Here is what others are saying about Valarie:
Valarie is a remarkable and inspirational speaker that I would highly recommend to any group. She exceeded my expectations and I can’t thank her enough for making a difference @ our conference. She is someone whom I immediately felt a connection with and that takes a lot when you are in a group of 200 women. She is very engaging and truly adapted her message to our specific audience and conference theme. You are a WOW in my book Valarie and I am sure that many of our TWA attendees would agree! THANK YOU!
- Beth Ann Kilberg Walsh - Xerox
"Thank you, Valarie, for making me look great! As Programs Chair for the National Association of Women Business Owner’s Richmond Chapter, I am responsible for arranging engaging speakers who will provide business value to our members. From your customized handout, to your workshop approach, to the one-on-one feedback you provided to attendees before and after your presentation…you provided value and more! I especially enjoyed watching the physical transformation of one woman as you spoke with her. Your branding advice gave her hope and excitement where it was obvious she’d been feeling more than overwhelmed by the task of sharing her message. The feedback from our members and guests has been overwhelmingly positive. One of our corporate partners who attended shared that she’s already used information from your website in a small group meeting she conducted a few days after your presentation. Job well done!” - J. Whitlock The Help Desk Company
"Valarie was a keynote speaker and facilitated a session on "Brand You" at a conference for our marketing organization. The session turned out to be a highlight for all, and I personally found it to be inspiring and thought provoking. She weaves the concepts of brand - marketing - and career development into a terrific presentation and workshop full of ideas and inspiration. And she is a wonderful person - you will be much better for meeting her." - A.Heiser (Previously with Kimberly Clark)
"The reason I keep asking Valarie to work with me and my staff is that she is unique - a unique listener, teacher, story teller and inspirational speaker. Valarie gets to the 'heart of every matter'. I spend time speaking with Valerie prior to my all staff retreat each year and she listens so well she often identifies an issue without me knowing it existed. Valarie furthermore goes on to develop a unique experience for my staff that paves the way for a year full of discovery. She provides ongoing tactics for us to continue to practice so we don't just spend two days together and forget everything - but we continue to get a return on our investment because Valarie makes certain we do. But what I most appreciate about Valarie's uniqueness, is that she is a born teacher. She finds a way into everyone's thinking process and turns just the right key so they connect, listen, stay engaged and make changes. Valarie does not make anyone feel ashamed of their behaviors, she just finds a way to have everyone look at themselves in a new way and want to perform better -- including me." -Susan McConnell President and CEO Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
"Valarie is a true professional. She is committed to providing excellence. She knows her material and connects with everyone in very meaningful way." - D.Palm
“The Leadership Challenge Valarie faciliatated on campus was engaging, passionate and upbeat. Our client felt the training environment she created was nothing but exceptional. The students were able to come together as a solid, united entity with the same leadership skill sets, which they were all looking forward to ultilzing when they returned to work." Donna Lee Campbell - Center for Continuing Studies, University of Connecticut