"Gene’s level of expertise and knowledge were a perfect fit for the more experienced and dedicated individuals of our membership."

 -- Patrick Stinson, Executive Director

"Gene’s presentation was right on target. I still hear credit managers talking about finding the soft spot before they step in it."

-- Debbie Pio, Education Director

"We found your presentation very concise, informative entertaining and most importantly, practical. We were extremely impressed that you were able to address a group which included MBAs as well as sales executives with no formal financial training. The response to this seminar has been overwhelmingly positive with many executives asking for a follow-up the next time we conduct a strategic retreat."

- Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, President

"Many delegates commented on your skill at simplifying complex financial ideas."

-Ralph W. Kydd, M.O.I., Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Corporate Group

"You made a significant contribution to the program by sharing information with the attendees that they found genuinely meaningful."

- Karen Bilak, CMP, Director of Meetings

"There was lots of participation by the audience, a strong indicator of their interest. They clearly got a lot …and were asking for more…Many of the comments included: repeat this workshop every year!…They appreciate someone who can talk to them about the "fair business."

- Kate Turner, Member Services

"The evaluation sheets for your session reflected the most positive scores of any speaker in this series. Your presentation received especially high marks for the relevance of the material to our middle market business clients, and for providing ideas that could be taken back to those businesses and implemented immediately."

-Michele Ryan, Regional Vice President

"As you know, our members are high-level professionals, including lawyers, bankers, financial advisors and consultants. Our clients run the gamut from other professionals, to companies small and large. The feedback I got from our members was universal: the material…will be of great value and help to ourselves as well as to our clients. Your dynamic presentation style reinforced your message and kept us captivated." 

- Charles J. Curto, Programs Director

"Your worksheet …was the most logical, easy to follow explanation I have seen. It really was a gift to me." 

– Marcia Ruben, Ruben Consulting

"Your wonderful presentation…was among my favorites in the 7 years I’ve been attending Confab…you’ve motivated a deeply "financial-phoebe" to get going and make some plans."

- Peg Clover Stipek, Ed.S., M.S.M., PCS Management Consulting

"Great job, Gene! Your hard work and preparation were evident in your presentation ... [it] was a huge success. Your presentation was outstanding and provided our members with valuable information ... I look forward to our continued working relationship and friendship."

- Sandy Hanlon, Director of Education, National Tour Association

"In my position…I routinely evaluate the teaching abilities of our instructors and the curricula they present. I found your capacity to both instruct and present information in a relevant and timely manner to be outstanding...Your preparation was obvious and was exhibited from a carefully thought out seminar outline and culturally sensitive overhead transparencies, to your ability to begin and end as scheduled… Finally, your ability to use humor and an engaging affect in your presentation furthered the enjoyment of the morning…You have played an important role in furthering the knowledge of both individuals working in the Los Angeles business community and alumni of UCLA."

- John W. Burkholder, Program Manager, UCLA Extension & Alumni Association

"Capturing and holding the attention of a group of very independent thinking CEOs is a challenge. The rich content of your seminar, along with a presentation style that neatly balanced encouraging interaction with maintaining enough continuity to be able to cover the critical material in the time available, made for a great session." 

- Clyde Johnston, CEO member & program coordinator

"You run a helluva show! It’s amazing how, when a question from left field hits you, you pick the point instantly and expand on it. You build up, not down ... speakers like you are why we should come to our meetings by the dozens. You have a great deal to say to our kind of group, and the unique ability to deliver the message with clarity and force. I thank you again.

- F. A. Dedona, President, Nortel

"...Your personal performance received superior ratings both for content and presentation ... You told a tough, demanding audience of professional management consultants how they can make more effective presentations to client organizations and to larger audiences. You made it clear and interesting, but most importantly, you demonstrated the secrets of success in your own presentation. The audience got to see and hear a live demonstration of fine presentation skills. Their enthusiastic response reflected the quality of your presentation and the great take-home value you delivered. We have received numerous requests for more of the same in future conferences...."

- James F. Carey, CMC, Co-Chair

- Kathleen O’Brien, CFII, Principal, Education Services in Aviation & Business