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  These testimonials represent comments over fifteen years of Maria’s work in a variety of industries. Some of the individuals have since been promoted or moved to other companies ... but their remarks are timeless and speak volumes about what you can expect when Maria works with you and your people.

You made our people laugh, cry, think and, most important, believe in themselves.

- Dave DeFeo, President, Doncaster

Usually our people have diverse opinions regarding speakers, but in your case the feeling is unanimous. They loved you!
- William H. Thompson, VP Marketing, American Home Shield

Maria checks and rechecks to be sure the message is perfect for your culture and circumstances. Best of all, she delivers that message with style, great wit, and pizzazz.
- Alison G. Coolbrith, Sr. Vice President, Aetna

Maria's professional competence is matched by a rare degree of human warmth.
She has worked effectively at all levels of our organization.

- Steve H. Phillips, Manager, Employee Relations, Dow Chemical Pacific Ltd.

Wow! What a pleasure having you present to standing-room crowds at our convention! The evaluations were all 5+ on a 5-point scale. As one person put it, "This was a fresh from-the-heart presentation. I could have sat there for hours ... uplifting and hilarious at the same time." Everyone loved your enthusiasm, sincerity, sense of humor, and creative visuals. Bravo!"
- Mary Pebley, Manager of Education, American Business Women's Association

You could look around the room and see everyone transfixed. Many people approached me afterwards with accolades!
- Mark B. Hansen, Training Director, San Francisco Music Box Company

You were a dream to work with and a truly exceptional speaker! And ours is a tough audience since I've only given them the nation's top speakers. When you rate highly with our folks, it is indeed a huge compliment!
- Lynne B. Hellmer, Director, University of Illinois, Human Resources

I was struck by one person who is very shy and reserved. She wrote that "Maria's tremendous compassion and listening helped me know that somebody cares ... I know my life will be changed because of this program." I am certain everyone in attendance is better for knowing you!
- Andrea L. Polk, Employee Relations, California State University

I have looked over the remarks at some length, and one notable feature is the depth of emotion apparent in the comments. I have seldom seen remarks which reflect this kind of inspiration.
- Bruce Good, Cruise Product Supervisor, Royal Cruise Lines

Your two sessions were the highest rated at our National Convention. You understood the issues facing our sales organization. And you spoke to our people in their terms, in a language in which they took real delight.
- Dave DeFeo, President, Doncaster

 

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