Talk Review
“Carey Lohrenz is that rare speaker that at the same time is incredibly sharp and able to convey her notable business acumen while telling great stories and inspiring audiences of all types. She peppers her talks with wit, humor and insightful wisdom. I recommend Carey without reservation.” Kris Thomas, PhD Talent Enablement, LiveRamp
“A Remarkable Experience at the Virtual Event with Carey Lohrenz
Carey’s insights and perspectives were truly enlightening. Her distinguished career in the US Navy brought a unique and invaluable perspective to the discussion. I was captivated by her ability to draw parallels between her experiences in the Navy and the challenges we face in our daily lives. Her stories were not only inspiring but also provided valuable lessons applicable to both personal and professional growth.” — People Driven Technology
“I wanted to say that Dan Heath’s presentation at our First Movers Summit was superb. Even in a digital format, he is an extraordinarily gifted presenter. And the content really resonated with our audience. Thank you so much for helping to make it possible for us to work with him.” –Nancy McGaw, Senior Advisor, Aspen Institute Business & Society Program
“Neil exceeded expectations. His message is relevant and timely… if not urgent. His delivery is authentic and engaging. His recommendations are immediately actionable. Our team translated his talk into action the very same day… and it immediately showed!” –Janaye Taylor, Associate Director, Event Strategy & Operations, Alexion Pharmaceuticals
“Today was a truly remarkable day at the 11th Annual GOV HR Summit in Abu Dhabi! I had the honor of attending the inspiring speech by Dr. Tasha Eurich, acclaimed as the World’s No.1 Self Awareness Coach.
Her session on “THE FUTURE IS HUMAN: LEADING WITH AUTHENTICITY, EMPATHY & ADAPTIVITY” left an indelible mark on me. Dr. Eurich’s insights into self-awareness and leadership are unparalleled.
What’s even more incredible is that I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Eurich in person, and she generously gifted me a copy of her book, “How to Succeed by Seeing Yourself Clearly.” I am truly grateful for this opportunity to learn from a visionary leader in the field.
Dr. Eurich’s work reminds us that success begins with self-awareness, and her book is a treasure trove of wisdom. I’m eager to dive into its pages and apply her insights to my personal and professional journey.
Thank you, Dr. Eurich, for your inspiring speech and for your generosity. You’ve made a lasting impact on all of us at the summit today.” –Aamna Alshehhi, Ras al-Khaimah Government
“I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to meet you at Gov HR Summit. It was a true privilege to have the chance to converse with someone of your caliber and expertise. Your insights were particularly enlightening, and I was deeply impressed by your depth of knowledge and passion for the subject. Your contributions are truly remarkable, and I am incredibly grateful for the chance to learn from your expertise.” –Fawaz Ahmed, Foulath Holding
“Shawn was AMAZING! Beyond all expectations. I knew he was going to be funny, but I did not realize HOW consistently funny. And a total class act. We’ve already had numerous comments and emails from people practicing their three grateful things.” — Aimee Harris, VP, Brand Management, Primrose Schools Franchising Company
“Cassandra is an excellent speaker and expert on navigating the waves of change. She makes you realize that individual emotions about change can make or break organizational change. I love her perspective of ‘are you going to be bitter or better’!” –Julie Staub, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Jackson Health System
Michelle was a big hit, and we’ve received a lot of feedback on how timely and practical her message was for our associates. She took our vision for her session and hit every point, and her energy definitely comes through the screen. Everyone who attended raved about her session and wanted more time with Michelle. Not only is she wonderful speaker, but she’s also wonderful to collaborate with! — Christina Mendoza, Sr Executive Assistant, UScellular
“We have been fortunate to have Brené Brown as a keynote speaker at Workhuman in consecutive years and she has already garnered “rock star” status. Our attendees line up hours before her talk and literally run to their seats to get as close as possible to one of the most dynamic speakers in the world today. Undeniably authentic, inspiring, and motivating, Brené has solidified her place as one of the highest-rated speakers in Workhuman conference history.” –Kevin Mullins, VP of Global Communications, Workhuman
