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"Jim's presentation style is informative, knowledgeable and motivational. His audiences leave his seminars and workshops well informed and with a feeling that their attendance was well worthwhile."
Dirk Bannister, Club Development Manager, Kiwanis International "Thanks for the wonderful workshop! I walked away with a renewed sense of being and armed with practical tools for life."
Regina Balisi, Administrative Assistant, Canadian Cancer Society "....participants gave you a 4.5 out of 5 for the overall quality of your presentation...participants particularly enjoyed your casual and informal presentation style, being in control in a group setting and the manner you were able to connect with the audience..."
Musawir Karim, Senior Research Associate and Program Manager, Centre for Management Effectiveness, The Conference Board of Canada "Very insightful excellent information and tools for both personal and professional growth."
Sue Spencer, Program Director/Manager of Volunteers & Meals on Wheels, Burnaby Information and Community Services "Jim Clemmer's talent in demystifying the complexities of effective management are evident not only in his down-to-earth books but also in his speaking ability. He is dynamic, well organized, uses interesting visual aids and inspires a commitment to action among his audience."
Al Cormier, Executive Vice President, Canadian Urban Transit Association "Great quotes and presentation style - interactive, humorous, a real call to action."
Jan Walker, Unit Manager, Canadian Cancer Society "Very well presented. Clear messages. Handout and excellent guide I can take back to the office to use with my staff."
Paul Mutch, Unit Manager, Canadian Cancer Society "Thank you for the excellent day you spent with us. I still get positive feedback from the unit managers who enjoyed and benefited from the session."
Louise Kroon, Associate Director, Regional Operations, Canadian Cancer Society "This workshop and Jim's books provide focus, instill commitment and passion, and renew the spirit for both personal and professional development."
Lisa Diamond, Director, Public Programs & Services, Canadian Diabetes Association "This session is irreplaceable - you had to be there. I can tell others about some of the ideas and I can read the book, but today was so full of insight that it should not be missed."
Pat Bowyer, Program Developement Coordinator, Construction Safety Association of Ontario "Highly informative, good gut check (personally and organizationally), building trust and teamwork."
Michelle Cobb, Communications Director, Developmental Disability Association "Inspiring, building perspective, very helpful, a catalyst for good paradigm changes."
Emanuel Hilder, Developmental Disabilities Association "Excellent, informative, refreshing, rewarding, inspiring. Confirms there is more than one table the moose is parked on!
Danelle White, Director Residential Services, Developmental Disabilities Association "Makes you look in the mirror as much as looking at those around you."
Enzo Garritano, Manger Tech Services & Program Development, Construction Safety Association of Ontario Education Client List
"Great balance between the personal and professional. Most "business people" exclude personal growth, spirit and meanings. Finally there is someone talking about the important issues in being a true, effective leader."
Lorna MacPhail, EFL Instructor, College of the North Atlantic,Qatar "It was very informative in that my own experiences have been challenged in a concrete way where I walked out of the workshop enlightened and confident."
Rodney Bruce, EFL Instructor, College of the North Atlantic, Qatar "Jim deals with the concept of leadership in a real and effective manner. He inspired me by prompting cues that give way to introspection and finding the leader within."
Claudio Daniele, Pathways Leader, Toronto District School Board "I am contacting you because of my deep respect for you as a person, your skills and abilities, and your years of experience in the training and consulting field. You have honestly and truly had a profound effect on my life. ...I was so impressed with you, the quality and standard of your work, and the importance of your message(s) that I helped convince my employer to invest the time and capital to bring you to our fair city. You did a terrific job."
Joe Dodd, Education Analyst, Web Business Office/IT Services, Calgary Board of Education "Our organization brought Jim in to help us identify the elusive and esoteric concepts of leadership. Our senior management team came away from the seminar with a shared and persuasive understanding of what leadership is, and how it can be exercised. We were particularly impressed that the process included a comprehensive way of diagnosing an organization's issues via the Transformation Pathways. Wedding philosophical learning with pragmatic organizational process evaluation really helped us anchor effective leadership to everyday work place issues. Jim exceeded our expectations and brought us a new and valuable way of leading our organization."
Lari Mitchell, Manager, Human Resources, The Centre for Education Information, BC Government "Your personable coaching style brought a diverse group of professionals together and resulted in a 'first' - three departments focused on a common preferred future... we appreciated your facilitation skills throughout the workshop in leading us to form our own conclusions regarding our management status and future needs. We have a renewed vigor and sense of excitement as a result of our exposure to Jim Clemmer and Pathways to Performance."
Steve Cripps, Director of Maintenance, Calgary Board of Education "Thank you for a fantastic learning experience. Your enthusiasm and knowledge base have encouraged each of us to be more effective in our complex roles."
Elaine Wetherup, Principal, Mary Johnston Public School, Waterloo Region District School Board "I'm enjoying your website and have made frequent use of your book and seminar material. Jim is a warm, extraordinary and inspiring speaker."
Frido Profoehr, Manager, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering "I now have a new mentor to add to my (short) list of people who have inspired me to follow my calling."
Casey Farrell, Student, Confederation College "Thanks for coming to Durham District School Board and delivering your two-day Leadership @ the Speed of Change workshop. Although I found your sessions intense and challenging to me personally, I was rewarded for being there. You confirmed to me that adapting and growing is the only option, even in the ‘Twilight' years of my career. Resting on my laurels and my past accomplishments is not an option! Keep up the good work - I envy you having the opportunity to help change peoples' lives – especially those of us in the educational field."
Bob Arbeau, Principal, Lincoln Avenue Public School, Durham District School Board "I received the evaluation report for the Canadian Agricultural Lifetime Leadership seminar this morning. Your session was one of the most highly rated of the entire four days. Congratulations, and thanks again! Here are the qualitative comments from the attendees: ‘Dynamic, combined professional and personal insights'- ‘Good, thought provoking' – ‘Focused me personally - my personal life and business; I see glimmers of clarity that I never had - extremely useful' – ‘Presentation style was excellent. Keep as a speaker for future sessions' – ‘A refreshing approach' ‘Jim knows his stuff' – ‘Good condensation of a lot of current thinking on leadership and a good way of explaining it' – ‘Stimulating, obviously well-versed on the subject' – ‘Dynamic and thought provoking; very beneficial'."
Scott McLean, University of Saskatchewan "First time I have thought of leadership outside of the workplace. This has put leadership in a new perspective for me."
George Cormier, Instructor, College of the North Atlantic, Qatar “Very good session, inspiring. Provides much personal reflection.” Betty Daniels, Dental Assisting Instructor, College of the North Atlantic, Qatar National Conference on Student Leadership
"Very inspiring. I have a lot to think about for my personal life and I can't wait to start into my professional life to apply the ideas there."
Monika Frenker, Masters Student, University of Waterloo "Great speaker, is interesting, funny, clear, motivational, very valuable and practical information."
Keetha Willard, Professor, Northern College of Applied Art & Technology "Innovative, entertaining and a great opportunity to re-assess what my personal and profession goals are and how to achieve them."
Brooke Ballantyne, Webmaster/Developer, Northern College of Applied Art & Technology "Jim is a very dynamic, engaging speaker who provides valuable information in a highly informative and entertaining manner."
John Collins, Professor/Coordinator, Northern College of Applied Art & Technology "Wonderfully motivating, direct, entertaining and informative."
Chris Bender, Supervisor, Northern College of Applied Art & Technology "Jim has a great presentation and delivery style."
Jim Chalmers, Disability and Student Life Advisor, Northern College of Applied Art & Technology "Very inspiring, made me think about my life. What kind of person I want to be and what steps I need to look at in order to get there. 'If it is to be, it's up to me.' "
Nancy Goudreault, Northern College of Applied Art & Technology "Fast paced and dynamic, relevant and instantly transferable to the workplace."
Fred Gibbons, Executive Regional Director, Northern College of Applied Art & Technology "Jim offered me a fresh perspective. I thought it was going to be 'hokey', but his sincere delivery made it truly meaningful and enduring.
Lisa Nykolyshyn, Internal Auditor, University of Alberta "Jim is an excellent presenter. He is organized, conveys high energy and commitment to the topic and keeps session moving."
