"I have had some profound results myself in the last weeks since the course. I ordered The Leaders Digest and Workbook for my whole team (12 managers) and have started the introduction in training last week. I have briefed my CEO on the program we are working with and she is thrilled. If you ever need anyone as a referral for the coaching course and future clients, I'd be pleased to talk about how much we have used that course and how we have adapted everything in it into our sales coaching program.

Thank you for opening so many doors Jim - now to turn these principles around and aim them at my personal life...A full life inventory and plan. Thanks again Jim for all of your leadership and guidance - I truly value the work you do!"

"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"

"Your workshop was truly a pleasure. I'm pleased to report I've set aside a full day a week to be around the office without an agenda, talking with staff, and also advised staff that this day is theirs with no other commitments. Thanks for the inspiration and most importantly, the practical steps. I'll use them in monthly planning to add one improvement at a time relevant to our team's needs."

"The workshop was tremendous. I sincerely believe your presentation was one of - if not the best - I have been to."

"The energy and enthusiasm you brought to your presentation was greatly appreciated and helped contribute to a very successful event overall. Most noticeable for the audience was the professional care and attention to detail that you put into the front end planning for the presentation and the customization of your slide program to reflect our business focus and needs. I am confident that the insights and techniques you have shared will help us on our continued journey to zero injuries and performance excellence in safety, productivity and quality. Thank you."

"One hundred percent were satisfied or very satisfied with your opening keynote address. A total of 80% were very satisfied (the highest rating possible). Impressive. You were indeed humorous, passionate, and profound all at the same time. Respondents were also asked what they enjoyed the most (about our conference). Your opening keynote was mentioned several times...incorporating comments from the previous evenings awards ceremony was a nice touch... Again, a heartfelt thank you."

"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.

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!"

"You exceeded our expectations! I can't remember so much positive feedback from a group following an outside presentation. I am feeling very good about where we are at versus where we have come from. Thanks so much to The CLEMMER Group for helping us along our "Road to Excellence."

"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)."

"I have to tell you how inspired I have become since hearing your presentation at the Ontario Police College a couple of weeks ago. I started reading one of the books you gave us and I couldn't believe what I was reading. It certainly wasn't the usual dry leadership step-by-step program I have been used to in the past. Quite the contrary. It was lively, thought provoking, interesting, stimulating, refreshing, I could go on and on.

Then I received your newsletter, The Leader Letter. In life, I am sure you will agree, timing is everything. It's not just being at the right place at the right time, but it's also doing the right thing.

Dustin Hoffman once said (and he laboured to make the point during his acceptance speech at the Oscars) about "Hitting the note." It's doing everything possible, just at the right time and just at the right moment, striving for perfection resulting in "Hitting the note." Jim, you have hit that note for me. You have triggered a response in me that I have been searching for.

I want to thank you for your courage in following your heart.

Jim, I have no authority to say this but...you are a chosen one, my friend. I am so grateful that our paths crossed."

"I would be very remiss if I did not express my delight regarding the excellent seminar you conducted for the Institute in Canmore, Alberta during November 14 – 16, 2001. All 25 participants were totally unanimous in requesting you return to deliver another seminar. You were able to satisfy the needs of the bigger home builder company executives (400 – 600 homes per year) as well as make the same information absolutely relevant to the small home builder company (10 – 50 homes per year). Most notable was the great enjoyment expressed by everyone in working with you. I have been involved in education and training for over 30 years. I can recall at best, only two other occasions where so much enjoyment in what they were learning percolated so quickly through a group of people consisting mostly of strangers. I give you my heartfelt personal thanks for these results. It makes my job of locating high quality seminar leaders such as yourself that much easier."

Executive Director,
Professional Home Builders Institute of Alberta
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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 latest 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.

"The most advantageous thing about your Leadership @ the Speed of Change workshop is being able to assist others with how to cope with change. Working in manufacturing obviously means things change quite often; layoffs, downsizing, processes, etc. Guiding people through these changes can be challenging but I find using the right tools and motivational tactics can not only assist people through change but also, if need be, accelerate the change. The different examples and situations we heard and covered at your seminar has helped me assess and prepare for specific situations. I will definitely pass on the info you sent to others in my position."