“Our audience responded very positively to Tasha’s program. She led off our 3-day event and, throughout the rest of the event, our group repeatedly talked about finding a loving critic. You could tell that it resonated with the group on actions that they needed to take to think about self-awareness. She did a really fantastic job of adapting her presentation to emphasize and include the points from our company. She also weaved in the messages we talked about with her own materials and I especially liked her description of manager vs. leader.” —Matthew Neff, Chief of Staff, The Chamberlain Group
“How does one even begin to explain being in the physical presence of Nataly Kogan? Her enthusiasm and positivity is contagious, and she truly is the funniest person in her family. Nataly was real and authentic and left our teacher leaders with a wealth of knowledge on emotional resilience and why self-care is of the utmost importance for them to sustain when being a teacher is one of the most difficult things they’ll ever do. If you are looking for a drab keynote, Nataly is not for you; however, if you want passion, excitement, and humor, you’ll find all of that and more in Nataly Kogan.” –Paula Watkins, NBCT, M.Ed., Program Director, Arizona K12 Center
“Amy’s warm personality, lighthearted presentation style, and lessons of fearless positivity woven throughout an interactive journaling practice reminded our teacher leaders that it is ok to take time to focus on themselves and their needs. She has piqued their interest in happiness in the digital age and left them with strategies they can implement in their classrooms to ensure a healthy balance of technology for their students as well as themselves.” Paula Watkins, NBCT, M.Ed., Program Director, Arizona K12 Center
“Tasha was amazing and the consummate professional! I can’t even put into words the impact she had on our team. The most consistent piece of feedback was “the guest speaker was amazing.” All our leaders have been talking about self-awareness since the event. I just got off a call with my CHRO and she talked about the presentation again and how our leaders need to lean into self-awareness more. We are just so pleased, and professionalism aside, I just like her as a person – so happy we met!” – Olecia Christie, Senior Director, Employee Communications, Banner Health
“Amy’s program on Fearless Positivity exceeded our expectations, it was amazing in so many ways! Our team was very grateful and appreciative of Amy’s ability to weave in the things that we had expressed in our pre-meeting call that were important for us. She wove them in seamlessly to her presentation and made the connection to the audience (team, community, connectivity, coalition work, etc.). It made a big impact for the attendees and being able to pull both personal and professional gems from Amy’s presentation that will help them moving forward!” Juliane Walker, Wichita State University, Center for Public Health Initiatives
“Nataly changes your and your team’s lives through her energetic, research-based, interactive sessions that bring to life powerful actions to improve your wellbeing, restore energy, and lead you to work and live happier.” —Alicia Davis, Director of Global Finance L&D, Dell
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! You were fantastic! I will definitely recommend you to others who are looking for speakers. Your presentation was very insightful, funny, engaging, and really resonated with the audience. We have had overwhelmingly positive feedback from the event.”
– Xan Pearson, CEO & President, Colorado Thought Leaders Forum
“The presentation exceeded my every expectation. Dan captivated and engaged the audience. He created an emotional connection with the audience and inspired us to think in moments. I have heard rave reviews from our team and how meaningful the presentation was.” — Linda Cooper, SVP, Director Consumer Delivery, BOK Financial
“Thank you to Tasha and her entire team for providing a wonderful keynote for our women’s event. Through her kindness and knowledge everyone walked away feeling fantastic and ready to apply tools into their lives.”
Attendee feedback:
- “This is the second time I have seen her, and she has yet to disappoint me. Her knowledge on the topics that she discusses are above and beyond. I love that her presentations are engaging!!”
- “She was excellent! I enjoyed her presentation style and slides. I would have liked more time for Q & A. My best takeaway from her was the value of self-awareness and how to achieve. The What vs Why questions was also an excellent tip.”
