Testimonials

Outstanding! Your energy, enthusiasm and commitment is contagious. Information is well founded, innovative, practical and the techniques can be applied immediately.
Maria Korn
Janus Career Directions

You gave us a "shot-in-the-arm" with your enthusiasm and helpful presentation.
Bill Pravel
Pravel, Hewitt, Kimball & Krieger

Fantastic! That was the reaction from everyone who attended the workshop. You were a hit! You presented relevant information clearly and actively involved the participants.
Lupita C. Garza
The United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast

What a super presentation...You came highly recommended . . . Your delivery far exceeded your previews.
Jere Talley
University of Houston Career Research Center

Thanks for replacing the misused sense of "networking" with a positive, constructive and beneficial concept!
Jim Hofmeister
Hofmeister, Joyce & Schlabach, Inc.

I am still getting phone calls about your program. Thank you so much for making our first program of the year such a success!
Linda Waldman
Association of Volunteer Administrators

You are truly a crowd pleaser! It was one of the best programs we have had. Your ideas gave everyone something to think about and you were entertaining, fun and professional. The evaluations were high and the comments all positive!
K. Baker
Meeting Professional International

Congratulations on receiving one of the show's highest evaluations ratings, a 3.9 on a 4 point scale! You were certainly successful at drawing your audience in, providing them with the business solutions they were looking for, and maintaining their undivided attention.
D. Stakoe
Inc. Business Resources

Thank you for wowing our meeting. Your evaluations were a 5.9 out of a possible 6. The planners just could not have been more impressed!
R. Glover
Fine Host Corporation

You have a unique way of connecting with your audience, making them feel comfortable and encouraging them to participate. Thank you for making us all better individuals and better relationship builders.
S. Morgan
Hewlett Packard

"Drumming Up Business" was one of the most highly acclaimed programs . . . you unique presentation truly "raised the bar" for future speakers to TBTA.
F. Walters
Texas Business Travel Association

Your practical examples, personal stories and ability to create high levels of participation add tremendous value to your programs.
D. Selke
JPMorgan Chase

Your keynote presentation was a perfect message for our audience. You gave them some excellent recommendations, lots of helpful tips and very useful information to help them sharpen up professionally and personally. They learned, enjoyed and appreciated.
L. Landry
University of Texas Medical Branch

Thank you for always being on target with a dynamic presentation! With all the programs you have conducted for our customers, they consistently request your return.
T. Pasternak
Houston Title

Your practical tips served as a significant catalyst in business development discussions the day of the seminar and since then! Thank you for your excellent presentation to our firm.
S. Kean
Griggs & Harrison

Our associates found your sessions to be valuable in their efforts to drive business objectives . . . your presentations are motivational, provoking and confidence building.
G. Fleming
Mutual of Omaha

99% of the 200 attendees said that your presentation met or exceeded their expectations! Your principles and practical strategies for building better relationships were acted upon immediately. On a personal note, you are a delight to work with.
J. Torrisi-Mokwa
Arthur Andersen

You set exactly the tone we wanted for a productive - and fun - meeting! You motivated our members to make meaningful contact with others, which means you helped us substantiate the value of attending our national meetings.
G. Krysler
Women's Council of Realtors

The feedback from the group was that your input was exceptionally beneficial with a lot of take-home value - the "best program" we've had to date.
S. Cooper
YPO Secretaries

Your style and delivery is engaging and your information is always valuable. I appreciate your ability to communicate and connect with your audience so that they enjoy and remember your message.
T. Pasternak
Houston Title

Your "People Power" session was well received as evidenced by the standing ovation they gave you. We appreciate your professionalism, your preparation and your commitment to helping make our meeting the absolute best!
F. Lopez
Comcast Cable Communications

We are still talking about and using the ideas and information that you gave us. The way you taught us to replace an old habit with a new process was especially helpful and enlightening.
D. Vinson
American Equity Mortgage

I always look forward to your presentations. You are always professional, engaging, and chock full of good ideas But most importantly, you come from the heart. I know those attending walked out of the session with new energy and focus.
J. McClain
FKP Architects

Because of your coaching I have secured the career change that I was looking for. Your tips were on target....and for this I wanted to thank you. I recommend your class to anyone and everyone who will listen to me.
J. Panetta

From the prospective of the Meeting Planner:

Let me add from a meeting planner's standpoint what a pleasure it was to work with you. You follow through and deliver in a timely and dependable manner that made my job much easier.
G. Krysler
Women's Council of Realtors

You are a delight to be with and work with.
L. Landry
University of Texas Medical Branch

On a personal note, you are a delight to work with. Your flexibility and organized approach to providing service aligned to our client services values.
J. Torrisi-Mokwa
Arthur Andersen

It was a pleasure to meet you and a joy having you as part of our event. I look forward to working with you again.
G. Fleming
Mutual of Omaha

I enjoyed your enthusiasm and creative way of engaging even the shyest of individuals.
C. Webb
Harris County Psychiatric Center

You are one of our "family" and have greatly influenced our staff through your sincere and enthusiastic training programs.
R. Bailey
Ray Bailey Architects, Inc.

It has been a great pleasure working with you in the past few months, and I sincerely appreciate your time and effort for putting together such a dynamic presentation for our audience.
D. Stakoe
Inc. Business Resources

About Donna's Books:

Power Networking Book

This book makes learning to network effectively fun. It's clearly written with great examples throughout. Enjoy using this book as a tool to take you to the next step!
W. Terwelp

People Power Book

I have begun using a few of the principles from the book and already am noticing a change in myself when talking with others. The power of interdependence and support is awesome. This is a great book for anyone who is tired of going it alone and wants a shift in the way they interact with others.
F. Walters

Professional Networking for Dummies Book

This is a well-outlined, fun, informative book with ideas that can be put into action immediately. I teach this topic and now I have found my required reading textbook!
D. Darling

Power Networking Book

I wanted to say "thank you" for having written the book, "Power Networking". I have been a "lone ranger" type all my life and now I realize how important it is to embrace the power of connecting with other people.
T. Harrington