"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

"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

"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

"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