"I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Excellent delivery and I related to several anecdotes you presented, especially vis a vis balancing work pressures with family demands. I appreciated the creativity and humour in many of your expressions. I will make a point of reading your book."

"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 to work with you before, during, and after our event."

"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."

"I took part in one of your seminars about a year and half ago and have not been the same since. I have just started a full-fledged management position and would like to thank you and your organization for helping me in my quest to becoming a GREAT LEADER!"

"Thank you for the workshop you presented recently at Dofasco. Your style lends itself to allow the participants to have an enjoyable time and at the same time leave with some new and simple ideas and insights. Your story telling struck a cord with me because in the work I do in our organization, the need for this is ability is essential. Drawing on simple analogies or your own experiences in life can often times crystallize the abstract for yourself and others."

"Your presentation was awesome! Your comments were true and best of all inspirational and comical. I will consider your resources should we have a need."

Human Resource Manager, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

"Jim delivers a passionate emotional session that encompasses his genuine zest for the essence of what leadership is. This is an upbeat, interactive, thought provoking course that truly drives home the true spirit of leadership. The topics covered were very relevant to today's business challenges and Jim's presentation style balanced humour with timeless quotes which made me want to learn more and more."

"Our organization brought Jim in to help us identify the elusive and esoteric concepts of leadership. Our senior management team came away from the seminar with a shared and persuasive understanding of what leadership is, and how it can be exercised. We were particularly impressed that the process included a comprehensive way of diagnosing an organization's issues via the 13 Transformation Pathways. Wedding philosophical learning with pragmatic organizational process evaluation really helped us anchor effective leadership to everyday work place issues. Jim exceeded our expectations and brought us a new and valuable way of leading our organization."

Manager, Human Resources, Centre for Education Information

"I had the opportunity to hear Jim speak at our company's Senior Manager meeting in Prince George, BC, and thoroughly enjoyed his presentation. The messages on leadership and change are relevant and practical as well as presented in an entertaining fashion. Really excellent stuff!

In addition, I have been reading Jim's most recent book Growing the Distance and have found it to be an interesting read. The teachings are clear, concise and as with his presentations, very practical and applicable."

"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."

"Your 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, your presentation provided the perfect balance between personal improvement and organizational transformation.

"Jim, you 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."

"You scored about a 9.5 on Friday night. I could give you a 10 but I don't want you entertaining thoughts of Bo Derek.

"Being in the business, I probably listen more critically than most. It was a pleasure to be in your audience and listen to your mastery. Your blend of stories, humor, wisdom and experience was some of best I've heard ever. You connect with the heart. Hope you get to share this with many more..."

Carl Hiebert, Photographer, Author, and Professional Speaker

"Thanks for coming to Durham District School Board and delivering your two-day Leadership @ the Speed of Change workshop. Although I found your sessions intense and challenging to me personally, I was rewarded for being there. You confirmed to me that adapting and growing is the only option, even in the 'twilight' years of my career. Resting on my laurels and my past accomplishments is not an option!

"Keep up the good work — I envy you having the opportunity to help change peoples' lives — especially those of us in the educational field."

Principal, Lincoln Avenue Public School

"Thanks for your outstanding kick-off to our conference on Changing the Culture. Your extremely high ratings (5 and 5-pluses on a five point scale) showed how well you tuned into the group and set the tone for our conference. Participants commented on the effectiveness of your "edutainment" approach — just the right balance of humorous and light heartedness with meaty points for everyone to chew on."

Administrator, Office Services, Ontario Power Generation

"On behalf of the LEADER course participants, I thank you for inspiring and touching the heads and hearts of police leaders in the province. Your words, stories and timeless principles continue to contribute to police leadership development."

