Testimonials

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"I just wanted to take a minute to tell you thank you very much for your presentation yesterday. Actually I probably could have listened to you all day long. If you do this to make a difference to just one person a day, count me as your one. Keep up the good work."
Evadne Morakis
CFO, Global Apparel Express, Inc.

"I attended your presentation at the Sage conference in Bethesda and thought it was phenomenal. I think that your presentation would be very beneficial to our organization's management team. Let me know if you would be interested. Thanks so much."
Erik Mauritsen
Director of Accounting and Compliance, Covenant Woods

"Bravo on your presentation in Miami, Florida for SAG Software. Keep making a difference, the world needs more Mapes!"
Mary Ann McIlraith
President & CEO, Maximum Potential, Int'l.

"I am in my fifties, in sales all of my life, and I have seen many programs regarding self-help and motivation, and I would say that James' program was among the very best that I have ever seen - right up there with Zig Ziglar. When you can get someone who has been around for a while pumped-up again, and at the same time provide new thoughts and ideas, you have a most valuable program."
Dave Wells
Agent, State Farm Insurance Companies

"Thank you again for an insightful talk last night! We really appreciate your efforts in reworking your typical presentation to fit the group needs for our retreat. It was a great lead into important dialogue on our team and where we are, values, pushing boundaries on our fear and thinking, etc. We will certainly come back to these topics throughout the retreat! Thanks again and I will certainly let so much again!"
Megan L. Wherry
Vice President - Human Resources, EMD Serono, Inc.

"I just saw your presentation at the Leadership Conference and was most impressed with you thoughts and comments. I look forward to applying these skills immediately in my work and personal life. Thank you very much."
Rob Rothwell - Inspector, Vancouver Police Department

"James was GREAT! Our group really enjoyed his presentation and walked away with very useful ideas on how to embrace and leverage change."
Darrell C. Green, FVP
Sales Administration,Commercial Line of Business, Sun Trust Commercial Banking

"I attended your talk in Dallas. If I did not hear anything else this week, your talk would have been worth the trip. Thank you for what you gave to us there. It was a gift I am very grateful for."
Margaret Hunt, Proforma Owner

"James Mapes was a pleasure to work with. His keynote presentation added value to the event and resonated with our audience. James Mapes was a great compliment to our programming and overall message. We look forward to the opportunity to work with him again."
Alison Catania, Sr. Strategic Marketing Manager
Sage Software

"Your presentation was excellent. In brief, much of what you said was quoted during presentations and by other team members the rest of Wednesday and Thursday; a testament to your ability to connect with the audience."
Mark Tschiegg, P.E., PMP Senior VP, Swiss Re

"I had the privilege of participating in your motivational workshop at Seven Springs, PA. You were very motivational and gave me the pick me up that I have needed. Being a teacher, there were many things that you gave me that I could take back to my classroom and apply to my teaching. I have used your book various times with the students. They enjoy it a lot. Thanks so much for your time and the much-needed pick-me-up."
Ashley B. Matheny, Teacher

"I attended the Stock Building Supply Management Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico last week that you spoke at. I wanted to let you know that your speech was motivating, insightful and kept my interest the whole time. You are by far the best."
Rick Smith, Stock Building Supply

"Jim was FANTASTIC. I've gotten extremely positive feedback from all our senior executives, both verbally and via e-mail. His personalization of the material really impressed everyone, as well as his energy. He was a great way to end the conference. I have to tell you, Jim is the ultimate professional."
Lynn A. Miller, Director of Corporate Training
Colliers Turley Martin Tucker

"I wanted to thank you for the powerful & provocative talk you gave to Colemont Insurance Brokers this past Thursday. I truly enjoyed it. Your message is a strong one!"
Andrea Watkins, Colemont Insurance Brokers of IL

"James is one of the most insightful and motivational business speakers I have seen. He gets people to both think and gives them practical tools business speakers I have seen. He is personable and energizes the audience with his enthusiastic delivery such that you leave James's session with your mind in overdrive thinking about the concepts and ideas that James has put forward."
Gavin Stark, Project Manager
Group Secretariat at Omnicom Europe Limited

"The talk you gave to us at Baylor in Dallas was excellent. You capture your audience and teach as well as entertain. The feedback I have heard from our leaders seems to indicate you left them wanting more."
Cody Murray, Training Specialist
Talent and Organization Development
Baylor Health Care System

"It was a great session with James...and of course seeing one of our peers smash a board was very powerful...the pendulum was great too. I heard lots of great comments as that was happening. I think his message was thought provoking and left everyone with something to ponder & work on."
Laurie Richardson, Event Manager
Varolii Corporation

"I have heard wonderful responses regarding your session. Thank you."
Christine Hartman, Corporate Meeting Planner
Raymond James

"What an inspirational evening! You truly captivated HP's management team with your presentation and opened their minds to 'anything & everything' is possible. Your message and your delivery were extremely effective for 'out-of-the-box' thinking and personal application. We highly recommend you for rejuvenating a conference, helping people through change and you're a perfect for messages to peak performers.
Dan Vertrees, VP
Hewlett Packard Company

"I found your presentation at the Raymond James conference to be fascinating -thanks for speaking to us."
Anne Bedinger
Assistant VP, Investments, Wealth Mgmt Specialist
Raymond James and Associates, Inc.

"I've seen many conference speakers in my career. James Mapes is one I'll remember. His genuine approach engages you in a delightful mind journey that will improve both your personal and professional life, long after your hear him speak."
Kendra Cooper, RN, BSN, CPHQ
Director, Quality Outcomes, Riverside Health System