"Very rewarding and useful."

Winnie Yiu-Yeung, Government of Alberta

"While this is so important in today's work environment, I also found this session so extremely applicable and relevant to personal development and one's personal life."

Ian Howatt, Government of Alberta

"I found the session fantastic and immediately stimulating. I will be contacting you shortly regarding a session I have in mind for the Ontario Parks Association."

Bruce Hay, Manager of Parks Operation, City of Brampton

"This session was like a tickler. Would have liked to have spent more time on some of the concepts. Most definitely this will cause me to explore these concepts further."

Pat Wong, Manager, Corporate Applications IT, City of Brampton

"Excellent. A complete step-by-step package of information."

Mohan Varghese, Government of Alberta

"... finally an author has been brave enough, brilliant enough, and experienced enough to state the basic truths about effective managers running successful, fulfilling, motivated corporations... I'm thrilled... and challenge you to dip your toe into Jim's energetic workshop and then settle back and read his books. You won't be sitting long!"

Mary-Frances Turner, Commissioner, Development Services, Town of Markham

"...you delivered the message with passion and style...you did a particularly good job linking the material presented and the implications for training and HRD professionals... While we certainly tapped into the breadth of your knowledge, it was obvious that we had only begun to tap into the depth of your knowledge and experience on many issues."

Dave McIntyre, Manager, Marketing and Communications, Canada Post Corporation

"My life has become very focused since your workshop in Orangeville for the Forestry Technicians at Hydro One.

"I have moved on reflecting on all of the tragedy in my life in the past year (the loss of a relationship and the death of numerous young, close friends in tragic separate incidents). Even my parents pondering divorce (after 43 years) is not disrupting my focus. I went and spent 4 days with my parents after their announcement, said what I had to say and listened to their points of view. It was sad walking away from the situation, but on the way home I just thought ‘this cannot affect where I am supposed to be'." I spoke my thoughts and listened and said to myself. That is all I can do.

"The chips will have to fall where they may. Prior to your workshop, I would have let it consume me. Thanks for the help."

Mark, Hydro One

"Jim's presentation was both informative and reinforcing. His combined use of sayings, humor, and illustrations coupled with his personable style made the material easy to understand and absorb. The day slipped by very quickly. His insights are certainly contagious."

John Tuchscherer, Director of Human Resources, Saskatchewan Water

"I wanted to drop you a brief note to thank you for working with the HR Branch and City leadership in the past few days. You have helped all of us on our journey of self improvement. You have also helped the organization move the yardsticks down the field of leadership. On a personal note I have found the past few days very rewarding. It has caused me to pause and reflect and reconnect with my vision."

Jeff McPherson, Manager, Human Resources Branch, City of Edmonton

"Excellent, thought-provoking , life changing course."

Renee Laforet, Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care

"A great session that clearly influenced many people to be better leaders."

Ron Jaros, Planning Manager, Region of Peel

"Thanks again for delivering your executive development workshop. We again had very positive feedback. Participants rated your knowledge of the topic at a 4.89 out of a possible 5.00. They rated your teaching/presentation skills at a 4.63 out of a possible 5.00 and the quality of the program at a 4.55 out of a possible 5.00. Some of the comments include:-- "good material, expertise, thought-provoking, many resources for future work, further exploring" - "excellent examples"- "well done, very worthwhile"- "very interesting, nice informal style, covered a lot of information in a short period of time well, overall very enjoyable and helpful". The benchmark for our programs is a rating of 4.00 out of 5.00. Your ratings were excellent."

Rita Greenridge, Executive Development Consultant, The Cabinet Office, Ontario Government

"Thank you for your contribution to EDC's Leaders' Conference: Leadership at the Speed of Change - Striking the Right Balance. In these times of uncertainty and change, you have helped us to reflect on our role as leaders and how we can positively influence the mindset. The presentation was excellent. I particularly appreciated how you drew from EDC's organizational realities to illustrate the concepts and practices contained in your book Growing the Distance. The feedback on your presentation and facilitation of the discussion was highly favorable (4.3/5). I would like to thank you for helping us get a step closer to being Navigators of Change."

