Reviews

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"Our staff embraced Dan's training with enthusiasm.  Through his warm and engaging manner, staff learned "mindfulness" tools and movements that can effectively address stress in the workplace, and lead to a more healthy and engaged lives.  We would have Dan back in a minute - His training was superb!"
John Bringewatt
Director, Senior Corps Programs
Lutheran Social Service of MN

"The feedback from everyone who attended your sessions was awesome."
Susan Rogers
Volunteer Coordinators

". . your reputation as an outstanding speaker made our awards dinner a success . . . The quality of your speech was superb. There were many, many positive comments and people want you to come back and speak to us again.
You made the night for me and all in attendance."
Jim Erickson
Kiwanis 

"Your presentation was most enjoyable and interesting. The audience response certainly confirmed this assessment. Over half the group rated your presentation as excellent."
Julayne R. Mayer
Tri-County Hospital Foundation Coordinator

"I wish to extend our deep appreciation for the quality of your presentation at our recent workshop.
I could not help notice the excitement and enthusiasm participants verbalized at the close. It made me realize what we would have missed if we had failed to offer this opportunity."
Vern O. Broughton
Director of Pastoral Care
St. Joseph's Medical Center

" . . . our audience was a diverse group of employees and retirees, everyone from laborers, truck drivers, heavy equipment operators to the senior management and office support staff. Your presentation was of value to each and every one of them regardless of their position. You did a great job of keeping the subject interesting and humorous."
Terry Curtis
Director, Business Development
& Community Relations
Anderson Brothers Construction

"I really enjoyed your presentation. It was just the break we needed in a day of heavy learning."
Larry Wannebo
Initiative Foundation

"I didn't think [this kind of presentation] could actually be entertaining!"
Yvonne Leiser
AccountAbility Solutions

"What a fine job you did today.  It is a pleasure to watch a well prepared professional speaker go at it!!  I know it looks easier than it is, and involves good planning."
John Bringewatt
Director, Senior Corps Programs
Lutheran Social Service of MN

After some presentations I ask the audience to rate my presentation. Below are some anonymous comments.

• "One day wasn't enough."
  
• "'Twas excellent!"
  
• "Very well done."
  
• "I like the informal and open approach. It made me fell comfortable enough to ask questions and give input."
  
• "Very good. I found it interesting."
  
• "I've always thought I do pretty well on the phones, and I still learned things that will make me more effective."
  
• "I thought the training was great!"
  
• "I liked the format and the feel."
  
• "Enjoyed the presentation. Your voice and tone help support the training concepts."
  
• "Good value; excellent presentation."
  
• "Great presentation.
  
• "I enjoy knowing your experiences behind your knowledge."
  
• "Very powerful!"
  
• "Very good speaker. Most interesting."
  
• "Your message was inspiring, humorous and down-to-earth."
  
• "Very helpful. Insightful"
  
• "Terrific! I needed a 'Jump Start.' Enjoy your style."
  
• "Good! Relaxed and informative."
  
• "Uplifting, positive!"
  
• "It was very interesting. You're a wonderful speaker. Thank you very much."
  
• "I wish I had brought more of my staff with me."
  
• "Very interesting. I learned new things."
  
• "This was nice and Dan, you are a great speaker. Thank you."
  
• "Glad I made the commitment to come."
  
• "Excellent! Very informative."
  
• "It made me think."
  
• "A good mix of humor and serious material"
  
• "Great fun!"
  
• "I appreciate the connection to spirituality"
  
• "Good reminder of what 'importance' is and how to relate that to life"
  
• "Very good; lots of good tools, techniques and resources provided"
  
• "It was thought provoking and rewarding"
  
• "[I liked} the ease with which you present information. More conversational than instructional"
  
• "It sucked"