"This is exactly what financial advisors need to hear right now. You covered all perspectives and I thoroughly enjoyed both the speech and the workshop."

Catherine Utley, Business Development Consultant, Manulife Financial

"Great insights into leadership skills!"

Peter Thorn, Vice President, Claims, HB Group Insurance

"Very engaging and thought-provoking."

Shamin Spencer, Human Resource Specialist, The Co-operators General Insurance Co.

"I was one of the lucky persons to win your book in the business card draw (Pathways To Performance) at the recent conference in Whistler. I have not finished reading it yet, but I still wanted to write and say thanks. Your presentation was fun, enjoyable and one of the highlights of the conference."

Gary Shewchuk, Director, Winnipeg Police Credit Union

"A wake-up call to get back to basics."

Peter Schuck, Operations Coordinator, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

"I look forward to reflecting on everything you have presented, blended with the insights in your valuable book. You are an engaging presenter!!"

Paul McAfee, Manager, Service Quality, Island Savings Credit Union

"Jim Clemmer can convey a lot of information and know-how with great clarity and appealing humor. He's a very fine speaker."

Eve Katz, Director, Public Affairs Projects, American Council of Life Insurance

"A good presenter – thinks differently."

Muhammad Ikram Thowfeek, Head of Corporate Strategy, Al Safa Islamic Banking, Qatar

"Inspiring! Insightful! I feel I can really implement what I have learned in my personal and professional life."

Karen Hart, Mutual Fund Branch Manager, Manulife Financial

"Excellent and thought provoking presentation."

Amit Desai, Executive Manager, Qatar National Bank

"The staff response to Jim's session was phenomenal. Jim was highly received by all staff and was a key contributor to the success of our day. Employees listened to his ideas and immediately began to implement them into their daily lives. Working with Jim was enjoyable and easy. He is very responsive and flexible - the ultimate professional. In essence, I found Jim to be an insightful speaker who is able to captivate an audience, provided relevant examples and useful ideas to individuals in their personal and professional lives."

Helen Engel, Training Officer, Credit Union Electronic Transaction Services

"Fantastic, really brought leadership and it's principles a practical sense."

John Dallaire, Human Resources Director, Atlantic Blue Cross

"Highly informative, greatly inspiring for change and development of organizations."

Amjad Radi, Senior Manager, Qatar National Bank

"Wonderful speaker! Very motivating."

Kim Teranishi, Great West Life Assurance Company

"Jim is a very inspiring and motivational speaker. He kept us focused on the task but yet interjected humor. I really liked the ‘moose on the table' exercise."

Monica Cline, Partner Services Co-ordinator, Sun Life Financial

"You're a very warm and positive speaker. I liked that you brought personal experiences in to the presentations. Wonderful!"

Heather Amlin, Operations Manager, Marlatt Insurance

"Very informative and has caused me to take time and see what kind of impact I can have on my family, friends and peers."

Mike Alford, Associate Advisor, Alford & Associates

"Jim's dynamic platform presence and thorough understanding of his subject combine for a truly effective presentation. Those individuals looking for a high impact and results oriented presentation will not be disappointed."

John Chisholm, Manager, Quality of Service, Royal Bank of Canada

"Always enjoy your comments. Very inspirational. Step back and appreciate life. Be grateful."

Kathy Lloyd, Life Manager, Great West Life Assurance Company

"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

"An inspiring session - full of practical hints and wisdom to help us all become better leaders."

Martin Haynes, VP Corporate Services, Atlantic Blue Cross

"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

"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

"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

"Very useful two days investment!"

Anna Lee, Manager, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

"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.

"Key concepts - excellent approach and presentation."

Graeme Steele, Vice President, Taxation, The Co-operators General Insurance Co.

"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.

"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

"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

"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.

"Excellent presentation/facilitation, clear and engaging."

Jeff Hemmett, Career Centre Leader, Great West Life Assurance Co.

"Jim presented a useful tool for encouraging and implementing a high performance culture. Loved it!"

Linda Kyle, Human Resources, Sun Life Financial

"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.