More Praise for Barry Maher and His Presentations

"Amazing, captivating, entertaining and more . . . absolutely marvelous. We have had many speakers, but never any like BARRY!  We will invite him back again next year."
—Vanessia Arnold, Controller, Titan Industrial


“The absolutely perfect choice as our keynote speaker . . . I can't tell you how delighted I was . . . [the] presentation really motivated our attendees."
—Sharon Palmer, Events Manager, Professional Photographers of America


"A huge hit . . . the hit of our conference's 14 speakers."
—Barnaby Conrad, Director, SBWC


"We had a great time . . . my CIO was particularly pleased with [the] message . . . kudos! Fantastic job!"
—Jay Kottler, Johnson & Johnson


"Barry's high-energy sessions generated a great buzz for our entire conference program. Our attendees pay for each session they attend and to have them talking about Barry's [sessions] for days is high praise indeed. He will be back!"
—Allan Heydorn, Conference Chairman, Cygnus Business Expositions

"One of the very best in the business."
—LA Travel Promotion Association


"[Barry] did a fantastic job for ISSA and our members. The [over 200] evaluations reflected a near perfect score! We look forward to working with [him] in the months and years ahead."
—Anthony Trombetta, Director of Membership and Education, ISSA


"On September 1st, I was called by my headquarters to attend a seminar on September 2nd . . . Normally I wouldn't accept such short notice. But [when I found out] the speaker was Barry Maher, I changed all my plans and made sure to attend."
—Colonel Abdul Razak Alshahwarzi, Commander Royal Cavalry of Oman

"The conference attendees included professionals in the meetings and hospitality industry who attend many meetings throughout the year. They are a hard group to please, but [Barry] made the connection and each benefited greatly . . . Participants were thrilled with [his] ability to make them laugh and enjoy the program: with specific tactics and strategies that each can apply in their work and daily lives . . . a great speaker."
—Margaret Gonzales, CEO, International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals
 

"An uplifting experience and a pleasure . . exactly what our group was in need of. After the meeting everyone kept raving about how wonderful and invigorating [Barry's] speech was."
—Chrissy Whicker, First Greensboro Home Equity


"A great success."
—Cassie Slye, Educational Program Coordinator, National Business Travel Association


"We had amazing feedback! . . . The staff is already asking when [Barry] will be returning”
—Jennifer Kornreich, Human Resources Officer, Bank of Hapoalim


"[His] presentation was a perfect fit for our ‘Wireless, Borderless, Limitless’ [conference]  . . . it will not soon be forgotten. I have taken great delight in re-telling the ‘rhino in the well’ story.”
—Dave Goddard, meeting planner, Simba Information, Inc.


“Barry Maher is a man of many parts. They all seem to come together when he's in front of an audience. By the time he finished talking . . . they were leaning forward in their seats, riveted. The stories he used to illustrate his points made it clear that he's a first-rate storyteller. The ideas rang true, attesting to his years of practical experience . . . It's safe to say the software executives were thoroughly sold.”
—Notre Dame Magazine


“The perfect way to kick off the second day of the annual conference . . . [attendees] asked if [Barry] worked in our industry as he made a point of customizing the presentation to the group . . . many people noted Barry as “one of the best presenters I have seen” . . .   We look forward to having Barry come back again in the future."
—Kim O'Shea, Executive Director, Affordable Housing Management Association


"With his new book, Filling the Glass, set to become a management bestseller, Barry Maher is a man we may soon be hearing a lot about."
—Decision: Ireland’s National Business Review

"On behalf of the CWSL Staff Development Committee, I would like to thank Barry for the wonderful presentation. [He] was funny, innovative and very educational. The audience participation was fun and many really came out of their shells. The presentation was really formatted to our needs and the phrases Barry used really touched our audience. [He made] the overall presentation easy to relate to."
—Pam Tait, CME, California Western School of Law

"Great information . . . I learned a great deal and am excited about sharing it with my staff."
—Veronica Walsh, President, Planning the Globe


“I can’t believe how much they loved [Barry’s] presentation. It was a honor to bring such a well-received speaker to them.”
—Shari Ross Altarac, Speakers Platform Bureau


“Maher is gaining fame, [he’s] inspiring . . . and often hilarious."
—Niche Magazine