- “Dr. Eurich was an amazing speaker. Her research was very revealing, and her 3 Behaviors were easy to understand. She held my attention – even after lunch.”
- “This is tough; she was phenomenal! I had 2 pages of notes written just from her speech; best takeaway; It’s always good to do a spot test and check yourself every once in a while – you might not be as good as you think you are. HMMMMM? the bar comment.”
- “Oh my gosh she is amazing! I wish I was able to do the meet and greet. I will be buying her book. There was not one thing that I didn’t take from her speech.”
- “She was amazing and I loved her talk! My best takeaway is to do the Reflected Best Self Exercise. Also, asking WHAT instead of WHY questions. It was all such good information/advice.”
—Sarah Smith, Event & Marketing Director Confidence Learning Center
“Shawn Achor set off a ripple of happiness in our audience that will continue to spread. His masterful storytelling transforms listeners, and his message of community connection is just what we needed to hear.” —Carolyn Gan, Program Director, Conference for Women
“Tasha’s presentation for our group of female executives could not have been more poignant and well-delivered. Throughout the 1 hour session, she kept our cohort engaged, excited, and nodding along. Ultimately, many of our participants expressed desire and excitement around bringing elements for Tasha’s teachings back to their respective organizations.” – Aekta Mouli, Strategy Consultant, Deloitte, LLP
“We were very pleased with Neil’s program on ‘The Subtle Art of Happiness’ at our System Leadership Meeting. On our 10-point rating scale, he received a score of 9.39. Some of the audience comments included:
- He was energizing and the message is timely and relevant. SO helpful.
- I LOVED The Subtle Art of Happiness presentation. Neil was super engaging and had me feeling encouraged.
- Learned many new habits that I will be applying to workplace and my personal life.
- Neil imparted information that I will implement in my personal and professional life. 1000 minutes–I’m using two for me.
- I like Neil’s two minutes a day practice. I will be doing the night one where I put my phone away and read two pages out of a book every night before bed.
- Took away the Forest Bathing and how to bring that into your day.”
– Ochsner Health System
“I’m delighted to report that Susan’s session rated very highly, scoring 4.62/5 on aggregate. The average across the three-day Forum was 4.45, which is the highest we have ever had for this event, so she did exceptionally well to surpass that and we are delighted with her contribution. Susan is a really thoughtful speaker, who carefully considers each issue for discussion and is able to provide real, practical insights and anecdotes for each question.” – Centre for Institutional Investors
“Neil was incredibly attentive and intentional about delivering a message tailored to the needs of our group. He shared valuable insights with humility, humor, and authenticity. He was inspirational and thought provoking. People were moved to laughter and tears at different times throughout his presentation. They were 100% engaged the entire time he spoke, and have continued, even a month later, to talk about the lessons they learned from him. I’ve heard lots of feedback and interest in beginning practice of the “2-minute morning” routine and I think everyone really appreciated having these types of practical suggestions. I could not be more happy with the outcome! Neil is truly amazing!” —Healthy Families America
“During my company’s Be Bold hybrid event, I was one of the online participants that watched Cassandra as the Keynote Speaker. I thoroughly enjoyed her message and the presentation, so much so that I wish it had been longer! Her delivery was so inspirational, motivating and captivating, but all the while maintaining the ability to be relatable to everyone at all levels. I am definitely looking forward to reading her book!” —Sherri King, Manager of Administration, TransForce Global
“Thank you all for everything! We are definitely looking forward to having Michelle back. They loved her. It was risky, but it was a really great risk to open their eyes up! Michelle was a rock star and folks are still buzzing about her.” — American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers
“Everyone is sure to walk away from a Susan Cain presentation enlightened, informed, and inspired. Hearing this gifted speaker and author is a special opportunity not to be missed!” –Gilda Ross, Student & Community Projects Coordinator, Glenbard School District
“Thank you so much for everything last week! You are fabulous and your presentation was effective, engaging, and left our attendees realizing things about themselves that they now will use to fascinate others. I had several attendees email me and tell me that our event was exactly what they needed professionally. Undoubtedly this had a lot to do with you! I have already updated my Linkedin profile using my unique advantages.” —Jennifer Doncsecz, CTIE, CEO, Travel A.L.L.I.E.S Society
