Keynote Testmonials

I wanted to thank you for speaking today at American Express.  I have spoken to Kinjal and several others who attended and the feedback has been very positive.  People enjoyed your insights and found it relevant to their own leadership situations.  Those who attended also appreciated the novel focus on understanding the science behind leadership.  Several commented that it gave them new things to think about.

Valerie
VP, Global Leadership Development

I am a grizzled veteran of many Harvard Business School seminars - always trolling for a nugget, an insight. Your seminar was a waterfall of wisdom that still has me thinking: The Heart-Brain connection; The I and We paradigm; DNA especially Dialogue: share & discover together and Needs; feedback rich organizations. I would be less than honest if I didn't say you were uncomfortably spot on with the Tell - Sell - Yell Syndrome...I have been there and done that, ouch!!! Judith, your presentation and concepts had diamond clarity and force...I look forward to reading more of your material...hope our paths cross again in 2009. Your new big fan,

Bruce McKinnon

On behalf of the MIT Sloan fellows Program in Innovation ad Global Leadership, we thank you for meeting with the fellows this year during our annual trip to New York. The candid remarks about your own experiences with executives helped set the stage for the leaders wee met later in the week and offered the kind ofleadership insights that the fellows can use as they continue to build their own leadership abilities. We are grateful for the time and passion you shared with us, and it was our great pleasure to meet you.

Stephen J. Sacca,
Director

Marsha Warren
Associate Director

Thank you. You were the HIGHEST RATED speaker at CFO Rising. You absolutely rocked their worlds. It was obvious to me at the time. But here are the raw numbers indicating how much they loved you and the verbatims. I am in total awe. Thank you.

Lori Calabro
Editorial Director, Conferences

Thank YOU for making the NAPFA LFE experience such a success on all dimensions – practical, business, relationships, uplifting, door-opening.    I am confident that I speak on behalf of all of the attendees that the conference was transformative.    I have had the good fortune to create many programs for my colleagues over the years but I have never had so many people seek me out to say thank you – this conference was the best I have ever attended.   My firm will be a difference place going forward.    I feel fortunate to have been a part of that experience and that success for my friends and colleagues.

Cheryl R. Holland
Chair

Your speech was extraordinary! Professional, enlightened and so knowledgeable. You impressed every one of us with your thinking. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your great thinking. It was a special joy having you among us. With my warmest appreciation, Your great fan,

Carole Hyatt
CEO & Founder

Your presentation to our leadership team was dynamic, relevant, inspirational and the delivery engaging. Many of the participants stopped by or emailed me comments such as "inspirational", "golden nuggets of information I can use"; "relevant"; "practical tips on the science of communicating"; "I love knowing the science behind the why; and "I wish I had this much support delivering vital conversations every day!"

I personally believe we forged a bond and a connection. What deeply inspiring, unforgettable stories you have and how fortunate we all were to experience them. Thank you for that.

Yolanda Bailey

What a splendid job you did today! You had the room in the palm of your hand -- and how wonderful for everyone to experience that! I can't thank you enough for sharing your wisdom and insights, and I hope that those who drank in the goodness will take your ideas home to their respective businesses, and bring you in to the spread the light.

Jane M. Hewson

Your presentation was so impactful! We are truly grateful for your flexibility and energy!

Ellen and Barbara

Your approach is new, different and inspiring.

Stephen Strombelline
Head of Compliance

Thank you Judith. I am grateful for your mastery of the process…

Janet Briaud

Yesterday morning I was sitting in the auditorium almost directly below your husband so I could look up to him every time you mentioned him; and I loved your involving him in the way you did. I thought you presentation was terrific, also clever, ingenious, funny and provocative. I was pleased that you invited me, and even more pleased that I was able to come.

Al Zuckerman
CEO

Wow, Judith, major kudos!  This is a remarkably well-thought-out and well-written article that should be on every single entrepreneur, CEO and executive's desk and embedded in his or her psyche! Keep telling it like it is...that kind of candid game-changing conversation  is SO URGENTLY NEEDED these days!!!

Judy Katz

Thanks again for the keynotes and presentations this week. You did a great job! Mostly all 5s Comments included - tremendous command of the material, great presentation, really liked how you engaged the group; loved it – could have spent the whole day on this; excellent; interesting; thought-provoking.

Tom Zahniser
Group Chair

You have a remarkable ability to deliver a lot of information in an informative and entertaining way. You know your subject well and can deliver the information in a way that makes it sound fresh. You are an extraordinary speaker.

Dick Singer
Pittsburgh

Thought you'd be interested in the feedback!  Highest I've ever seen - 100% excellent overall - you rock!

Margaret McLean Walsh
Chapter President HRNYC

On behalf of the Healthcare Businesswoman's Association, we would like to personally thank you for your support of the HBA Annual Leadership Conference - Master the New Standard. Your participation in our conference helped contribute to a record-breaking attendance of over 400 healthcare professionals. You helped the HBA create a grand slam for attendees.

Your plenary presentation, Creating WE: The DNA of Leadership was incredibly well-received, and although we're still in the process of analyzing the evaluation forms, an initial review gives your presentation exceptional feedback! Our evaluations asked "How would you rate the overall Leadership Conference experience?" Over 90% gave the conference the highest mark possible - excellent! - which is a tribute to your contribution.

Again, the HBA Leadership Conference was a resounding success and would not have been possible without your contribution to the program.

Debra Newton, Mary-Margaret Armstrong, Deborah Coogan-Seltzer, Eve Dryer

Your presentation to our leadership team was dynamic, relevant, inspirational and the delivery engaging. Many of the participants stopped by or emailed me comments such as "inspirational", "golden nuggets of information I can use"; "relevant"; "practical tips on the science of communicating"; "I love knowing the science behind the why; and "I wish I had this much support delivering vital conversations every day!"
I personally believe we forged a bond and a connection. What deeply inspiring, unforgettable stories you have and how fortunate we all were to experience them. Thank you for that.

Yolanda
Russell Investments

Thank you so much for your inspired presentation on leadership in the 21st century. The students and alumni appreciated your fresh and affirmative approach to the challenges facing organizations today. Illustrating our model with examples from Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, start-ups and turnarounds helped each person connect to some aspect of their current situation or future aspiration. Please know that you have an open invitation to speak to GSB students and alumnae in the future. Your work is extremely important to the growth and vitality of organizations around the globe. We wish you contributing success.

Anita Brick
University of Chicago School of Business

Yours was one of the best programs I've been from an author on leaders.  

One of the attendees said: "I loved all the speakers, especially Judith.  What a refreshing approach to business and life!  Thanks for inviting me."   

Thanks again.

Edie Haughney
CFM Senior Financial Advisor/AVP

I was there to see you this morning.... such energy and warmth! I applaud you... and can understand how exhausting it is. You work hard!

Amy Copeland
CEO

Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart for being a part of the "Remarkable Woman" radio program. It was so exciting having you on the show. Your professional achievements are inspirational. You are truly a remarkable woman! You have helped us achieve our goal to inspire others to be the best that they can be. You were fabulous! I hope that you enjoyed the show as much as I did! Thank you for being an exceptional role model.

Florine Mark
President