Sandra Foster, Nursing Practice Consultant, College of Registered Nurses "It was getting months of personal counselling in 3 hours. Fantastic sense of humour!"
Jennifer Huggins, Facilities Assistant, Northern College of Applied Art & Technology "Educational, entertaining - great value for all employees, not just management. Jim is an expert in what he knows and delivers."
Allen Richert, Profressor/Coordinator Business Marketing, Confederation College Financial Services Client List
"A good presenter – thinks differently."
Muhammad Ikram Thowfeek, Head of Corporate Strategy, Al Safa Islamic Banking, Qatar "Excellent and thought provoking presentation."
Amit Desai, Executive Manager, Qatar National Bank "Highly informative, greatly inspiring for change and development of organizations."
Amjad Radi, Senior Manager, Qatar National Bank "Always enjoy your comments. Very inspirational. Step back and appreciate life. Be grateful."
Kathy Lloyd, Life Manager, Great West Life Assurance Company "Jim's down-to-earth, warm, and energetic style was perfect for our Executive Team's intensive workshop. We spent a very productive, fun, roll-up-your-shirt sleeves day together. We ended the day feeling energized and inspired to get going on the plans we had made."
Dana Keslo, Leadership Coach, Gerling Global "An inspiring session - full of practical hints and wisdom to help us all become better leaders."
Martin Haynes, VP Corporate Services, Atlantic Blue Cross "This was an innovative way of presenting the concepts of addressing issues in a lively and non-confrontational way."
Laura Riched, Regional Operations Manager, Manulife Financial "Always communicate, not just give information. Stop, start and keep rules. Managers see people as they are, leaders develop them into what they can be."
Maira McLeod, Citizens Bank of Canada "Jim relates concepts to reality - to our individual lives. There is a genuine compassion reflected in the material."
Dorothy McKinnon, Manager, Document Services, Sun Life Financial "Very useful two days investment!"
Anna Lee, Manager, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia "Practical and useful lessons in strategic management. Excellent reinforcement of sound and time-proven principles."
Jay Woo, Vice President, IT,, The Co-operators General Insurance Co. "Key concepts - excellent approach and presentation."
Graeme Steele, Vice President, Taxation, The Co-operators General Insurance Co. "Jim's approach inspired our group to take a critical and constructive look at how we approach our strategy development and day-to-day operations."
Paul Hanna, Director, Strategic Planning, The Co-operators General Insurance Co. "The course provided some excellent suggestions for becoming a better leader without overwhelming the participants with information. Jim is very motivated, knowledgeable and entertaining. This was a day well spent."
Francie Dudeck, Great West Life Assurance Co. "Fantastic/stimulating meeting, very uplifting. Thanks Jim, absolutely wonderful insights into our day to day lives as we enjoy the journey!"
Jonathan Botterill, Principal/Owner, Sequoia Financial Group "Helped to reinforce previous learning and has helped to assemble thoughts and items which need immediate attention within our organization."
Randy Bertsch, Senior Vice President, Member Relations, Island Savings Credit Union "Excellent communicator, informative, keeps your attention, great understanding of everyone's situation. Very funny (and you can tell your kids I said that!)."
Bernice Mauns, Assistant Manager, Group Disability Claims Services, Great West Life Assurance Co. "Excellent presentation/facilitation, clear and engaging."
Jeff Hemmett, Career Centre Leader, Great West Life Assurance Co. "Jim presented a useful tool for encouraging and implementing a high performance culture. Loved it!" Linda Kyle, Human Resources, Sun Life Financial "The session helped me to solidify the idea that positive thoughts have positive impacts at work, at home and anywhere else you find yourself."
Christopher Hill, Partner, Erb & Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. Healthcare Client List
"After our workshop on Leading @ the Speed of Change, we provided the attendees with rated feedback questions. The rated averages, as well as the feedback and comments were outstanding. Every question revealed an average rate of 4.2 to 4.8 out of 5. Some of highest rated aspects of your workshop included ‘the speaker was well prepared and encouraged participation', ‘the content of this session was relevant to my work and I will be able to use what I learned in this session in my role as a manager/supervisor/team leader', ‘the content of this session stimulated my learning'. The participants rated the session overall 3.7 out of 4 (with 4 being excellent). We also encouraged attendees to include their own additional thoughts, feelings and feedback. Once again, there were many positive and energetic comments regarding your workshop and your charisma as a speaker. I pulled a few out as examples illustrating the success of your presentation.
We have complied all the information are developing an action plan to address key competencies and the "elephants on the table". Hopefully our paths will cross again soon."
Marion Clark, Coordinator, Learning & Professional Practice, St. Joseph’s Care Group "Excellent. Brought issues back to basics, and showed strategies and means to gain resolution."
Vanessa Marcotte, Assistant Director of Finance, Sun Country Health Region "Wonderful, complete and well packaged program. The best I have ever attended. ‘A full package of growth supplements'."
Ted Pincock, Practitioner, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre "Comments on your concurrent workshop included; ‘I could listen to this speaker all day! Very animated – good subject material.' ‘Very glad to have heard him – given me a new perspective on myself and the significance of the attitudes and the behaviors I enact.' ‘Very engaging! Good down to earth suggestions with attitudinal changes – very important'."
Debbie Maslowsky, Project Manager, Canadian College of Health Service Executives (Manitoba Chapter) "Most entertaining. Good use of humor to 'drive' your points home. Good interaction and participation with audience and amongst attendees."
Myrna Letournear, Board Chair, Geraldton District Hospital "Excellent workshop. Highlight of conference."
Sharon Dawe, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital "I thought you should know just how excellent I thought your program was. I've been to many workshops (some good, some bad) - I took away some vital life practices from yours. You will be pleased to know that I've discussed the workshop with family and friends, and some of each have ordered copies of your Leader's Digest and Growing the Distance books and workbooks, so we're helping others to live above the line."
Julie Savas, Sr. Information Technologist, Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital Site "...participants rated the session overall 3.7 out of 4 (with 4 being excellent)... there were many positive and energetic comments regarding your workshop and your charisma as a speaker.... ‘Well-presented, interesting, easy to follow - hearing about how you overcame negative times, and steps you took to improve your life were helpful and inspiring' ‘Good interactive session with lots of sharing and brainstorming.' ‘Jim was energized and enthusiastic throughout the day. That kept us going on a Friday afternoon in a warm, cramped room'."
Marion Clark, Coordinator, Learning and Professional Practice, St. Joseph's Care Group, Thunder Bay, Ontario "...we were impressed by your thorough assessment of our organization and its history and culture...you came prepared with a sound presentation, complete with simple exercises to allow the audience to discuss some thought-provoking questions...struck by how you managed to engage (her emphasis) all the managers (even the ones who are traditionally very ‘tough to engage')...it is rare to confer (by e-mail), on almost a daily basis with a speaker as distinguished as you. I have enjoyed the experience immensely, and I look forward to working with you again in the near future."
Bev Cumming, Coordinator – Planning and Evaluation, Brandon Regional Health Authority "Jim took our enthusiasm, strengths, questions, and misgivings, and used them to focus our energies on where we needed to go as a team and organization. Our people consider his approach to be 'user friendly' - everything he says makes sense. Jim has a way of challenging the status quo in a way that doesn't offend, but creates opportunities for thoughtful reflection and meaningful vision."
Pat Henderson, Executive Consultant, Pat Henderson and Associates Inc. "Excellent - inspiring and practical - useful in all areas of life."
Clare O’Kelly, Manager, Volunteer Services, Fraser Health Authority "Thank you for demystifying the elusive concept of leadership and for helping us to understand the concrete and meaningful ways we can improve organizational performance. Your preparation and approach made it all come together so well that it seemed as if you had known our organization for a few years...the transformation pathways provided incredible insight to enable us to move forward with changes that will create real improvements...I am confident that we can connect the valuable insights gained from our work with you and go into the future with greater foresight to change and improve the College in a leaderful way...the workshop surpassed our expectations."
Carolyn Moore, Executive Director, College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia "Entertaining, keeps your interest. Practical, approachable."
Deanna Paulson, Capital Health Authority "Jim challenges you to examine in a very practical and real way that leadership is up to us."