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Michelle Poler’s opening keynote at our Emergency Nursing 2022 Annual Conference! From the beginning of the process to the end, Michelle’s team was responsive and organized. Her energy during our 8 AM general session was palpable in the room of our 3,000 nurses. The opportunity for our nurses to purchase her book afterwards and meet her, to also share their vulnerable stories with her of fears and stories, was much appreciated. I would recommend Michelle in the future to any other healthcare associations who are looking to bring joy and excitement to their opening general session!” –Emergency Nurses Association
“I am a Cigna employee and recently joined your webinar. My team and I joined together because just by the title, I knew each of my team members could benefit – and boy, we were right! we found all of the context and topics so relevant. My team and I support leaders as they coach, develop, and remove barriers for their employees. not only was it a benefit for my direct reports but for the leaders we help each day. One of our favorite topics and points you made was ‘servant leadership is not martyr leadership” – so powerful!
>Another item we really liked was “Multitasking is ‘switch tasking’ – we lose 25% of quality each time we switch task.” This spoke to me, and I fell victim of ‘switch tasking’ last week. I was getting prepared for taking a few days off and I was getting some emails sent and my out of office set up. The morning of last day before PTO, I realized my team and others were getting my out of office message early! Not only did I put the wrong date for the out of office, but there were also three typos. the funny part was I set up the out of office while I was on a call trying to ‘switch task’ it goes to show how one cannot do two things at one time…especially me! 🙂
I wanted to share my story and send you a big thank you for spending time with the Cigna family and the impact you made.” –Cigna
“Thank you for being part of the Global Leadership Meeting! All 1000 leaders who attended were greatly impacted by your messages about self-awareness. At Gerdau, we believe in the importance of having people capable of performing admirable feats and prepared for the future. With that said, we are daily reinforcing that every human being is unique and has a singular way of contributing, so we value each person and their individuality. So, thank you very much for your time and dedication to share with us your thoughts and research. Your messages will leave an important legacy for the future we are creating. Thanks for contributing with that!” –Gerdau
“Having been in change management for a while, this was one of the most engaging and thought-provoking sessions that I’ve been audience to for a long time.” –Brian Davis, Regional Manager, Change Management, J&J
“Amy is a gifted speaker in that she knows her subject matter very well and she presents in a way that everyone can not only understand, but also relate to. She has an ease about her and glow…she is genuine.” Kimberly Habash Dorniden, President & National Executive Director, Siemer Institute
“Carey was the perfect speaker to close out our event! Our attendees were engaged and energized by her passion and ability to transfer her past experiences to any setting, be it professional or personal. She was able to perfectly intertwine the message of her session, ‘Remaining Relevant,’ with our organization’s competency framework, which is at the core of our work with healthcare quality and patient safety professionals. While her session was playing, the live chat was very, very active and attendees were already saying how excited they were to share her insights with their staff/teams. We knew we were going to get a great session from Carey, but it definitely exceeded our expectations!”— National Association for Healthcare Quality
“If you are going through a merger, acquisition, or any significant change, you’ll find no better success enabler than Cassandra Worthy. Her message was exactly what we needed to move forward more engaged and prepared to champion our growth success metrics.” –Andrew S. Mitchell, President, Hayden Beverage
“Sally Hogshead is an amazing speaker who truly brought the Fascinate Test to life. Having Sally come in and speak to the different archetypes helped bring clarity and a deeper understanding to our team on what makes us fascinating. The test was extremely accurate and Sally set up a clear roadmap on how to apply this information in both a personal and professional setting while providing our team with tangible practices we can walk away with. She was an inspiration!”