Ian Gillespie, President & CEO, Export Development Canada

"Excellent session. In the heat of constant battle, it's easy to become distracted with multiple issues. This session was a real reminder and re-ignited my passion for leadership and helped me refocus on what's really important – 'the people'."

John Enns, Government of Alberta

"I would like to compliment you on an excellent presentation. You should know that the results from our evaluation indicate that the vast majority of participants found the seminar to be very useful, and that 83% rated your presentation to be "very good" or "good". Well done indeed."

Chris Dekker, Manager of Communications, City of Saskatoon

"A great 'tune-up' for values and focus that can make a real difference for one's self and team."

Betty Deane, Government of Alberta

"Your workshop was truly a pleasure. I'm pleased to report I've started my stump speech for our Nov. 13 planning day, and most critically set aside a full day a week to be available around the office without an agenda talking with staff and also advise staff that this day is theirs with no other commitments."

Ingrid Brodie, Director, Public Safety Initiatives, Government of Alberta

"Very inspirational - a well polished workshop absolutely loaded with practical tools."

Richard Hildebrand, Deputy Fire Chief, City of Lethbridge

"Thanks once again for the workshop, the feedback I received was very positive. It was a short time frame and you left everyone with the feeling that they wanted more (which is of course a great compliment to you)."

Eileen McCarthy, Planning Officer, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

"Great session. Very practical and grounded in today's issues."

Don Alton, Assistant Director, Canada Revenue Agency

"I really found this presentation very useful. I will try to be more introspective and possibly less busy, focus on priorities."

Helene Rampersaud, Team Manager, Canada Revenue Agency

"I really found this presentation very useful. I will try to be more introspective and possibly less busy, focus on priorities."

Helene Rampersaud, Team Manager,

"Thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening."

Bob Millett, Team Leader, Canada Revenue Agency

"Very inspirational, excellent presentation. If it is to be, then it's up to me!"

Debbie Hotton-Maciel, Team Leader, Canada Revenue Agency

"Excellent speaker, very engaging and knowledgeable. Extremely excited about his field and can share that information."

Janet Bruch, Manager, Revenue Collections, Canada Revenue Agency

"I appreciate much more than the knowledge shared, the opportunity for self-reflection. It is a wonderful chance to assess one's performance as a leader."

Frances Sauve, Manager, Canada Revenue Agency

"Very beneficial to managers in our environment. Practical information to use in our workplace."

Winston Roberts, Middle Manager, Canada Revenue Agency

"The session was inspirational. I have gained knowledge that I can apply in both my professional and personal life. Outstanding speaker."

Julie Leclair, Manager, Canada Revenue Agency

"Jim's session is excellent for any and everyone as we all struggle on many of the same negative feelings, self talk, etc. His session is an excellent tool for 'living' life."

Paula Hendrickson, Judicial Clerk, Drumheller Provincial Court

"Very good speaker, excellent seminar. You can apply his leadership principals in your everyday life (home/work)."

Dolorese Carruthers, Supervisor Judicial Clerk, Court of Queen’s Bench

"It's positive, upbeat, excellent ideas and strategies to cope with this incredibly fast-moving world, both work and home."

Heather Paziuk, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice

"He is entertaining. His session is about life lessons; how we see things, how we deal with them, etc. It has made me think about how I deal with change and what my responsibility for choices are."

Litsa Fourlaris, Judicial Clerk, Court of Queen's Bench

"Great way to stay positive and think outside the box to handle changes inside the workplace and in my daily life."

Jody Winchester, Admin Support, Government of Alberta - Court Services

'Very helpful tools for changing (or looking at) attitudes in the workplace as well as in personal life from different points of view."

Barb Andrews, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice

"Very enlightening on how to make life positive and fulfilling."

Amy Warraner, Administration, Alberta Justice

"Fantastic opportunity. Definitely worth the time and effort. Impacts many areas of life."

