What Attendees Say About
Strategies for Enhancing Executive Influence

"This program was a tremendously beneficial experience. I cannot wait to apply the techniques I've learned and tools I've acquired." ~ Jay Driggers, Director, Regional Accounts and Consumer Segment, The Hartford

"This program has tremendous applicability and pertinence not only for business, but for all of our relationships!" ~ Dan Haile, Principal, Convergent Leadership

"A refreshing way to look at how we can more effectively influence outcomes - at work, home and play." ~ Jerry Guillorn, Senior Vice President, SKANSKA USA Building, Inc.

"An extremely good course with material that can be readily used in real world situations." ~ Sheila Gesing, Corporate Controller, Dell, Inc.

"Enjoyed Gary's level of energy, enthusiasm and commitment to subject matter." ~ Laura Onessimo, Director Business Development, SKANSKA USA Building, Inc.

"Gary Orren's course on persuasion has persuaded me to use these principles to build better teams, make value and create a winning environment." ~ David Hougland, Business Development Manager, SKANSKA USA Building, Inc.

"Great course-- a must for any executive or manager." ~ John Plusquellic, Associate Director Information Services, Wyeth BioPharma

"I wish I had taken this course 20 years ago." ~ David Torbett, Manager Corporate Manufacturing Services, McKee Foods Corporation

"Professor Orren did an excellent job of clearly and powerfully presenting a framework of persuasion that will help me influence organizational change." ~ Brian Keith, Manager Human Resources Sanford North America Division, Newell Rubbermaid

"Professor Orren has a real passion for the subject and facilitates excellent discussions." ~ Conrad Cierniak, Director Contract Space Services, ITT Industries

"Professor Orren has a wonderful knack of communicating his points in such a way that they provoke thought of how I may apply the principles he's teaching to benefit my persuasion skills." ~ Adam Salim, Director Global Sales Performance, Sabre Travel Network

"Remarkable how applicable the cases were and tools will be to my career." ~ Brad Smith, Project Manager, Shell Hydrogen

"The content of this course is applicable to the day-to-day activities of all industries." ~ Rocky Lambert, District Manager, Pfizer

"The program gave me a framework from which to increase my effectiveness in applying persuasion." ~ Ken Donajkowski, MSE Manager, ConocoPhillips

"The program was professionally run and provided tremendous insight into the study of persuasion." ~ Jay Ellenby, President, Safe Harbors Travel Group

"This is one executive training program that senior executives should not miss out on. An essential set of tools!" ~ Gregory Piper, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Fidelity Investments

"This is the most impactful course I've taken on persuasion. Dr. Orren's mix of didactic and sage-based teaching, coupled with his enthusiasm for the topic, drove the messages and tactics home." ~ Kathryn Ramseyer, Manager U.S. Regulatory Affairs, Eli Lilly & Co.

"Very effective program on persuasion skills. Brought real life examples into play in discussions and prereading assignments." ~ Michael Alexander, Senior Vice President Administrative Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

"Dr. Orren knows the subject "cold" and presents information logically and clearly with examples for application in the workplace." ~ Clifford Keys, Vice President Administration, Mutual Federal Savings Bank

"Excellent training for senior executives in influence. A "must do" program if you work with people." ~ Winona Varnon, Assistant Director Operations, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

"Perhaps the most useful, practical seminar I've ever attended. Concepts can be immediately applied in both professional and personal settings. Gary teaches how to put the theory into practice." ~ Mike Naumann, Director, Business Development, Brady Corporation

"Without question, this has provided me with the greatest take home value of any executive program I have ever attended." ~ Robert Bourgeois, Deputy Secretary, Privy Council Office, Government of Canada

"Drawing from Aristotle to Hollywood screenplays, Gary expertly guides participants to apply simple principles for maximum persuasive impact." ~ Dereck Terry, Regional Product Specialist Manager, Roche Diagnostics

"An ideal opportunity to learn persuasion as an art form and not just a tactic." ~ Adam Roy, Manager, Sales Planning and Analysis, Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

"Provided a useful template for a broad range of interactions in the workplace." ~ Barry Gertz, Executive Vice President, Merck & Co., Inc.

"Rarely do I stay to the end of seminars, but this one kept me there to the end…great case study approach." ~ Kurt Hyde, Senior Executive Service, U.S. Department of Transportation

"Very salient to the workplace and home, i.e., every day life. Will help at work in the matrix organizational structure." ~ Kelly Kirwan, IT Director, Orica

"Excellent program from start to finish. Presentation offers real life principles that can be applied in everyday work life." ~ John Keeley, Vice President, Building Materials Division, Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation

"Excellent insights into the process of, and techniques for, effective persuasion." ~ Jorge Lorenzo, Director, Women's Health Marketing, Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

"An essential leadership method and toolkit presented by an interesting and effective authority and expert." ~ Jed Harrison, Director, Radiation and Indoor Environments National Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

"Very systematic, simple explanation of how to improve your persuasion techniques." ~ Philip Morreale, Director, Implementation and Business Support, Cadbury Schweppes

"This course does an excellent job of helping senior executives develop and enhance one of the key leadership competencies. Dr. Orren did a great job." ~ Daphne Jefferson, Director, Center Operations, U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

"Taking the time to add to your tool box is extremely important for an evolving leader. This course is a great tool for evolutionary leadership." ~ Gwendolyn Sykes, Chief Financial Officer, U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

"This is a program you wished you had taken 15 years ago!" ~ Ann Rao, Ombudsman, Coca-Cola Enterprises

"An "ah-ha" experience. So many gems that we all know, but as we learned, it's what you USE in your life. I came away with excitement,looking forward to exercising and practicing my principles of persuasion." ~ Laurie Berke, Director, ITG, Inc.

