Barb,

Thank you for your very professional presentation at our Rotary Meeting.

As an educator, I am very aware that presenting information effectively is the name of the game. Knowing how to engage your audience is the key to success, and you do it well. With your partner, Mike Smith, you modeled techniques in a fast paced and vibrant presentation that held everyone's attention. In a very entertaining fashion, you reminded each of us how to connect with others in virtually any situation. I had to smile when I observed Mike demonstrating how to engage individuals in a business card exchange in such a natural interaction - exactly as you had done with me earlier in the evening. You do what you promote, and you promote what I would call in the educational world "best practice".

Thank you for sharing your expertise with our membership. On behalf of our club, allow me to say how appreciative we are that you chose to spend an informative evening with us.

Sincerely,

Carol Robinson, Program Chair, PMB Rotary Club

Mike,

On behalf of the "faculty" invitees, I wanted to publically tahnk you for your entertaining and informative in presenting "Strategies for Effective Communication". I speak for all of the guest lecturers when I say it is always a pleasure to work with you.

Michelle Feil, MSN, CNRP, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Barb,

Your visit was another ray of sunshine in an exceptionally fine class. My students loved your humor, your high spirits, your quirky illustrations of everything one needs to keep yawns at bay, to keep the troops attentive and eager for more. You're full of suprises, all of them delightful. It's easy to say kind words about your classroom visit. You helped illuminate key principles of public speaking, reaching my young audience where they can hear you best, and you entertained them (and me!) in the bargain. Thanks again for being such a good friend, as well as a thourough Communications Pro.

Frank Quattrone, Editor of The Ticket Entertainment Section, Montgomery Newspapers, Public Speaking Professor, Penn State Abington

 

Barb and Mike,

Thank you very much for presenting yesterday.  It is extremely difficult to co-facilitate effectively.  In my 30-year career I don't believe that I've witnessed a more effective co-facilitated session. Co-facilitation requires a great deal of trust, chemistry and humility. When it "comes together" it's like a symphony, when it doesn't - a disaster.

Steve Horner, Founder and President,  DelawareValley Consulting Group

Mike,

Your coaching and mentoring was extremely helpful in my presentation for my major Worldwide Human Resources conference. You are a true professional. It was a joy and an honor working with you.

Benjamin F. Brooks, Major Ben's Consulting, LLC

Mike,

Watching me do the presentation on the video, was a great way to evaluate my presenting skills.

Jennifer Lee, Dentist, Penn Dental

Mike & Barb:

Thank you for the insightful Networking Training and Marketing You and Your Organization session this morning. The session provided me with several ideas and key areas which I would like to improve upon.

Chris Lackro, Paoli Printing

Barb and Mike,

I really enjoyed the training session. I have attended so many corporate type sessions in the past but felt this was so much more personal & from the heart.

I also enjoyed the various businesses that were in attendence. I would like to offer another program to our members.

Jody Davies, President, Whitemarsh Business Association

I wanted to thank you both for all of the help you have given my colleague and I over the last few months. What we brought to you was basically some photos arranged in a PowerPoint. However, when we finished we had a real professional presentation that clearly told a story! Your feedback really made the difference. Not only was it delivered in a professional, non-threatening manner, but it was information we could incorporate immediately to make improvements in our presentation style. There were plenty of pointers throughout the sessions that helped refine the delivery and content of our presentation. We will definitely be using CommunicationsPro.com to prepare for future speaking engagements.

Susan Hanson, Business Development, Wallace Associates

The speech coaching I received gave me the confidence to go before large professional groups and relay my message on tree preservation. At one time I shied away from public speaking opportunities, now I embrace them.

John Studdy, Arborist Representative, Bartlett Tree Experts,

Thanks for your coaching. Judy's (Vrendenburgh, President/CEO) nationally broadcast speeck was a big success. Thanks again.

Karen Mudd (former) Communications Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Philadelphia

Working with Barb was easy and enjoyable. She nurtured my confidence and skills so I could confront a presentation as a rewarding, enjoyable experience instead of wasting my energy on feeling fearful! I introduced gestures, props and entertainment to my presentation in addition to using clear, simple yet engaging slides. Barb kindly sat in on a presentation which was a comfort and showed great support. After being congratulated by numerous colleagues on my excellent presentation, I am now excited at the prospect of finding another speaking engagement to put my skills into practice again.”

Kirsty Halliday, Director of Environmental Programs, SCA Americas

Boot camp was very effective for me... in everyday life my profession deals with a narrow, technical area of medicine. As a result I spend much time using a narrow vocabulary and have lost touch with writing and utilizing different communications styles. By applying the techniques I have learned in Boot Camp, I feel more at ease in public and personal speaking situations. It is very important to me to continue to learn how to develop, expand and express my thoughts and information to my patients and colleagues through various types of media

C.K. , after public speaking boot camp

Speech coaching helped me at a critical time in the growth of our (former) company CDNow. In three sessions, I felt more confident and relaxed in front of my employees, shareholders and the general public. I would reccomend speech coaching for any entrepreneur. It helps you to get your message across, which is critical to success.

Jason Olim, former president of CDNow

Mike Smith was very helpful in coaching me to become the President of the Shriners Fraternity. I owe him a debt of gratitude for his ability to organize my thoughts and work with me to make more effective presentations.

Mike Kelly, Past President LuLu Shriners