“Linda Ellerbee has the knack of reducing a convention hall to the dimensions of a den or front porch. It has to do with the way she leans into the lectern, making eye-contact with her audience and employing a cozy, shoot-the-breeze style that segues from comedy routine to pep-talk to girl-talk... Her audience responded with chuckles, cheers – and some tears...”
The Orlando Sentinel Orlando, FL

“To put it plainly, Linda Ellerbee blew them away...news reporter, writer, producer -- and as the room soon learned -- a captivating storyteller who took charge and gave the group power...”
The Hartford Courant Hartford, CT

“Everyone told me how much they were moved by your talk. I found myself smiling through tears as did many other people. Your courage is really very exceptional, and you are a role model for many women...”
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center New York, NY

“You brought so much energy, life, spirit, humor and great information to our conference this past weekend... Linda – you MADE the conference...”
The Anderson Network Houston, TX

“You generated raves and from all we hear, they will continue for some time. Your masterly balance of emotional heft and wise humor left the audience feeling exhilarated...We Texans appreciate women who tell it like it is. And you did. Our audience was shedding tears one minute and rolling in the aisles the next. Frankly, we are having trouble finding a keynote speaker for next year who can live up to your example.”
Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin Austin, TX

“You beautifully and eloquently surpassed all of our expectations...your heartfelt message touched all of us. One of your many gifts is to somehow single out each and everyone as though – perhaps for just a moment – you were speaking only to them. Your patience with the press and with everyone who spoke to you – so many of them! -- was wonderful to see...”
Cancer Research & Treatment Fund New York, NY

“As the moderator of our ‘User Forum,’ Linda was the consummate professional, prepared, flexible, articulate and extremely willing to invest the time and effort in making the panel a success... I would highly recommend and encourage any of your clients to pursue Linda... She will deliver a top notch A+ message that will knock the socks off of an audience.”
Amdahl Corporation, Users Group Conference San Diego, CA

“You were fantastic, and we greatly appreciate your leading role in the National Town Meeting on Women’s Health. Juggling those moving stories, Members of Congress, and expert panelists is a daunting job, and you really made it work!...”
Rep. Patricia Schroeder Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues Washington, D.C.

“I have heard many people singing your praises...saying your lecture was the most entertaining and engaging lecture event they have ever heard at Presbyterian College...It is rare to have such a gifted speaker and commentator also be a great listener...you have set a very high standard for the rest of the year’s speakers...”
Presbyterian College Clinton, SC

“...thank you for the impressive message with which you launched our leadership celebration. Your candor, competency and frankness charmed students and adults alike...You clearly have a story to tell and you so obviously enjoy telling it. The decision to ask you to keynote the day was one of the best I may ever make in my tenure as Head of School.”
Emma Willard School Troy, NY