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What people are saying about Essential Communications... |
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“Thank you so much for being an
integral part of WomenLead 2007. As
always, your message was
simultaneously entertaining,
inspirational and educational for
our guests. I have heard nothing but
raves about your keynote, ‘Acting on
the Corporate Stage.’ I plan to find
many more opportunities to partner
with you on future conferences.” |
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Dr. Lois Frankel
Author of
See Jane Lead &
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner
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" 'Acting On The Corporate Stage' was perfect for our Leadership Development participants. Everyone is buzzing about your stories and what they took away.
"You are wonderful, Tom. I wish I could work with you one-on-one myself. Thanks!"
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Diane Shapiro
Director of People
Boeing |
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"Your gifts are giving people valuable, practical ideas they can use right away while being entertaining and warm." |
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Tom Redwitz
President, Laing Luxury
A Division of John Laing Homes |
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"You had just the right energy, background, resources, and tools. You captivated the audience." |
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Kristine Pacifico
Manager, Recruitment Programs
Warner Bros. Entertainment |
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"Before you spoke the hallways were filled with, 'Tom Henschel's a phenomenal speaker. He's always great. Are you going?' After you spoke, the word was, 'Were you there? Tom was terrific!'
"Here's another testament to your success. We scheduled you in a room for fifty people. Seventy-five showed up. Those extra people had to stand the entire time two-deep around the walls and not one of them left!"
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Karen Hanes
Program Chair
ASTD Training Conference |
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EXECUTIVE COACHING |
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"Your coaching team has been an
important resource for our
organization. The tools, techniques
and feedback you've given us have
benefited each member of our senior
executive team and have accelerated
the positive change in our
organization." |
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Jon Kirchner
President & CEO
DTS, Inc. |
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"The techniques you brought, enabling me to improve, were invaluable. You have a 'tool kit' loaded with tools to address many different needs and styles. I would recommend you to anyone wanting to achieve excellence in his or her personal communication style." |
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Gene Schutt
President & CEO
CitiFinancial Mortgage Company |
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"Your
personal coaching on how to become a
better communicator was incredibly
valuable to me. Your advice was
specific, relevant, and structured
in a way that made it easy for me to
put it into practice. And, even
better, you made the whole
experience fun! I'd highly recommend
you to my colleagues and to my
team." |
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Mark Lohmeyer
Vice President
Server Management Product Group
Symantec |
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"I
was one of those ‘I don’t need an
executive coach’ kind of guys. But
thanks to your insight and training,
I have improved many of my weak
areas and am better than ever with
my strengths.” |
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Bill Neighbors
President
DTS Digital Cinema |
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"Your in-depth, personalized instruction on effective communications was invaluable. Even more important than the structure lessons were both the feedback and strategies you gave me in support of my endeavors. Thanks for the great work!" |
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Wendell Farrell
Vice President
Johnson & Higgins |
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"I believe I have become a better leader, a much better listener, a more forceful presence in meetings and a more confident speaker with better organization, delivery and presence. I strongly endorse Essential Communications as a valuable tool for busy executives seeking increased ability to communicate effectively." |
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Mark Schimbor
President, U.S. Finance
Avco Financial Services |
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"You have a terrific ability to help me clarify my own thinking about the issues that need to be communicated. During rehearsals, I know your feedback to me will be simple, direct and valuable.
"I most appreciate that no matter how many suggestions you make or how many drafts you write, you only seem to care about creating the best final product. That attitude really helps us all do our best work."
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Bill Ashton
Vice President, Sales
Amgen |
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"After my speech, people told me it was my best one yet. A lot of the credit goes to you for all the hard work you did with me. I can't say whether or not your coaching contributed to my being re-elected, but I sure know it didn't hurt!" |
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Day Higuchi
President
United Teachers Los Angeles |
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"Our first session together really changed the entire way I approach presentations. . . . Your work with me certainly improved my ability to be more energized and animated. Thanks again for your help." |
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Mel Masuda
Partner
Ernst & Young, LLP |
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"Thanks for your excellent contribution to my last show! In a matter of weeks, you took a nervous, self-conscious non-professional and turned her into somebody who could really come across on television. . . . No kidding, we could never have done the show without your help." |
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Jim McNamara
Producer / Director
McNamara & Associates |
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"Thanks to you, I now have four specific goals on which to focus. They each feel concrete and attainable. . . . While there might be other communication coaches who could have made these observations, very few could have provided me with what you did: on-target, practical ideas and action steps I need to become a more powerful presenter. Bravo, maestro! You really know your craft." |
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Len Lipton
Member
National Speakers Association |
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TRAINING |
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"I wanted to let you know what a fabulous job I thought you did in your skill building workshop. As you know, we had many of our top speakers in the room and that's not an easy crowd."
I was so pleased how you 'WOWed' them with your wonderful style and extraordinary insights. Even the short time I was in the room I was able to see how valuable the day was for each of us.
Our speakers have been banging at Mary Ellen's door to bring you back for another workshop this year. Margie and I are clearing our calendars so we too can take advantage of your obvious gifts in helping to improve communication and presentation skills."
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Ken Blanchard
Chief Spiritual Officer
The Ken Blanchard Companies |
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"I was concerned about these particular participants. They're all so seasoned as presenters and have had so much training and development in this area.
"But I needn't have worried. They're STILL raving about the course.
"I think what made the difference is your ability to give each of them powerful information about themselves as presenters. Your coaching tips had so much value. I watched you zero in on seemingly small things which I know will make a huge difference in their impact in the future."
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Jennifer Conlin
Senior Training Analyst
Federal Reserve Bank |
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"While I know people find it difficult to place a hard currency value on communications training, one single technique applied at a client presentation last week may have saved us more than the program fees. . . . Thanks for the great work." |
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Colin Walsh
Axiom Management Consulting |
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"I was incredibly impressed with the material, presentation and facilitator. This is one of the most meaningful seminars I have attended in some time. Thank you!" |
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