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Training Management
"You have been a professional throughout this project and we have all appreciated the proactive / positive approach you took to working through this project as our requirements evolved." - Bill Saxelby, President and CEO, Landauer Inc.
Leadership Training
"Informative, Fun! Passionate about leadership & mentoring." - C. Grover, Supervisory Revenue Fee Business Analyst, Dept. of Interior - National Park Service
"The seminar was among the best I have EVER attended. Concise and to the point, it captured exactly the essence of what it takes to be an effective "Coach." — Bill Mclauchlan, Senior Technical Consultant, Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
"I learned so much information that I can actually use in such a short amount of time...very impressed by the quality." — Sandra Price, Education and Meetings Coordinator, American Medical Director's Association
"Great presentation! One of the best conferences I've ever attended. Very useable information. Will definitely recommend!" — Jennifer Hass, Promotions/Outreach Supervisor, Community Transit, Seattle
"I can't wait to take some of these elements and exercises back to my own company to share with my coworkers." — Daniel Rader, Product Manager, CarQuest Corp.
"I learned how to be more successful at my job and my communicating with people. I really enjoyed it…. Brian has great energy!" — Melissa Yepez, Admissions, Sterling Montessori Academy
"I enjoyed the one-on-one communication and camaraderie." — Special Projects Coordinator, United Neighborhoods
"I enjoyed most the style used by Brian Norris. He moved among us, gave helpful information, introduced a variety of perceptual learning, sense of humor, direct involvement, and everyone was called on. Today's group really allowed personal involvement, direct questioning and everyone was honestly involved. Brian's presentations are informative, relative and offered variety in activities and experiential learning." — Sandra Ruby, Executive Leader for Leadership Education, United Methodist Women
"I enjoyed some of the ideas I got out of today's session — I can take them back to my department to help in making my team more of a team." — Roberta M. Tharpe, Vice President Corporate Tax, The Finish Line, Inc.
"Brian, you kept 250 teenagers at the edge of their seats for almost two hours. And the way you talked to them treating each one like an equal ... you are one of a kind! We can’t wait to have you back next year." Pat Castillo, United Way
"Brian's a very passionate communicator! A real motivation." — Kathy Skyles, Office Manager, REM Indiana
"…A unique experience. Brian is an excellent presenter. It was VERY much worth the time." - Denise Deroba, Executive Secretary, Renewal, Inc.
"The conference went really well. I enjoyed Coach Brian's ability to connect with everyone in the room. The music added a nice touch! Reinforcing what was learned..." — Kimberly Braithwaite, Instructional Designer, Wegmans
"This helped me out of my slump — I was feeling a little discouraged with everything. Brian applied it all to life — not just the workplace ... nice!" — Kiki Sandor, Admin Manager, HR, David Evans & Associates
"Brian is a very powerful speaker... Today's workshop was very positive, I learned a lot."— Kie Kawano, Clinical Team Leader, American Healthways
"I wish more managers would support this seminar (creativity). Very informative and inspirational." — Carlton Rose, Mideast Transportation Manager, McKee Foods Corp.
"I enjoyed Brian's great sense of humor, fun class and never bored." — Laura Elliott, Supervisor - Treasury Operations, Madison River Communications
"Brian, you led by example, were highly personable and I truly enjoy your style."— Michele Massey, AVP/Mgmt. Dev. Program Class Manager, BB&T, Greensboro, NC
"Brian was a great motivator." — Ellen Ingolia, Team Leader, City of Charlotte
"...Energized! Brian is high on life." — M. Vance Grant, Planning Manager, Duracell"
"I best liked Brian's energy — It's contagious!" — Linda Rudin, Internal Consulting, First Union"
"...Interactive training methods were good and fun. Many inspirational ideas. Brian's workshop was better than others because of his depth and applicable tools presented. He made me inspired again about creativity." — Ann Jessup, Senior Member- Advisory Staff, CSC, Columbia, SC
"Thank you, you kept my attention. Great ideas, great points. I actually learned bunches!!" — Dene Gleaton, Training Coordinator, Dept. Social Services, Columbia, SC
"Great— Marvelous! The thing I enjoyed best was that it was informal. Brian was very knowledgeable & personable." — Delia Brooks, Supervisor, United Way
"Excellent content! ...Very upbeat & personally related speaker with subject." — Meloni Snyder, Coach, Verizon
"I enjoyed the positive energy with a meaty message! It was great to get ideas on how to implement creativity. Brian took things to the next level." — Verizon, Supervisor, Customer Contact, Verizon
"Brian helped me to see crucial areas of my workplace in a whole new way — very beneficial — wish I could send my whole team." — Jim Warner, Sales Coach, Verizon
"Excellent! I most liked Brian's positive attitude. Caring, upbeat, caring, honest." — Laura Dietz, Section Head, USDA Rural Housing
"Very upbeat, didn't let the pace slow down. Brian kept the groups involved. I'm taking away some useful, practical tools. Good group involvement — very interactive sessions." — Karee Norris, Manager, Customer Service, Bayer Corporation
"Brian's passion is contagious. I was looking for a shot in the arm and practical applications — and I got that and more. I most enjoyed the group breakout sessions and working through the problem from start to finish. I loved the song composing. It may sound over the top, but my life has been enriched by Brian."— Andrea Chester, Manager, Inside Sales, Bayer Corporation
"Great seminar. More info. than I expected." — Kathy Martin, Plastics Supervisor, ISU Community Credit Union
"...Great coach and speaker. Brian was excellent — related very well with participants." —Armando Cardosa, Call Center Team Leader, Consumers Energy
"Coach Brian is super ... Great job!!! He met and exceeded all expectations." — Willie McClendon, Chief of Information Management Support, US Army Corps of Engineers"Very informative, Brian was very upbeat and kept my attention." — Nadine Sivori, Restaurant Manager, Harrah's Casino
"Brian is an inspiration to renew my own creativity & passion, to strive to generate the same passion within my organization." — Carie Elston, Corporate HR Manager, Sedgwick CMS
"Thank you for helping to remind me what it is like to spend a day in a positive spirit and to focus on a direction. I enjoyed your passion and positivity." — Cindy Chadwell, Asst. Clinical Director, MTMC
"Brian was great. I feel invigorated." — Linda Ketner, Sr. Programmer/Accounting Supervisor, Morrison Communications, Inc.
