Dear Mark:
You were very personable and I came away from the evening with
more confidence. I purchased your book and read it that night.
Very interesting and right to the point!!
I was a nervous wreck with the thought of getting up in front
of a room full of people to accept an award and speak, but your
seminar and book gave me the positive attitude I needed.
I got up in front of everyone and used your fabulous advice –
“Make it about them and not about you.” I did exactly
that and thanked all those in the audience that made it possible
for me to do what I was receiving the award for. I kept it brief
added some humor and made it about them. It felt GREAT to overcome
my fear and I have you and your book to thank for it. --- Susan Rice, Latham, NY
| Albany Metro BNI chapter | |
| Topic: A Better Elevator Speech Can Get You to the Top | |
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"Mark's feedback gave me a better idea of how to focus more on what makes me special." |
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| Joint Chapters Meeting for Credit Unions | |
| Topic: Presentation Tips for Telling Your Story | |
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"I rate Mark tops! His enthusiasm gave me pause to think how can I excite others?" |
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| Project Management Institute Leadership Conference | |
| Topic: Better Communication = Better Leadership | |
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"Wow! I heard no less than a dozen positive
comments from our attendees." |
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| Credit Union Association of NY Annual Convention | |
| Topic: Wow Them! Take Your Public Speaking to the Next Level | |
| Mark was "interesting
and easy to follow. A lot of great information." ---Barbara Dillon, CEO, SUNY Geneseo FCU "Energetic, thoughtful, meaningful content"- Jack Shellard, Cap Region FCU |
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| BNI Crossroads Connections | |
| Topic: How To Make a Powerful 60-second Pitch | |
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| Schenectady Business and Professional Women's Club | |
| Topic: Everyone Can Be A Dynamic Speaker | |
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| Northwestern Medical Center / Two-Day Training | |
| Topic: How To Become A More Dynamic Public Speaker | |
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Three Attendees' Evaluation Forms:
"Open discussion format was good. Kept things interesting." "Mark's genuine enthusiasm draws in everyone in his audience." "I loved your idea of surverying the audience before presenting." |
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| Capital Region Women's Council of REALTORS | |
| Topic: So You Think You're Special: Prove It! | |
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Three Attendees' Evaluation Forms: "Interactive presentation. Not too much or too little. Just right." --- Brian "Gave me a sense of urgency about completing marketing projects." --- Anonymous "Gave some great tips and made me think."--- Anonymous |
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| NY State Training Council - Annual Institute | |
| Topic: Avoiding the Training Ax: How to Market Training to the Top Brass! | |
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Three Attendees' Evaluation Forms: "To the point - clear, concise! Funny and charming" --- Anonymous "Enthusiasm. Reminding me to get employee support for my efforts" --- Mike "Wide knowledge, good points"--- Anonymous |
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| Upstate NY chapter/Society for Marketing Professional Services | |
| Topic: Unleash the Dynamic Speaker In You: Less Anxiety, More Business! | |
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Three Attendees' Evaluation Forms: "Good connection with the audience. To the point and precise." --- Baani "Great job! Comfortable, informative, kind and enjoyable." --- Joanne "A simple plan to improve effectiveness. Will help me focus more."--- Anonymous |
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| Guilderland Chamber's Women in Business Group | |
| Topic: Media and Websites: Marketing for Your Business | |
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Three Attendees' Evaluation Forms for Mark and Roger Lipera: "Loads of good ideas." "Responded incredibly well to audience needs and questions." "This could have been an all-day seminar and held my attention!" |
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| Albany SCORE® Counselors - Presentation | |
| Topic: How to Stand Out in a Crowd | |
| From
Three Attendees' Evaluation Forms: "Relevant, practical, and focused. Created energy and generated ideas." --- Bob "Interesting and to the point." --- Don "Your concepts will be most helpful when I deal with clients again." --- Harvey |
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| NYS Training Council -- Annual Institute Keynote Speech | |
| Topic: Everyone Can Become A More Dynamic Speaker | |
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Three Attendees' Evaluation Forms: "Very clear and concise. I left feeling that I could really be a more effective trainer." "Great audience contact. A lot of compassion and passion." "The presentation was both practical and inspirational." |
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| Greater Capital Association of Realtors® - Young Realtors Group | |
| Topic: Want to Stand Out in a Crowd? Have a Plan! | |
| From
Attendees' Evaluation Forms: "Very realistic...gave simple ideas to improve the way I work." --- Mike "Honest yet not offensive when giving advice." --- Sherri "The energy level was excellent." --- Steve |
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| Tech Valley Networking Group - Breakfast Presentation | |
| Topic: The Power of Clear Communications | |
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"It was an excellent presentation.
