“I reviewed my DVD the same day it arrived in the mail.  It was really fun watching it, and it also helped me remember specific portions of the training.  

The most poignant moment for me came during my last session when following my 5-minute presentation you asked me to repeat it without using my notes.  I could physically feel that the presentation was better when I used my own thoughts, words, and energy, as opposed to the well-prepared talk I had planned.  It was a great ending to great training.”  

          Kathy Fitzgarrald
          Graduate of the Eloqui Power of Five program

“Thanks again for your presentation training! You and David are such a dynamic and engaging duo-not only did we learn interesting tactics, but you two made the training fun!

Because of the tone of the training that you created, we all felt the environment was a “safe zone” to give and accept critical feedback. I absolutely loved it!

You rock!”

          Natalie Radtke
          Regional Affiliate Manager
          Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

“At my last ProVisor meeting, instead of getting up and telling everyone that I am a CPA that does business management, I told the group a story about a client problem and how I solved it. After the end of the meeting a couple of the members approached me to tell me that my elevator speech was “night and day” and “1,000%” better than how I spoke about my work in the past.  Another member said that she has a potential client for me.  

Thank you very much for giving me the tools to describe my business in a more interesting and memorable manner.  I couldn’t have done it without you.”

         Mark Pariser
         CPA
         Dunn, Green and Pariser

“David & Deborah have a style of teaching that is unique. We learned, practiced and implemented speaking techniques– with a lot of laughter in between.

The extended care-warranty after the workshop has been beneficial, quickly resulting in more business.  Eloqui is here for us as our business partner, which is comforting for a boutique employment agency.  Four hours of useful, life changing/business changing information.”

          Kathi Whalen
          President
          Whalen Bryan, Inc.

“Eloqui was the most valuable training I’ve had, not only at Bickmore, but in every way. Whether I’m presenting to a potential client, State regulators or to an existing client, Eloqui helped me structure my presentation.  An interest catching opening, keying in on only a few points, personalizing it and knowing I have a strong close have made me a more effective communicator.”

          Rick Brush
          Manager, Program Administration
          Bickmore Risk Services and Consulting

“Late yesterday afternoon a client asked for some help preparing the ‘close’ for a potentially hostile audience today.
 
I said, “Give me a few minutes.” I went right to Own The Room and the chapter on closings. Within minutes I had some great ideas and wrote him a closing that he just loved because I had him introduce a new concept at the close that moved the discussion forward. Your book is great. Thanks for writing it.” 
         
          Tim Gallagher
          President
          Gallagher 20/20 Consulting

“My entire perspective on professional business presentations and public speaking has changed after working with Deborah and David, the Principals of Eloqui. Colleagues questioned why I enrolled in Eloqui’s Power of Five program, since I’m a veteran radio host, TV commentator and had my share of keynote speeches and master of ceremony appearances.

The answer is that I have improved significantly in my focus, stage presentation, movement and ability to identify my audience– whether it’s extremely large or a one-on-one conversation.

Before working with Eloqui, I found myself exhausted after producing and moderating a panel about social networking. Through Deborah and David, I learned that I wore too many hats. I will no longer strive to be the coach, the visionary, the artisan AND the seasoned veteran in one presentation…

What I didn’t expect was that Deborah and David are both extremely connected and provide the added value of business coaching. They are adamant about ensuring that all of their clients succeed.”
          
          Cindy Rakowitz
          BR Public Relations

“Your presentation today was stellar and fulfilled everything I’ve come to expect from Eloqui. 

          Jeffrey F. Lang
          Senior Vice President         
          Wells Fargo Insurance Services of California, Inc.

 “I applied what I learned from your workshop at a round table meeting of other advisors yesterday and the two biggest hitters from that meeting told me they wanted to refer their clients to me after I gave my presentation. 

This morning I was on a webinar and the same thing happened.  The three people with the best clients want to refer me to their clients and asked for my information. I learned from you how to apply the Law of Intention.  It is a law because it works.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Deborah and David.  I am so excited that I just booked 4 public speaking events. Eloqui works for Irving.”

          Irving R. Katz
          Katz Financial, LLC

“I have heard nothing but positive feedback from the team regarding the Eloqui training.  We are already putting what we learned and practiced into play.  Hands down, the two days we spent together was the best training I have ever gone through at TDA.” 

          Michael Riley
          Vice President
          Strategic Relationships West
          Institutional Sales

“I want to thank you for a great two days of training down here in Orlando.  I’ve had many training sessions over the past 12 years of my career and this was by far the best and most productive I’ve ever had.  You, Mark and David took what is typically very uncomfortable for me and made it very comfortable if that makes any sense.”

          Eric Kullich
          Vice President
          Institutional Sales
         

“Thanks yet again for all your help with my conference presentation.  It went extremely well!  I got many compliments and the prep made all the difference.  Tom’s (president: Tom Bradley) also went very well – you both had a significant effect on our success at the conference.” 

          Brian Stimpfl    
          Managing Director
          Advisor Advocacy & Industry Affairs

“I was asked to give a talk to my congregation, about 225 members, a few weeks ago.  Instead of the mundane opening, I used a powerful story to link right into the topic.  This approach captivated the audience; I also saw a few literally sitting on the edge of their seats.  Many members complimented me on my talk and public speaking abilities.  A few who are prominent business leaders even approached me and asked me what public speaking training I have been exposed to throughout my career.”

         Erik M Blankmeyer 
         Vice President
         Institutional Sales

“I realized I never followed up with you after the TD Ameritrade conference in Las Vegas.  I received very good feedback afterwards.  I even had people that weren’t there come up to me later in the day and say, I heard your presentation was the best one of the conference so far.  My boss told me he heard similar comments.  

My opening and closing were great and I added a few more personal stories throughout the presentation that really enhanced the points I was making so much more than had I just read the slides like I used to do.  I also loved the use of the “black out” feature on the PowerPoint.  I could actually SEE my two biggest points really being absorbed by the audience when I shut it off, walked forward and center and drew all the attention to what I was saying right then and there.”

          Scott K. Leak
          Vice President
          Institutional Sales

“Thanks again for your help last week.  I felt your advice was right on, particularly after finishing my speaking engagement.  I was able to focus on the non verbal delivery of my content and truly noticed the difference versus the other speakers who were indeed very monotone.  Your advice and continued support are worth every penny!”

             Peter Dorsey
             Director
             Western Region

“I wanted to thank you once again for speaking at our meeting last month.  In fact, I hesitate to even refer to it as a “speaking engagement” because it was more like a mini-workshop.  

Rather than using your time to stand before the group and lecture for 40 minutes about effective speaking techniques, you demonstrated to the group how to more effectively deliver a 30-60 second introduction about who we are, and what we do that immediately grabs our audience’s attention and clearly communicates how we can be of service to them or their clients.  

What was even more impressive was the way that many group members were able to immediately ”stand up and deliver” using your techniques after only about 15 minutes of instruction from you.  The entire group was ”buzzing” about your presentation after the meeting and many of them were commenting about how it was the best they had seen at a Provisors meeting anywhere. ” 

          Paul D. Velasco, Esq.
          California State Bar Certified Specialist
          Estate Planning,Trust and Probate Law