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Testimonials
Mars Chocolate Leadership Summit.
Lenovo Sales Recognition Event.
Brandes Investment Partners, a San Diego based $250B company – had their WW conference attended by 450 WW investors each in for over 150M - Neal was the opening speaker - why, because they wanted someone with a great story on its own – but, also one that could relate and inspire the investors - who believe in the leadership skills of Brandes Investment Partners - Neal's keynote was so successful, that CEO, Charles Brandes, asked Neal to come to his office following the conference and do 2 more keynotes for everyone in his firm to hear and then asked ~ if he could go sailing with Neal.
Lenovo Sales Recognition Event.
Beckman Coulter Recognition Event in Hawaii.
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Fire fighters
"Neal, you should know that your session received the highest marks we've received for a keynote in the last several years. 93% evaluated your keynote as best speaker ever"
Maine Healthcare Assoc
The Military Men, Gitmo Cuba
Neal's Skippers Briefing following keynote to Gilbert Company
Beckman Coulter event leader
“Neal you have received our highest ratings ever for a keynote speaker, and this covers hundreds of events over more than a decade. Before you, we had never had a single standing ovation, yet I can't remember a time that you did not get one! You also go out of your way to spend time with attendees afterward. You have a magical way of inspiring people.
We couldn't have made a better choice for our thirty conferences this year."
Jack Mortimer
Government
Neal Petersen spoke at the Million Dollar Round Table in June 2008 and captivated the audience with his life changing story. His use of humor and timing highlighted his presentation. A good speaker keeps the audience listening. A great speaker holds the attention until the message is heard. Neal was invited to the MDRT because he promised to deliver a great speech. He kept his promise.
Corry Collins, CLU, CHFC, RHU, CFP
MDRT 2008 Committee Co-Chair
"Over the last 45 years, I have heard many speakers but none better than you last week. You have a wonderful story with a great message and your ability to include relevant information about our company was impressive. Thanks for WOWing us all!"
Don Lowe - CEO - Sir Speedy
Alex Massie
I would like to thank you once again for the inspiring and motivating presentation during Innoventure 2008. In over 30 years in industry, hearing dozens of motivational, academic, and informational speakers (many of them noted sports or media celebrities), I am hard pressed to name one that I was more impressed with or appreciated more. The connection with the audience, with salient and pertinent comments directly related to the conference, was superior. I am sure I am not alone in telling you that your story and the related message will have a lasting impact on my life.
Fred Crowe
Crowe and Associates
On behalf of
Amanda Battle,
It was an absolute pleasure to have met you personally. We thank you so very much for your incredible presentation - and for taking the time to customize information within your keynote for Sun Healthcare. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you on future projects.
Vicki McGurn
Leslie Benway IBM - Worldwide Events writes:
It is rare that I am asked by my senior management at IBM to immediately hire a keynote speaker when he is barely off the stage to give another keynote speech the following week - but that is in fact what happened with you Neal.
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Senior Manager, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. attending National Governors Association meeting August 2006 writes
I'm a lobbyist and I've been going to legislative/government type conferences for about 15 years. You are the best motivational speaker I have ever heard. What you had to say can apply to everyone, both professionally and personally. I was just delighted to meet you and I hope our paths cross again at another conference - and hopefully one of my company meetings. Thank you.
"Neal's presentation at NASCIO was absolutely outstanding both from a content
Harry Raduege
Deloitte & Touche
Sherman College feedback via Eagles Talent
"Neal was fantastic! Our attendees.... said he was the best keynote speaker they had heard.....The evaluations received consistently rated Neal with the highest marks on the scale. Thank you for recommending Neal. He was certainly a hit!"
Paul Ginsburg - Mass Mutual
Thank you for the sharing the most enjoyable and truly inspirational speeches I have heard - and after being in the business world for over 35 years I have heard many. I have heard extremely positive feedback from many of our agents and staff members- When we receive the Platinum award, your comments this morning will have played a part.
"I was impressed with Neal's ability to link his experiences with the IT industry, a sign that he put a lot of effort into the presentation."
Shelly Person
Government Management Information Sciences
Susan Ditzel, ERA Franchise Systems
“Your presentation, “No Barriers", at our Beyond Excellence Conference in Bermuda was a highlight of the program. You started the upward momentum at our opening general session.”
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