You'll probably be struck by the variety of companies and organizations Jan has worked with. That reflects one of her strengths—the ability to communicate effectively with all kinds of people. Just seems right since those are the skills she's examining in her presentations. It's certainly true that we lead best by example! Here are some of the companies and organizations who have benefited from Jan's programs:

Alaska Marine Lines
Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC

Artbeads.com
Airgroup Express

Bonney-Watson Memorial

Brooks Sports Inc.
Byrne Specialty Gases
Cap Sante Marine, Ltd
CertainTeed Corporation
Clark Nuber PS
Emerald Aire Inc.

Environmental Home Center
Pacific Rim Corporation
Masonite International Corporation, Tampa, FL

McKinstry Co.
Mutual Materials Co.
North Coast Electric Company

Olympic Hot Tub Company

Peterson Sullivan PLLC
SPARLING, Electrical Engineering & Technology Consulting
Stoneway Roofing Supply
Surefish

Talyst

 

"You continue to impress us with your personal attention in understanding our business and focusing your presentations on our particular needs."
James R. Duncan, P.E. FACEC
Chairman & CEO
SPARLING


"Your knack at prompting participation from even the most difficult employees was amazing. Comments from the staff after the sessions were incredibly positive. And best of all, we got the results we hoped for."
Laurie J. Hopkins
Manager, Human Resources
Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC

"Thank you for the significant role you played in making our annual meeting such a success. You created situations where people were able to voice concerns, share solutions and generally get to know more about one another. In short, you met our objectives for the day and then some!"
William H. Moultrie
President
Airgroup Corporation

 

Children's Hospital

  & Regional Medical Center

Community Health Services

  of Snohomish County
Emerald Heights
Northwest Eye Surgeons

Northwest Hospital & Medical Center

Puget Sound Blood Center

Sound Women's Care

Stevens Center for Internal Medicine

Swedish Medical Center

 

"What a great program yesterday! Afterwards, I heard so many positive comments about your presentation and I want to thank you for being the highlight of our awards program. One particular mention was that you held the attention of the English-as-a-second-language employees who are always a challenge when it comes to programming. I observed that they were right in there with you and that is quite an achievement."
Karin Grice
Director of Human Resources
Emerald Heights

 

Communications Technology Center

GE Healthcare
IDX Systems
Taylor Industrial Software, Edmonton, Alberta

"The Communication, Customer Service and Stress Management Skills series is a resounding success! We have a whole new positive perception now, thanks to you!"
Debbie Smith
Director of Education
IDX Systems Corporation

 

Inn at the Market
KIRO, Inc.
KOMO Television
J. C. Penney Company
Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
Western Exhibitors, LLC

  The Seattle Gift Show & San Francisco International Gift Fair
Wizards of the Coast

"Your programs are always VERY popular. Thank you, too, for being so easy to

work with."
Victoria Larrea
Special Programs Coordinator
Rancho La Puerta


"Thank you for putting together successful workshops for the San Francisco International Gift Fair and the Seattle Gift Show. We rely on experts to share the latest business trends. I look forward to having you speak at future events!"
Stacey L. Heiss
Director of Marketing
Western Exhibitors, LLC

 

City of Marysville
City of Tacoma
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Kent Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Association of Professional Mortgage Women
Business & Professional Women, St. Petersburg, AK
Executive Women International, Portland Chapter

Lake Washington Human Resource Association
Law Enforcement Information and Records Association

National Association of Catering Executives, Pacific Northwest Chapter

Northwest Call Center Professionals
Oregon Association of County Assessors
Oregon Wheat Growers Association
Pacific Coast Turf & Landscape Conference & Trade Show
Society for Marketing Professional Services
Washington Employers Association
Washington Society of Association Executives

 

"Many, many thanks! Your luncheon presentation yesterday on Strategies for Leading an Effective Meeting was fabulous—just what we were hoping for! It was information-packed and humorous—providing great ideas for all of us.
Donna Cameron, CAE
Executive Director
Washington Society of Association Executives