"...Class was very useful: Brian was outstanding. The energetic level of the instructor really helps keep class interesting and fun."— Jennifer Kassner, Accountant, Bechtel National
"A blessed event. This guy is very special. Brian is brilliant! He engaged the audience and valued our contributions. His energy is amazing — the day went by too too fast, he is genuine, if not prophetic." — Philip Scott, COO, Inter Continental
"Brian Norris, you are awesome! I enjoyed the passion you shared throughout the day and what you stand for — I admire that." — Birgitta Parsch, Accountant, Dowd & Guild, Inc.
"What an excellent way to spend a Saturday. The best thing about today was Coach Brian." — Pat Atkinson, Site Manager, Kensington Village Apts.
Sales and Marketing Training
"Today's training provided serious advertising and marketing intelligence that must be experienced by entrepreneurs and coop managers + consultants for knock down information." — Jeff Barnett, Co-owner/Mktg. Manager, Mackie Ins. Brokerage
"You will take away a new understanding of what marketing is and what your job is really supposed to be. There is no more wading through a sea of uncertainty." — Keith Gulbranson, Promotions Coordinator, Sexy Hair Concepts
"Extremely informant and current. This was the best conference I have ever attended and will recommend Brian to all my peers. Brian's course could have been a two-day seminar on its own. Never dull, always positively passionate." — Carrie Schaff, Account Manager, G.W.G.
"The presentation was awesome — I couldn't drink enough information." — Lee Ann Leal, Owner/President, Graphic Impact
"Positively Passionate!! I felt like a bobble-head with all the agreeing I was doing. He sure hit the nail on the head." — Deborah Pringle, Marketing Director, Elliott Bay Animal Hospital
"Today's training is the only marketing seminar I have been to in the last two years that gave tools that even our business would use. Very entertaining, NEVER had a dancing instructor before!!" — Tina Rickett, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, DLI Engineering
"…Very positive, knowledgeable and upbeat. I enjoyed the seminar." — Jennifer Gates, Marketing Coordinator, Alliance Data Systems
"I have been in the field [marketing] for years and have my Master's Degree in it as well; still, I learned new ideas and approaches and appreciated the affirmation for the things I already knew I am doing." — Amy Cooper, Marketing Director, Amit Care Home Health Services
"It's hard to step outside of the box sometimes - these techniques and strategies open a new door to creative thinking. Bravo! All marketing persons should attend." — Wendi McMinn, Senior Art Director, Scan Source, Inc.
"The most enlightening eight hours I've spent in a long time!" — Kristy Weinberg, Partner, The Bartly Group
"Brian's training offered contemporary, compelling marketing strategies I can implement today." — Peggy Oettinger, President, Sinclair Intimacy Institute
"What a great workshop! … Brian tapped my 'Inner Marketing Child' in many ways during the day! I will definitely recommend to my colleagues," — Sherry Craig, Marketing Manager, Lee Industries
"Positively Passionate! Fun. Humorous. And educational! - I loved it." — Jackie Cooper, Marketing Assistant, Centex Homes
"Brian's ability to generate a new way of looking at marketing is marvelous." — Barbara Rice, City of Albay
"Brian possesses tremendous knowledge and uses great examples to make his points. I loved the Ad test - well done - show we don't know-it-all." - John Strobel, Director Strategic Alliances, World Vision
"Very nurturing and empowering! The thing I like best about today's conference was realizing the power of our own mind is amazing as we forget and neglect our own creativity." — Martha Kliss, International Sales Manager, Celltech Pharmaceuticals
"The content was excellent and Brian was knowledgeable, articulate and kept me interested." — Anne M. Walker, Customer Support, BCC Software
"Great job! This brought me out of a rut and gave me fresh ideas to implement." — Jodi Bianchi, Service Center Manager, Frontrunner Network Systems
"Brian taught from the heart. THANKS from the heart." — Jim Bucko, Director of Facilities, Cornell University
"...I learned so much! Brian is wonderful at allowing us to look at our own problems and how to best solve them." — Nicole Nigriny, Customer Service Supervisor, MapInfo
"Great course, allowed a lot of insight into issues." — Patricia Vopelak, Mgr. Environment, Health & Safety, General Electric Power Systems
"Very powerful message; be happy with who you are!" — Duane Hodsoll, G.E., Environmental Head Supervisor, Quality
"Brian was a dynamic speaker ... an inspiration.... Unlike any other seminars. Not the same 'ole textbook knowledge. Practical advice!" — Robin Simpson, Accounting Supervisor, Denso, Inc.
"Excellent presentation skills and getting everyone involved in applying the idea. I really liked the activities!" — Teresa Rel, Coach, Verizon
Now it's your turn to make a smart decision. Call Brian Norris today at 414-899-1905 or email him at info@briannorris.com.
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