Testimonials

"Keeping volunteers and board members engaged in the work that we do is absolutely essential to the success of our affiliate program. Sometimes people drift. Gilda’s presentation offered clear and concise reasons as to why volunteers may lose their motivation, offered realistic ways to examine expectations, and set a new path for communicating with volunteers in a more positive and productive way. Working with volunteers is important – Gilda shines a light on how we can improve the way we support our volunteers and our own style of engagement in a fun and memorable way. Go Gilda!"

"Gilda Bonanno presented a personal branding session that we (Center for Women & Business at Quinnipiac University) co-sponsored with the CT Women’s Business Development Council. To sum it up in one word, she was outstanding. Gilda provided an interactive presentation that engaged all who attended. Her ability to use humor while imparting valuable tips on developing a personal brand was a great way to get audience members involved. The common feedback from attendees was that they wished Gilda’s presentation was longer. We would not hesitate to recommend Gilda. Her passion and knowledge are truly motivating."

"I was privileged to have Gilda coach me on how to articulate my thoughts and ideas while I was preparing to give a presentation for my interview with prospective employers. Right after my first mock interview with her, I was humbled. Bear in mind, I already had 30 years of technology and leadership experience. I realized the simple truth as in “it is not just what you know, but how you say it.”

She immediately picked up on things and gave me not just feedback but also how it should be done. She showed how I can be authentic and yet impress the interview panel. I ended up landing a leadership role, a month after. If I said I got this job on my own technical prowess and experience, it would be an injustice. I’m looking forward to practicing your insights and simple tactics in my new job. Thank you to Gilda!"

"Gilda is a pleasure to work with and is an engaging speaker and presenter. From programs on networking and interview best practices, to presentation coaching, Gilda provides practical and easily implementable tips and skills for any marketer. Thank you, Gilda!"

Gilda’s workshop was effective primarily because Gilda modeled what she was talking about. She had great stories. She paced the presentation really well. She modulated the volume, tone, timing of her speech, use of humor, etc. Among the valuable things I learned, I will definitely work on having stories well thought out before I speak.”

"My sessions went extremely well. Your coaching improved my presentation at least 100%. There are many things that made a big difference. Here are the top ones: 1) Strong opening. Stand still, wait for the room to settle down, pause, then start when I am ready. 2) Have a definitive and declarative closing. This was much better than my weak closing I had before."

"As a result of working with Gilda, I feel better equipped to handle public speaking situations. Gilda was easy to talk to. I felt like it was an open environment where I was willing to make mistakes. I did not feel awkward or shy at all when practicing because of the environment and engagement she had with me immediately. Thank you so much for all your great prep work and help throughout the process!""