Deb Gordon, Vice President and COO, Capital Health Authority "Helpful, entertaining, adapted program to meet needs of our institution."
Bill Johnston, Medical Director, University of Alberta Hospital "Great two days! Like the style - soft approach, strong leadership, excellent techniques."
Cynthia Lees, Vice-President, Canadian Diabetes Association "Engaging presentation style. Great analogies and models. Personable and Professional. Authentic!"
Lee Pastuck, Manager, Brant Community Healthcare System "Dynamic speaker, full of practical and humorous ideas, injects a sense of positiveness!"
Lisa Safian, Educator, Organizational Development, Brant Community Healthcare System "Excellent presentation of materials that can be applied with colleagues and employees."
Anne Campbell, District Stroke Coordinator, Brant Community Healthcare System "Excellent, very worthwhile. Allows you to self reflect and assess myself as a leader and how I can improve - and lead others.
David Godwaldt, Manager, Human Resources, Brant Community Healthcare System "He is a great presenter with an important message."
Gil Scott, Executive Director, Brant Community Healthcare System "Great speaker, very human - I like your dad jokes. Inspired me to write a long overdue thank you note."
Ruth Gratton, Infection Control Practitioner, Brant Community Healthcare System "Excellent presentation, very practical, authentic."
Kevin McGrath, Manager, Materials Management, Brant Community Healthcare System
"Confirms what I believe and would be great for Board of Director's and executive management in effort to establish corporate sponsorship on my belief that we need to "walk the talk" when it comes to our values and people."
Denise Pattyn, Human Resources Manager, South Eastman Health/Santé Sud-Est Inc. "Excellent day! Good practical ideas based on principles and research. Focus on leadership vs. management was helpful Many 'tools' to choose and utilize. Resources for further exploration."
Sue Stratton, Director Health Information, Seven Oaks General Hospital "Great workshop all together. Good use of humor. An excellent tool to help improve leadership style."
Lori Schellenberg, Facility Patient Care, Seven Oaks General Hospital "Jim is extremely easy to listen to and entertaining. Jim is very knowledgeable and can help focus on what is important and where you should emphazize your efforts."
Leon Park, Food Services Manager, Seven Oaks Hospital "Great analogies to use and remember points of the workshop to use and staff will help me to review and reassess my staff's needs and how I can work on these effectively."
Mary-Ellen Allen, Facility Patient Care Manager , Seven Oaks General Hospital "Very informative, knowledgeable and entertaining."
Brenda McKechnie, Registrar/Executive Director, College Of Physiotherapists Of Manitoba "Extremely enriching workshop from both personal and work perspectives."
Roslyn Iversen, Doctor, Tairawhiti District Health, New Zealand "Seminar that addressess 'real' issues and provides blueprint for real change."
Wes Coburn, Chaplain, Brant Community Healthcare System "Very useful information and motivating, makes me want to do a better job. Very practical tips."
Patricia Debrusk, Director Surgical/Ambulatory, Brant Community Healthcare System "Fast paced informative and real. Offers information to assist in personal growth."
Barb Tymchuk, Critical Care Manager, Interior Health Authority, Cariboo Memorial Hospital "Great content. Makes you think about having those difficult discussions and how to do this." Heather Gray, Director CCU/SD, Guelph General Hospital "Excellent, entertaining and thought provoking."
Janice MacDonald, Social Worker , Guelph General Hospital "If you are looking for some ways to change your leadership ways, 'Moose on the Table' is a must."
Davlyn Last, Team Leader, Rehabilitation Society of Southwestern Alberta "Jim inspired our group to talk to each other and make plans to continue the conversation when we get back to the society."
Nancy Farrell, Operations Team Leader, Rehabilitation Society of Southwestern Alberta "Excellent presenter, empowering to make changes, funny, day went by quickly."
Lucie Zabchuk, Internal Communications Officer, Ottawa General Hospital "Very relevant information; motivational; applicable to healthcare management. Use of humor was appreciated and appropriate (really quite funny!)."
Wendy Lutz, Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner, Kelowna General Hospital "Inspiring, entertaining while delivering essential leadership."
Wendy James, Infection Control Coordinator, Guelph General Hospital "Concrete, proven fundamentals."
John Tarbush, Change Technologist, Guelph General Hospital "Jim seems to know us - has so much experience to share."
Catherine Thomson, Clinical Educator - ICU, Guelph General Hospital "Defiantly worth attending, an excellent overview of organizational issues."
Britta Nielsen, Program Lead, Canadian Institute for Health Information "He presents the abstract and heart stuff on a very easy to understand and apply way. This made me excited about my personal and profession future. Can't wait to share this at work!"
Dana Heno, Clinic Manager, Pathways Health Centre For Children "Extremely knowledgeable about so many topics. I could listen for days and days and never be bored."
Brenda Lambert, VP Patient Services, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital "Good sense of humour. Keeps attention of audience Speaks in everyday language, makes its personable."
Norma Mildenbenger, Director Residential Care, Interior Health Authority "Good insight and practical ideas to improve ones ability to lead." Annette Stutzki, Nurse Practitioner, Guelph General Hospital "Practical, reflective, motivating."
Sammi Perkins, PPL-Acute Rehab, Guelph General Hospital "Excellent speaker; great approach to a key topic."
Glenda Dowie, Program Manager, Capital Health "Very dynamic speaker, personable and engaging, 'take home' tips."
Sandy Wolfe, PGM Manager Housekeeping/Laundry Service, Interior Health Authority "This was an inspiration and awakening for myself. I will be furthering and expanding my education and learning plus putting some techniques into play."
Jane Binter, Clinical Co-ordinator, Interior Health Authority "Very entertaining/applicable. Exceptional! Enjoyed very much. Rated 10 on a 6 point scale."
Allison Filewich, Clinical Nurse Leader, Interior Health Authority "Practical and innovative ideas to be implemented immediately." Laura Barrett, Rehabilitation Practitioner, Chinook Health Region "A plethora of information. One of the best leadership workshops out there!"
Heather Colyer, Administrator, Casa Verde Health Centre "Jim shared the wealth of his experience in an effective and well-paced manner. I judge the value of a workshop by the number of ideas that I walk away with and I have plenty."
Gerry Parker, Human Resources Advisor, Vancouver Coastal Health Manufacturing, Industry, Resources, and Utilities Client List
"Jim gave a lot of tools for providing and encouraging leadership."
Ron Sandy, Time Study Engineer, Kelly Springfield Tire "Jim gave a lot of tools for providing and encouraging leadership. Both sessions were great."
Ron Sandy, Time Study Engineer, Kelly Springfield Tire "Excellent - I've been a fan for years!"
Kim Kraemer, Employee Development, Mitra Imaging "Jim's contribution to our planning meeting was significant. The effort applied in advance to understand our organization translated into a super presentation, targeted directly at the audience. The Transformation Pathways discussion provided a great framework for our subsequent workshops."
Peter Cummins, Manager Professional Services, McNeil Consumer Products Company (a J & J Company) "Thank you for the workshop you presented recently at Dofasco. Your style lends itself to allow the participants to have an enjoyable time and at the same time leave with some new and simple ideas and insights. Your story telling struck a cord with me because in the work I do in our organization, the need for this ability is essential. Drawing on simple analogies or your own experiences in life can often times crystallize the abstract for yourself and others."
Charlie Hendershott, Organization Development Specialist, Dofasco Inc. "The most advantageous thing about the workshop is being able to assist others with how to cope with change. Working in manufacturing obviously means things change quite often; layoffs, downsizing, processes, etc. Guiding people through these changes can be challenging but using the right tools and motivational tactics, I find can not only assist people through change but also, if need be, accelerate the change. The different examples and situations we heard and covered at your seminar have helped me assess and prepare for specific situations."
David Graff, Manufacturing Team Leader, Honeywell Limited "This session helped me identify with my leadership skills and will allow me to develop them further. Has given me the confidence to continue on my track."
Gemma Giovinazzo, VP Customer Care & IT, Coppley Apparel Group "Nice job in bringing parochial insights forward and the manner in which it was delivered - laid back yet impactful."
Stu Emerson, General Manager, Supremex "Great at getting everyone involved in the discussions. I would definitely refer any of my colleagues to book Jim as a speaker. Enjoyable!"