“It was fantastic! It really hit home.”
—Gregg Harris, Noble Search


"Barry Maher is a great speaker!"
—Sue VanCurler, RMA Coordinator, GE


"Barry Maher—EXCELLENT"
—Richard Joseph, Cruise Director, Princess Cruises
 

"Outstanding . . . I find it more and more challenging selecting speakers who can truly make an impact on my audience . . . it was great to hear people laugh and react to [Barry] the way they did, [with his] ability to reach out and provide them with something they can use in their everyday life, be it work or personal . . . [He's] the consummate professional."
—Bob  Dorsa, President, American Credit Union Mortgage Association


“Strategies that will help owners, managers and staff achieve maximum results in both business and in life."
—Canadian Retail Hardware Association


"I have received nothing but positive comments about [Barry's] engagement. I am so pleased . . . [Many] said he was the best motivational speaker they had heard. In fact, our controller summed up the whole meeting as 'the best management meeting I've been to in 20 years!'"
—Mindy Pistol, Human Resources Manager, Intertek


"Had attendees laughing, thinking and ready to venture forth and learn . . . wonderful . . .  I would highly recommend [Barry Maher]."
—Karen Fox, PPWC


"[An] enlightening, inspiring and highly entertaining program presented by one of the very best in the business."
—Trade Show Exhibitors Association


"[Barry] helped make our conference an overwhelming success. . . On the evaluation, attendees [rated him] Excellent . . . Comments [included]:       
                Very entertaining and insightful.
                Lots of meat—easily presented.
                I connected emotionally to his message about change.
                Helpful for business and for life.
                Right on and much to the point.
                Motivating.
              Excellent keynoter.
We look forward to having [him] speak at future ICCA events."
—Joyce Burkard, Executive Director, Independent Computer Consultants Association


"Lots of compliments about [Barry's] presentation. Some had already read parts of [his] book and were ready to make changes."
—Chuck Pistor, President, Miracle Method


"A wonderful presentation"
—Randy Norwood, Session Chairman, Independent Payroll Providers Association


"I particularly appreciated the high level of professionalism that [Barry] demonstrated in researching information about our show, attendees and industry to ensure that the message was appropriate for the audience."
—Annette Maggs, CAE, CRHA


"On behalf of the Dairy, Deli, Bakery Council, I would like to thank Barry for his fun, energetic and insightful presentation. [It] hit home on many levels of our business, including sales, management, motivation, working with others and change . . . I would highly recommend Barry to speak to and motivate your group!" 
—John Romano, Unified Grocers


"The examples fit me to a tee . . . I now have a renewed sense of commitment and have begun stepping out of my comfort zone."
—Chuck Beyer, Director Business Development, Genco


"Everything was great! I'm very impressed."
—Paresh Yoshi, Stagekraft, Mumbai, India


"Barry Maher was entertaining, engaging, and full of valuable insight. [He] really got our dealers thinking."
—Jeff Savell, Business Development Manager, Rhino Linings, USA, Inc.


"On behalf of the Directors of the Association and every member and guest . . . please accept our appreciation and congratulations for a superb presentation as [our] featured speaker. We heard nothing but complimentary words about [the keynote]."
—Larry Angove, CEO, Association of Directory Publishers


"A great job . . . we can't imagine a better way to close our week."
—Keith Ogulnick, TS², The Trade Show About Trade Shows

"A home run.  [Barry's] customized presentation for our operations personnel was very entertaining, and they all came away with some great tips and a new way of thinking about their interactions within and without the company."
—Chris Parsons, COO, Five Point Capital


"Enlightening, entertaining, humorous and inspiring . . .  We have a tough group of people in the construction/engineering industry yet Barry had them eating out of the palm of his hand .  .  .  a super shot of adrenalin [for] positively promoting employee attitudes"
—Kirk Bechtold, Vice President, Brinderson


"Our corporate staff has been energized and the attendees are still buzzing about [Barry's] comments . . . a great program!"
—Dennis Laventure, VP Marketing, Country Kitchens International


"As a veteran of many professional presentations . . .  and a picky person—excellence is the standard—I thought Barry offered tremendous value.  The thing he did that differentiated him from the pack was that he made me think."
—Ann E. Ladd, Business Development Manager, Datis Payroll Processing


"Managers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, sales and advertising people from all over the globe . . .  were more than satisfied . . . they were highly inspired and entertained [while their issues] were effectively address[ed]. In all, a very satisfying Sunday and a very inspiring day."
—Anita Joseph, Times News Service

"Great job! Entertaining, informative . . . hope we will have the opportunity to work together in the future."
—Jim Anderson, CEO, California Society of Association Executives


"Terrific. I really appreciated the opportunity to be in the audience.
—Elise Colson, Palm Springs Convention Center

"I'm really glad we [hired Barry]. I had so many wonderful comments . . . Barry's talk had the ability to tap into our most skeptical sales representatives . . . [He] energized the entire audience."
—Shari Dause, Director of Marketing, TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc.    