"Jim, your seminar was the best of the day for me! Especially because I find myself (at 45 years old and 25 years into my career) at a point where I need the clear wisdom (and light-hearted touch) your seminar inspires. I did purchase two of your books (one for a friend in a similar point in his career in law enforcement) and am anxious to begin reading it. I will also check out your online seminar. Once again, thank you for raising my conference experience several notches up!"

Director, Internal Communications, Eddie Bauer, Inc.

"I would not hesitate to recommend you to others who were looking for a speaker with enthusiasm and experience; a speaker who provides 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."

Director, Investor Services,
United Way of Canada — Centraide Canada
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"On behalf of the 1999 Provincial Health Conference & Exhibition Program Committee, I would like to thank you for your participation as a speaker at this year's Conference. Your knowledge and insight into our ever 'evolving' health care system were greatly appreciated by the 1000 Conference delegates. Again, we thank you for sharing your time and expertise, which directly contributed to the overall success of the 1999 Provincial Health Conference & Exhibition.

Program Committee Chairperson,
1999 Provincial Health Conference & Exhibition

"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. 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."

President, Canadian Association of Logistics Management

"I took part in one of your seminars about a year and half ago and have not been the same since. I have just started a full-fledged management position and would like to thank you and your organization for helping me in my quest to becoming a GREAT LEADER!"

"Thank you for a fantastic learning experience. Your enthusiasm and knowledge base have encouraged each of us to be more effective in our complex roles."

Principal, Mary Johnstone Public School

"Jim's contribution to our planning meeting was significant. The effort applied in advance to understand our organization translated into a super presentation, targeted directly at the audience. The Transformation Pathways discussion provided a great framework for our subsequent workshops."

Manager, Professional Services, McNeil Consumer Products (a Johnson & Johnson company)

"Thank you for the excellent workshop on coaching that you delivered to our International Sales Directors' Meeting in Paris, France. You very effectively brought some of the developing country managers up to speed and still enhanced the coaching skills of the more experienced in the group. Everyone left the meeting with a clear and solid path to follow in implementing the skills learned and or new ideas gained. Your workshop has definitely increased the managerial effectiveness of our Sales Managers and Directors from around the world (with forty-one countries present). Thanks again for a great program!"

General Manager, Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Ireland, Organizing Committee, International Sales Directors' Meeting, Paris, France, March 1999
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"Thank you so much for being part of our 1998 Canadian Conference for Credit Union Executives — May 3 to 7, 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'."

Director, Communications, Credit Union Central of Canada

"I want to express our sincere thanks to you for presenting "The Power of Healthy Thinking" held January 7, 2004 in the K-W Health Centre Auditorium.

Judging by the many participants and the evaluations, all indicated that your presentation was very well received. Comments were made, such as:

• "...reinforcement of positive thinking"
• "Positive suggestions and ideas that can immediately be used in daily life - and that will contribute to our well-being"
• "Timing was good - new year"
• "Uplifting and practical, with good "research base" to back it up"
• "Practical, easy to listen to and follow, thought-provoking and on target - just what I needed at this time in my life to re-direct and re-charge my thinking"

Again, on behalf of the Grand River Hospital, thank you for your time and expertise. We look forward to working with you again in the future."

Director Maintenance, Conair Aviation Ltd.

"Jim Clemmer, best-selling author and consultant to international, blue-chip clients, has got to be the most compelling testament to self-help, self-learning and self-discipline most of us will ever meet. Here's a man who personifies the titles of his popular books: he truly is Firing on All Cylinders (over 100,000 copies sold) and blazing Pathways to Performance (20,000 hard covers sold and just out in paperback)."

Business Editor, The Record

"Thank you for the gift of wisdom presented in your workshop and Growing the Distance. I have stretched my comfort zone by challenging myself to pursue new goals. You are one of the most authentic trainers that it has been my pleasure to meet. Thank you for contributing to a positive change in my life!"

Carol Donlon

"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. The lecture will be mentioned with very high regard in our Shareholder's Report, circulated to over 140 shareholders as well as the JA head office in mid March.