Tim Cunningham, Sales Manager, Supremex "I would like to again thank you for an excellent workshop on coaching, that you delivered to our International Sales Directors Meeting in Paris, France, last week. The day's workshop started at a basic level and then progressed in such a way as to bring added value to even those more advanced, coaching savvy, country Directors. You very effectively brought some of the developing country Managers up to speed on the concept of coaching and yet still enhanced the coaching skills of the more experienced in the group. Although the room left much to be desired, you never lost the group. You managed to keep a very diverse audience involved in your material and participating in the development of their new-found or somewhat established coaching skills. They certainly left the meeting with a clear and solid path to follow in implementing the skills learned and/or new ideas gained. Jim, as I mentioned in my opening remarks, 'any increase in managerial effectiveness translates directly to the bottom line'. Your coaching skills workshop has definitely increased the managerial effectiveness of our Sales Managers and Directors from around the world. Our shareholders will therefore appreciate your program when our year end results are posted next year. Thanks again for a great program."
George Gilraine, General Manager, Nordisk Pharmaceutical Ltd. "A very inspiring session!"
Jill Jose, Project Manager, Acontec, Doha, Qatar "Good background materials to backup points that hammered home the principles being discussed."
John Stuart, Chief Engineer, EnWin Utilities "Good background materials to backup points that hammered home the principles being discussed."
John Stuart, Chief Engineer, EnWin Utilities "Excellent job! Your non-verbal skills accent the passion you have for your works."
Ron Skidmore, Instrumentation Supervisor, Newmont Mining Corporation "Excellent - I've been a fan for years!"
Kim Kraemer, Employee Development, Mitra Imaging "My life has become very focused since your workshop in Orangeville for the Forestry Technicians at Hydro One.I have moved on after reflecting on all of the tragedy in my life in the past year (the loss of a relationship and the death of numerous young, close friends in tragic separate incidents). Even my parents pondering divorce (after 43 years) is not disrupting my focus. I went and spent 4 days with my parents after their announcement, said what I had to say and listened to their points of view. It was sad walking away from the situation, but on the way home I just thought 'this cannot affect where I am supposed to be'. I spoke my thoughts and listened and said to myself. That is all I can do.The chips will have to fall where they may. Prior to your workshop, I would have let it consume me. Thanks for the help."
Mark, Hydro One "Engaging with lots of pertinent information and strong presentation of ideas." Jeannette Astleford, Team Leader Customer Service, Transcontinental LGM Graphics "Thought provoking - with practical ideas for taking action." Rob Puls, Sr. Sales Representative, Moore Canada "I would recommend Jim's session on your quest to improving yourself on your path to enhancing leadership skills."
Quinn Menec, Manager, Property Department, Manitoba Hydro "He is good and material very relevant."
Herb Vielhaber, Plant Manager, Cascades Boxboard Group "Very interesting - keeps your attention; gives you the feeling you can solve problems (every day problems)."
Jim Southern, Welder/Fitter, Steelway Building Systems "Very intuitive. Reinforces my life thoughts and how I live my life in a positive way."
Todd Millard, IT Manager, Steelway Building Systems "Very down to earth and practical - was able to tailor it to be something a wide range of people could get something out of (managers to line workers)." Melanie Taylor, EHS Manager, Steelway Building Systems "Very knowledgable and entertaining speaker. Great new ways of looking at our leadership skills."
David Bisskey, Project Manager, Great Western Containers Inc. "Best session ever! Material very useful to help me be successful. Excellent presentation skills to keep audience engaged."
Marc Proulx, VP Operations, Great Western Containers Inc. "Training will provide many insights into what makes good leaders. Many useful tools to add to your personal tool box."
Herb Bishop, Assistant General Manager, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. "Jim provides very practical tools that can be used to be a leader and develop to be a better leader."
Hamant Becharbhai, Controller, Engineering and Modifications, Ontario Power Generation "Very good inspirational leader with life's experience."
Tom Littlejohn, Steelway Building Systems "Great session with lots of good take aways and techniques that can be easily applied to a work environment. Activities were engaging and reinforced the message."
Janice Ding, Audit Manager, Ontario Power Generation "A must...attend the seminar. Full of powerful ideas."
Ben McCarl, IT/Quality Manager, Blount Canada "Be prepared to be challenged on what you think good leadership is."
Carthy Chan, I.T. Specialist, Great Western Containers Inc. "Very informative and a must have for people who lead others on a business and personal level."
Donna Wardlaw, Office Manager, Great Western Containers Inc. "Inspiring, interesting, entertaining and very informed facilitator who is able to massage or flex his presentation to meet the team's needs."
Gary Yamada, VP Finance & CFO, Great Western Containers Inc. "The best I've been exposed to."
Nils Bodtker, President, Great Western Containers Inc. "The session provides valuable tools for supervisors which can be brought back for implementation."
John Spinozzi, Production Supervisor - Technical, Ontario Power Generation "The exercises and action journal are excellent reinforcements to the lively, interactive workshop that Jim runs."
Joanne, Kay, First Line Manager, Ontario Power Generation "Absolutely amazing and inspiring!"
Brett Wills, Plant Manager, Powersmiths International Corp. "No arrogance, just good natured, informative and inspirational news."
Tim James, Manager, Business Development, Clark Builders "Jim is an amazing presenter with awesome material."
Lisa Power, Quality Assurance Assistant, Almac Machine Works "Jim provides the 'coaches' huddle to take action at your workplace and life."
Devy Breda, AV Systems Specialist, Mulvey & Banani International Inc. Non-Government Organization/Charity Client List
"Well researched, good practical presentation skills, great examples, good use of humor, very participatory able to connect with group. Excellent - he believes and lives what he preaches."
Greg Borotsik, Chair - Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity Canada "He knows his stuff. He has much experience in many areas that assist any leader or potential leader to become top notch."
Thomas Fischer, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Canada "Worth the time, many practical ideas. Very inspirational. Personalized to our context. Something for everybody, no matter what level you're at."
Wendy Yap, Board Member, Habitat for Humanity Canada "Excellent ideas and implemental tools for new and veteran leaders."
Diana Gainer, Volunteer Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity Canada "Jim is a fantastic speaker, entertaining, knowledgeable and inspiring. I would recommend his workshop. He really knows how to get everyone's attention, contains it and gets them involve with discussion."
Lisa Rheault, Vice Chair, Habitat for Humanity Canada "Jim introduced me to the real, practical tools that I have been looking for and put the wind back in my sails!"
Kathy Poirier, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Canada "Very focused useful achievable tools and ideas presented on a foundation of solid up to date theory."
Jack Shore, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Canada "Engaging, entertaining, challenging and affirming!"
David Outhouse, Managing Director, South Shore Community Service Association "Excellent, provides participants with concrete, realistic and practical solutions and ideas, and no role playing - thank you!"
Barb Hiland, Senior Program Manager, Community Living Peterborough "Very effective and practical guidance for leading in todays ever changing work environment."
Karen Dean, Crisis Program Supervisor, York Support Services Network "Practical tips, workbook was very useful. Session is portable, will take it away and introduce it to the rest of my team."
Sheryl Chandler, Executive Director, Community Living Dufferin "I found the session very informative and left feeling inspired." Darlene Brooks, Director, North Bay Community Living "This is the most concrete approach to leadership based training I have ever attended. Very valuable stories that emphasis points of interest through the whole day - great!"
Pat McNamera, Program Manager, Community Living Peterborough "Very good at focusing the different aspects of change and leadership."
Sherry Carnevale, Director Human Resources, North Bay Community Living "Very informative, enlightening, a real sense of understanding and being able to look at ourselves in both a negative and positive way."
Wendy Farrell, Community Services Manager, Plainfield Community Homes "Very energetic, informative and insightful."
Tracy McGarry, Program Supervisor, Community Living Durham North "Lots of knowledge and wisdom, very effective in presenting his ideas and funny too!"
Della Massey, Educator, Good Samaritan Society "Dynamic presenter - uses many ways to keep participants 'in' the session - discussions, videos, personal reflections."
Charlene Sandford, Care Manager, Good Samaritan Society "Jim's insightful and knowledgable and can deliver the material at the level of the 'real' person's understanding."
