Testimonials
“Suzanne Bates is such a dynamic, engaging speaker that we felt very lucky to have her on stage for our July 2011 CIO Perspectives event in Boston. Her keynote presentation (“Discover Your Leadership Brand”) was rated by fully 96% of our audience members as “very good to excellent.” The material truly resonated with our audience of Chief Information Officers and senior technology leaders, many of whom are looking for expert advice on building their own brands and communicating more effectively across the C-suite with CEOs and business peers. In her very lively, energizing session, Suzanne gave them clear tips – and most importantly, actionable suggestions -- on how to implement these valuable strategies.”
- Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief, CIO magazine & Events
“Suzanne is a vibrant, informative speaker whose enthusiasm for presenting to a large group inspires their attention and participation. Ms. Bates had an ability to connect with her audience and stay connected for the duration of her work with them.”
- Diane Holman, Vice President and Chief Learning Officer, Raytheon
“Ms. Bates was able to present the various stages of the communication negotiation process and its value to the successful implementation of a change that impacts many stakeholders. I would highly recommend Ms. Bates as a speaker and presenter for future programs at HPHC.”
- Deb Hicks, VP of Human Resources, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
“The evaluation results for Ms. Bates’ presentation were exceptional. Our members were actively engaged throughout the session due to Ms. Bates interactive presentation style and her dynamic speaking ability. We received numerous comments regarding Suzanne’s use of a variety of techniques that kept them engaged while providing helpful tools to impact their professional lives.”
- Gail S. Ayers, Ph.D., CEO/President, CREW Network & Foundation
“Suzanne’s eloquent style, ability to read the audience, movement on the podium, charisma, and superior content all contributed to an outstanding overall presentation.”
- Glenn S Koocher, Executive Director, Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Inc.
“Ms. Bates has been a speaker at Linkage’s Women in Leadership Summit for the last 3 years. She is invited back year after year because she consistently receives outstanding evaluation scores while providing value to our audience. I would recommend her to any group!”
- Karina Wilhelms, Program Director & Manager of Conferences, Linkage
“Ms. Bates has an enviable command of communications principles, and her skills lead to a high level of success and satisfaction. Our survey responses from our executive team members showed a superior level of satisfaction. She has an amazing ability to connect with her audience and stay connected for the duration of the presentation.”
- Joyce A. Murphy, Vice Chancellor and COO, U Mass Medical School
“Suzanne is a master of straight talk – she was right on and to the point. She established an atmosphere of frankness and openness among all the participants.”
- Jessica Reardon, The Commonwealth Institute
“Bates Communications has had and continues to have a profound impact on our ability to connect with any audiences that is important to our business success.”
- Matt Davis, Corporate Director of Executive Communications,The Dow Chemical Company
"Suzanne Bates' competitive advantage is experience before the camera and expertise on what you have to do on a practical basis. She is hands-on and real. She really knows what will work and what doesn't. She's the best I've ever worked with."
- Diane Fulman, Babson College
"Suzanne Bates was magic. She was able to craft a message for our audience that combined her body of expertise with their immediate needs. Her delivery was exemplary. By combining humor, examples, and an informal but highly focused presentation, she demonstrated her command of communications principles and gave her audience immediately useful take-aways. True learning took place. The audience left feeling excited and motivated."
- Pam Lassiter, Execunet
"We received very positive feedback on your seminar. Participants left with insight and next steps to elevating their Executive Presence. Your presentation combined the perfect amount of instruction and engagement of the audience - for that, we are most appreciative!"
- Amy Steverman, Programs Manager, Boston Chamber of Commerce
"Suzanne Bates did an especially nice job getting an important message out to everyone in the room and did it with the perfect blend of charm and humor!"
- Rick Lord, Associated Industries of Massachusetts
"Suzanne's manner and connection with the audience were both powerful and appealing, and her content was full of useful information."
- Nancy Hardaway, Cape Cod Bank and Trust
"Suzanne was dynamic, on target, and one with the audience. Her presentation was to the point, timely, concise, and expertly offered."
- Marynel Wahl, New England Women Business Owners
"Suzanne hit a chord with our group. Her energetic and interactive presentation on corporate communication provided useful knowledge and insight for entry-level practitioners and the most seasoned professionals. I only wish we could have spent more time benefiting from her expertise and passion."
- Paul Pitas, APR, Board of Directors, PRSA - Madison, WI Chapter
"Her style was as terrific as her message. She was upbeat, conversational, personable and energetic. We got top marks for scheduling Suzanne."
- Harvey Wigder, President, Society of Professional Consultants
"Suzanne never fails to delight! Her sage advice in “Speak Like a CEO” was brilliantly showcased."
- Jane Breschard Wilson, Founder, Boston Women Communicators
"Thanks, Suzanne, for a great teleseminar. In what I learned from you in just one hour, I have probably added $100K to my business revenues annually!"
- Drumm McNaughton, Ph.D. CMC
"I have been in the financial services business for 28 years and thought I had networking down pat. Yet I came away from Sarah Woods' presentation with practical and nuanced techniques that I have already begun to apply. ACG Boston is all about networking and the women there that night were both informed and entertained. I saw them practicing their takeaways later that evening and in subsequent events."
- Gail Long, CEO, Association for Corporate Growth, Boston
"My Branch Managers loved Sarah Woods! They liked her common sense approach of making the most of relationships. Her networking spin to selling related more to their comfort zone than the traditional approach to sales."
- Tom Chew, Vice President, Branch Operations, Hingham Savings Bank
"This was a great program. Sarah Woods gave an excellent presentation that included a lot of real-world, actionable steps for our members to take to improve their press relationships. Her stories and experiences helped our members appreciate the needs of reporters and how to get more positive press. Thanks for a great presentation."
- Mark DellaPietra, Sr. Education Manager, SMPS
"Your consultants and staff are fantastic and I was energized all of the time. I was well rewarded. I cannot thank you all enough for the tools you gave me."
- Peter Comeau, President, RECCO
"Bates did an especially nice job getting an important message out to everyone in the room and did it with the perfect blend of charm and humor!"
- Rick Lord, Associated Industries of Massachusetts
"Suzanne was dynamic, on target, and one with the audience. Her presentation was to the point, timely, concise, and expertly offered."
- Marynel Wahl, New England Women Business Owners
"Suzanne hit a chord with our group. Her energetic and interactive presentation on corporate communication provided useful knowledge and insight for entry-level practitioners and the most seasoned professionals. I only wish we could have spent more time benefiting from her expertise and passion."
- Paul Pitas, APR, Board of Directors, PRSA - Madison, WI Chapter
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