What fun we had the day you came! The entire staff enjoyed your presentation. I could tell by the way everyone was smiling and laughing-even the grouchy ones! People felt good about themselves after spending the day with you.
Holmes County District Public Library

I was very impressed with your ability to speak to a wide range of audience members. This is often difficult in an organization such as ours in which staff members are in many different jobs, departments and work shifts. Your gift for relating with people on an individual basis is evident as you talked with staff throughout the day.
I also appreciate the careful preparation and follow up that Steve provided to us. It made planning for the day so much easier. Thank you, Marie and Steve, for being part of our Inservice Day!
Upper Arlington Public Library System

Your interest in finding out beforehand exactly what our interests were, and then tuning your presentation to meet them, made your program a success not only for the staff who thoroughly enjoyed it, but also for our library's administration, in that you conveyed our message perfectly.
Euclid Public Library, Deputy Director

Marie was absolutely outstanding. I see why you have the name "Sensational Speakers" because that is exactly what she was!
I received so many positive comments about the evening. Everyone was talking about their "opportunity clock" going off the next day. She was so uplifting your couldn't help but hang on her every word.

She is one of the best motivational speakers I have ever listened to. Thank you so much for such an enjoyable presentation.
Waterloo Board of Education

I did want to let you know that Marie's presentation at our 2004 support Staff Conference at the Marriott North was a big hit. Our audience loved her and was very enthusiastic about her program. We appreciated her energy. It certainly ended our program on an up-note. Marie definitely knew our audience and I appreciate her preparedness.
The Ohio State University Organization and Human Resource Development

Thank you for the excellent presentation that Sensational Speakers put together for the Second Annual State of the Division Meeting for the Columbus Division of Water. Not only was Marie the highlight of our two-day session, but working with Steve was a joy too. You both helped make our event an exceptional success.

We truly enjoyed Marie's perspective on adapting to change. It was a fitting theme for our organization. Additionally, the reference to the importance of water had many of our employees walking around with pride for days afterward.

Again, thank you for the excellent presentation. We hope to have you back again.
Columbus Division of Water

Thanks again for another great presentation! The evaluations indicated you captured hearts and minds of 156 participants at the 8th Annual Women In Agriculture Conference. Your enthusiasm and uplifting personality was electrifying to the audience. The comments by participants were wonderful.

I want to thank you personally for personalizing your presentation "Life Is A Journey-Enjoy The Ride" to farm women. It was a great way to kick off the conference.
It was truly a pleasure working with you and Steve in making our program a success.
Women in Agriculture

-but I wanted you to know that it was really wonderful to work with you.
What a Great Presentation! Thanks for sharing your inspiring message with us. I'd be happy to recommend you to anyone (and already have)!
Ohio Department of Administrative Services/Human Resources Division

Many people commented that they will take ideas they learned from your session and apply them to their organizations. This is exactly what we wanted people to get out of the institute and you helped make that possible.
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, Executive Director

Overall a great presentation. Attendees said it was the best Leadership Development Initiative we've had.
Steve did a great job in planning and assisting with the coordination of Marie's presentation.
Holzer Hospital Leadership Development Initiative

You were wonderful!!! I heard many positive comments about the content of your presentation. When the staff and I met for our sessions, the discussions reflected their willingness to be positive and accept the changes in their jobs.
A comment I heard several times was how well you had tailored your comments to their job. That showed that you "Practice what you preach"-LISTEN. I appreciate your taking the time to talk at length with me so that we could have a very productive mini-conference.
AG Credit, Chief Financial Officer

We want to congratulate and thank you for an excellent presentation and group participation activity at our all-staff retreat. It was obvious that everyone enjoyed the program by the 100% positive comments received in our critique of the day.
Our staff members who worked with you in advance were impressed with their ease of communicating their ideas and your ability to put them into play. You were able to cover many topics in a relatively short period of time.
The follow up activities made it possible for our staff members to remember some of your salient points long after the day concluded.
Rehabilitation Service of North Central Ohio, Inc., President

I found that working with both Steve and Marie was an exceptional experience. They understood our needs and through our discussions they were able to put together a very effective presentation that was inspirational and yet one that left the group with the kind of charge that they needed to help move our vision forward. Communication prior to the presentation was exceptional. Marie's attention to detail is a major strength and how she is able to bring that much energy into an already tired group.
Great Job! This was exactly what we needed. A kick in the pants and done so with just the slightest twinkle in the eye.
OSU Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Leadership Forum

Wow! What a meeting! Marie, your presentation was so down to earth and very useful no matter where you are. Several of my agents came up to me at the office and thanked me for having a great Kickoff. These are the types of responses we hope for but usually never get. Thank you.
Realtor sales staff January Kick-off meeting

Thank you for making our Staff Appreciation Luncheon very special. I particularly enjoyed the way you immediately connected with and involved our members and their employees in your presentation. The laughter was continuous. I cannot imagine a better beginning. Thank you for bringing joy to our lives and reinforcing with the staff of our member businesses how important each of them is to the success of their organizations and the betterment of our community.
Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce Staff Appreciation Luncheon