Irene Heath, Educator, Good Samaritan Society "Definitely a day of self exam, confirmation and affirmation."
Judy Good, Care Manager, Good Smaritan Society Professional Development, Human Resources, and Training Client List
"An excellent opportunity for teams to come together and consider ways they can enhance their performance. A practical and fun way to re-energize and create a personal action plan."
Janice Medland, JM Coaching and Consulting Professional Services Client List
"He is one of the best."
Fuad Abu Hableh, Showroom Manager, Qatar Automobile Co. "Very entertaining. Brings complex issues to an understandable and realistic level. Anyone and everyone can benefit from these sessions."
Chris Wentzell, Partner, Kensington Associates "Your session was great! We received many glowing comments about your manner of presenting ideas..."
Mark Waldron, M.W. Waldron Associates "A very useful survey of a very broad topic; Jim worked through 2 days of content in 1 and managed to produce a coherent, cogent, seminar."
Grey Trew, Manager, Claymore Consulting "It was a pleasure to learn from Jim in such a comfortable, non-threatening session. You obviously enjoy what you are doing."
Betty Kashur, Smith Valeriote Law Firm "Very dynamic speaker, great humor, simple, easy to understand ideas."
Tina Gradinans, "For sure a grabber – very good presentation and slide shows, humorous and professional."
Ruknudin Abdulla, Marketing Manager, Safa Group, Qatar "I have attended various seminars and this was by far the most concrete insight to help me focus my organization."
Peter Reaume, President, Logisti Solve Inc "Fantastic! Practical information with inspiring examples from real experiences. Gave me a solid base of ideas to build on!"
Shelia MacLeod, Hired Pen "Very Energetic and passionate."
Vineet Chandran, Manager Business Development, Core Solutions, Qatar "Very good presentation. Format excellent, interactive and powerful. Provided us with very practical ideas that we can implement."
Josie Bouchard, Equity Advisor, Law Society of Upper Canada "Excellent session - I wish we had the whole day! Leadership is a very broad subject, and this person provided a great overview, with thought provoking discussions and exercises."
John Matos, Director, Information Systems, Society of Upper Canada "Excellent presentation, time went by fast. Good points to leave with, I feel refreshed and optimistic with the future."
Carole Alain, Account Manager, The 500 Staffing Inc. "It was fun and informative. It is great to be able to discuss 'difficult' situations with a sense of humor."
Nicole Brooks, Executive Assistant Team Development & Corporate Culture, Reid's Heritage Group "Hits the biggest organizational problem right on the mark - literally puts the moose in full view."
Raymond Perras, President, Repars Consulting "You will walk away with something that will make you a better leader - if you want to."
Allan Vanderwolf, District Manager, Purolator Courier Ltd. "Entertaining workshop with very real, very effective examples and exercises. A very enlightening day."
Kathie MacDonald, Administration Manager, The Centre for Rural Leadership 'His energy and positive attitude are catching! I'm glad I was there."
Lori Hewson, Human Resources Administrator, CAA, North and East Ontario "Packed full of practical ideas that could be implemented tomorrow. 'Whole' life focus!"
Janet MacPhee, Coach/Leadership Development Consultant, Compass Coaching " An entertaining and informative dialogue about improving workplace effectiveness."
Lori Maida, Director HR, Response Biomedical Corporation Public Sector Client List
"Very rewarding and useful."
Winnie Yiu-Yeung, Government of Alberta "While this is so important in today's work environment, I also found this session so extremely applicable and relevant to personal development and one's personal life."
Ian Howatt, Government of Alberta "I found the session fantastic and immediately stimulating. I will be contacting you shortly regarding a session I have in mind for the Ontario Parks Association."
Bruce Hay, Manager of Parks Operation, City of Brampton "This session was like a tickler. Would have liked to have spent more time on some of the concepts. Most definitely this will cause me to explore these concepts further."
Pat Wong, Manager, Corporate Applications IT, City of Brampton "Excellent. A complete step-by-step package of information."
Mohan Varghese, Government of Alberta "... finally an author has been brave enough, brilliant enough, and experienced enough to state the basic truths about effective managers running successful, fulfilling, motivated corporations... I'm thrilled... and challenge you to dip your toe into Jim's energetic workshop and then settle back and read his books. You won't be sitting long!"
Mary-Frances Turner, Commissioner, Development Services, Town of Markham "...you delivered the message with passion and style...you did a particularly good job linking the material presented and the implications for training and HRD professionals... While we certainly tapped into the breadth of your knowledge, it was obvious that we had only begun to tap into the depth of your knowledge and experience on many issues."
Dave McIntyre, Manager, Marketing and Communications, Canada Post Corporation "My life has become very focused since your workshop in Orangeville for the Forestry Technicians at Hydro One. "I have moved on reflecting on all of the tragedy in my life in the past year (the loss of a relationship and the death of numerous young, close friends in tragic separate incidents). Even my parents pondering divorce (after 43 years) is not disrupting my focus. I went and spent 4 days with my parents after their announcement, said what I had to say and listened to their points of view. It was sad walking away from the situation, but on the way home I just thought ‘this cannot affect where I am supposed to be'." I spoke my thoughts and listened and said to myself. That is all I can do. "The chips will have to fall where they may. Prior to your workshop, I would have let it consume me. Thanks for the help."
Mark, Hydro One "Jim's presentation was both informative and reinforcing. His combined use of sayings, humor, and illustrations coupled with his personable style made the material easy to understand and absorb. The day slipped by very quickly. His insights are certainly contagious."
John Tuchscherer, Director of Human Resources, Saskatchewan Water "I wanted to drop you a brief note to thank you for working with the HR Branch and City leadership in the past few days. You have helped all of us on our journey of self improvement. You have also helped the organization move the yardsticks down the field of leadership. On a personal note I have found the past few days very rewarding. It has caused me to pause and reflect and reconnect with my vision."
Jeff McPherson, Manager, Human Resources Branch, City of Edmonton "Excellent, thought-provoking , life changing course."
Renee Laforet, Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care "A great session that clearly influenced many people to be better leaders."
Ron Jaros, Planning Manager, Region of Peel "Thanks again for delivering your executive development workshop. We again had very positive feedback. Participants rated your knowledge of the topic at a 4.89 out of a possible 5.00. They rated your teaching/presentation skills at a 4.63 out of a possible 5.00 and the quality of the program at a 4.55 out of a possible 5.00. Some of the comments include:-- "good material, expertise, thought-provoking, many resources for future work, further exploring" - "excellent examples"- "well done, very worthwhile"- "very interesting, nice informal style, covered a lot of information in a short period of time well, overall very enjoyable and helpful". The benchmark for our programs is a rating of 4.00 out of 5.00. Your ratings were excellent."
Rita Greenridge, Executive Development Consultant, The Cabinet Office, Ontario Government "Thank you for your contribution to EDC's Leaders' Conference: Leadership at the Speed of Change - Striking the Right Balance. In these times of uncertainty and change, you have helped us to reflect on our role as leaders and how we can positively influence the mindset. The presentation was excellent. I particularly appreciated how you drew from EDC's organizational realities to illustrate the concepts and practices contained in your book Growing the Distance. The feedback on your presentation and facilitation of the discussion was highly favorable (4.3/5). I would like to thank you for helping us get a step closer to being Navigators of Change."
Ian Gillespie, President & CEO, Export Development Canada "Excellent session. In the heat of constant battle, it's easy to become distracted with multiple issues. This session was a real reminder and re-ignited my passion for leadership and helped me refocus on what's really important – 'the people'."
John Enns, Government of Alberta "I would like to compliment you on an excellent presentation. You should know that the results from our evaluation indicate that the vast majority of participants found the seminar to be very useful, and that 83% rated your presentation to be "very good" or "good". Well done indeed."
Chris Dekker, Manager of Communications, City of Saskatoon "A great 'tune-up' for values and focus that can make a real difference for one's self and team."
Betty Deane, Government of Alberta "Your workshop was truly a pleasure. I'm pleased to report I've started my stump speech for our Nov. 13 planning day, and most critically set aside a full day a week to be available around the office without an agenda talking with staff and also advise staff that this day is theirs with no other commitments."
