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"Your story made me forget the little nuisances that I live with everyday,
and you remind me to be grateful for my life today, as an American!
Our human spirit may be "bent" during the difficult times, but it can never
be broken because we must not choose to allow it. Your story was so
compelling that it gave me goose bumps!
Andrew Brenneman
Sr. Government Account
Executive, Sprint
"The fact that you were
willing to participate in a variety of activities throughout our conference
enabled out attendees to interface with you
individually... remembered long after the memories of the event fade
away."
Michael A. Kinsman
Director, Marketing &
Sales, Cal-Air, Inc.
"Your presentation captured
the hearts of all 2,000 EAPA members. You certainly made us look
good. Your message is not only for the moment, but for the long
haul."
Sylvia A. Straub, Ph.D.,
CAE, COO,
Employee Assistance
Professional Assn., Inc
"I spend time during the
presentation looking at the audience...
the audience was completely
mesmerized... not a
yawn, not a quick look at the watch, not a drifting glance...
You could hear a pin drop (even on carpet!)"
Brenda C. Park
Director, Dealership
Div., Teleco, Inc.
"Your presentation hit home
with our team in an unpredictable way. Now I know personally why you
have been honored as one of America's best."
William J. Hannigan
President, Business
Communication Services,
Southwestern Bell
"Clearly, your faith is the only credible explanation for surviving an
unimaginable seven years in a North Vietnam prison. I can't tell you
how pleased I was to hear from many employees, particularly the "old
timers," that this was the best annual meeting they can recall."
Gerard Smith, President &
CEO
Saxon Publishers
"Your message was a powerful and moving experience."
Fern Bennett, Corporate
Travel Director
Provident Mutual
Insurance and Financial Services
"You were such a pleasure to work with from the moment I contacted you last
fall. Your gracious manners and attention to our needs made my job
coordinating this event a little easier. The time and care you took
with individuals after your speech helped to make it a great day."
Julie Feuling, Director
of Specialty Groups
Independent Community
Bankers of America
"The feedback we received on
your address/presentation at our GMI Annual Technical Conference was
overwhelmingly positive. I will wholeheartedly endorse the "Coffee"
experience to my colleagues on the Executive Team."
Rory A. M. Delaney,
Senior Vice President
Strategic Technology
Development
General Mills
"Your presentation was, in my
opinion, just perfect. I appreciate the way you were
sensitive to the needs of our international
audience."
Ed W. Evins, Jr., CFP
Asst. VP, Merrill Lynch,
Pres., Kiwanis Club
"I think during this time in America and during these tough economic times as
well, your inspirational story really struck a wonderful chord with them.
Your mix of humor and seriousness to get across your message across made for
a great close to our Opening General Session and I appreciate everything
that you did both onsite and before the meeting to tailor your speech to our
group."
Eleanor G Baird, CMP
Director of Meetings &
Exhibits
NTCA
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"Thank you for remaining with us for the evening's festivities, and allowing
so many other people to speak with you one on one about their feelings and
reactions to your speech. We all appreciate your willingness to share
so completely of yourself."
Tad R. Yoder, CVLE
President, NVLA
Marple Fleet Leasing
"I have been with the
Association for 20 years, and I have never seen a speaker have the full
undivided attention of the audience for their entire presentation.
You have been our most dynamic speaker to
date."
Kelly Hipp, Dir.,
Professional Relations
American Optometric Assn.
"Crucial to our concerns for a
keynote speaker was Capt. Coffee's adeptness at merging the ideology of
his message with the specific perspective and terminology of our membership."
Beverly Younger Urban,
LCSW, CEAP
Regional EAP Mgr.-Bank of
America
"Captain Coffee's was the last speaker of the program. He received a standing
ovation and I believe even got a few folks choked up. It was extremely
inspirational."
Jennifer Gabriele, AVP
Salomon Smith Barney
"The values and strength you demonstrate is a motivational factor for all and
will be reflected upon for years to come."
Karen T. Minoux, Group
Director, Marketing
Household - automotive
finance
"Thanks you very much for addressing the Naval Academy Class of 2006 on the
topic of Honor. The thunderous applause and standing ovations were
evidence that you connected with the midshipmen."
R.J. Naughton, Vice
Admiral, U.S. Navy
Superintendent
Department of the Navy
"While his story may be
considered tragic, he was upbeat and humorous. His message
touched us personally."
Louis G. Altieri
District Mgr., New
Engagements, AT&T
"Your heart - touching story of faith and personal triumph over adversity and
disparity has touched all of us deeply. I personally, was in awe of
your story, and have a different outlook on my day-to-day activities."
Eric D. Higgins, Maytag
Management Club
Program Committee
Chairman
Maytag
"This conference was filled with exceptional
events, but I must say that our time with you was the highlight of the
conference. You are truly a gifted speaker and many points that you
made will stay with us for life!"
Stanhope A. Kelly, President
Wachovia Corporation
"A grand slam. This
is the third time you have addressed an NAED audience and the results have
been the same... outstanding!"
Arnold Farber, President
Nat'l Assn. of Electrical
Distributors, Inc.
"I had numerous members approach me during the remainder of our meeting with
positive comments regarding the content of your speech, the appropriateness
in light of September 11th, and the emotional delivery of your message.
Everyone went away with ideas and ways to improve and appreciate their
lives. This was your second "round" with WDMA. I am sure it
won't be your last."
Rick Liddell, Vice
President
Architectural Door
Division
VT Industries
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