Testimonials

Hi Victoria,

I can’t thank you enough for the outstanding performance at our National Sales Meeting here in St. Louis.

Your keynote speech was a huge hit with our sales and management team and the training sessions you did on “turning presentations into performances” well exceeded our expectations. In fact, the comments and feedback from our folks were overwhelmingly positive and we have seen an immediate impact on sales activity and new business since our meeting.

I have worked with professional speakers and trainers for 16 years and I have never had an experience of working with someone who showed such dedication and commitment to bringing their “A” game to the table.

I have never seen anyone commit as much time and effort to learn about our business and the challenges we are faced with today. It was great to see a keynote speaker who connected their speech so nicely to our business and the credibility you gained and impact your speech had was perfect.

Thanks again!!

Tom Chelew, Vice President, Fleet Management, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Dear Victoria,

Your event which I just returned from today was the talk and "WOW" of my Zone Sales Meeting. You inspired my entire team tremendously, and we have not been able to stop talking about your program.

My entire sales team got some great working tools from your program that they can take into their daily lives and make a positive and measurable difference. Saying thank you just will not cover how truly thankful I really am. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for a great day, a great experience, and most of all, a great performance that we will never forget.

Rob Freeman, Zone Sales Director, Starbucks

Victoria Labalme is unquestionably the most inspiring and moving speaker I have experienced in my 15 years as President and CEO of Bosley. Each and every person she has touched within our company has walked away in awe and is now able to realize more of their potential in life.

We first brought Victoria into our company to do a 1-day event for our regional meeting. Her energy immediately began to inspire our team member culture. As a result, I personally hired her on the spot for 2 more full-day events as well as our National meeting. She has since done 19 sessions for Bosley, impacting our entire company throughout North America .

She is fun, entertaining, light, humorous, informative, and above all, very smart. Have no doubt. Bringing her on board will be a culturally changing event for your enterprise or business."

John Ohanesian, President & CEO, Bosley

When we went looking for a unique speaker for our company’s sales program, we searched the usual suspect’s resumes.

Then we found Victoria. And what a find. She delivered. Pure and simple. She did her homework, finding ways to integrate “our” story into hers and made a connection with our audience that was very special.

She is funny, poignant, dramatic, visual – in short, the total package. I highly recommend Victoria for a program of any size, for any industry, global or domestic.

Peter Lazaroff, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, RICOH - IBM

Victoria,

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to once again thank you for such a phenomenal job at our two events the last few weeks!

I don't think I have ever worked with anyone who has so completely immersed themselves so efficiently into our organization and customized their approach to our groups as completely as you have.

Both sessions at our Sales Meeting and the keynote at the Dealer Summit were a HUGE hit and you delivered in a big, big way.

We really appreciate you taking the time and going the extra mile to make good on your promise to deliver for us! And personally it was a great experience getting to know you better. I am optimistic we'll get to utilize you for some additional events in the future. Here's wishing you continued success in your ongoing daily activities!

HOW COOL WAS THAT!!!

Thanks again,

Guy Williams, Director of Dealer Sales, Precor

Victoria,

Thanks for putting together such a whirlwind performance! It was stunning to see you transform the messaging of your material into points that related so well with our technology-minded audience and our business with such varied viewpoints.

Believe me, I have too many years of experience at just sitting quietly in business meetings so it was an absolute pleasure to have someone besides the typical "talking heads" reading slide ware presenting information to us.

Your show was a real tour-de-force and had all of us engaged and excited by the messages.

I look forward to a repeat performance by you at some of our Sun events. I am telling everyone I come in contact with about what an amazing presentation of typically tough points was done by you in such an entertaining, informative, and memorable way!

Tom Taylor, Account Marketing Manager, Sun Microsystems

Victoria’s keynote for the opening of our annual NAPS conference was the most exhilarating keynote we have had in years.

Her investment in getting to know our industry was incredible, and the results were evident in her delivery, on-target content, and customized comedy. Aside from her background as a performing artist and communications expert, one of the many things that made Victoria unique was her approach: she personalized her material so closely for our group that the result was a profound connection from the audience.

From beginning to end, Victoria captivated the room with her energy and precision. Over 600 people sat riveted as they went from laughing to crying to applauding. The “buzz of enthusiasm” lasted for the next three days of the conference.

We are still getting emails about her keynote and the convention’s success. Working with Victoria was an absolute pleasure; I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

Fran Goldstein, President, Gold Staff Consultants, Inc.

Thank you, Victoria, for the outstanding presentation you gave to our leadership team.

People are still buzzing about your presentation, talking about how meaningful it was to them. I received the most positive comments ever on the meeting reaction forms.

