“We had asked Gilda to provide an inspirational and motivational talk for our group of over 50 administrative associates on Administrative Associates Appreciation Day. Gilda did an outstanding job of engaging, entertaining, and enlightening the audience with stories and exercises regarding trust, fear, aspirations, and success stories. The audience was very appreciative of her talk and left feeling invigorated and motivated."

"I loved the “Yes, and” as it really puts a positive spin in communication!  Gilda’s energy and infectious attitude created a fun, dynamic atmosphere, conducive to learning and growing… When I heard “improv” I froze and wanted to run from the room but Gilda made it fun, accessible and entertaining... great way to connect to others....and stretch myself to grow...."

"I can fully appreciate the insight and professional direction that Gilda presented in her recent workshop…..I have since had a few situations where those pearls of wisdom helped me to confidently convey my message to a room full of peers and actually close the deal! Kudo’s for those seemingly ‘simple’ professional applications that can turn a standard meeting into a dynamic exchange of ideas. Thank you Gilda for your help!"

"I was in the audience for Gilda's "Connect With Confidence" presentation to architects and designers. I found it so valuable that I invited her to be the keynote speaker at the Founders Day program for Kappa Alpha Theta, the first Greek-letter fraternity for women. Both our alumnae and current undergrad students raved about Gilda's presentation because she shared practical strategies for developing and demonstrating confidence in all our communications, from meetings to presentations to networking. As a result of her presentation, the audience walked away with useful ideas they could implement right away to improve their communication - helping them to succeed within the Greek community, in class and on campus, or in their careers and professional lives."

"Gilda Bonanno was an exceptional EmCee for our inaugural Hispanic Innovator event. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine ability to connect with both our honorees and the audience elevated the evening. Gilda created an atmosphere that was both engaging and timely. Her ability to introduce our 19 honorees, each with their unique story, was exceptional. She effortlessly set the perfect stage for them to share their profound 'Beyond the Bio' insights, ensuring that the thought-provoking questions we posed landed with maximum impact, all while keeping us right on schedule.
The overall feedback of Hispanic Innovators has been overwhelmingly positive, with Gilda’s involvement contributing to the event's success, making the experience more engaging for everyone. Gilda is a fantastic choice for an EmCee who can expertly manage and connect with an audience."

"I could not be more pleased with the coaching experience I had with Gilda. Although comfortable with public speaking, I had a an important 3 min shot at impressing a big audience with a presentation about my company and the mission. Gilda drilled down to understand how the company works and particularly, what actually makes it so attractive and different from the competition. She helped me to better articulate what we do and how we do it. Her choice of vocabulary and the order in which I presented each aspect of the company was refreshing and nuanced. I was particularly grateful for her helping me with the final “call to action. Without any hesitation, I highly recommend her services. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the ease of doing business with her, the open lines of communication and her sassy style. An A+"

“It was an absolute pleasure having alumna Gilda Bonanno present her workshop on “How to Schmooze” with our institution’s alumni. Her training and coaching credentials and her ability to engage a diverse audience with a wide range of professions provided a wealth of knowledge and opportunities for our participants to actively learn and craft their networking skills.”

"Gilda did a fantastic job at making the audience think about what is important to them, and how life is too short (~28,000 days) to delay goals. I highly recommend that you hire Gilda as a speaker."

"Gilda is wonderful to work with! Our participants were extremely pleased with her presentation. She has a nice way of sharing content - very engaging and accessible. She was also a delight to work with throughout the process leading up to the event. She came to our planning discussions very prepared and was professional, thoughtful, and creative in her interactions with our organizing committee. She made it a point to work together in designing our program - she was very open to crafting a message that would be valuable for our specific audience. Gilda seems to genuinely care about the members of the audience and has conviction about the topics she presents."

“I want to thank you for sharing your insights with me at yesterday’s Women Architects Event. I was especially inspired by the recommendation that we ‘take up more space at the table.’ That we speak up, speak with clarity and confidence, and literally put our elbows out. Especially as women in a male-dominated construction industry, we must be proud and strong and make our voices heard! I will be paying attention to how I present myself: am I clear and confident? Or am I asking permission with my tone of voice? I will make an effort to leave out the ‘umms’ and ‘uhhs’ and other filler words that take away from the directness of my intended statement. I appreciate your advice and will put it to work!!” –

"Congratulations on the excellent presentation given at the SNEC conference. Presentation skills are so basic to what a project manager does it continues to amaze me that there is so little emphasis on such a critical PM tool. Your presentation was very entertaining as well as educational – the best kind! Thank you for your excellent contribution to the conference attendees.”

"Gilda's engaging, improvisation-inspired training helps leaders communicate more effectively. Her strategies are exactly what's needed to build businesses in today's rapidly changing marketplace."