"Excellent course. Passionate instructor. Well-spent training funds." ~ Sherry Kinsey-Cannon, Administrative Officer, U.S. Department of Energy

"Gary Orren is dynamic and inspiring - a real motivator!" ~ Susan Houser, Director, Office of Professional Services, U.S. General Services Administration

"This course gave me the terminology to self-diagnose my weaknesses in persuasion and the tools to self-correct them. EXCELLENT!" ~ Cynthia LaConte, President, DDN Pharmaceutical Logistics

"If you use the skills learned in the class, there is no limit to the success you can achieve." ~ Leslie Lyons-Martin, Manager, QVC

"Every executive should be required to take this course." ~ Bingham Parkinson, President, Enterprise Division, Jacksonville (FL) Airport Authority

"An outstanding program providing both the theory and practical application of successful persuasion." ~ Mary Buszuwski, Chief Operating Officer, Melwood

"Great concepts and processes which I can immediately take back to my job and start practicing. A usable course." ~ Thomas McClain, Vice President, Strategic Solutions and Implementation, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

"Absolutely essential for operating a successful business." ~ Ralph Claxton, Senior Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica

"This program has universal applicability. For me, it addressed both job-specific issues and general life issues, providing tools to become more effective in both arenas." ~ Jane Armbruster, Assistant Dean, and Senior Director of Development, University at Buffalo School of Management

"Gary Orren is a master storyteller, His ability to engage seminar participants was masterful." ~ Joe Rutherford, President, Northrop Grumman-Synoptics

"I have learned so much. I truly expect that the application or implementation of what was taught will change significantly both my personal and professional life." ~ Helena Mishoe, Director, Office of Minority Health Affairs, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health

"A valuable and applicable course that brought the participants to a new level of insight on how to be a better persuader." ~ Diane Lanahan, Director, Managed Care Contracting, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

"Gary has a fantastic knowledge of this field and is very persuasive in his delivery. I enjoyed the two days tremendously." ~ Joe Devoy, President, ARA Construction Corporation

"Great topic and program. Excellent presenter and content. Great flow and interaction between presenter and participants." ~ Michael Kusik, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, ProMutual Group

"This session reinforces what you "know" and helps you to see why it is important. It allows you to see where you are not natural at persuasion." ~ Ann Morales, Manager, EBS Implementation, Alcoa, Inc.

"Gave me tools to make an impact on my business activities." ~ Virginia Carnahan, Senior Director, Vertex Pharmaceutical

"Great program. Packed with lots of valuable tools and techniques. Most important, it makes you think." ~ Ray Sessler, Chief Information Officer, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

"Great course that teaches important persuasion techniques. You can use these techniques as soon as you are back to your office." ~ Amit Agarwal, Vice President & General Manager, Fisher Science Education

"An excellent program that made the didactic applicable. The content and presentations were extremely thought-provoking and evidently valuable." ~ Kamalakshi Dishmon, Director, Strategic Planning, Johnson & Johnson

"Very knowledgeable and engaging instructor. He deeply communicates the essential elements of persuasion. The content is amply sprinkled with engaging and on point anecdotes. A pleasure and privilege to take his course." ~ Mike Barsness, Director of Engineering, Transport Pharmaceuticals

"Very concise and informative, never a dull moment." ~ Robin Gugel, AVP, Individual Markets Operations, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company

"As CEO of a non-profit, building consensus is critical to our success and Enhancing Executive Influence will positively impact my ability to be more effective." ~ David Veneziano, Chief Executive Officer, American Cancer Society

"Professor Orren has captured the essence of not only the persuasion process, but the enormous human aspect that makes the tools successful." ~ Deborah Hogerman, Director, Regulatory Affairs, UCB, Inc.

"Outstanding management tools and take aways. Great instructor." ~ Joseph Israel, Vice President, M&A Business Development, Alon USA

"Inspiring & motivating. I am sure I will improve when I return to work." ~ Janet Gilmore, AVP, Strategy Development, HCA Healthcare

"This program came along for me at a most opportune time. I will definitely use all I received!" ~ Ann McDonald, Director-Vendor & Resource Management, Partners HealthCare

"This program far exceeded my expectations and surpassed other executive leadership programs I have attended." ~ Rodney Gaddy, Vice President, Corporate Services, Progress Energy

"This is one of the best taught, most satisfying business courses I have ever attended. It caused me to not only focus on my persuasion skills but also on my approach to business problems." ~ Ellen Evans, Director of Global Marketing, Manpower

"A course all leaders should take to improve their effectiveness and ability to lead an organization and to steer the organization." ~ Deborah Leigh, Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Velcro USA, Inc.

"A killer class. We all need this info to survive and prosper." ~ Pete Schramm, General Manager, Ando Corporation

"Probably the most important executive course I have taken in my career." ~ Lynn Mattice, Director of Corporate Security, Boston Scientific