Your message on setting life priorities and taking time to "breathe" was so meaningful! You would be tickled to overhear some of our conversations these days. There will be a big discussion, a pause and then someone says, "BRRREATHE!" and everyone laughs. Your messages from that day are still resounding.

You were easy to work with, well prepared, and the fact that you spent time tailoring your presentation specifically to us made it even better. The "Blue Crossisms" in your message were just right for the audience. I feel as if I have a new friend in New York.

Thank you again for such an inspirational and uplifting experience.

Karen Morris, Communications Manager, Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of florida

In spite of all the time and money I’ve spent on ‘presenters’ I can recall only one – Victoria Labalme. She lit up our stage and her message lives on in the daily lives and actions of my team.”

Randy Drake, Vice President Corporate Sales, 24 Hour Fitness

Victoria performed the closing keynote at our 4 Regional Sales Rallies and it was unlike any other presentation we've ever had, as she personalized and customized her message specifically for our sales associates.

She completely broke the mold of the typical motivational speaker, and put on a show that wove together acting, creative comedy bits, film clips, customized humor, and inspiring theatrical moments. Victoria powerfully reached and influenced the minds, hearts and souls of our team members.

People are still talking about the Rally and Victoria's final presentation, and more importantly they are practicing some of her practical and useful tips and techniques."

Jill Kallmeyer, VP Organizational Development & Learning, Interstate Hotels & Resorts

Nine months after our National Sales Meeting, people are still talking about Victoria Labalme's event. She had my entire sales team laughing, listening, applauding -- and most importantly -- learning. One never forgets a Grand Slam. Victoria rocked the house."

Marty Scirratt, Senior Vice President, Sales, Administaff

What a joy to have our conference end with you. Your wonderful characterization (and dead on!) of the busy Administaff day, the amazing story of the crevasse in Alaska, and the ability to sit with your Mom and focus on the good. Your stories touched me so deeply - in so many ways. I don't know how many people listen to you with tears streaming.

You reminded me again to stop, breathe, and most importantly, to look around and appreciate - "HOW COOL IS THIS?" - which is now posted in my cube, right next to my "Easy Button"!

Thank you for taking the time to be with us and for using your craft to make such an impact.

Gail Kelly, Small Business Consultant, Administaff

Victoria was an extremely personable and informative speaker. Given less than a week, she was incredibly well prepared, did the appropriate research, and proved that she knew her audience. She was able to keep a room filled with police officers captivated with her high level of energy and wit, while being able to effectively convey her message. Thank you so much, Victoria!"

Martin Morales, Deputy Inspector, New York City Police Department / NYPD

Our special stage presentation was a huge success...We started with an idea to build on the existing corporate brand in our presentation, and as it developed our main concern was how to deliver this all-important message to our audience. Well, we found the way: Victoria Labalme."

Tony Paris, President, Visualize, Inc. - Consumer Electronics Show, Panasonic

Victoria,

Thank you for a wonderful performance! Your message was very appropriate to our conference and I was especially impressed with how much you had learned about our business.

In addition to being thoroughly entertained, I was touched personally with your message, as were many others in our audience with whom I talked after your performance. Your message clearly resonated with the group. You provided us a fantastic finale to our conference and made us thankful for all that we have.

We wish you the very best in the future.

Karl Krumbholz, Director, US General Services Administration

What fascinated me with Victoria Labalme was her promise of an 'Interactive Communications Program – Taught With Humor'. Victoria not only came through on her promise but exceeded it.

The entire team left that day inspired, invigorated and driven with a new determination. There was a self realization from the team that they had the ability to change, and change for the better, not only in the work place but in life itself.

Victoria possesses a unique level of communications skill. But more importantly she has the ability teach, and pass on these skills, even to the most cynical of people…..and all the while still having fun!"

Jim McEvoy, Eastern Regional Manager, Bosley

Oh, the creativity, the cooperation, and most of all the Talent! Everyone at the Jack Morton Company, as well as our General Motors Clients, would like to thank you for your superb performances at the GM Vanscape Press Conference.

Christina Kemp, Jack Morton Productions, general motors

Customer needs are the basis for the program and you were able to communicate how we addressed those needs in a highly effective and memorable way! I thoroughly enjoyed working you and learned more about mime as an art form. For that I owe you my sincere thanks.

Fred J. Schaafsma, NY International Auto Show, General Motors

Thank you so much for the superb job you did for us at Consumer Electronics Show. You have such a wonderful presence on stage. It was a pleasure working with you, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your professionalism, talent and personality! I look forward to working with you again.

Jennifer Ahn, Associate Producer, Consumer Electronics Show, Panasonic

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