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"Jim helped to reinforce many facets of leadership I already employ, but also to encourage me to face my weakness and to try and improve."
Cameron Ross, CEO, Algoma Mutual, Tessalon, ON
"Fantastic. Really changed the way I look at the things I do on a daily basis. This will help me succeed in my role in this business."Tamara Dionne, Drafting Assistant, Great West Life Assurance Co., Regina, SK
"Jim is engaging, funny and clearly well educated/researched in this field. I learned that perspective is reality and in order to change your reality you need to change your perspective."Clare Bamford, Document Analyst, Great West Life Assurance Co., Regina, SK
"Knowledgable, real person, with real ideas, entertaining and real thoughts, suggestions."Nancy Patrick, Sr. Advisor, Great West Life Assurance Co., Regina, SK
"Excellent, funny, captivating, changing perspective."Ryan Strassburger, PAS Administrator, Great West Life Administrator, Regina, SK
" liked the way Jim used humor and engaged the audience in dialogue. My job has changed since a recent merger (not in a positive way) and this seminar helped me 're-calibrate' my attitude and reevaluate my communication style."Mary Onstad, Communication Manger, Wells Fargo, Minneapolis, MN"Excellent - top rate, ability to really connect."Peter Price, Director, Global Communications, Prudential Financial, Newark, NJ"Thought provoking, informative, interactive, well connected to his audience."Cathie Simpson, General Manager, West Wawanosh Mutual, Dungannon, ON"Excellent, this workshop had a lot of meat for everyone."Bruce Caughey, Manager, Amherst Island Mutual, Stella, ON"Humorous, entertaining, informative,knowledgeable. Jim helped me to better understand coaching employees."Shawn Durnin, President, Hay Mutual, Zurich, ON“Jim's keynote address kicked off our annual convention and provided a great start to our event. His message was thought provoking and down to earth with plenty of light-hearted humor. Jim was great to work with in the planning process and right through our event."John Taylor, President, Ontario Mutual Insurance Association, Cambridge, ON
“The evaluations that were completed following your session for the CEAMS Association were scanned and are attached. 22 feedback forms returned:· 6 rated it 4 out of 5 - 27% , 15 rated it 5 out of 5 - 68% , 1 rated it 6 out of 5 - 5%. The reviews are very positive, with many of the CEO's rating your session as a 5 out of 5. I said it that day, but will say it again: Thank you for a very insightful morning that left the participants with practical tools to take home and apply. I can't count the number of times in this past week someone has referred to your presentation and specifically to 'keeping themselves above the line'. You really hit the mark for this group! I hope we will have the opportunity to work together again one day. In the meantime, we'll ‘keep navigating’!”Bev Maxim, General Manager, Credit Union Electronic Account Management Services (CEAMS) Association, Regina, SK "He kept it true to life, amusing. Kept everyone interested. Used humor to demonstrate point."Betty Sveinson, Bodily Injury/Administration Supervisor, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Edmonton, AB"Knowledgable, inspirational, and fresh! A great message that everyone needs to hear."Steven Dippie, Claims Representative, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Edmonton, AB"Excellent, fast paced session filled with useful, easy to implement tools. Jim is an excellent presenter and very knowledgeable - high IQ and EQ!"Beth Ferrone, HR Manager, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Ottawa, ON"Very appealing, warm facilitator - likeable - sets good tone. Practical insights/take aways. Relevant research/documentation throughout workshop."Kathy Lillico, Senior Region Claims Manager, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Burlington, ON"An expert facilitator with the ability to deliver a highly usable set of tools into my leaders work kit."Barb Agonis, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Sault Ste. Marie, ON"Very informative session. Jim presents the info very clearly and with a good use of humor. I would recommend this session to anyone. Happy hunting."Jason Wilson, Claims Supervisor, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Gloucester, ON"Very informative session! A lot of great ideas and tips. Packed high level. Good presentation skills. Great content."Donna Richardson, Design Manager, RBC Insurance, Mississauga, ON
"Very good core concepts with practical examples so that all can relate. Many ideas to take back to the office."Robert MacDonald, Project Manager, Sun Life Financial, Waterloo, ON
"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, Waterloo, ON
"Very useful two days investment!"Anna Lee, Manager, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, North Vancouver, BC
"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., Guelph, On
"Key concepts - excellent approach and presentation."Graeme Steele, Vice President, Taxation, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Guelph, ON
"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., Winnipeg, MB
"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, Winnipeg, MB
"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, Duncan, BC
"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., Winnipeg, MB
"Excellent presentation/facilitation, clear and engaging."Jeff Hemmett, Career Centre Leader, Great West Life Assurance Co., Winnipeg, MB
"Jim presented a useful tool for encouraging and implementing a high performance culture. Loved it!"Linda Kyle, Human Resources, Sun Life Financial, Lethbridge, ON
"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., Kitchener, ON
"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, Doha Qatar
"Highly informative, greatly inspiring for change and development of organizations."Amjad Radi, Senior Manager, Qatar National Bank, Doha, Qatar
"Always enjoy your comments. Very inspirational. Step back and appreciate life. Be grateful."Kathy Lloyd, Life Manager, Great West Life Assurance Company, Winnipeg, MB
"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, Toronto, On
"An inspiring session - full of practical hints and wisdom to help us all become better leaders."Martin Haynes, VP Corporate Services, Atlantic Blue Cross, Halifax, NS
"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, Ottawa, ON
"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, Vanouver, BC
"Fabulous - articulate, content related directly to the audience. Storytelling/case study references made the content memorable."Lisa Langwieder, Learning's Development Adviser, Mennonite Savings & Credit Union, Kitchener, ON
"Effective use of humor, useful and practical, moves action forward. Thought provoking, asks for input from audience."Ray Demers, Supervisor, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Calgary, AB
"Jim is an amazing speaker and make me realize that I have the power to change myself for the better."Justin Paul, Accident Benefits Adjuster, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Edmonton, AB"Inspirations, well-worded, good at dad jokes. Jim's session gave me good insights and reminders on spending my focus on leadership."Fannie Au, Claims Supervisor, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Calgary, AB"Very easy to listen and follow. Good sense of humor. Very knowledgeable and inspirational."Ken Hlushko, Property Specialist, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Calgary, AB"He is very informative and helps remind you about changing my perspective. He gives a little push to put you back in the race."Elizabeth de Obieta, Claims Representative, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Calgary, AB"Excellent presentation, dynamic speaker, very well done!"David Guan, Claims Representative, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Surrey, BC"Enabled the group to clarify the concepts he is presenting. An excellent facilitator."Olga Weinlein, Administration, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Red Deer, AB"Very impressive. Finds interesting ways to bring his point to his audience."David Christensen, Claims Representative, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Calgary, AB"Jim has great enthusiasm and he has a great way of delivering the message. He really practices what he preaches."Chad MacKenzie, Claim Adjuster, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Edmonton, AB"Compassionate, entertaining, down to earth. Challenging us to become leaders whatever our job is."Brenda Huebert, Claims Representative, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Saskatoon, SK"Charismatic, positive, reminded me of my philosophy of life that recently I had forgotten or lost due to circumstances."Maya D'Mello, Claims Adjuster, The Co-operators General Insurance Co., Calgary, AB