–UnitedHealthcare
“It meant so much to our students for Susan Cain to participate in MKA’s Student Life Leadership Retreat. Her presence and her message made it clear that it was time for our community to rethink traditional definitions of leadership and to consider how all of our students are on a personal leadership journey.” –Kerry Verrone, Upper School Dean of Student Life, Montclair Kimberley Academy
“Michelle was a great addition to our program. She shared smart data in an accessible way and really engaged our leaders. She gave them things to consider and actions to take to adopt a positive mindset that will help with their businesses (and in their lives).” –Brian Pilling, Sales Director, Stampin’ Up!
“Carey was a huge hit at our conference of nearly 3,000 bank and credit union attendees. Her message around strategic partnership and delivery was well received by all. We had numerous comments after her keynote expressing how great she was and that it was nice seeing strong female representation at the conference. Carey does a phenomenal job of bringing the audience into her world – then showing how it can easily relate to them and their business. We had a lot of in-person feedback and via social media … one of which was a female client that mentioned her keynote being excellent and related to being a Navy brat herself – Carey actually responded to her social post and kept the conversation going and I think that meant a lot to the person. It’s so apparent Carey loves what she does and was ready to engage with the attendees even after the event. She is a rock star and would be a great addition to any event you may consider having!”
–Justin Ross, Senior Corporate Project Manager, Jack Henry
“Dr. Tasha makes a hard topic relatable for all associates. We all need a little assistance on self-awareness!” –UScellular
“Dan was sensational as always. He had the highest rated session of the week. Many participants mentioned how it helped them shift their mindset, specifically around their individual business challenges. Dan was generous with his prep time and extremely thoughtful in customizing his content for us.” – Associate Partner, Consulting Firm
“She exceeded our expectations, and the leaders rated her session VERY high! She was incredibly personable, flexible and engaging. We were very impressed by how well she incorporated our topics into her presentation. She has a great grasp of the healthcare industry, and we loved the practical tips at the end.” Aubrea VanderMolen, Talent Development Analyst, Banner Health
“Michelle is dynamic, interactive, and has a positive outlook on life! This is the second time we have had her speak at one of our events and she did not disappoint. Her high energy and enthusiasm were amazing. She is talented, funny, insightful, and extremely passionate about encouraging others to be their authentic self.” – Marketing Events Specialist, Financial Services Company
“When we recorded Michael, I literally shouted ‘yes!’ Not once, but two times after a few things he said. They had to edit me out. I was so moved. He was powerful, moving, not to mention extremely well-prepared, passionate, and authentic. He made our CEO blush and was so proud. What an incredible human being.”– Jennifer Robertson, Senior Event Marketing Manager, Remote Technology Services
“Nataly Kogan’s emotional fitness keynote inspired teams globally to find the time for self-care in order to thrive both in life and in business. Her lived-experience, paired with her simple and relatable tips and truths on work and life, left the audience feeling energized and empowered. A well-received and deeply important message for all to hear from the top down in an organization!”
– Thomson Reuters
“I cannot think of a more engaging speaker who manages to inspire, create hope, and also deliver insightful ideas that are accessible, practical and doable. Leaders walk away from a Dan Heath talk thinking differently about their work, grounded in a clear path forward, and approaching massive change with optimism. Because Dan’s thinking is memorable and actionable, they feel stronger, due to what feels like a masterclass in leadership.”
