Testimonials

"I can't believe it has been 4 months and I still remember and use 90% of your techniques....effectively and with a lot of laughs!"

--Yolanda Estrada, Training Specialist
Foresters, VA

"As a result of standardizing our training curriculum and putting the LDAs through your training program, which emphasized both design elements and excellence in delivery, we have experienced a 40% growth in our production over last year."

--Gerry Heiple, Former VP
US Sales Development & Support
Foresters (2003)

"I am a 27 year industry professional in the world of sale and sales management. I have sat through many sales/communication type training programs. In all honesty, none of them compares with what I took away from High Impact Presenting. I cannot recommend Donna and her training enough. Whether you are a sales professional or sales trainer or someone who needs to communicate to others, this is HIGH IMPACT stuff! You will take things away instantly that will make your daily work and communication much more effective."

--Janet Pack, Recruitment and Sales Professional
Seattle, WA

"We can honestly say that workshops by Training for Excellence are giant steps ahead of other trainer workshops we've attended. Donna's in-depth understanding and skills are totally liberating and empowering. Our confidence level has taken a huge leap forward."

--W. Chase, President,
Chase Marketing Services

"Donna was chosen over many candidates for her knowledge of adult learning, outstanding presentation skills and most importantly her ability to demonstrate adult learning principles. She used cutting-edge learning theories, and activities that demonstrated those theories, which made the workshop a huge success. We now have a staff of L& D Associates who can facilitate a consistent learning experience. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of this training. It was clearly time and money well-spent."

--Steven Neifeld, Manager
US Learning & Development

Training for Excellence has provided profound insights and outstanding results for IPSolutions, Inc. What started three months ago as an attempt to "clean up" a presentation has morphed into no less than a total transformation of one of our signature training products. We now see trememdous opportunity in applying the Training for Excellence approach to our entire product line.

Work is accomplished through intense collaboration between course developers and Training for Excellence professionals, resulting in a vibrant, engaging learning experience. Course developers and subject matter experts understand and are able to communicate with participants with new confidence and clarity.

Participant feedback has let us know that our new course hits the mark in new and exciting ways. We are looking forward too more successful collaboration with Training for Excellence.

--Janet Ellison, Managing Partner
IPSolutions Inc, San Francisco.

"Donna's training gave us a completely different starting point for effective communication... Her strategies work not only in the training settings we had requested, but in every aspect of professional communications. And, best of all, the learning skills are simple and easy to remember and quickly become second nature."

--Sue Evans, Executive VP
alphaMED, New York.

I want to share with you how excited I am about the transformations I have witnessed in my staff with regard to their training responsibilities. It has been 7 months since my team had the opportunity to attend and participate in your Train the Trainer class.

My team came away from your workshop re-energized and excited about training, feelings that many of them hadn't felt in a while. The enthusiasm is still going strong and instead of scrambling to get staff to conduct a training session, I have to narrow down the list of volunteers!

Every staff member incorporated strategies and tools you taught into their next training class and continue to do so. Classes are much more interactive and engaging. And the payoff…we have had fantastic feedback from the program staff that we provide training to and they look forward to attending our training classes.

In addition, I've received complimentary feedback from upper level managers who have walked by the training room, heard the laughter and enthusiasm coming from the room, and, out of curiosity, couldn't help but join in the class for a while.

In closing, I just want to say that supporting my staff's participation in your Train the Trainer course is one of the best investments in our employees that our agency has made and all program staff continues to reap the benefits. It has definitely been worth every penny!

Sincerely,

--Patsy J. Westcott
UI Program Coordinator, Juneau, Alaska

"I am new at facilitating and was thrilled to be able to attend Donna's training. I have a certificate in Adult Learning which is very theory-oriented but knew I needed to learn more about how to facilitate.

In Donna's two-day course I was able to learn how to prepare effective training by incorporating accelerating learning techniques among many other useful tips.
I learned more practical skills in Donna's 2-day training than I did in my 2-year certification training in Adult Learning"

--Debra Ritchie, Training Specialist
Alberta, Canada

"I've studied many of the same topics you are sharing with us at the University while studying Education -- but it never sunk in because it was all lecture and no experience. This course teaches you the material while you experience it first hand. I literally went through a paradigm shift as I saw my role in training go from that of a teacher to that of an administrator of information. I can't wait for level 2!"

--Chester Stevenson
MBS Systems Trainer

"Having been a trainer for a number of years, I am always looking for something new and exciting to help with the learning process. Donna's seminar was just that. I learned more valuable usable techniques in a very short time than ever. The best part is, I put many of them to work right away and my sessions became better because of those techniques. I have new students, who have heard about some of the things I do in class, ask if we are going to be doing those same things in their class. This stuff is becoming legendary! I would recommend the sessions wholeheartedly."

--Michael Monroe, Training Specialist
California

Donna's training was a great foundation to build and work from. It gave me confidence and knowledge to train more effectively with less stress. The course should be a pre-requisite to becoming a trainer.

--Kristina Kenny, Training Specialist
Staples

Highly recommended! This is the best training I have had in my civilian career. I might even say as good as any U.S. Navy training or better.

--Rey Fraga, Training Specialist, VA HAC

Very educational and offers a lot of techniques even if you are the most experienced trainer. Really a fantastic course and I really enjoyed it. Wish that this could be yearly event for the entire HAC.

--Melvin Brown, Training Specialist, VA HAC

It was a great team-building experience and would love to do it again as a re-fresher course down the road.
It was very motivational!

--Maria Doligosa, Program Assistant, VA HAC

Vital for every trainer's level of experience. No wasted time or money. It's all excellent!

