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“I know that each time I speak with the press now I am constantly reiterating our four key messages. Also, as I read the press clippings with quotes from others who took your traning, I know that they have also learned to ‘stay on message.’”
 -Judy Mark, Communications Coordinator, National Immigration Forum

“Your media training helped our senior editors get ready for the challenge of the live television interview. Thanks for your help in preparing them to communicate our on-line story to our web site visitors.”
–Director of Communications
washingtonpost.com

“Positive Communications media training is more – much more – than how to look good on tv. Your strategic thinking and common-sense problem solving has helped shape our corporate communications message.”
–Director of Media Relations
The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.

“Thank you for your (media training) presentation. If this were a baseball game, I’d say you hit a grand slam home run.”
–Executive Director
American Public Welfare Association

“Jahnke effectively conveys the tips for tv readiness. And, she makes sure that the spokesperson is comfortable with the entire process.”
–Assistant Director of Communications
U.S. Census Bureau

“Thank you for going the extra mile to make sure our top executives from around the country were well-prepared for our client conference. You helped them maximize their speaking potential!”
–Conferences Marketing Manager
Watson Wyatt Worldwide

“You received a unanimous vote of ‘excellent’ by all of the participants as well as the Pfizer staff. You do such a terrific job of teaching people the finer points of public speaking, your session was both educational and enjoyable....”
–Manager, Civic Affairs
Pfizer, Inc.

“Your advice both on crafting an effective message as well as on delivery techniques was extremely helpful and has already proven useful in speeches and presentations we have made.”
–Legislative Counsel
National School Boards Association

“We have received very positive feedback from the Fellow training. … some of the comments: I loved it! Exceeded my expectations. Superb! Challenging, but worth it. I will use the tips in my work for years to come.”
–Project Director
Zero To Three

“Thank you for your participation in the National Training Academy. … Due to your help, training participants left with the knowledge and skills necessary for victory in these important elections. We feel fortunate to have worked with you, and look forward to working with you again.”
–National Chair
Democratic National Committee

“Your debate preparation and speaker training helps our Congressional and statewide candidates win elections.”
–Executive Director
Women’s Campaign Fund

“We appreciate you giving your time and knowledge to each of the candidates. Your generous contribution went a long way in making the candidate training a terrific success.”
–Training Director
Emily’s List

“Thank you for participating in Pfizer’s Mobilize & Make a Difference 2000 Field Force in Action program. Your presentation was important to the success of the training program and provided valuable information to the District Managers.”
–Vice President
Pfizer Inc.

“The participants in our Environmental Leadership Institute rated your sessions among the best.”
–League of Conservation Voters

“Your training workshop provided critical information, insight and skill-building for individuals working on fiscal issues at the state level. According to their overwhelmingly enthusiastic evaluations, participants found the seminar extremely valuable.…”
–Director, State Fiscal Project
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

 
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