Testimonials

Here is a sampling of the dozens of comment letters we have received in the recent past:

Dawn-Marie Driscoll

"On behalf of the Conference Committee for the 18th Annual Professional Development Conference on Women and Leadership, we express our deepest gratitude for your participation in this year's event. You delivered an excellent presentation and received favorable responses from the audience...Once again, thank you for your time and talent."
Joyce J. Kolligan, Executive Director, Alumnae Association, Simmons College (MA) Graduate School of Management

"You were able to take a very difficult assignment - talking about business ethics in an after-dinner speech - and make it a very likable and enjoyable presentation."
Marian C. Walluks, Co-Chair, The Business Forum (WI)

Paula Giddings

"Your stellar reputation is justly deserved! We appreciate the care with which you presented complex material, and the way you warmly related to the other conference presenters and enthusiastic audience."
Carol S. Hollenshead, Director, University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women

"Your presence at our first women's conference meant much to faculty and students alike. Your speech sent a challenge that carried throughout the following day."
Sharon Sweeney, Co-Chair on Diversity, Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ)

"I just wanted to let you know that Paula Giddings was received well; the event was a great success."
Natalie Berthe, VP for Women's Issues, Undergraduate Government of Boston College

Doug Hill

" I just wanted to express an extreme thank-you, on behalf of myself and Regis College, for the lecture you gave last night. It was so entertaining and interesting - a real eye opener."
Lauren M. Lawton, University Lecture Programmer, Regis College (CO)

Brian Holloway

"Just a short note to let you know how pleased I was that you were able to be with us in Vancouver at Leaders Club. Your participation was vital to the success of this conference and I really appreciate your efforts. Thanks again."
Dennis Manning, Executive Vice President, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

William Kilpatrick

"Thank you for your participation in our most recent International Women's Friendship Conference... Your speech was well-received by everyone. Our efforts to build a world of peace are made easier because of people like yourself."
Heather Thalheimer, New England Regional Chairwoman, Women's Federation for World Peace

Neal Petersen

"The purpose of Hall of Leaders is to inspire students to stay in school, explore exciting career opportunities and motivate them to be the best that they can be. Mr. Petersen did all of these things with flying colors. His dynamic presentations conveyed his excitement about living life to the fullest."
Paula M. Hopkins, Executive Director, Springfield (MO) Public Schools Foundation

Thom Pollard

"Thank you so much for your help and cooperation in securing Mr. Pollard. The attendance at the presentation makes Mr. Pollard's speech one of the most successful ever to be hosted by the University of Denver Programs Board."
Trever J. Ackerman, Winter Carnival 2000, Program Co-Chair

"Thom's slides were outstanding and professionally narrated with humor, excitement and pizzazz. He blended the sensitive aspects with the extraordinary, and added his own personal touches to this dynamic presentation. It's no wonder we "packed the house" and turned many away. We would be very interested in hosting another presentation by Thom..."
Kimberly Jensen, Curator of Education, The Berkshire Museum (MA)

Tiimothy E. Quill, M.D.

"Just a brief and inadequate word of thanks for your presentation at our recent conference. All of us on the planning committee appreciated the thoughtful and careful presentation of your point of view."
Joseph E. Vincent, M.D., The Ethics Institute, Cedar Crest College (PA)

"Your contribution was certainly appreciated and your presentation was a valuable addition to this educational event."
Ruth Tiernan, Education Manager, American Academy of Pain Medicine

"On behalf of our students, faculty, alumni and many friends, I want to thank you for your very thoughtful participation in our Distinguished Speakers Series. Indeed, the Law School and the community at large are enriched by your work and participation."
Nicholas P. Cafardi, Dean, The Law School, Duquesne University (PA)

Claire Raines

"On behalf of the entire corporate and field training organization of Wendy's International, I want to thank you for the terrific presentation last week. As you can see from the attached evaluations, you had a major impact on the total audience."
S. Terry Murphy, Director, Management & Organizational Development, Wendy's International, Inc.

"Thank you so much for a very exciting and thought-provoking session on managing and motivating the "20 Something" generation. I hope to work with you again, very soon."
Judith M. Meyers, Assistant VP, Training & Development, Reuben H. Donnelley

Jonathan Rauch

"...You should know that we were very pleased with everything to do with Jonathan Rauch's presentation at DU. Mr. Rauch receives our highest ratings and we would recommend him highly!"
Mandy Anderson, Center for Public Policy & Contemporary Issues, University of Denver

"Jon was a fantastic speaker. Everyone we spoke to after the conference raved about it. His talk was enlightening, well-presented and the only word for it is outstanding."
Art Woolf, President, Northern Economic Consulting, Inc. (VT)

Pete Slosberg

"Thank you again for your presentation. Everyone enjoyed it and I have been getting lots of positive feedback. If you need a reference, our committee will write one..."
Julie Wirtz, Chairperson, Lecture Committee, Board of Programmers, Providence College (RI)

Christina Hoff Sommers

"We enjoyed Christina immensely. The audience was varied but Christina's message was delivered in an entertaining and enjoyable manner."
Alden Jacobus, Executive Coordinator, Space Coast Tiger Bay Club (FL)

Jeff Weingrad

"Both the subject matter and form of Jeff's presentation provided the student body and surrounding community with an informative and interesting program. I would encourage any school to include Jeff Weingrad as part of their lecture series."
Margaret Bundrick, Lectures Committee Chairperson, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

Marcia Wieder

"Our office is still receiving positive comments from those who attended your seminar. They found their time with you uplifting and inspiring..."
Laura A. Dibrog, Marketing Director, City of Hope National Medical Center (CA)