Client Reactions
The best source on workplace irritability and tension.
Matt Villano, The New York Times (US)
Anna's message is both timeless and timely. She speaks straight to the heart
of some of the most confounding challenges in business and life. . . namely
how to create an environment in which people can play at the top
of their game. – Bill Mills, CEO, The Executive Group, Inc.
Anna received the highest ratings this group of CEO’s has ever given a
presenter. – Jim Anderl, Chair, Vistage International – CEO Leadership Development
Attending this seminar was the best money we’ve ever spent.– Paul Jennings, QA, Rolls Royce, England
Every corporate boardroom should have access to Anna’s work. The ideas are
groundbreaking and compelling and she delivers her message with humor
and depth.– Mary Tribble, President, Tribble Creative Group
This was the best staff
development presentation ever!– Don Supalla, President,
Rochester CT College
Our staff is living the lessons of
Thera Rising.– Marie Zellar, Director
Clean Water Action Alliance
I use her materials every day.– Greg Lee, CEO, Carl Zeiss, IMT
Brilliant, witty, engaging.– Terry Weight, Shell Oil, Netherlands
I left the day-long session in a burst of endorphins. Did a
long download with my husband that evening and he used some of the material the next day. Then I had an opportunity to do the same in the course of my work yesterday. This is good stuff.
– The Rev. Catherine Malotky, CRC(r) Retirement Planning Manager, ELCA Board of Pensions
Unless you live on a deserted island and never have to deal with people, you
need to see this presentation. I’m a better person and we’re a better
organization.– Sam Richter, President, James J. Hill Business Library
The highlight of the conference.– Myron Tribus, Author and Total Quality Consultant
This seminar knocked my socks off – it’s the next frontier of productivity.– Rod Sando, Executive Director, Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Association
I was introduced to Anna in my CEO group. I was so impressed that I
sponsored a session for the entire company and employee spouses!– Tony Evans, CEO, Lorton Data
The first time I heard this seminar I felt cheated. I wished I had heard
it thirty years ago.– Larry Gigliotti, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
On a scale of 1-5 I’d rate this a 10. Union members and management
benefit from these ideas.– Scott Clothier, President, International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 2047
Employees raved about Anna’s seminar! This is one of the most appreciated
seminars we’ve offer.– Wendy Madsen, Director, Ryan Group, US Inc.
I don’t know where I’d be today as a manager if I had not learned
these concepts.– David Wehde, Clean Water Action
One of the most highly rated, and appreciated seminars we’ve ever
offered.– Mike Hageman, CEO, J&B Group
What a wonderful legacy to leave the world!– Maggie Capocasa, Department of Revenue
Most seminars leave me with a “vision,” but Anna’s training leaves me
with vision, a start-up plan and tools I can use the next day. She is the
one person everyone looks forward to hearing.– Nina Semmelroth, Principal Manager, St. Paul Public Housing
Of all the speakers I’ve heard in the last years, the day I spent on this
topic was very well spent, memorable and fun. I’ve kept the handouts
and notes nearby for the last three years.– T. Draxten, Regional Clinic Director, Health Partners
My employees rave about this seminar!– J. W., Supervisor, Property and Taxation
Where were you when I was younger? This information would have
saved me years of turmoil.– Sue Everhart, Regions Hospital
"This seminar
transformed my life.
There isn’t a day that
goes by that I don’t utilize
the knowledge I acquired
at this seminar."
– S. Bennett, Operations
Manager
Wells Fargo
I’ve kept the materials in
the top drawer of my
desk for seven years.
– Graham Holden, CEO,
Marshalls, England
I have used the tools
continually for the last
two years and they are
incredible. They have
helped many
people – at work and
in my personal life.
– John Michael Lerma,
Supervisor, AT&T Broadband
Everyone is moved by
these concepts – they
are life changing.
– Alex Ross, President,
FutureThinking, England
"I was completely captivated.
I recommend your work
to EVERYONE!"
– Rita Mahowald, MS. RNBC
VA Medical Center
I’ve been a Vistage
CEO Chair for years
and Anna’s presentation
is the best I’ve seen.
– Suzanne Kochevar,
Vistage International
CEO Leadership Development
This material has
changed the way I lead and
the way I interact at home.
I teach Anna’s material to
my direct reports and peers.
It makes a difference.
– Darin Jensen, Chief Engineer,
Bellcomb Technologies
Our leadership team has
grown and strengthened.
We couldn’t have done it
without Anna’s expertise.
– Matt Johnson, Partner, DLR
Design-Build Group
I learned more in the first
few hours of this seminar
than I did in a two-year
graduate program in
mediation and negotiation.
– Faculty Member,
Community College
My stress level has plummeted!
– Dan Janal, President, PR Leads
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