– Erika Nielsen Andrew, Director of Professional Learning, Folio Collaborative
“It was so good how Cassandra connected the dots between the chemical elements and her key messages on change leadership. There were so many layers to her presentation yet the casual observer would have seen it as fun and engaging while walking away with the nuggets to be a more impactful change leader…without having to work hard to get there. Checked all the boxes of a great presentation!” –Michelle Turner, Chief Finance Officer and Vice President, Enterprise Supply Chain, Enterprise Supply Chain, J&J
“We hired Tasha to speak about self-awareness to the leadership team of our bank group. The content was pertinent and contained take-aways we could implement immediately. I was very impressed at how Tasha tailored the keynote speech to our organization. She incorporated information from our pre-session meeting and did her homework on our specific workplace. I highly recommend Tasha for your next leadership event.” – Mary Ryerson, President, Alpine Bank Aspen
“Michelle’s message is hugely applicable and incredibly timely for every organization right now, as we navigate unprecedented changes. Her message of Broadcasting Happiness will be carried like a banner throughout our global organization and give our leaders a framework for motivating our teams and leading with positivity.” – Amanda Peters, Director of Marketing, DURAVANT & nVenia
“The audience was completely tuned into Neil – his words and presentation. Even at the early hour of 7AM, looking around the room, the audience was locked into his story. I have already heard of so many people putting the 2-minute mornings into practice (including myself!), as well as taking time to get outside mid-day and shut down early at the end of the day. I cannot recommend Neil enough following his presentation: it was everything we hoped it would be and more!” —Novo Nordisk
“Cassandra’s message really hit home hearing her name those change emotions, and give us the choice to actively work towards using those emotions as fuel. I just started my job last Monday, so I’ve been feeling all the feels! Excited to take action to turn my anxiety into anticipation, anger into gratitude, and choose to be better rather than bitter. I am so appreciative to have experienced her energy and honesty at our Annual Kick-off Event.” –Rachel Zook Brimer, Associate Customer Care Representative, Appfolio
“She was FANTASTIC!!! Raving reviews. I can’t say enough good things. She was a hit and definitely hit the mark.” — Equitable Advisors
“Our ‘Harnessing the Strengths of Introverts’ fireside chat was an amazing success, more than 700 colleagues joined from 20 countries. We have been elevating discussions on personality diversity and the level of engagement was outstanding. Following the event, we received over 200 requests for more information and in the post-event survey, 97% of colleagues stated they have a better understanding of the strengths introverts bring to work and 95% of colleagues stated they have a better understanding of how unconscious bias about personality type can manifest at work. This is an extremely important component of diversity and inclusion and you have my commitment that we will do our utmost to support the inclusion and empowerment of all ‘quiet ones’.”
— Kald Abdallah, Senior Vice President at leading pharmaceutical company
“Dan Heath’s presentation was challenging and inspiring to our team. His preparation was unparalleled; he astutely customized his content to our distinctive organization. He cared about advancing our growth agenda and illuminated blind spots in our strategic approaches. We are already considering Dan for another session.” – Compassion International
“Michelle was relatable to our audience across the board, she provided easy actionable steps that attendees could implement immediately, and her energy was through the roof (even though we were virtual)!” –Jennifer Smith, Director, International Interior Design Association
“Dan delivered an engaging and relevant session, specific to our topic and needs. We appreciated that he took the time to listen and understand our audience and event goals, and then delivered on multiple touchpoints. His production quality was incredible, with clear audio and visuals – taking a huge lift off our production team – and his ability to pivot between camera angles and whiteboarding kept the audience’s engagement. His session was the highest rated within our event, with above average CSATs. We hope to work together again one day! “
– Qualtrics
I’d like to share my appreciation for her candor, for her vulnerability, for her engaging style, and action oriented ideas – it was very well received. We’ve had strong positive feedback on the value of hearing from a speaker of Tasha’s caliber, and on how while being from outside Cargill, her message and content fit so well with our focus on personal growth. I can’t thank her enough for joining us and I hope that she also found the 90 minutes to be engaging and hopefully of value for her as well! –Sarah Jelken, VP Industrial Segment Leader, Cargill
