"On behalf of the Special Libraries Association, I would like to thank you for serving as a faculty member for the pilot of the Knowledge Executive Institute in Seattle, WA. This program was a tremendous success thanks to our outstanding faculty! Your excellent presentation skills and energizing style were noted by the attendees."

Valerie Taylor, Director, Professional Development

"Many of our delegates commented on the clarity of your presentation, and the interesting and professional way you delivered it. You took a topic, which is often handled in a dry and abstract way, and gave it a common sense and practical treatment which they really appreciated. They also enjoyed your ability to communicate important ideas in an entertaining way, with obvious personal enthusiasm and desire to leave them better equipped to manage their businesses. You impressed them with both substance and style - no mean feat!"

John Kenward, Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Home Builders Association

"CALM's mission is to advance the logistics and supply chain profession in Canada through communication and networking, education and training, and knowledge and leadership. It is through presentations like yours - executive-level experience, boardroom perspective and industry experience - that we achieve the mission of the organization. On behalf of the members of CALM, thank you for all your efforts in preparing and presenting Growing the Distance: Timeless Principles for Personal, Career and Family Success at our Annual Conference. It was well received. You left the attendees wanting more. Again, thank you for making this presentation and we look forward to the possibility of you speaking again at a future function."

David Long, Naylor Publications Company (Canada)

"Thank you for your contribution to the success of our Annual Gala Dinner and Business Excellence Awards. Your keynote address was a perfect fit for the evening. Many that attended have commented on how your presentation was ‘bang on' - timely, relevant and motivating. We are happy to recommend you, Jim, to any business or organization seeking a professional, motivating and entertaining speaker. It was a pleasure working with you before, during, and after our event."

Todd Letts, President, Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

"Thank you for a great convention opener! The convention theme unfolded as I had hoped, and you set the stage for many of the things we considered through the balance of the convention."

Gord Leighton, Leighton Marketing Inc

"Love the energy and enthusiasm - stories, anecdotes add tremendously - glad there was participation even in a large crowd."

Deri Latimer, Training, Facilitation, Human Resource Consulting, Latimer

Sarah Kennedy, Customer Contact Strategy Forum

"Jim's presentation had a total score of 4.45 on a five-point scale. During our Quality Forum, many participants said he was easy to understand and obviously had a passion for his work. They also commented on his ability to answer questions from the floor, his well-organized presentation and support materials, and the high take-away value of his 'how-to' methods and techniques."

Rick Hansen, President, The Qualifier Corporation

"The manner in which you communicate and disseminate vast amounts of relevant subject matter is commendable - a skill and attribute that not too many can (legitimately) claim. This is in addition to an obviously gifted presentation style... THANK YOU and rest assured that I shall continue to refer you as one of the best in the business."

Basil Dutton, Course Instructor, Canadian Standards Association

"Thank you for your excellent presentation at UCEA's 5th Annual Marketing Seminar, held last week in New Orleans. You created enormous excitement and interest among the participants and we sincerely appreciate your making time in your schedule to join us."

Carol Davidson, Director of Conferences, University Continuing Education Association

Sue Carson, Coordinator, Community Readers and Writer Program, Terrace Volunteer Bureau

"On behalf of Under Pressure, a Junior Achievement Company, I would like to express my appreciation to you for the time you spent with us. It was incredibly generous of you to take time out of your busy schedule to deliver a motivating and inspirational talk. All of us in attendance benefited greatly from the concepts presented in a humorous and engaging manner.

"Many of the topics you touched on struck surprisingly close to home within our company. For example, you talked about motivating yourself and others around you. In the weeks preceding your presentation, the executive team was having trouble stimulating our members to participate in meetings and events. After delivering your talk, we found that an increasing number of our employees started showing up to production dates and sales venues, a very welcome change. Your talk will remain a fond memory when we look back at our JA year."

Karim Jaffer, President, Under Pressure

"Your combination of humorous anecdotes, along with a clear and challenging message was certainly a highlight of our Excellence Gala. You made the evening very memorable. I hope that we will have the opportunity to work with you again in the near future."

Trish Wainikka, Executive Director, Manitoba Quality Network

"Thank you for the part you played in making our conference such a success. Your session received outstanding evaluations and elicited such comments as 'quality presenter; high energy, good pace, and knowledgeable', 'well developed material', and 'I loved his fast pace and energetic style — he got us up to speed on quality and service'."

Director, Conferences, Industrial Relations Management , Association of British Columbia

"As opening speaker for IABC's Conference on leadership in Kansas City, Jim set a positive tone for the entire two-day event. He inspired our association leaders to lead their teams in high performance, and gave them practical tips on how to get there. Participants found Jim's presentation stimulating, engaging, and well-paced. He is a credible speaker with fresh ideas and a powerful message."

