Testimonials

"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."

"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+"

"As a result of working with Gilda, I felt good about the material I was sharing in my responses in the panel discussion. What I liked about working with Gilda is that she got excited about the content of my work, even though it's not her field."

"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."

"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 just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the seminar that you gave on Mackinaw Island for the MASA Women's Leadership Retreat. I utilized the skills that I learned and my speech to 180 human resource professionals on June 2nd went extremely well! I was able to get my nerves under control and confidence up with my new mantra beforehand and I was prepared (actually practiced, not just studied my deck as I did in the past) and even able to adapt when there was a technical glitch because I was confident and comfortable! Thanks so much for your insight and coaching-it made a tremendous difference!" 

"Gilda, your presentation at Prairie State was wonderful. You were very engaging and gave wonderful ideas. I loved the fact that you also took the time to answer the many questions posed by other attendees and answered them in depth. I already do walk-thrus, and talk to my team, but your talk will help to make these encounters more in depth and meaningful. Great job!!!!"

"Gilda, you are unbelievably talented and a true pleasure to watch! Thank you for your invaluable insights and sharing your wisdom to us all!"

"Gilda is by far one of the most dynamic and entertaining business speakers in this business and everyone needs to hire her, like I have over the years!!!"

"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...."

"Gilda delivered an excellent and informative program, "Leading and Managing Change and Transformation" (via webinar). Our attendees benefited from her knowledge and appreciated her suggestions of positive actions they can take to lead and deal with change, both as leaders and individuals. Given the rapid pace of change, her content was timely and her focus on the process of transitions was different and helpful. She spoke for us in the past with rave reviews and we were happy to bring her back again. Often webinars can be dry and boring, but Gilda was energetic and responsive to questions, with one attendee calling it 'the pep talk I needed this morning!'"

"Two words: “Ah-mazing.” Gilda has served as a speaker and facilitator for Keep America Beautiful and provided multiple training opportunities at our annual National Conference and during our Affiliate Webinar Series. Working with her has been a remarkable experience and her support of our professional training and best practice educational series has been flawless. I feel like Gilda is a partner and her understanding in helping us achieve our goals is valued. From the hours of preplanning work to the conclusion of our multiple events, Gilda was engaging, thoughtful and helped us manage our affiliate needs impeccably. Her professional and amiable personality and rapport kept our attendees interested and engaged, and her comprehensive understanding of nonprofits and business practices resonate with the diverse audience of Keep America Beautiful Affiliates.  I enjoy working with Gilda and have made the commitment to do so again. I can hardly wait to start working together for our next opportunity."