 

University of Washington-Training and Development
Washington State University
University of Alaska, SE
Edmonds Community College Women's Program
Pacific Lutheran University
Shoreline Community College
Walla Walla Community College
Puget Sound Educational Service District
Bellevue School District
Lake Washington School District
Northshore School District

 

"You utilize good principles of teaching the adult learner: active participation, varying the pace of the presentation, humor and quality content. Your examples spoke directly to the needs that I had expressed to you prior to the workshops."
Lynda Humphrey, Director
Strategic Planning, Grants & Staff Development
Northshore School District

 

More kudos from clients

"Your presentation, which included customized content especially applicable to our situation reinforced by customized handouts, was precisely what we needed to inspire our group to practice effective customer relations. Thank you, too, for being so pleasant and easy to work with. It was obvious to me that you wanted to do the best possible job for Cap Sante Marine and our employees."
Graeme W. Wilson
President & CEO
Cap Sante Marine, Ltd


"Jan listened to what we wanted to accomplish, was responsive to our requests and timetable and contributed insight and direction above and beyond what we could have created on our own. The entire process was a pleasure from the first contact through the successful presentation. We saw an immediate improvement in the standard of dress in the office, and both the owners and employees enjoyed the presentation."
David C. Lee
Director
Peterson Sullivan PLLC


"Your training has raised the bar on this team's view of Customer Relations and I discovered my need to improve my own communication skills. It is important to provide a quality product in whatever you do and with proper communication skills a customer has the potential to be more than satisfied, they are dazzled."
Doug Happe, P.E.
Head Coach, Emerald Aire, Inc.


"With the competition of Hurricane Gordon outside, you provided waves of valuable tools and concepts directed at using our time more effectively."
Harold B. Dana
IT Customer Service Manager
Masonite Int'l Corporation


"Last year Sparling was named one of the best places to work by CEO Magazine based on a confidential survey of Sparling staff. This is a real compliment to you who have taught us how to communicate effectively with each other and with our clients."
James R. Duncan, P.E. FACEC
Chairman & CEO
SPARLING


"Thank you for the wonderful networking class you conducted here at Surefish. Everyone attending found it to be both extremely informative and very enjoyable. The customized content, handouts and interactive discussion and practices were precisely what we needed in building skills and awareness in a variety of networking settings."
Lisa Goché
President
Surefish, Seafood Quality Specialists

 

"Our staff looks sharp and feels proud! We are impressed with several aspects of your services. You first listened to our needs. You then put together a custom-tailored seminar to address the needs of our sales staff. You spent time with each individual. Lastly, you have continued to coach each of us. Now that's follow through."
Daniel V. Byrne
President
Byrne Specialty Gases


"From our very first conversation, I knew that we had struck gold! Comments from the staff after the sessions were incredibly positive. And best of all, we got the results we'd hope for."
Laurie J. Hopkins
Human Resources Manager
Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC


"Thank you for the outstanding work you have done here at IDX. The Presentation Skills classes are now an integral part of our Boot Camps. You always get high marks form the participants and have created the "buzz" that this is a great class to take. Your training style is thorough, upbeat and extremely effective."
Debbie Smith
Director of Education
IDX Information Systems


"Thank you for giving such a fun and lively presentation on perceptive people skills at the April SMPS luncheon. Our members responded well to your warmth and humor. As you can see, your program was ranked 'excellent'."
Debbie Sumimoto
The Society for Marketing Professional Services


"You were rated the #1 speaker for the conference!"
Gail M. Gautestad
University of Washington Training and Development

Among the comments were:

"I felt as though I really got actual tips on how to improve my business day and make it work from beginning to end."

"...modeled by example, good interaction and humor."

" Super presentation!"

"...worth the entire day!"

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Phone: 206.328.0080 Fax: 206.323.5954 Jan@YourCommunicationConnection.com