What People Say About Public Speaking Workout

From major corporations to self-employed entrepreneurs, men and women from all careers are recommending Public Speaking Workout to their friends and associates (more testimonials from teachers, youth group leaders, and students follow).

Testimonials From Professionals

“The workshop most certainly challenged me to improve my public speaking abilities by participating in a series of exercises that allowed me to practice, be challenged and coached to improve my confidence in public speaking. I strongly recommend this workshop for anyone in the business world today as it will most certainly turbo charge your ability to speak in public."

Michael Sandoval
Vice President
Textron Financial Corp.

“I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested in building the skills and confidence of speaking in public. In today’s world, I think they are invaluable skills, and getting them all straight from ‘the Basketball Coach of Public Speaking’, just makes it easier to learn in a short timeframe.

It is not possible to fully describe the excellent value of this workshop here. It just has to be experienced to gain the skills.”

Raj Bhat
Asst VP Global Markets Technology
State Street Global Markets

"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the  peaking seminar you gave at Bank of America. You taught me to enjoy public speaking and have fun with it. It was interesting to see others in the group come out of their shells and have fun. You had a way of making everyone feel at ease. 

Thank you for the liberating experience. You were very entertaining and very insightful. You helped me to see my weak points but also how to use my strong points to my advantage. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.”

Christine Levandusky
Sr.KYC Analyst, GWIM KYC Quality Control
Bank of America

“I feel strongly that your seminar would be valuable to anyone in management. Those who are already comfortable with speaking in front of others can improve. Those who are less than comfortable can see a dramatic change in their ability to reach those they communicate with on a day to day basis.

Managers like myself, can use the skills learned in your seminar when facilitating team meetings, participating in project teams, speaking up in a group forum and any other situation where they must present their ideas. The key here is that we can become more effective – and what company – large or small – doesn’t want to become more effective? I also feel that there is a team building element to your seminar.

Participating in these activities together helps the participants to learn more about each other and to improve together, and yes, laugh and have fun together. I know that I will always have a certain bond with those who I attended the seminar with last week. Thank you again for the opportunity and I certainly hope that Bank of America sees much more of you!"

Beth Carrignant
Consumer Services Team Manager
Call Center Bank of America

"The Rhode Island Army National Guard recruiting force recently attended your session on “Speaking of Public Speaking.” It was presented in a three-hour Boot Camp Seminar designed to make even the most polished speaker more effective in public speaking. The full-time recruiting force is often called upon to make presentations to school and community groups, and, although they are trained in the skills of oral presentations, some find it more difficult than others. You put everyone at ease with your smooth style and humorous anecdotes. You encouraged everyone to participate in front of their peers and had them speak on topics that were familiar and zany at the same time.

The Boot Camp Seminar that you presented is a program that is desperately needed throughout society. You cleverly point out that public speaking can be something that a person can look forward to, if given proper training. You encourage individuals to test themselves and improve each time they speak. You consistently were attentive to all individual needs and mentored those throughout the seminar. The seminar clearly shows benefits at the end of the three-hour experience. All participants were pleasantly surprised by the valuable experience gained and were equally surprised by the improvement in their speaking style. Military recruiters deal with all levels of society and this is definitely what they need at this point in their careers.

Feedback from all participants was extremely positive! The Rhode Island National Guard sincerely thanks you, Mr. Skurka, for your presentation and your willingness to further spread the word that pubic speaking can be fun. I wish to thank you again for your contribution to our fine recruiting force."

Sincerely,
Reginald A. Centracchio
Major General
The Adjutant General
State of Rhode Island

"On behalf of the VNA of CARE NEW ENGLAND management team, I would like to thank you for the excellent seminar on Presentation Skills on May 15, 2002. Our managers unanimously agreed that the seminar met their expectations, as public speaking is a required competency for their positions. Some examples of their enthusiastic feedback were:

• “An excellent opportunity to refine presentation skills and was a great bonding/team building experience for the managers.” – CEO (VNA CNE)

• “Dynamic and interactive (session). I came away with many strategies toimplement.” – Program Manager

• “Instructor was knowledgeable, organized and helpful with specifictechniques.” – Program Manager

• “Very supportive and clear.” – Director

• “Excellent presenter.” – Director

• Great session… it was very helpful to practice and get feedback on myperformance.” – Program Manager

• “The program renewed my confidence in public speaking.” – Director

A surprising but highly positive outcome was that, through Ed’s creative exercises, managers spontaneously shared information about themselves, serving as a great team-building experience. And, the session was truly light and fun; a welcome break from day-to-day management challenges. Companies would do well to consider engaging Ed to achieve both of the outcomes; that is, increasing confidence in public speaking and strengthening the team as a whole. Thanks again for delivering a fine participative seminar.

Katharine White, M.S., R.N., C.S., CPHQ
Organizational Development Specialist/Internal Coach
Visiting Nurses Association of Care New England

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank you for the 11/16/99 presentation of your two-hour seminar on developing confidence and overcoming the fear of public speaking.

Your stated goal, that “everyone leave a more confident person than they came,” was accomplished. This is verified by the comments of the following attendees:

• “I left the seminar more confident of public speaking. I now would rather speak in public than die.”  - Ron Himebaugh, Warwick, RI

• “Overall, I found your seminar to be truly valuable for anyone, no matter what his or her level of experience may be, and would recommend that anyone who has a fear of public speaking attend your presentation.” - Paul DeCoste, Marketing Manager Credit Information Bureau, Warwick, RI

We look forward to working with you on future presentations.

Yours truly,

David E. Nash
President/CEO
Central RI Chamber of Commerce

Testimonials From Teachers, Youth Group Leaders, and Students

Hi Mr. Skurka,

Thank you so much for your workshop this past weekend at the Interact Club conference. You truly made a significant impact in the speaking abilities and confidence levels of so many of the students who attended. I spoke with so many of my friends who were simply astounded by your workshop and how much they got out of it. Thank you so much for all of your support!

I will definitely distribute the remainder of your brochures and encourage all members to attend. This is truly an important and exciting opportunity for these students. Your support for the student community is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you again! Please let me know if you ever need anything else!

Sincerely,
Ruchir Shah
President, Interact Club
Barrington High School