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What people are saying about Essential Communications' Keynote Speaking,
Executive Coaching and Leadership Training Courses... |
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“Tom, your presentation last night was awesome. Folks like the simplicity of it, the quick applicability of it, and the opportunity to practice with colleagues. The fact that our guest (“father of coaching in Europe”) complimented you was impressive!
It was great to see how engaged people were in the final exercise. They didn't want to stop. We're good at engaging our people but this was special.
Thanks sooo much.” |
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Lori Heffelfinger
Program Chair
Professional Coaches, Mentors & Advisors
Los Angeles Chapter
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“Thank you so much for being an
integral part of WomenLead. 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
Office
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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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"I wanted to pass along my thanks and appreciation for your assistance over the past year. I believe, as we discussed last week, that much of my professional growth these past 12 months has been due to a healthy partnership of your coaching and advice with my internal drive for continuous improvement. I could not have progressed without your help, and, of course, truly appreciate your input and guidance.
I will miss our conversations but do look forward to connecting with you in the future as new questions and topics come to mind.
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Anish Prasad
Senior Vice President, Change Management
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
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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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“Tom is a wonderful leadership
teacher and coach. When I first took
his Essential Communications class I
was so impressed that I made it a
mandatory requirement for the entire
division. Tom also coached me for
about a year. It was a spectacular
time of growth for me. Tom made it
easy to understand the traits I
needed to work on and also pointed
out traits that were highly
effective. Tom provided a nice mix
of positive comments/ideas/thoughts
along with giving me homework to
help me grow. Without hesitation I
would hire Tom again, either as a
coach or a teacher.” |
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John Mecklenburg
Senior Vice President
Credit Resolution Group
First Citizens Bank & Trust Company
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“Tom is a highly perceptive and
skilled communicator. He accurately
observes interactions, intuitively
recognizing both what motivates
individuals and barriers that may
get in their way. His approach to
gathering information and providing
feedback creates a supportive
environment conducive to change. He
is warm, engaging and generally a
delight to work with. Without
hesitation, I would recommend Tom to
anyone who wants to realize his or
her potential to be a highly
effective leader.” |
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Tom Manheim
Communications Director
Major California City
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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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"Tom Henschel is pretty amazing. I had the great opportunity to work with him on an executive communication program. He not only helped with the development, he also delivered the program.
The two days I spent with Tom in the program were engaging from beginning to end. I don't recall feeling bored; in fact, at the end of each day I felt energized. I suspect the participants felt the same way. I thought it was great at the time, but now that more time has passed and I have had a number of other experiences to compare it to, I think it's rather exceptional. And it was Tom who made the difference.
Not only does he care about the content and helping participants apply it, he also understands the psychology of getting and keeping the attention of his audience. If you’ve spent considerable time with training facilitators, you know that this is a pretty rare talent." |
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J.B. Adams
President
Adams Learning, Inc.
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"I earned a promotion within one
year of attending Tom Henschel's
Presentation Skills Coaching class.
I attribute much of my achievement
to the systematic application of
skills I learned from Tom. Thanks to
Tom, I was able to combine my
performance accomplishments with a
new ability: projecting a more
"managerial" style in an authentic
way. Tom displayed a unique ability
to identify and effectively
communicate "that one thing" I
needed to work on regarding others'
experience of me as a professional.
Thank you, Tom!" |
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Manager
Toyota National Headquarters
Torrance, CA
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“Do what you can to see Tom Henschel
in action. Tom delivers on his
promise of high impact. Whether he’s
engaging participants in a memorable
way in a workshop setting or in
coaching conversations, you’ll
always benefit from his skill and
knowledge. When seeking my own
professional development, Tom
Henschel is at the top of my list,
because I know in any experience
with Tom I will walk away as a
better leader, trainer and coach.
And with a little laughter, too! My
advice is to get to the front of the
line to work with Tom, although
you’ll have to fight me for that
spot! |
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Lynnette Ward
Career Management Consultant
Right Management
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“I hired Tom to conduct Presentation
Skills workshops when I worked at
Transamerica and Manhattan
Associates. Tom consistently
received rave reviews from all
participants. His candor and tact
always made it easy for people to
receive feedback from him on how to
improve their skills.”
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Laurie Genevish
Performance Strategist
Genevish Consulting
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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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Anonymous Participant (Senior HR Leader)
"The Look & Sound of Leadership" course
Citigroup, Dallas
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"The most informative professional training I have attended." |
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Anonymous Participant
"Presentation Skills Coaching" course
Manhattan Associates, Atlanta
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