Ingrid Brodie, Director, Public Safety Initiatives, Government of Alberta "Very inspirational - a well polished workshop absolutely loaded with practical tools."
Richard Hildebrand, Deputy Fire Chief, City of Lethbridge "Thanks once again for the workshop, the feedback I received was very positive. It was a short time frame and you left everyone with the feeling that they wanted more (which is of course a great compliment to you)."
Eileen McCarthy, Planning Officer, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "Great session. Very practical and grounded in today's issues."
Don Alton, Assistant Director, Canada Revenue Agency "I really found this presentation very useful. I will try to be more introspective and possibly less busy, focus on priorities."
Helene Rampersaud, Team Manager, Canada Revenue Agency "I really found this presentation very useful. I will try to be more introspective and possibly less busy, focus on priorities."
Helene Rampersaud, Team Manager, "Thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening."
Bob Millett, Team Leader, Canada Revenue Agency "Very inspirational, excellent presentation. If it is to be, then it's up to me!"
Debbie Hotton-Maciel, Team Leader, Canada Revenue Agency "Excellent speaker, very engaging and knowledgeable. Extremely excited about his field and can share that information."
Janet Bruch, Manager, Revenue Collections, Canada Revenue Agency "I appreciate much more than the knowledge shared, the opportunity for self-reflection. It is a wonderful chance to assess one's performance as a leader."
Frances Sauve, Manager, Canada Revenue Agency "Very beneficial to managers in our environment. Practical information to use in our workplace."
Winston Roberts, Middle Manager, Canada Revenue Agency "The session was inspirational. I have gained knowledge that I can apply in both my professional and personal life. Outstanding speaker."
Julie Leclair, Manager, Canada Revenue Agency "Jim's session is excellent for any and everyone as we all struggle on many of the same negative feelings, self talk, etc. His session is an excellent tool for 'living' life."
Paula Hendrickson, Judicial Clerk, Drumheller Provincial Court "Very good speaker, excellent seminar. You can apply his leadership principals in your everyday life (home/work)."
Dolorese Carruthers, Supervisor Judicial Clerk, Court of Queen’s Bench "It's positive, upbeat, excellent ideas and strategies to cope with this incredibly fast-moving world, both work and home."
Heather Paziuk, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice "He is entertaining. His session is about life lessons; how we see things, how we deal with them, etc. It has made me think about how I deal with change and what my responsibility for choices are."
Litsa Fourlaris, Judicial Clerk, Court of Queen's Bench "Great way to stay positive and think outside the box to handle changes inside the workplace and in my daily life."
Jody Winchester, Admin Support, Government of Alberta - Court Services 'Very helpful tools for changing (or looking at) attitudes in the workplace as well as in personal life from different points of view."
Barb Andrews, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice "Very enlightening on how to make life positive and fulfilling."
Amy Warraner, Administration, Alberta Justice "Fantastic opportunity. Definitely worth the time and effort. Impacts many areas of life."
Debbie Stirling, Administrative Assistant, Alberta Justice "Informative, educational and well versed on the topic. Pleasure to listen. Appreciate the personal life experiences. Brings him down to 'my level'."
Lillian Ivankouic, Provincial Court, Alberta Justice "A BIG thank you for today's session. My staff, to a person, has expressed how much they appreciated your message. I believe that as a result of your excellent presentation, we will have lots to talk about over the next days, weeks and months, and we will only become stronger individually and as a team as a result of the conversations. Thanks again!"
Jo-Anne Hug, Director, Achievement Testing, Government of Alberta "Highly recommended because it inspires reflection and new patterns of thought."
Roy Jaffray, Psychometrician, Alberta Education "Well organized, informative. Well presented, excellent quality information."
Sean Wells, Examiner, Alberta Education "Jim is an excellent speaker and the information was relevant and motivating."
Jennifer Wells, Caseflow Manager, Alberta Justice "Very entertaining. Deals with some of the more difficult, lesser discussed situations in leadership."
Scott Shaw-MacLaren, Manager, Adventure Tourism , Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts "Great session! Lots of useful tips plus lots of inspirational messages too. I will be able to take away many great ideas and philosophies into my work, to improve my leadership."
Kerry Taylor, Manager, Strategic Project Manager, Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts It is inspirational, a welcome opportunity to reflect on myself as a leader. The most important aspect of my job! Elizabeth Killam, Director Strategic Human Resources, Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts "Funny, motivational - you want to hear what he has to say!"
Janice McGuckin, Deputy Administrator, Department of Justice "His positive energy and enthusiasm are contagious!"
Barbara Lynn Daley, Deputy Clerk, Alberta Justice "Great speaker, very knowledgeable, funny, inspirational."
Carolyn Walker, Library Technician, Alberta Justice "Outstanding, knowledgeable, humourous speaker. Injects life into presentation. Wonderful tone in his voice." Maureen McCulloch, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice "It was amazing. Everything he says makes sense. If everyone took it to heart this would be a much better world." Jenn Oba, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice "It was very informative and motivational. I feel like I can accomplish my goals and every area of my life can grow and get better."
Cara Desaulniers, Administrative Support, Alberta Justice "Jim's background and knowledge are inspiring! He probably is a virtual mentor for many including myself."
Judy Dezell, Project Manager, "Very inspirational; go on and book this guy - we all need to hear him." Francis McCormick, Manager, Government of Canada "Outstanding - informative, dynamic, both the session and the person. Well done!" Barbara Bailey, Senior Advisor, Human Resources and Social Development Canada "Very energetic, informative, great concepts."
Marie-Sophie Parent, Team Leader, Human Resources and Social Development Canada "Powerful! Enlightening!"
Sophie Gaches, Human Resources and Social Development Canada "Effective, gives food for thought, lots to ponder. Shares valuable approaches, ideas, frameworks that are practical, real and feasible to be incorporated in the workplace."
Kerry Lake-Kealey, Senior Analyst, Human Resources and Social Development Canada "He's a great speaker with concrete, straightforward and practical approaches to leadership."
Erika Blackburn, Communications Advisor/Office Manager, Human Resources and Social Development Canada "There was lots of practical information that can be referenced, and should be referenced, to develop myself as a leader/navigitor." Yvonne Hopper, Director Project Management, ICT Services Manitoba "Does great presentation with lots of humour! Very insightful and knowledge and able to relay his message very well. Very interactive presentation."
Lesa Bennett, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice "Will change your personal and professional life. Very powerful. I no longer feel like I am carrying 'the weight of the world.'"
Jami Felesky, Family Court, Counsellor/Mediator, Family Justice Services "Jim is phenomenal. The best presentation I've ever seen."
Dana Lea, Judicial Clerk, Provincial Court , Family and Youth "Excellent presenter. Clear, intelligent and practical. Grabs attention but not a showman."
Gary Paget, Executive Director, Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts "Excellent speaker and presentation. Approach makes the lessons very memorable. Moose on the Table was a very engaging read. The first management book I couldn't put down." Chris Lostiwka, HR Coordinator, City of Lethbridge "Jim can make you realize that major issues (moose) can be dealt with and are under your own control."
Erin Thibault, Team Leader, Rehabilitation Society of Southwestern Alberta "Entertaining, nice touch of humor to keep the session light. Very to the point and loaded with information and suggestions."
Jennifer Norsworthy, Finance Technican, City of Lethbridge "He is very down to earth and fun and understands his audience early on in the day to ensure they stay with him throughout the day." Laura Porret, Human Resources Manager, Legal Aid Alberta "It gives you a change to reflect on your own behaviors and break down what you do to either change it or enhance it. It provides practical ideas to put in place to reach goals."
Crystal Wierl, Legal Aid Officer, Legal Aid Alberta "Jim presented concepts that can easily be applied at a practical level. 'Take away actions.'"
Cheryl Joynt, Manager, Children & Youth Services, City of Calgary "Jim does an excellent job of taking current reseach and direction and applying it practically to the workplace/HR context."
Gillan Gibbs-Grey, BP Wellness/HR Advisor, City of Calgary "Jim makes you re-open your mind to work with people that over the years you have learned to overlook."
Lynn Neveu, Unit Manager, Community Living Windsor "Practical, inspiring, visionary leadership skills to change organizations effectively."
Stephen Shearer, Manager, Community Living Windsor "Excellent, informative, and participative."