--Celia Almes, Trainer, VA HAC

Dynamic! Awesome! Learned more in 3 days than I learned in other courses which took a week. More of it. How about a 202 class soon?

--Constance Tally, Trainer, VA HAC

"Donna Garnvik delivers a fascinating program... Her fresh ideas can enhance individual communication skills at all levels of the organization. I found her program both engaging and stimulating!"

--Murray Nicholson, Internet Consultant and Instructor
Alberta, Canada

As a new training manager at the VA Health Administration Center, I found that my trainers were in need of professional development. They had not received any training themselves for over 3 years. I chose this company due to one, the cost and secondly, their ability to flex the training topics. The training not only re-energized the team, but gave us new insights on AL strategies that can be used in technical training and other training as well. We all walked away with new skills, new ideas and new tools that are now incorporated in our employee training program. I would highly recommend this training for any training team that is in need for a boost of energy.

--Laura Clellan, Training Administrator
Department of Veterans Affairs, Denver

PERSONAL COMPLIMENTS

Donna. Thank you for an excellent job with the course. I am not one to be easily impressed, but this class was SUPER! It has really helped in more ways than I could imagine.

--Anynomous Trainer

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

--Anynomous Trainer

WOW! Donna, thanks for providing such a safe and supportive environment. I have learned so much this week. You're a very dynamic presenter.

--Anynomous Trainer

The train the trainer session conducted by you has been extremely fruitful for me. I have had feedback this year that I am charming, energetic, witty even pretty, which I didn't get last year. I have students call me and mail me which did not happen in the past and I firmly believe its a part of the learning I had which I incorporated to better myself.
I had a wonderful time learning, its been great and I owe it to you.

--Venitta Tauro, Independent Trainer

Our training consists of 10 study modules, and as you can guess, the information is very dry and technical. Throughout the 3 months we incorporated techniques from your training. My students went crazy with flip charts and Mr. Sketch markers without realizing they were strengthen their knowledge of the UI program. What a wonderful learning tool. Games were used to encourage teamwork, while giving each student a time to "shine" with their understanding of the subject. Each student completed the training and their achievements were celebrated by the Claim Center. I'm already thinking of new ideas for the next class. Thanks so much for your amazing training.

--Joleen D. Fleming Lewis
ES Analyst I
UI Technical Unit

TESTIMONIALS FROM INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS

"I have applied my learnings in my latest programs and the result is a 'miracle'… retention of information is very high now!"
--A.R., Dean, Nalanda - Corporate University, Polaris

"An invigorating experience. Very well structured and executed. A good investment!"
--A.C., Training Manager, AXA Business Services

"An excellent course for incorporating brain friendly Accelerated Learning techniques."
--R.J., Information Development Specialist, SAP LABS

"One of the best courses I have ever attended…wonderful & fantastic!"
--A.M., Technical Coordinator, Baxter

"This training course is an excellent tool to get clear and crystallized training strategies on what works & what doesn't. Extremely useful and can be practically implemented."
--J.H., Trainer, Loreal

"Good value for money & time…tangible take-aways"
--S.R., Assistant Manager, SwissRe

"Excellent course for trainers. A lot of innovative ideas of engaging people and making training sessions interesting"
--Dr. S.G., Clinical Specialist, Baxter

"Insightful! Take the course for a paradigm shift"
--S.B., Senior Manager-Training, Birla Sunlife Insurance

"A must have programme!!"
--J.C., Manager-Training, Birla Sunlife

"An eye-opener as to how a lot of fun can be incorporated into the training program and at the same time improve the retention rate of participants. Be there to experience it!"
--V.K., Head of Course Design, IMS Learning Resources

"Excellent program; must be there to experience it"
--SD, Manager Quality & Training, Adventity Inc.

"A good course for all trainers to get a comprehensive understanding of what is important for a trainer to consider while delivering programs. A program you must attend!"
--R.B., Director of Training, Citibank

"A must for trainers! I have already referred this course to a few friends."
--S.A., Assistant General Manager-Training, Torrent Pharmaceuticals

"Great experience, worth attending and implementing. I would strongly recommend all trainers to attend this course"
--K.P., Manager, ITW LTD

"Excellent! Describing is difficult; one should attend and realize usefulness…needs to be experienced by all trainers"
--R.M., Head of Product Training, Birla Sunlife Insurance

"If you think you know it all, NOMINATE YOURSELF"
--A.B., Trainer, Birla Sunlife Insurance

An excellent program for people who train a lot in their organization and are now stuck at a point of how to make things different. A very highly recommended course"
--N.S., Training & Change Manager, FritoLay

"Enter with an OPEN mind & prepare for a learning experience!"
--V.A., Associate Consultant, Accord Consultants Ltd.

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TESTIMONIALS FROM WIPRO IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP

"A must course to change your attitude towards training. Our group was transformed. Wonderful!"
--S.C., Training Coordinator

"Recommended to anyone who wishes to be a trainer at heart. Worth every dollar! Value for money"
--C.S., Training Consultant

"Simply Superb! - The proof of the pudding is in the eating, so go and experience this course yourself"
--S.G., Technical Consultant

"Most brilliant and a MUST for every trainer. Experience the BEST"
--Y.C. Roy, Manager

"Extremely good and fun learning experience. Excellent concepts that can be well implemented"
--A.S., Manager

"Just attend & get the EXPERIENCE"
--R.K., Training Consultant

"Excellent. Added a lot of value to the techniques of training. Inspiring and energizing. A MUST ATTEND!!!"
--S.C., Training Specialist

"Energetic, refreshing and insightful. This course provides a dimension different from other T3 programs"
--G.R., Consultant-LBS