"Again, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you on behalf of Under Pressure."

President, Under Pressure

"I was one of the lucky persons to win your book, Pathways to Performance, in the business card draw 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."

Vice-President, Winnipeg Police Credit Union and Staff Sergeant, Winnipeg Police

"The Compass Kitchener Community Roundtable Workshop was very successful and having you speak on Friday was a great kick-off. We had many comments on the workshop evaluations that your talk was one of the things people most enjoyed about the weekend.

"As we move forward in this process, we will take your inspirational message with us. I hope we will have the opportunity to work together again in the future."

Project Coordinator, COMPASS Kitchener, City of Kitchener

"I am contacting you because of my deep respect for you as a person, your skills and abilities, and your years of experience in the training and consulting field. You have honestly and truly had a profound effect on my life.

"I was so impressed with you, the quality and standard of your work, and the importance of your message(s) that I helped convince my employer to invest the time and capital to bring you to our fair city. You did a terrific job."

Joe Dodd

"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."

Director, Professional Development, Special Libraries Association, Washington, DC

"...Jim Clemmer's 'back to basics' presentation brought in new ideas and perspectives. I enjoyed his perspective on being a manager versus a leader, and his humorous insights!"

"...Jim is a very good speaker...informative, challenging, and humorous. I actually thought everyone else in the room was a plant and he was only talking to me. His presentation gave me confidence that I wasn't the only one facing these issues."

Comments from Jim Clemmer's "Let's Talk" presentation with Thomas Cook Group (Canada) Ltd.

"I'm enjoying your website and have made frequent use of Jim's book and seminar material. Jim is a warm, extraordinary and inspiring speaker."

Manager, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, School District #36, Surrey, BC

"Our members were dazzled by Jim's exhilarating presentation... participants appreciated his style, sense of humor, and pace of delivery... Jim presented his information in an extremely practical way that was easily understood and can be easily implemented. He willingly shared intimate experiences from his personal life that gave real meaning to his words of wisdom. Their standing ovation at the conclusion of Jim's presentation exemplified our group's overwhelming acceptance of his message and delivery style."

Chair, Staff Development Work Group, Wellington County Public Sector Consortium

"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! "

Chief Operating Officer, The Canadian Home Builders' 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."

Executive Director, University Continuing Education Association

"Thank you so much for participating in our Work & 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 honoured that this program has provided me with the opportunity to meet you, hear you speak and to learn from such a distinguished man."

Family Life Education Coordinator, K-W Counselling Services Inc.

"Jim provides no-nonsense, common sense and proven approaches illustrated with entertaining examples and supported by solid research. He motivates, educates, and provides lots of 'how to' implementation tips. I am one of many believers who've used Jim's workshops and books to introduce significant and successful change."

General Manager, IBM Caribbean

"Everyone felt Jim's presentation at our conference reflected perfectly the challenges we face. He mapped out a significant pathway in our 'Relentless Pursuit of Perfection'. Managers walked out of his presentation with renewed energies, confidence, and ideas to face our ultra competitive market. Jim's presentation is a special blend of inspiration and instruction that helps organizations aim at nothing less than being industry leaders."

National Parts and Service Manager, Lexus

"... everyone is unanimous in their praise of your ability to have moved us so far so quickly on the path to better customer service... of note, as well, was your ability to draw on a vast experience to provide imagery that facilitated comprehension of an issue in terms that people could relate to... Jim, as always, I learn a considerable amount from you each time we meet. Thanks."

Vice President & General Manager Eastern Ontario, Outaouais & Atlantic Customer Business Unit, Xerox Canada

"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."

Education and Information Group Leader, International Association of Business Communicators

"...one of the most brilliant and sought-after consultants in North America."

Editor in Chief and Publisher, Success magazine

"Jim's down-to-earth, warm, and energetic style was perfect for our Executive Team's intensive workshop based upon Pathways to Performance. 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."

Vice President, Corporate Administration, Gerling Global Life Insurance Company

"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."

Executive Director, Manitoba Quality Network

"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."