Dan Heath is a captivating speaker who will challenge your audience to think outside the box. Dan personalized his program to our company and industry, which multiplied the impact of his message. Dan was the highlight of our day’s program and our associates are still raving about his message! –Dan Piotrowski, SVP Operations
“Michelle’s talk was authentic, extremely engaging, and resonated well with the team. It was the perfect combo of inspiring and motivational, while also having the right amount of humour. It got everyone thinking about how consistent, small changes can really impact your life. Following the talk, we’ve created a 100-day challenge Slack channel for those who want to continue the conversation. There have been some great discussions happening about what people would like to do more of this year which is helping to facilitate team bonding and facing fears together. Thanks, Michelle!” –Thinkific Labs Inc.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the time with Carey. The topics were spot on – reminding us to focus on items within our span of control, limit them to 3 things, and she re-energized us to align as One Team. It was so great to have her and very timely – the perfect way to kick off our time together! Carey is a fearless leader who can help your team become more aligned and laser-focused on key priorities.” — CHRO, Tri Pointe Homes
“Tasha does an amazing job engaging the audience, while teaching the foundations of self-awareness in a way that is relatable and not textbook. Every single person from our audience of 150 people took something away with them from her Insight workshop and had rave reviews. Personally, I loved the piece that focused on the values, and understanding what our personal values are and how that carries into our own leadership approach. Also, the importance of self-care to be more self-aware.” —Lauren Brittingham, Director of Organizational Development, Bayhealth Medical Center
“Neil, I want to thank you for your talk yesterday . I know you said you were nervous because it was your first live speech since before the pandemic – well I can tell you did not miss a beat. It was like the virtual world never happened! Your talk was so impactful in many different ways for so many people yesterday. The amount of research you brought and delivered through simple, accessible habits and tools for people was astounding. One way or another, they were all able to relate through their own personal experiences. We need to have you back soon!” — SVP Marketing, Novo Nordisk
“Thank you SO much for all of your help leading up to the event and on site! Shawn’s talk was fabulous and my teammates in attendance all said it helped get them ready and excited for the day – it was exactly what they needed.” — Jenna Fitch, Community & Conference Content Director, New Hope Network
“Our members enjoyed Scott’s delivery style and message. He was a pleasure to work with and the ease with which everything was done – including the one-year delay and the remote recording – was flawless.”– Stephanie Prebish, Managing Director, Association Services, Nacha
“IT WAS AMAZINGGGGGGGGG!!!! The feedback we have received so far is overwhelming! Thank you!!! I want to share with you that last night at the gym, I did something I was so afraid to do before. For the first time, I did a handstand and saw things upside down. I felt so empowered after that, I allowed myself to grow more! Just wanted to share that with you. ?” –SC Johnson
“Dan was fantastic. Zoom can be a challenge to hook and keep an audience’s attention but Dan used multiple channels to keep the audience engaged and listening. Our attendees were very impressed and excited to talk upstream.” –Amber Weir, Project Director, NorCal4Health
“Michael C. Bush presents the case for leadership effectiveness and a great place to work for all in a way that is educational and entertaining. His data-backed info along with his obvious passion for great places to work drive home the fact that this is achievable for all if we deal with situations from the human aspect. He made his presentation specific to our company and his use of humor made the event incredibly enjoyable. He is also great at Q&A! Save plenty of time for this part!” —Sandra W. Reeves, Senior Development Manager, Duke Realty
“Dan is a engaging speaker and his communication skills led to a high level of success and satisfaction. His exceptional presentation inspired our regional school systems to take steps to work “Upstream” to overcome barriers to fix the systems that cause problems. After speaking at our annual Summer Leadership Conference, educational leaders left with a renewed enthusiasm for the commitment to work “Upstream”. This important work shifts our focus from reacting to problems, putting out fires, and dealing with emergencies, to focusing our attention and energy to preventing them. Dan’s keynote and work will have a great impact towards the success of the 100,000+ students in our region.” –Dr. Stephanie Gordy, Executive Director, Griffin RESA