Shirley de la Torre, Organizational Effective Consultant, City of Ottawa "Useful, can walk away with ideas to put in place, entertaining. Inspiring, I feel much more encouraged about changes and culture that has existed for years."
Cathy Stroud, Executive Director, Community Living Huntsville "Everyone has had bad things happen, you helped me to understand that just surviving is not what I want to do nor would the person I lost want me to do." Corrie Babiuk, Judicial Court Clerk, Alberta Justice "It's extremely helpful and insightful. I was thoroughly happy to attend this conference! Thank you so much for a truly wonderful discussion."
Sarah Masterman, Data Entry/Endorsment Clerk, Edmonton Provinical Court Traffic "Life can be on a bumpy road; Jim's inspiring way of looking at it is essential for anyone feeling those bumps."
Ashley Armstrong, Accounting Clerk, Edmonton Provincial Court Traffic "This session was inspirational and informative. I'd recommend it to anyone in a leadership position."
Deanna Wiens, Examiner, Alberta Education "Jim's session provides leaders an excellent opportunity to reflect on their leadership attitude and practices."
Darrell Paquette, Exam Manager, Alberta Education "Great use of humor to make a point."
Raymond Irvine, Senior Analyst, Manitoba Aboriginal And Northern Affairs "Very worthwhile, enlightening. The number of related resources suggested was much appreciated. Jim speaks in regular language, meaningful for anybody in the organization."
Tracey Kuusk, Director, Organizational Development, Community Living Huntsville "Very practical and inspiring. Many useful ideas, tools, and tips provided to affect even small change which is better than continuing to do nothing."
Coreen Roth, Director, Human Resources, Lethbridge College "Great framework for understanding and clarifying our roles in changing/influencing a healthy organization."
Gordon Martin, Project Manager, City of Edmonton "Very helpful in assisting with breaking down barriers in organizations and replacing with positivity and production."
Dale Warunki, Team Lead, Government of Alberta "Excellent presentation! You have a unique way of capturing the issue, engaging the group and problem-solving!
Almaj Murji, Senior Audit Coordinator, City of Edmonton "It was a good session combing breakout activities with learning. The workbook provides a good take away for later use."
David Galbraith, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts "Very illuminating and energizing."
Saloni Negi, Senior Communications Advisor, Human Resources and Social Development Canada "I thought the presentation very inspiring and useful. Jim did a great job at ensuring the workshop was interactive with a lot of audience participation."
Christine Albert, Director, Human Resources and Social Development Canada "Very practical, yet interesting! Well grounded workshop."
Jason Luan, Manager, City of Calgary "Practical tools presented that can be used in personal and professional life."
Donna Stenerson, Director & CFO, Legal Aid Alberta "An exciting learning process, I was not bored a single moment. A very useful day in my life."
Lillian Sparks, Regional Administrator, Legal Aid Alberta "Very practical and useful - can take back to office and use today." Roland Gehrke, Vice President, Legal Aid Alberta "Practical tools presented that can be used in personal and professional life."
Holly Dreger, Office Manager, Legal Aid Alberta "A must...attend the seminar. Full of powerful ideas."
Ben McCarl, IT/Quality Manager, Blount Canada "Inspiring and engaging. Able to challenge one's views and ideas to explore self awareness."
Maria Cole, Special Needs Resource Coordinator, Communities Together for Children "A great opportunity to reinforce your inner optimist."
Richard Thompson, Director, Business Improvement Services, City of Edmonton "Great session! Good ideas to increase morale and work together as a team."
Chrisy Burton, Executive Assistant, City of Edmonton "Good dynamic speaker, lots of great key phrases and ideas. Makes you think about making a difference."
Carl Lutz, Bridge Manager, Ministry of Transporation 'Fast moving and thought provoking."
Henry Collins, Account Manager, Product Distribution Centre, Minstry of Labour "Helps to consolidate a lot of ideas that will benefit and improve an organization."
Claude Laforest, Director, Product Distribution Centre "Very entertaining and informative, a great tool for any organization or company."
Robert Tillmanns, Pharmacy Manager, Product Distribution Centre, Ministry of Labour "Clever humor that drives home important points."
Thelma Schrock, Executive Director, Abbotsford Community Service Services Client List
"Our Senior Managers and participants found the session very informative and commented that they would have liked it to be a little longer...I would like to once again thank Jim for sharing his enthusiasm, knowledge, and learning's with our management and staff."
Janice Kochan, Mgr., Marketing Research, Planning and Service Quality, The Co-operators "You exceeded our expectations! I can't remember so much positive feedback from a group following an outside presentation. I am feeling very good about where we are at vs. where we have come from, thanks so much to The Clemmer Group for helping us along the ‘Road to Excellence.'"
Gary Wilson, Senior Vice President-Canada, Laidlaw Education Services "Excellent, practical real world applicable ideas and principals. Refreshing and rewarding. A great opportunity to gain perspective and then put ideas into action."
Paul Merrick, General Manager, Field Sales & Operations, Purolator Courier Ltd. "The past 2 days has and will continue to challenge me to look at how I lead people, and not always manage them. Thanks very much. Tremendously insightful."
Clint Caron, District Manager, Purolator Courier Ltd. "One of the most informative sessions I have attended, and delivered with humor and enthusiasm."
Mary Thordarson, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Terra View Homes "I would be very remiss if I did not express my delight regarding the excellent seminar you conducted for the Institute in Canmore, Alberta. All 25 participants were totally unanimous in requesting you return to deliver another seminar. You were able to satisfy the needs of the bigger home builder company executives (400 - 600 homes per year) as well as make the same information absolutely relevant to the small home builder company (10 - 50 homes per year). Most notable was the great enjoyment expressed by everyone in working with you. I have been involved in education and training for over 30 years. I can recall at best, only two other occasions where so much enjoyment in what they were learning percolated so quickly through a group of people consisting mostly of strangers. I give you my heartfelt personal thanks for these results. It makes my job of locating high quality seminar leaders such as yourself that much easier."
Pat Almond, Alberta Home Builders Institute "Great examples. Very easy to listen to, the day went flying by."
Linda Swanston, Club Manager, Highwood Golf and Country Club "Jim has been a speaker for a Staubach Company meeting and has conducted consulting sessions with some of our divisions. He is the expert on service and quality for successful business. His presentation can result in immediate benefits for any group or corporation."
Roger Staubach, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, The Staubach Company "Excellent to understand the past, present and most important...the future factors that are required to lead and have others follow that lead."
Glen Stark, Assistant Squash Professional, The Glencoe Club "Opened my mind to further research areas we touched on today and take a real look at how I do things, both personal and at work. Lead by example."
Bernie Sim, Director of Operations, Eau Clair YMCA "Great day, looking forward to further enhancement thru your books and emails."
Michael Plouffe, Club Manager, Henderson Lake Golf Club "Excellent, concise, inspiring and fun."
Chris Niddrie, Sous Chef, Willow Park Golf & Country Club "Very funny and entertaining presentation. Group work was well spaced and helped move the presentation along nicely."
Cameron McKay, Dining Room Supervisor, Mayfair Golf and Country Club "Excellent, insightful, humorous, mind-expanding. Many useful references to future reading."
Neil Kuu, Accountant, The Glencoe Club "I found our discussions inspiring and refreshing."
Pete Simpson, General Manager, Northern Operations, Clark Builders "This workshop is a step toward becoming the ‘magnet' company."
Doug Heinrichs, Project Manager, Clark Builders "Timely and informative as we struggle with our ‘New Reality'."
Paul Verhesen, President, Clark Builders "I found this session to be very grounding and an excellent tool to promote leadership growth."
Brenda Keller, Fitness Co-ordinator/Personal Trainer, Bow Valley Club "As a management group, it was extremely valuable and important to get together with others of our team."
Mike Epoch, Director, Reservations and Sales, Kananaskis County Golf Course "... as you will see from the feedback, the seminar was extremely successful... you were a resounding success... Maritz has been managing the Thomas J. Watson (dealer quality awards) program for IBM for four years. I think this seminar program is the most successful undertaking yet... you are a rare combination of honesty, integrity, insight and experience... you can be sure I will recommend you at every opportunity..."
