I don't always ask for them, but here is a sampling of comments from groups where
I talked about networking, making presentations, and time management.
Things I liked about Ben’s presentation:
Upbeat
Interactive, stood out in front of the podium
Very personable & applicable to real life
Very well-spoken, handouts
It applied to everyone in the room in one way or another
Concise, to the point
Informative, laid out nicely
Tidbits regarding networking that I could do a better job with
Very informative
Puts things into perspective- Makes ideas easy to grasp. The KISS Method.
Easy to understand and not imposing. Thank you
It gave me some input on networking do’s and don’ts that you may do that you don’t realize
you are doing when talking to other people.
Very easy-going style.
Attitude and knowledge
The entire presentation
Delivery and knowledge
Delivery skills
Entertaining and informational
Excellent
The detail
He was thorough
Direct, concise, good info
Mind mapping is a great idea
Adapted very well to changes and talked to everyone
Easy-going style
He gave us an outline to take home & look over
He used examples
Good points and good examples
Very informative
Good handouts / nice presenter
Used different examples
Be meaningful about the topic, tell the entire story, connect with the audience
Good tips
Good handout
Very conversational. Set room at ease.
His experiences
Things I liked about Ben Cairns:
Personable
Sense of humor
Very personable
Personable, listened to everyone in the room
Clear speaking
Speaks clearly, can understand him, points are down to earth
Very open and caring. Makes a roomful of people feel like they are the only one there.
Genuine, knowledgeable
Good professional presentation
Very comfortable talking with us / easy to talk to
Allowed time for questions throughout
Comfortable with himself
Casual- makes you feel comfortable and he was encouraging, saying we can do this!
Very good speaker
Simplified so easy to follow and understand
Ben was very personable. I like his teaching style.
Very open, spoke well
Laid-back, funny, did not force volunteers
His speaking skills, engaging the audience to participate
Fun / Informative / Real
The honest, story-like style
Very personable
Ben could do a better job if:
No recommendation
n/a
I can not think of anything
n/a
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-He worked for us
Ben’s Presentation Would have Been Better if:
Longer
He had more time
It was longer
More time
n/a
He did a very good job
Had been a lot longer
More time
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More time
Not after lunch
Additional Feedback / Comments:
You have a great speaking voice
THANKS!
Should present at all Chamber Councils and BNI groups
I personally enjoyed your presentation and it was a good refresher for me.
Thanks for providing such an informative breakfast Thursday. I enjoyed listening to your ideas and
feel they will help me to become a better at networking. I have already met some new people and
hope to continue to create strong relationships with many.
It was great to hear you speak at the meeting today. I always learn something from you and
appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. It will be a pleasure to refer to your business
when I have the opportunity.
I'll buy any book you write!
Very informative!!
Good Speaker!
Nice presentation- Thanks!
Keep up the good work
Good information
I enjoyed the training from Ben
Other Topics and/or Training I’d like to see from Ben:
Networking specific to particular professions
COACHING FEEDBACK:
In a Letter:
Please consider this document as an endorsement and testimonial of the services provided to me by Ben Cairns.
On June 20 of 2005 I left my job as a pharmaceutical sales representative for various reasons and began to pursue
career opportunities in the medical sales arena. This profession is notorious for its difficulty in breaking into. After a
couple of ineffective interviews in which I was not offered employment, I sought Ben’s services bases on a referral from
a friend.
Once Ben counseled me through the anger, embarrassment and resentment of being with a company that had been poorly
matched to my personality, he began the coaching process that allowed me to leave all of that baggage and the door and
begin to interview effectively, very effectively. I began to get call backs for second and third interviews and ultimately
landed the career in medical sales that had seemed so far out of reach just a few months ago.
I can recommend the services of Ben Cairns without hesitation or trepidation. If you are having a problem coming to
grips with a job loss or landing the career that you have been dreaming of, your time will be vastly rewarded with Ben.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions regarding Ben’s effectiveness or qualifications. I
consider my time with him as one of my greatest professional investments.
Sincerely,
Matt Hooper
Spectrum Laboratories
423-504-4386
In an email:
The sessions I’ve had with you have changed my life. I have seen a tremendous change in my dealings with
others, and attribute that change to the change in me.
Unexpected comment from the friend of a coaching client:
Whatever you did with him is incredible. I can tell that he’s back on the right track. I know you can’t tell me
what you talked about, but I’d love to know how you do it.
In an email:
I have been employed in sales for over 15 years and understand that communicating in the style to the buyer
is critical to close sales. Fortunately, I have worked with Ben to refine my ability to read and relate to a
prospect’s style quickly. Ben’s methodology allows individuals and organizations to master this skill quickly
and consistently. If you or your organization wants to close more business and increase conversion rates, I
would encourage to you call Ben to learn about his system.
Tom Wengler