“Nataly brings a rare combination of authenticity and vibrancy to any stage. She showcases a plethora of life-changing insights for leaders and surrounds them with her amazing personal journey. I would highly recommend her to any event or company.” –Kevin Mullins, VP of Global Communications, Workhuman
“The Board of Trustees was fully engaged and appreciated the challenge he left us to begin to act more Upstream. We have already taken the design framework and started to think differently, more inclusively, and more broadly. He has already made an impact on how we are thinking about higher education.” —Lorrie Clemo, President, D’Youville College
“What an amazing event! Susan, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We continue to receive so many positive messages from all those that attended in reference to how much they appreciate this intimate moment with you. We will treasure and be positively impacted from this learning for the rest of our lives!” – Elida Pazmino, Senior Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, L’Oreal USA
“Cannot say thank you enough. You were outstanding – it really was like our own therapy session and so very cathartic. I know our people felt seen by you – the vulnerability in the comments demonstrated that you immediately built up trust in a way that was truly phenomenal and unique. Bottom of my heart – THANK YOU!” –Sarah Comstock, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Ally Financial
“Our HR group was highly engaged and many of our team offered that they would ‘seek the bright spots.’ I think that was a concrete phrase and concept that our team will latch on to. The lead up to and the program were excellent quality.” –Kelley Weil, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, BOK Financial
“Amy’s focus on the power of positivity and happiness in the Digital Age has never been more relevant than now. She provided such great insight and strategies on how to shift your perspective and was able to captivate an audience of 100+ media professionals who often complain about zoom fatigue and falling prey to the chaos in their environment and surrounding circumstances. Amy shared so many great words of wisdom and actionable tips/strategies supported by research and science that really resonated with this group. We received nothing but positive feedback about Amy’s presentation.” – Christina Bailey, Senior Manager, Experiential Marketing, ViacomCBS
“Dan’s presentation was fantastic! His preparation, research and deep knowledge of business and technology connected with a global audience watching it virtually. Not only that, but he fully understood our company culture, values, and voice and translated those to the virtual stage impeccably. He is a complete pro in every way and we would welcome the opportunity to work together again in the future.”– Belen Alvarez, Communication Lead LATAM, Globant
“Michelle Poler was an excellent keynote for our association’s virtual conference. Our attendees particularly appreciated her authenticity and energy! Some feedback from attendees of the 2021 NIRSA Virtual Annual Conference included:
- Absolutely incredible session. I really got a chance to think about the chances I want take next, but also be proud of the things that I have done to step out of my comfort zone in the past.
- Beautiful message! Very well done! Best virtual presentation I’ve been a part of!
- Fun, lively and engaging presentation. It was a great way to kick off the conference. I appreciate her authenticity. Thank you.
- I enjoyed this presentation because it challenged me to be brave and face my fears and not let them be what defines me and my comfort zone. By being brave and transparent I can inspire the people that work for me.”
– Kristen Gleason, Director of Professional Development, NIRSA
“On behalf of our whole team, I would like to thank you for a great, personalized, and very specific keynote speech – you did a fantastic job! Sharing your expertise and very helpful tools with us was critical to the success of our annual event and we have seen so much great feedback coming in from all our colleagues in the audience.”
—Kristin Heerlein, MD PhD MBA, EMEA Medical Affairs Director, Mood Disorders, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Johnson & Johnson, Janssen EMEA division (Europe, Middle-East & Africa)
“We’d like to send our thanks and deep appreciation for your presentation today. It could not have been more relevant to what our sellers face on a daily basis. Now they know what they can do to focus on what makes them different! Some audience comments we received include:
- ‘THIS IS AWESOME’
- ‘This is Amazing’
- ‘Wow. So good!’
- ‘Didn’t know what to expect with Sally Hogshead but that was a good session’
We look forward on highlighting this throughout the year to support our teams in fascinating their customers.” – Large Healthcare Company