Debbie Stirling, Administrative Assistant, Alberta Justice

"Informative, educational and well versed on the topic. Pleasure to listen. Appreciate the personal life experiences. Brings him down to 'my level'."

Lillian Ivankouic, Provincial Court, Alberta Justice

"A BIG thank you for today's session. My staff, to a person, has expressed how much they appreciated your message. I believe that as a result of your excellent presentation, we will have lots to talk about over the next days, weeks and months, and we will only become stronger individually and as a team as a result of the conversations. Thanks again!"

Jo-Anne Hug, Director, Achievement Testing, Government of Alberta

"Highly recommended because it inspires reflection and new patterns of thought."

Roy Jaffray, Psychometrician, Alberta Education

"Well organized, informative. Well presented, excellent quality information."

Sean Wells, Examiner, Alberta Education

"Jim is an excellent speaker and the information was relevant and motivating."

Jennifer Wells, Caseflow Manager, Alberta Justice

"Very entertaining. Deals with some of the more difficult, lesser discussed situations in leadership."

Scott Shaw-MacLaren, Manager, Adventure Tourism , Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts

"Great session! Lots of useful tips plus lots of inspirational messages too. I will be able to take away many great ideas and philosophies into my work, to improve my leadership."

Kerry Taylor, Manager, Strategic Project Manager, Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts

It is inspirational, a welcome opportunity to reflect on myself as a leader. The most important aspect of my job!

Elizabeth Killam, Director Strategic Human Resources, Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts

"Funny, motivational - you want to hear what he has to say!"

Janice McGuckin, Deputy Administrator, Department of Justice

"His positive energy and enthusiasm are contagious!"

Barbara Lynn Daley, Deputy Clerk, Alberta Justice

"Great speaker, very knowledgeable, funny, inspirational."

Carolyn Walker, Library Technician, Alberta Justice

"Outstanding, knowledgeable, humourous speaker. Injects life into presentation. Wonderful tone in his voice."

Maureen McCulloch, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice

"It was amazing. Everything he says makes sense. If everyone took it to heart this would be a much better world."

Jenn Oba, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice

"It was very informative and motivational. I feel like I can accomplish my goals and every area of my life can grow and get better."

Cara Desaulniers, Administrative Support, Alberta Justice

"Jim's background and knowledge are inspiring! He probably is a virtual mentor for many including myself."

Judy Dezell, Project Manager,

"Very inspirational; go on and book this guy - we all need to hear him."

Francis McCormick, Manager, Government of Canada

"Outstanding - informative, dynamic, both the session and the person. Well done!"

Barbara Bailey, Senior Advisor, Human Resources and Social Development Canada

"Very energetic, informative, great concepts."

Marie-Sophie Parent, Team Leader, Human Resources and Social Development Canada

"Powerful! Enlightening!"

Sophie Gaches, Human Resources and Social Development Canada

"Effective, gives food for thought, lots to ponder. Shares valuable approaches, ideas, frameworks that are practical, real and feasible to be incorporated in the workplace."

Kerry Lake-Kealey, Senior Analyst, Human Resources and Social Development Canada

"He's a great speaker with concrete, straightforward and practical approaches to leadership."

Erika Blackburn, Communications Advisor/Office Manager, Human Resources and Social Development Canada

"There was lots of practical information that can be referenced, and should be referenced, to develop myself as a leader/navigitor."

Yvonne Hopper, Director Project Management, ICT Services Manitoba

"Does great presentation with lots of humour! Very insightful and knowledge and able to relay his message very well. Very interactive presentation."

Lesa Bennett, Judicial Clerk, Alberta Justice

"Will change your personal and professional life. Very powerful. I no longer feel like I am carrying 'the weight of the world.'"

Jami Felesky, Family Court, Counsellor/Mediator, Family Justice Services

"Jim is phenomenal. The best presentation I've ever seen."

Dana Lea, Judicial Clerk, Provincial Court , Family and Youth

"Excellent presenter. Clear, intelligent and practical. Grabs attention but not a showman."

Gary Paget, Executive Director, Ministry of Community Services and Tourism, Sport and the Arts