This special luncheon, for all our Administrative Assistants, was the first ever for our group. We have received so many positive comments from everyone who attended; even people that were not included in the luncheon have been asking about it because of the "buzz" it created around our office. Our purpose for having this luncheon was to communicate to our Administrative Assistants how much we appreciate them, and that truly was communicated. I think there were many aspects of the luncheon that helped communicate this, however, the highlight really was you and your interaction with our 80 guests.
You did a great job, Marie!! I can't wait to have you back again, soon.
The Limited Inc. Administrative Assistants Day Luncheon

I want to thank you for your wonderful presentation to our nearly 700 employees at our staff meeting in October. This annual gathering is an opportunity for our from the director-a message from the Mayor, President of City Council, President of our Recreation and Parks Commission, and the Chair of City's Council Recreation and Parks Committee as well.
However this year we wanted to do something different because our focus for the meeting had to revolve around change.
After talking with Steve to have him understand what kind of presentation we needed from you, you came to our meeting and hit the nail on the head. You were able to articulate a message about change in a way that everyone could comprehend while also incorporating humor along the way.
Both Director Roberts and myself heard lots of positive feedback on your presentation and the motivation it provided.
So, again, on behalf of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your comprehensive presentation that was precise, frank, anecdotal, and enjoyable all at the same time. I am confident that the tips you provided in dealing with change will prove beneficial for our employees both personally and professionally today and in the future as well.
Chief of Staff, Columbus Recreation and Parks

Dear Marie:

On behalf of ALL the staff of Galion Public Library, I want to thank you for an afternoon that I believe has changed each of us in a very fundamental way.

The last week at the Library has been nearly as interesting as spending our in-service day with you and Steve. All week long staff are smiling more, being more positive, helping each other, and conveying a happier attitude to the public. Each day I keep hearing the catch phrases that you shared with us last Friday, such as "hydroplane over the crap", "is my attitude worth catching today?", and "get our of the judgment business". While we've all read or heard these conveyed in different ways, it took YOU to bring them home to us in a way that we want to adopt.

You do you job beautifully. We have all been enriched by meeting you and look forward to keeping in touch.

Cordially,

Lynn Dominick
Director

GALION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Galion, Ohio 44833

Marie, I want to express my sincere appreciation on behalf of all of us at Clemson for delivering a workshop and keynote presentation that received rave reviews. Our audience gives you high ratings and tells us that you are one of the best speakers they have heard. And, on a closer note, I will tell you that my staff truly enjoys working with you because you are professional, reliable, and you always meet our deadlines. It doesn't get much better than that!
Senior Director, Clemson University

Your lively insights into how we can better communicate, commit, and be effective as VSP's was a valuable tool for them to learn..
VSP coordinator, Ohio Soybean Council

It was the best in-service staff day we have ever experienced!!! Your You Make The Difference presentation covered aspects of public service that we all need every day. Our staff went home with ideas to use right then to improve customer service and relationships.
Operations/HR Coordinator, Mansfield-Richland Public Library

I appreciate how hard you worked to adapt your presentation to the conference. You started the day as a keynote speaker who was fun, wise, and professional start to finish! Director of Professional Development, Ohio Library Council Marie exuded great enthusiasm and excitement which became contagious to the staff. Marie's team-building experience and positive attitude shined through onto each person there.
Executive Director Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Government

Having you come in to speak was a great way to jump-start everyone! Your speech not only had them excited about the summer, but also made them aware how great customer service is essential to maintaining a good client base. I know the employees really enjoyed listening to you and participating in the meeting.
New Albany Country Club

Marie is a very positive, inspirational speaker.
OCSEA (The Ohio Civil Service Employees Association)

Your shared wisdom on humor, leadership and teamwork was an exhilarating finish to a wonderful day. Thank you again for sharing your time and enthusiasm.
The Ohio State University Office of Human Resources

No one could doubt the sincerity of your feelings and the care you showed toward your audience. You started our day off with a perfect picture of a buoyant keynote speaker who was fun, wise, and professional start to finish! Thank you so much!
Ohio Library Association

I wanted you to know that it was really wonderful to work with you. What a great presentation! Thanks for sharing your inspiring message with us. I'd be happy to recommend you to anyone (and already have!)
Ohio Department of Administrative Services-Human Resources Division

Marie, what a great presentation you gave us at the PRO luncheon. I am still getting comments!
Haring Realty-Mansfield, Ohio

Marie, you are truly "on of a kin" and a star in my book. Our Holiday meeting was all we hoped it would be because of you. thank you for sharing your "holiday spirit" with us.
Professional Secretaries International

Text from the company evaluation...Did anything about the presentation stand out in your mind?
The personal touches, calling participants by name, understanding their business, spirit of fun. Thanks, Marie. You fit perfectly into our agenda.
The Longaberger Company

Marie was terrific. The feedback from the staff was very positive.
Jefferson Outlet Center

Marie Pollack was great. I loved her! Very inspirational. I wanted to bring her home with me, however, the highlight really was you and your interaction with our 80 guests. You did a great job, Marie! I can't wait to have you back again, soon.
The Limited Inc., Human Resources Department

It was an absolute pleasure working with you on our 7th Annual Women In agriculture Conference. Your presentation of "My Hat Goes Off To You-Women In Agriculture" for our 187 participants received rave reviews! I want to thank you personally for the time and effort you put into your presentation to make it "fit" our audiences' lifestyle. You put your special touch on it to ensure the ladies could make a connection with you. It was truly a pleasure working with you in making our program a success.
Women in Agriculture Planning Committee