"Simple yet profound. All of those present felt the challenge . . .  the attitudes and self-satisfaction level of many [of them] have greatly improved . . . motivational, inspiration and conversational in that several of the attendees are still discussing topics [Barry] presented."   
—Julius J. Anderson, Vice President, First Heartland Capital, Inc.

"The best speaker thus far . . . really held everyone's interest." 
—Colleen Hills, Human Resource Coordinator, Eye Care & Visions Associates

"Exceptional . . .  everyone has told me it was one of the most informative and entertaining training sessions they've experienced. I will be sure to call [Barry] next time"
—John Pechota, Director of Marketing, International Institute of the Americas

"[Barry's] advice works and it works well . . . please keep the hits coming."  
—Hap Ray, Rhino Linings

"We still often refer to [Barry's] words of wisdom from last summer . . . Thank you for the training."  
—Jan Jakubik, Training Manager, Patuxent Directories

"Wonderful presentation . . . insightful and educational . . . filled with 'golden nuggets' of information that help me get better, stronger, faster."  
—Phil Babcock, Checkdate Solutions, www.checkdate.com

"After [Barry  inspired our team] there was a dramatic change their attitude and energy level. Thank you.”
—Nicole Terry, VP Langson Development

"It was great to have a [speaker] who can talk the talk because he’s walked the walk.  [Barry's] comments were a perfect way to conclude our event – insightful, practical, dead-on, entertaining, and challenging.  Thanks for helping make our Leadership Summit a success.  We’re looking forward to having [him] back."
—Abram Andrzejewski, President, American Marketing & Publishing, LLC

"[Barry] was fun, dynamic and enjoyable! [His] enthusiasm and insight inspired my team to start [the new year] with new, exciting strategies."
—Sandy Davis, Den-Mat Corporation

"I have heard nothing but positive feedback regarding [Barry's] presentation. We were very pleased with the outcome . . . a great job."
—Candace A. Holowicki, Masco Corporation

"Everyone spoke highly of the value of what [Barry] had to say and encouraged [us] to work harder to find more speakers with equally important content for our members." 
—Greg Rajsky, President, Aluminum Anodizers Council

"I'm confident [Barry's session] will increase our team's sales and effectiveness." 
—Joel Addink, A-G Sod Farms

"An excellent program . . . entertaining and inspiring—[got] the day off to a rousing start!"
—Joseph Budzinski, Chief Operating Officer, ICCFA

"I love the work that Barry does . . . his topics are right on target."
—Kathy Lowe, Training Coordinator, Jackson State University

"Thank you! I look forward to working with [Barry] again really soon! Everyone was raving about [him].
—Katie Nottage, Sales/Marketing Coordinator, LIBERTY Information Management Solutions

"Entertaining, informative, involving"
—Emily Berdell, Director of Events, Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

"[Barry] certainly captured their attention . . . and ably helped us achieve [our] goal."
—Malcolm Levy, VP Sales, Comarco Wireless Test Solutions

"Very informative, entertaining [and] a great motivational speaker, thanks again"
—Roger D. Mucci, Operations Manager, The K & D Group

"A  tremendous success."
—Paul Blalock, MJW & Associates Concrete & Masonry

"A great seminar. Loved it!"
—Karen Emerson, Tranquility Pointe Apartment Homes

"Our management team really enjoyed the [session].  One team member likened it to a business school-level class that he never got to take because he didn't go to business school."
—Kevin Andrade, Senior Managing Director, Trammel Crow Residential

"[Not only] informative and valuable to our members [but] I learned a lot myself."
—Patricia Talaska Benson, Director of Educational Services, SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association)


"Thank you for helping make [our] conference the educational event of the year  . . . I will spread the word about Barry Maher."
—John Rader, Executive Director, Transportation Sales & Marketing Association


"Outstanding job!"
—Mitch Anderson, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Milan Express


"Very thought-provoking and engaging . . . Barry's insightful talk lightened the spirits of our attendees and set [the] tone for our conference."
—Steve Ruane, Vice President, IMARK Group


"Amazing presentation . . . thanks for the inspiration!!!"
—Anthony Caruso, President, CSA Group