"Jim talks to his audience. He makes ideas alive and real to our reality."

Chantal Brodeur, Community Relations Coordinator, Volunteer Victoria

"Good coverage on topics, good time use, very articulate speaker. Exudes passion for topic."

Barb Smeltzer, Volunteer Management, Kids Cancer Card Foundation of Alberta

"Excellent speaker. Good knowledge of the subject. Started me thinking."

Kathy Harrison, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, Canadian Cancer Society

"Jim's very inspiring message about developing a burning personal commitment to one's cause was right on target with a crowded room full of United Way agencies, business, education, labor and government leaders. For close to five hundred people, his presentation provided the perfect balance between personal improvement and organizational transformation. Jim delivered pearls of wisdom we can recall time and again, immediately put into practice at work, bring alive with loved ones at home and, more importantly, remind the person in the mirror — it's choice, not change, that determines our circumstances. It was the ideal message to reinforce the United Way of Sault Ste. Marie's Spirit of Community."

Fraser Carlyle, Event Representative, United Way, Sault Ste. Marie

"Excellent and relevant presentation. In a short period of time I am able to take back valuable tools to assist with change and the people going through it who are stuck in victim mode."

Tricia Gibbs, Human Resources Team Lead, Staff and Volunteer, Canadian Cancer Society

"Thank you for synthesizing the essence of successful leadership in our personal lives and in our professional lives. I'm very grateful to have such an advanced thinker and motivator in Canada."

Kathryn Blindenbach, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Canadian Cancer Society

"This was the highlight of the conference, professionally and personally - powerful and practical."

Catherine Young, Regional Co-Ordinator, Fraser Valley, Canadian Diabetes Association

"I would not hesitate to recommend you to others who are looking for a speaker with enthusiasm and experience; a speaker who comes with the 'full package'; a person who speaks with conviction and knowledge; a speaker who knows the balance between humor and insight; a speaker who knows their audience. Thank you for not just making the Conference one of the 'best ever', but also the impact you have made on people who make up the United Way-Centraide network."

John Hartman, Director, Investor Services, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada

"Well researched, good practical presentation skills, great examples, good use of humor, very participatory able to connect with group. Excellent - he believes and lives what he preaches."

Greg Borotsik, Chair - Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity Canada

"He knows his stuff. He has much experience in many areas that assist any leader or potential leader to become top notch."

Thomas Fischer, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Canada

"Worth the time, many practical ideas. Very inspirational. Personalized to our context. Something for everybody, no matter what level you're at."

Wendy Yap, Board Member, Habitat for Humanity Canada

"Excellent ideas and implemental tools for new and veteran leaders."

Diana Gainer, Volunteer Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity Canada

"Jim is a fantastic speaker, entertaining, knowledgeable and inspiring. I would recommend his workshop. He really knows how to get everyone's attention, contains it and gets them involve with discussion."

Lisa Rheault, Vice Chair, Habitat for Humanity Canada

"Jim introduced me to the real, practical tools that I have been looking for and put the wind back in my sails!"

Kathy Poirier, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Canada

"Very focused useful achievable tools and ideas presented on a foundation of solid up to date theory."

Jack Shore, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Canada

"Engaging, entertaining, challenging and affirming!"

David Outhouse, Managing Director, South Shore Community Service Association

"Excellent, provides participants with concrete, realistic and practical solutions and ideas, and no role playing - thank you!"

Barb Hiland, Senior Program Manager, Community Living Peterborough

"Very effective and practical guidance for leading in todays ever changing work environment."

Karen Dean, Crisis Program Supervisor, York Support Services Network

"Practical tips, workbook was very useful. Session is portable, will take it away and introduce it to the rest of my team."

Sheryl Chandler, Executive Director, Community Living Dufferin

"I found the session very informative and left feeling inspired."

Darlene Brooks, Director, North Bay Community Living

"This is the most concrete approach to leadership based training I have ever attended. Very valuable stories that emphasis points of interest through the whole day - great!"

Pat McNamera, Program Manager, Community Living Peterborough

"Excellent speaker - practical questions/situations to ask yourself - inspires action - makes you want to go back and reevaluate your leadership and its impact (or lack of it) on others."

John Grasswell, Director of Human Resources, Community Living Campbellford/Brighton

"Motivating, dynamic speaker - easy to listen to and follow."

Susan Payne, Specialized Supports Supervisor, Community Living St. Catharines

"Very good at focusing the different aspects of change and leadership."

Sherry Carnevale, Director Human Resources, North Bay Community Living

"Amazing speaker - humorous and well spoken - kept energy high - well researched and organized - handouts were awesome."

Melissa Van Sas, Direct Support Worker, Crest Support Services

"Very informative, enlightening, a real sense of understanding and being able to look at ourselves in both a negative and positive way."

Wendy Farrell, Community Services Manager, Plainfield Community Homes

"Very energetic, informative and insightful."

Tracy McGarry, Program Supervisor, Community Living Durham North

"Lots of knowledge and wisdom, very effective in presenting his ideas and funny too!"

Della Massey, Educator, Good Samaritan Society

"Dynamic presenter - uses many ways to keep participants 'in' the session - discussions, videos, personal reflections."

Charlene Sandford, Care Manager, Good Samaritan Society

"Helps focus on how to be a navigator of change and overcoming/capitalize on them (changes). Rejuvenated me, as I was sliding towards the 'survivor mode' ".

Jo-Ann Trahan, Manager, Clinical Services, North Bay District Association Community Living

"Used some neat stories anyone could relate to, to make your point. I was inspired to change my approach and attitude!"

Shona Vincent, Program Coordinator, Autism Ontario

"Jim's insightful and knowledgable and can deliver the material at the level of the 'real' person's understanding."

Irene Heath, Educator, Good Samaritan Society

"Definitely a day of self exam, confirmation and affirmation."

Judy Good, Care Manager, Good Smaritan Society