Chris Grossgart, Vice President, Professional Development, International Association of Business Communicators

"Jim, thanks very much for the wonderful presentation which is just what everyone needed at the end of an intensive conference. It gave us all a chance to reflect, laugh, renew some personal directions and think about our personal journeys. The evaluations were all very positive."

Kay Hubbard, Manager, Organization Effectiveness, Carswell Thomson Professional Publishing

"We extend a tremendous thank you for your involvement with our conference on "If's It's To Be, It's Up to Me" (taken from a chapter sub-title of Growing the Distance). You had a tremendous impact on many lives – including mine."

Wendy Coleman, Senior Training and Development Coordinator, Alberta Association of Rehabilitation Centres

"It was wonderful to work with Jim Clemmer at our recent conference at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Almost three out of every four people who took in Jim's presentation on leadership rated it either Excellent or Very Good. That came as no surprise to me, because Jim came prepared to present to our more than 600 delegates. I was especially impressed that Jim surveyed some of our delegates prior to his presentation, and used several of their quotes during his keynote address. He even did research on our website and used our conference logo in his presentation. Jim was the second person to arrive in the room on the morning of his presentation. He arrived so early to prepare, I only managed to beat him by a few minutes, and that commitment showed in both his delivery and high marks he received from our delegates. Thanks for suggesting Jim Clemmer for our event, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to book a speaker who really cares about his customer!"

Grant Ainsley, Executive Director, Alberta Home Builders’ Association

"Thank you so much for participating in our Work and Family lecture series! You were a perfect choice for our kick-off presentation. Your enthusiasm and dynamic presentation skills will inspire many people to pursue their own pathway to personal success. I am honored that this program has provided me with the opportunity to meet you, hear you speak and to learn from such a distinguished man."

Barb Dyszuk, K-W Counseling Service, Inc.

"Thank you so much for being part of our Canadian Conference for Credit Union Executives - Whistler, BC. Given the feedback we have received to date, it appears that the event was - by all accounts - a tremendous success. In particular, your session was given a general overall rating of 'very good to excellent', with several people commenting that it was 'the highlight of the conference'."

Veronica Feldcamp, Director, Communications, Credit Union Central of Canada

"Jim's presentation style is informative, knowledgeable and motivational. His audiences leave his seminars and workshops well informed and with a feeling that their attendance was well worthwhile."

Dirk Bannister, Club Development Manager, Kiwanis International

"Thanks for the wonderful workshop! I walked away with a renewed sense of being and armed with practical tools for life."

Regina Balisi, Administrative Assistant, Canadian Cancer Society

"....participants gave you a 4.5 out of 5 for the overall quality of your presentation...participants particularly enjoyed your casual and informal presentation style, being in control in a group setting and the manner you were able to connect with the audience..."

Musawir Karim, Senior Research Associate and Program Manager, Centre for Management Effectiveness, The Conference Board of Canada

"Very insightful excellent information and tools for both personal and professional growth."

Sue Spencer, Program Director/Manager of Volunteers & Meals on Wheels, Burnaby Information and Community Services

"Jim Clemmer's talent in demystifying the complexities of effective management are evident not only in his down-to-earth books but also in his speaking ability. He is dynamic, well organized, uses interesting visual aids and inspires a commitment to action among his audience."

Al Cormier, Executive Vice President, Canadian Urban Transit Association

"Great quotes and presentation style - interactive, humorous, a real call to action."

Jan Walker, Unit Manager, Canadian Cancer Society

"Very well presented. Clear messages. Handout and excellent guide I can take back to the office to use with my staff."

Paul Mutch, Unit Manager, Canadian Cancer Society

"Thank you for the excellent day you spent with us. I still get positive feedback from the unit managers who enjoyed and benefited from the session."

Louise Kroon, Associate Director, Regional Operations, Canadian Cancer Society

"This workshop and Jim's books provide focus, instill commitment and passion, and renew the spirit for both personal and professional development."

Lisa Diamond, Director, Public Programs & Services, Canadian Diabetes Association

"This session is irreplaceable - you had to be there. I can tell others about some of the ideas and I can read the book, but today was so full of insight that it should not be missed."

Pat Bowyer, Program Developement Coordinator, Construction Safety Association of Ontario

"Highly informative, good gut check (personally and organizationally), building trust and teamwork."

Michelle Cobb, Communications Director, Developmental Disability Association

"Inspiring, building perspective, very helpful, a catalyst for good paradigm changes."

Emanuel Hilder, Developmental Disabilities Association

"Excellent, informative, refreshing, rewarding, inspiring. Confirms there is more than one table the moose is parked on!

Danelle White, Director Residential Services, Developmental Disabilities Association

"Makes you look in the mirror as much as looking at those around you."

Enzo Garritano, Manger Tech Services & Program Development, Construction Safety Association of Ontario