Speakers Reviews

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Shawn Achor

“Shawn was the highlight of our entire event! Absolutely the best presenter we’ve ever seen at any conference, anywhere. He is a top-tier presenter, has undeniable content backed with data, relates to everyone on a personal level, and motivates and inspires everyone to improve themselves both at home and professionally.” —Mindshare Technologies

Shawn Achor

“On behalf of the ASHRM membership, I want to thank you again for speaking at our conference. We received very strong positive feedback. I knew from your book that your research and thoughts would complement our work, but the reality of it far exceeded our expectations. Great jokes. Perfect timing. Meaningful, usable take away tips. Just perfect.” —American Society Of Healthcare Risk Management

Dr. Tony Alessandra

“The feedback on Dr. Tony was very positive. We just received data from the post-conference survey conducted and the ratings were excellent for the keynote. One of the most valuable metrics was that 77% feel that they can apply to work what they learned here. Thank you Dr. Tony – hope we have the chance to work together again in the future!” –Covidien

Peter Vidmar

“It was a pleasure having you entertain us at our 13th Annual Family Office Conference. You were very enthusiastically received by our clients and you definitely made a huge impact on the success of our event. Thank you for your message, humor and energy!”  –Meristem

Shawn Achor

  • “I really liked the Happiness talk by Shawn Achor. It was really great to see all the research he has done, and all the practical ways that you can use his findings.”
  • “I hope to positively affect my team by using some of the things discussed in the happiness talk to make our workplace just a little brighter.”
  • “The speaker on happiness was fantastic. He mixed humor, personal experience, and science into a great presentation that really affected me.”
    –Zappos.com, Inc. employees

Peter Vidmar

“We cannot thank you enough for speaking at President’s Club! I have read over our participants’ surveys, and survey says…they LOVED you! Several said that you were the best speaker that we have had, and some even said that the Business Meeting was their favorite part of the trip. (I believe that’s a first.) Congratulations!”  –Rollins, Inc.

Dr. Nido Qubein

“Thank you for sharing your inspirational stories with our leadership team! The feedback has been fantastic and it was just the right tone and message in the midst of changes in our industry.” –BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

Shawn Achor

“The members and guests of MHCA were treated to a fine presentation when you keynoted our Fall Conference. When selecting our speakers, we strive to find those people whose passion will inspire our members to higher performance and personal growth. Your message certainly did both. Clearly you have touched the heart of MHCA by describing ‘The Happiness Advantage.’ Thank you so much for your message.” –Mental Health Corporations of America (MHCA)

Peter Vidmar

“What a great day we had with Peter Vidmar. The kids and coaches thoroughly enjoyed his speech and we all learned a lot from him as well. He was such a nice guy and down to earth. It was a pleasure doing business with Peter and your entire organization. Thanks again for a successful event.” –Varsity All Star Fashion

Dr. Nido Qubein

“Nido’s program was well received and certainly exceeded our expectations. I have been hearing lots of positive feedback from the attendees; they can’t wait to read the book! The coordination was perfect. I can’t really think of anything that could have been improved upon. Dr. Qubein was a joy from the moment we picked him up until we dropped him off.”  –Energi Insurance Services, Inc.

Shawn Achor

“Shawn Achor scored 4.63 out of 5, the highest score of any speaker who presented over the 3 days of our Summit. Below are just a few of the many positive comments from the audience.”

  • “By far the best speaker of the conference. Shawn was thoroughly engaging, got his points across and was motivating.”
  • “Lots of good takeaways and ideas for work and life.”
  • “I can’t wait to go back and implement some of his changes. He was very captivating to listen to and his content was useful as well.”
  • “Funny, engaging, interesting and life changing.”
  • “I really thought the content and spirit of the presentation were excellent, and having a call to action at the end was also good.”
    –Intel

Dr. Nido Qubein

“Extraordinary! That’s how I describe your outstanding presentation to our sales associates and staff at our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices celebration event. Through the years I have had the good fortune to hear many speakers, including both former Presidents Bush, General Norman Schwarzkopf and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. You are without a doubt the best speaker I have ever witnessed. The moment you stepped onto the stage you commanded the room and you captured the hearts of our audience. Your remarks were perfect for the occasion.” –Prudential Carolinas Realty/Berkshire Hathaway

Howard Putnam

“Thanks for your keynote at our Spring CLO Symposium in Miami. It was a genuine pleasure to meet you in person…the initial feedback I received from attendees on your keynote was great. Here’s a sample from one of our magazine’s editorial advisory board members: – phenomenal, engaged with audience, inspired the audience, identified with the audience, and I was disappointed when it was over – I wanted to hear more…. most of those around me said similar things…. In fact, if I had opportunity to work for this man, I would…Homerun, Touchdown, etc….”  –Chief Learning Officer Magazine

Shawn Achor

“Shawn Achor is a talented and engaging speaker. He has the ability to reach his audience through a unique combination of humor and real life experiences intertwined with results from his extensive research on happiness that brings credibility and validity to his message, which should resonate with any individual or company that values continuous improvement and strives for peak performance. I highly recommend Shawn Achor as both a speaker and an author. I am happier as a result of Shawn’s positive influence on my life and family.” –Corning Credit Union

Howard Putnam

“Howard Putnam was a highlight to our meeting. His message was clear, concise, motivational and entertaining. He is an outstanding speaker and we are glad we had the opportunity to have him speak to the group.” -Sam’s Club

Sally Hogshead

“The Fascination Advantage is a revolutionary new way for real estate professionals to understand what kind of first impression you’re making, every time you communicate.” –HousingWire

Howard Putnam

“Howard, I wanted to extend my sincerest thanks for your hard work and dedication to this year’s Community Hospital 100 Conference. The feedback we have received has been extremely positive, with a particular note that our education this year was top notch! The value you brought to our education program is immeasurable, and we are truly grateful to consider you a part of the Lincoln Healthcare Events family.” –Lincoln Healthcare Events

Michelle Gielan

“Michelle, Thank you for your participation this year’s seminar. I got the feedback from the participants that your session was very successful this year. All 38 attendees from Korea went back home last Friday with a big smile!” –KPMG

Scott Klososky

  • Great presentation; very thought provoking. Scott’s comments struck just the right note about our responsibility to be present, thoughtful and purposeful about technology and what it means.
  • Great presenter, knowledgeable and passionate about his topic
  • Very pertinent subject and excellent presentation
  • Very insightful and made you think about technology in a different light
  • Scott put on an outstanding presentation and would love to see him back at next year’s conference!!
    -Audience comments, Institute of Internal Auditors

Howard Putnam

“On behalf of Athena, I thank you for participating as a speaker for us! In my opinion, one of the “top five” programs since I’ve been with Athena. I am still receiving positive feedback, almost one week later. What made the evening powerful was the chemistry of you and Susan {Taylor}, especially your honest and candid stories. I see more “road shows” for you and Susan and I’m happy we were the first to bring you two together.” –Athena