Chair, 49th Annual Convention, British Columbia Association of Broadcasters

"... as you will see from the feedback, the seminar was extremely successful...you were a resounding success... Maritz has been managing the Thomas J. Watson (dealer quality awards) program for IBM for four years, I think this seminar program is the most successful undertaking yet... you are a rare combination of honesty, integrity, insight and experience... you can be sure I will recommend you at every opportunity..."

Senior Project Manager, Maritz Canada Inc.

"I had the pleasure of attending Jim Clemmer's one day workshop based on his most recent book Pathways to Performance... 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 book. You won't be sitting long!"

Commissioner of Development Services, Town of Markham

"Jim Clemmer is a dynamic and intelligent speaker. Organized and entertaining, Jim leads his audience through the practical, actionable steps that will make their visions a reality. His message and presentation are both effective and inspiring."

President and CEO, Southam lnc.

"....you delivered your presentation 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"

Research Associate, Human Resources Branch, The Conference Board 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."

Managing Director, Canada Quality Council

"Your personable coaching style brought a diverse group of professionals together and resulted in a 'first' — three departments focused on a common preferred future.... we appreciated your facilitation skills throughout the workshop in leading us to form our own conclusions regarding our management status and future needs. We have a renewed vigor and sense of excitement as a result of our exposure to Jim Clemmer and Pathways to Performance."

Director of Maintenance, Calgary Board of Education

"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."

Manager, Quality of Service, Royal Bank of Canada

"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."

Co-ordinator, Quality Forum Planning Committee in Washington State

"Jim's knowledge, experience, and energetic presentation were exactly what our employees and managers needed to hear at this point in our improvement process. We were all relieved to find that we were not the only people struggling with roll out and implementation! His direction and confidence were reassuring."

President, Advanced Technology Services

"Jim has been a speaker for a Staubach Company meeting and has conducted consulting sessions with some of our divisions. He is the expert on service and quality for successful business in the nineties. His presentation can result in immediate benefits for any group or corporation."

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, The Staubach Company, Dallas TX

"Congratulations on a job well done. Your presentation was extremely well received by our members."

President, Bakery Council of Canada

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

Director, Public Affairs Projects, American Council of Life Insurance

"Jim writes and speaks from a solid base of successful, personal experience. He has effectively led and managed a rapidly growing business organization. Jim balances his practical experience with extensive and rigorous research. This powerful combination is energized with Jim's enthusiastic and engaging presentation skills."

Co­Founder, Zenger­Miller Inc. and President, Times Mirror Training Group

"Jim is a consistently top rated speaker. I have never seen him achieve a score of less than 4.5/5.0 on both content and style. As a presenter, he demands attention. His vibrant, down-to-earth style and urgency are convincing and compelling. Jim has tremendous insight and the ability to pinpoint in everyday language what needs to be done to improve ourselves and our organizations."

President, Canadian Productivity Network

"Jim took our enthusiasm, strengths, questions, and misgivings, and used them to focus our energies on where we needed to go as a team and organization. Our people consider his approach to be 'user friendly' ­ everything he says makes sense. Jim has a way of challenging the status quo in a way that doesn't offend, but creates opportunities for thoughtful reflection and meaningful vision."

CEO, Freeport Hospital Health Care Village

"Your session was great! We received many glowing comments about your manner of presenting ideas..."

Professor, Rural Extension Studies, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph

"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."

Human Resource Development Counsellor, Centennial College

"Your talk was informative and fun. As one of the participants said, 'We could have listened to you forever.' It is that type of comment that shows the high interest and the delight you generate."

Partner, Waterloo Wellington Training Professionals Association

"You are to be commended for reaching staff, board, and service volunteers from all walks of life and all parts of the country with your comments, and for setting a most positive tone for our meeting. Everyone came away feeling inspired and energized... subsequent presentations were made even more meaningful by your keynote address."

National Executive Director, Victorian Order of Nurses

"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

"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."

Executive Vice President, Canadian Urban Transit Association