Lisa Cooke, Maritz "Jim did a great job -- useful information -- practical approach--not either/or, but a little at a time approach to leadership with a focus on people and people's skills."
Kelly Bumstead, Pool Manager, Derrick Golf and Winter Club "Opened my mind to further research areas we touched on today and take a real look at how I do things, both personal and at work. Lead by example."
Jennifer Reinson, General Manager, Bankers Hall Club "Thank you for the gift of wisdom presented in your workshop and Growing the Distance. I have stretched my comfort zone by challenging myself to pursue new goals. You are one of the most authentic trainers that it has been my pleasure to meet. Thank you for contributing to a positive change in my life!"
Carol Donlon, "The session is both entertaining and interactive."
Tim Georgeoff, President & CEO, CAA North & East Ontario "The session today really helped categorize some of the subtle problems we have as a team, and it helped me realize where some of the responsibility is mine."
Brian Woodman, Service Manager, Montage Support Services "Excellent facilitator. Very informative. I spent one year in a management training program that Jim summed up into 1 day. Worth the money and the time!"
Vivian Geneski, HR Consultant, Montage Support Services "Very practical, good humor and day went fast."
Steve Simic, Producer, Rogers Televison "Good story (Moose on the Table), to help you assess where you are where you want to go (personal/career)! Will help you develop a passion for moose hunting."
Kristine MacLeod, Human Resources, Theta Industries Ltd. "Great practical solutions/processes in response to real issues. Use of applied research to management/leadership issues. Will help our entire team get focused on leadership and responsibility while they're back in the day-to-day."
Alanna Hendren, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities Association "Inspiring. Getting back on track."
Kirsti Harceg, Administrator, Finnish Manor "Jim makes you feel like you can do more."
Christine Melling, Office Manager, GMI "I'm looking forward to reading the book! This session has revived my spirit and drive!"
Michelle Sweet, Team Leader, Bell Mobility "We represented a very diverse group of professions, but the information was so applicable because we are all human!"
Tanya Rautava, Recreation Coordinator, Finnish Manor "Clear your mind and be ready for the shift in your own outlook, your own paradigm."
Sharlene Little, Assistant to Services, Montage Support Sevices "A fresh approach to familiar ideas."
Andy Wong, Manger, Repair Services, Vector Aerospace "It is an entertaining eye opener. You realize a lot of things you never knew existed as reasons for letting the moose loose."
Jashmi Kalra, Assistant Outlets Manager, Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside Technology Client List
"Excellent, relevant, thoroughly enjoyable."
Elizabeth Vainioupaa, Partner, Aurora International Telecom "I took part in one of your seminars about a year and half ago and have not been the same since. I have just started a full fledged management position and would like to thank you and your organization for helping me in my quest to becoming a GREAT LEADER!"
Ed Misztal, DY4 Systems Inc. "Jim delivers a passionate emotional session that encompasses his genuine zest for the essence of what leadership is. This is an upbeat, interactive, thought provoking course that truly drives home the true spirit of leadership. The topics covered were very relevant to today's business challenges and Jim's presentation style balanced humor with timeless quotes which made me want to learn more and more."
Alan Zimmerman, Director, Allstream "Having the personal content as well as business was extremely informative and welcome."
Terry McAmmond, Bell Canada "... everyone is unanimous in their praise of your ability to have moved us so far so quickly on the path to better customer service... of note, as well, was your ability to draw on a vast experience to provide imagery that facilitated comprehension of an issue in terms that people could relate to... Jim, as always, I learn a considerable amount from you each time we meet."
Michel Desjardins, Xerox Canada "...your guidance has had a significant, positive impact on our management team...we started down the road together less than a year ago and your message has lent practical and effective guidance to our improvement initiative. Our customers are noticing and there's lots more to come... thanks for helping us blaze new pathways, Jim."
Jeff Greenberg, General Manager, Invitrogen Canada "Jim both kept my attention and provided me with lots of ideas and tools to improve my personal and business life."
Sue Casselman, Bell Canada "Jim's knowledge, experience, and energetic presentation were exactly what our employees and managers needed to hear at this point in our improvement process. We were all relieved to find that we were not the only people struggling with roll out and implementation! His direction and confidence were reassuring."
Sandy Adams, Service Quality Trainer, Advanced Technology Services Inc. "Excellent job! Very inspiring, thought provoking."
Marilyn Milbury, Coaching Consultant, Aliant Telecom "Very thought provoking, I will definitely review the material in more detail to help me build my personal plan."
Shirley Fullerton, Manager, Consumer Marketing Acquisition, Aliant Telecom "Very informative and engaging session."
Blake Gammon, Manager, Mobile Radio, Aliant Telecom "Just amazing, it has been a fabulous morning and you've inspired me to start focusing my efforts in different areas."
Deanna Miller, Manager, Youth Marketing & Marketing Communications, Aliant Telecom "Would very much like to explore these ideas further, look forward to doing so. This was a very inspiring morning."
Terry Finnigan, Director-Wireless Consumer Marketing, Aliant Telecom "Wonderful workshop, the content is extremely relevant to me and the delivery was the best I've experienced in a long time!"
Maria Kleronomos, Marketing Retention Manager, Aliant Telecom "Very well done! Interactive and engaging in a short time frame. Thank you!"
Francis Reppa, Manager-Business Performance, Aliant Telecom "Excellent speaker, sound knowledge and very practical."
Ron Baleja, Training & Development , Vansco Electronics Ltd. "Inspirational, relevant, entertaining."
Maria Kleronomos, Marketing Retention Manager, Aliant Mobility "Inspiring and motivating! Loved that 'embrace change' wasn't the message, but rather how you deal with what is dealt."
Stacy Oliver, Customer Experience Analyst, Aliant Mobility "Extremely useful and inspiring. Funny and entertaining."
Veronica Vardy Product Manager, Aliant Mobility "Jim is a fantastic communicator! Enjoyed the relaxed, yet focused approach."
Don Dueck, Product Manager, Vansco Electronics LP "Excellent overview of key principles. It makes you want to dive in and learn about all of them!"
Pushp Arora, Lean Practitioner, RIM Research in Motion "A very practical seminar."
Sew Yong Heng , Director, Manufacturing Process Improvement, RIM Research in Motion "Insightful, personal approach to leadership development. Group activities were helpful and allowed more in-depth discussion and the ability to gain insight from others."
Shari Farrell, Vice President, Business Administration, Superheat FGH Inc. Transportation and Logistics Client List
"Motivating, thought provoking, inspiring, informative, practical."
Shaunna Rainey, Manager, Employee Development, Air Canada "Provides opportunity for reflection and to take away some practical techniques to apply in real life."
Carol Capeluck, Regional DEUT Officer, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation "Practical simple, easy to follow, brought forward issues managers face daily and simple examples of how to handle certain management/leadership traps."
Peter Burgess, Senior Marine Officer, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation "Excellent session!! Highly recommend."
Linden Barnes, Manager, Safety, Air Canada "Very dynamic workshop with abundance of examples to support key points." Jason Rodgers, Coordinator Marine Services, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation "Very entertaining, Jim leads you to step back and look at yourself and your style in a manner to diagnose your own performance."
Darren Samms, Coordinator, Operational Support Canal Services, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation "Simple, to the point, easy to understand and put into action."
Peter Burgess, Senior Marine Officer, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation "Usable tips, down to earth, everyday issues and examples."
Benoit Nolet, Manager, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation "Inspiring, down to earth, clarity of message."
Denis Legault, Corporate Office Automation Coordinator, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. "Very good, lots of ideas, lively, moves along very well. Some practical methods to move ahead." Frank, Quinn, Manager IT, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation "This was an eye-opening session on how my self is affecting my leadership."
Pierre Cecile, Manager, Revenue and Forecast, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation |
"Great balance between the personal and professional." ---Lorna MacPhail, Instructor, College of the North Atlantic, Doha, Qatar
"Wonderful, complete and well packaged program. The best I have ever attended. 'A full package of growth supplements'." ---Ted Pincock, Practitioner, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
"I am one of many believers who've used Jim's workshops and books to introduce significant and successful change." ---Barry Goode, General Manager, Caribbean North District, IBM Canada Ltd.