Client Testimonials

Academia

“Our staff has been receptive to and enthusiastic about the changes that have come about in working with Dr. Manning. There has been positive feedback from campus personnel on the changes resulting from her expertise in team building, problem solving, and customer service.”
—Jon Reignor, Director, Office of the Chancellor, The California State University

“I could not have been more pleased with the outcome. You are one of the most skilled meeting facilitators I have ever worked with.”
—Michael Webster, Vice Chancellor, University of California, Riverside

“Your services have met and exceeded my expectations. I am particularly pleased with your ability to handle real conflict without equivocating or allowing the individuals involved to deny that the problem exists.”
—Patricia Crocker, Superintendent, Martinez Unified School District

Corporate

“Your work has done more to bring our group together than anything else we've ever done. I can't thank you enough.” ,br>—Greg Delozier, Manager, General Electric

“Marilyn Manning is an excellent communicator and educator. She utilizes exceptional techniques, informative visuals and handouts. She has an exceptional sense of humor and actively involves all group members. Her knowledge level is evident and she quickly fits in with the group. We look forward to working with her again and again.”
—Helen Smalitch, Personnel Administrator, United Airlines

“Our employees have raved not only about you, but the high quality of instruction. I again congratulate you on your professional presentation of subject matter and outstanding ability to capture our attention.”
—Gus Pede, Vice President, VISA

Financial and Insurance

“Your thoughts on leadership — and your interactive method of presenting — made the meeting come to life. Your careful preparation and research is evident. The approach you took resulted in a customized product, giving everyone strategies to employ in their business and personal life. You left us all wanting to hear more. We certainly look forward to working with you in the future.”
—Barbara Pelletier, Vice President – Marketing Director, Bank of Walnut Creek

“We want to thank you formally for the outstanding development and presentation of our program. We were especially impressed with the way you designed your program to specifically reflect our culture and values. Your reinforcement of our existing sales program was most appreciated. Your commitment to our development as an organization is an inspiration to us all.”
—James T. Dewell, Senior Vice President, San Francisco Federal Savings

“The manner in which you presented your thoughts, ideas, and personal outlooks made the work both enjoyable and thoroughly educational for everyone. I would like to personally commend you on your pleasant, yet direct approach. Your positive attitude radiates to all who have the honor of your presence. It is such a radiance that inspires and encourages one to ‘go for it' just one more time until success is obtained.”
—R.E. Berube, President – South Bay Chapter, The Institute of Financial Education

City Government

“You were able to keep us focused, which allowed us to narrow our priorities, with consensus of the group. We completed the retreat with a concise action plan, which we will work on this year. With your help, we were able to maintain a positive and open environment throughout the retreat.”
—Mike Gilroy, Mayor, City of Gilroy

“I recommend Marilyn Manning to anyone who is considering her to conduct team building, organizational analysis, etc. She uses a non-judgmental process that facilitates participation by everyone and results in a more productive work environment. She maintains confidentiality and is trusted by everyone.”
—Janet Dolan, City Manager, City of Menlo Park

“Marilyn is particularly skilled and effective in evaluating problems and implementing appropriate resolutions.”
—Ann Crossey, Director of Personnel, City of Concord

District, State, and Federal Government

“Marilyn is so skilled and personable, her interpersonal skills and varied experiences convey a sense of knowledge and compassion. I don't know how we functioned without her.”
—Dana Wright, Training Coordinator, Santa Clara Valley Water District

“Your ability to help people recognize a problem, even if they are a part of it, and then come to a mutually agreed upon resolution is reflection of your high degree of professional skill and empathy. We are deeply appreciative of your sessions on ‘team building' and ‘meeting management.'”
—William Normark, United States Department of the Interior

“Your stimulating presentations were well received and have helped us move towards achieving our human resource management goals of meeting mutual needs via open communication and commitment. Your ability to make practical applications of behavioral science findings in the work place was especially appreciated. It is easy for managers to overlook the human element in our technical environment. Your enthusiastic and unique approach to this problem was refreshing.”
—Edward Sullivan, Department of the Navy

Healthcare

“A great presentation on stress management. The managers gained knowledge and insight into themselves and those they interact with. You exceeded my expectations.”
—Sandra Smith, Director of Nursing, Stanford University Hospital

"Your facilitation has done a lot to clear the air, surface and deal with issues biasing our communications, and gave us a renewed sense of mission. Executive staff meetings have never been so productive. There's a new spirit of cooperation.”
—David Thomas, Executive Director, University of Missouri Physicians

I am exceptionally pleased with your flexibility and skill in adapting to our needs as issues surfaced. I also appreciate your candor and easy rapport. You have a great ability to facilitate participation. Your enthusiasm, energy, and professionalism helped to bring this group closer together.
—George W. Bo-Linn, MD, MHA, FACP, Senior Vice President – Chief Medical Officer, Catholic Healthcare West

Non-Profit

“A program really is the sum of its speakers, so we attribute the success of our conference directly to Dr. Manning. Our members and guests have come to expect high quality presentations and they didn't leave disappointed.”
—Marilyn Vito, President, American Society of Women Accountants

“You provided us with hope for change and an eagerness to implement your suggestions and methods. Your work was informative and productive.”
—Candice Fullenkamp, President-Elect, California Parks and Recreation Society, District IV

“Thank you for your session on ‘Building Better Teams'. As always, you were informative, fun, entertaining, enlightening, and practical. It was a helpful reminder of my own ‘directive' management style and how it might be causing me unnecessary conflicts.”
—Mark Nelson, Chapter President, International Personnel Management Association

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