Speakers Reviews

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Dan Heath

“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

Dr. Tasha Eurich

“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

Susan Cain

“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

Carey Lohrenz

“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

Michelle Poler

“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

Dr. Tasha Eurich

“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

Carey Lohrenz

“She was FANTASTIC!!! Raving reviews. I can’t say enough good things. She was a hit and definitely hit the mark.” — Equitable Advisors

Scott Klososky

“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

Neil Paricha

“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

Dan Heath

“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

Nataly Kogan

“Nataly’s humor, professionalism, and partnership had a positive impact on our attendees. She moved people and made them think differently – that is no easy feat.” –Cynthia Keeshan, VP of Strategic Events, Ceridian

Nataly Kogan

“Nataly was the perfect keynote speaker and her ability to connect with our employees – in the room or by video from across the globe – was amazing. Every employee who attended took away a ‘nugget’ that stayed with them long after her session was over.” –Stacey Hoin, CHRO, GE Capital

Michael C. Bush

“Michael’s entire message aligned so well with how we think about culture, our values and the passion to leverage it to become an excellent place to work.  Below are a few quotes from our employees on the presentation.”

  • “Michael Bush is spot on. This is excellent.”
  • “Great choice having Michael as the first speaker. He is very engaging. A bunch of people on my team have slacked me during the presentation saying how good he is.”
  • “That was one of the best webinars I’ve seen. Thank you for making that a possibility for all of us.”
  • “Excellent speaker, excellent start.”

–Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC

Susan Cain

“Thank you SO much for a fantastic webinar today.  We have received amazing feedback already.  You answered all the questions so thoughtfully and all of us found the topic super interesting. I do hope we have the opportunity to work together again in the future.” — Sarah Allen, Head of Talent Development, AXA Investment Managers

Susan Cain

“Susan was great! Her presentation resonated greatly with our group, and it was surprising to find out how many introverts we have in a group of largely alpha males. Her book was also well received at dinner — all copies were gone!”   — Klaris Tamazian, HighTower 

Neil Pasricha

“Neil Pasricha was one of my best picks to date as a keynote speaker! He opened at our National conference and brought the audience into a positive mindset from the get-go. Even weeks later, people have still be talking about what a great presenter he was. From start to finish Neil was baked in for our event; starting with the prep call where he went in depth on the types of questions he asked to get to know our company and audience, all the way to him actually mentioning names of our clients he previously met in the elevator and gym during the start of his presentation. As an event planner, those types of touches are unique to a speaker and show that he truly values what he does. If you’re looking for fun, interesting, motivating, AND thoughtful then look no further than Neil for your keynote!” –Director, Meetings & Events, Kestra Financial 

Neil Pasricha

“Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with some fantastic Keynote Speakers and Neil by far exceeded my expectations.  Not only was he able to exude a dynamic stage presence while delivering an applicable and easy to understand message, he was able to do this while creating a true human connection with the audience through a level of humility that is rarely seen.  On top of that, he was also a pleasure to work with in preparation for the event through his approachability and flexibility when partnering with our team. If I had three thumbs, I would give him THREE THUMBS UP!!!” –Katie Johnson, VP | PR & Communications, United Capital

Sally Hogshead

“Sally’s presentation was as illuminating, practical and interactive as any I have seen. From beginning to end the way her team elevates her already great content into an experience that begins before her talk and extends after the event concludes is amazing. We’re already thinking about ways to work with Sally again. I know people will be talking about this for years to come!”
–Meredith Boggess, Director of Advisor Engagement, BAM Advisor Services

Amy Blankson

“Amy’s presentation was a great way to end our strategic planning session.  It was uplifting and offered practical advice that participants could use in their work and personal life.”
— Tompkins Financial

Carey Lohrenz

“Having read her book and knowing her story of courage and tenacity, I had a profound respect for Carey as a woman and a leader before she ever took the stage. The theme for Q2 Connect client conference was ‘Delivering Today, Shaping Tomorrow’ and Carey’s keynote did an amazing job of bringing that into focus for Q2 and our clients. Her story is nothing short of uplifting and inspirational and her focus and teachings gave everyone some great lessons in leadership they can easily apply in their lives every day like: ‘Great teams always embody two qualities: belief and trust’ and ‘Banish your limiting beliefs. Make the decision to act in spite of being afraid’ that could be heard from clients throughout the conference and echoed across social media.”

“Carey gave us great food for thought, made us laugh a little and gave us an opportunity to pause and reflect as we endeavor every day at Mach speed with our clients in a partnership to strengthen communities by strengthening their financial institutions.” –Q2ebanking