Direct and to the point." --- Kevin Harkins, Group Coordinator |
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| Albany Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) Seminar | |
| Topic: I Want to Work for Them! Build An Employer of Choice Brand | |
| From Attendees' Evaluations:
"The most interactive meeting ever...All the programs should be this great!" "Wow! Great ideas. Wonderful examples. Extremely enthusiastic presenter." "Best presenter yet at the JSEC meetings." |
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| Hudson-Mohawk ASTD Regional Trainers' Conference | |
| Topic: How To Become A Dynamic Speaker! | |
| "Very
motivational and personal. Really hits home." --- Attendee
Evaluation "Mark was absolutely terrific!" --- Denise Mallow, ASTD chapter past president "Thank you! Very Helpful! More, more, more!!" --- Attendee Evaluation "Wonderful, well prepared, concise, and funny." --- Another Evaluation |
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Guilderland Chamber of Commerce - Lone Rangers Meeting |
| Topic: Get Noticed By The Media: Inside Tips from the TV Anchor | |
| "What a great presentation. I'm glad we made it! --- Marty Delaney, President - Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce | |
| American Marketing Association - Siena College Chapter | |
| Topic: How to Land The Big One: Effective Marketing Tips | |
| "The emphasis on clarity
and relevance was really huge for me." --- Attendee "You went into depth about exactly what I wanted to know." --- Attendee" "Charismatic personality held my attention." --- Attendee |
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| ADFACS Business Expo | |
| Topic: Get Notice By The Media: Inside Tips from the TV Anchor | |
| "Good practical stuff.
Approachable, knowledgeable presenter." ---- Loretta "Mark lived up to his teaching --- simple and clear." --- Renee (attendees) |
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| International Association of Administrative Professionals | |
| Topic: Communicating With The Boss: Build Your Case With A Plan | |
| "Useful information that can be applied immediately" --- Roz (attendee) | |
| Troy's CCHS Career Day | |
| Topic: Careers in Communications | |
| "Mark brings such excitement to all that he does." --- Sister Monica, Program Host | |
| U-Start (Union College technology business incubator) | |
| Topic: How To Get Media To Notice You: Inside Tips From The TV Anchor | |
| "Concise, understandable, and useable format. You nailed it with the audience. Excellent work!" ---- Lisa Stratton, then Dir./Media and Public Relations, Union College | |
| Latham Rotary Club - Lunch Speaker | |
| Topic: "Blast Away That Knot In Your Stomach: Become A Dynamic Speaker" | |
| "Enthusiasm, Clarity, Simplicity --- all were very evident!" ---- Attendee Evalulation | |
| Schenectady Torch Club | |
| Topic: Media Bias: How to Spot It and What to Do About It | |
| "Enjoyed your talk very much. It was well received and the active participation it sparked was tremendous!" ---- Peter Meenan, VP, Schenectady Torch Club | |
| Panelist at Bryant & Stratton "Networking Fair 2004" | |
| Topic: How to Network | |
| "The reaction to your presentation was fantastic!...Your insightful comments were right on target." ---- Dr. Ross Thomson, Event Chair | |
| Albany Law School & Assn. of Legal Administrators Conference | |
| Topic: Marketing Begins With You: Become A More Dynamic Communicator | |
| "Both informative and well presented. Great energy level!" --- Attendee Evaluation | |
| Guilderland Chamber's "Lone Rangers" Meeting | |
| Topic: "The Nuts & Bolts of Low-Cost Marketing" | |
| "One
of the most dynamic and informative presentations we've ever
had." --- Roger Lipera, Lone Rangers Coordinator |
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| ADFACS Business Expo Seminar | |
| Topic: Nonprofit doesn't mean noncoverage: Key Media Tips | |
| "You gave me a real insight into my weaknesses in communicating our complex messages." --- CEO, Capital Region Nonprofit | |
| HOBY Youth Forum | |
| Topic: "How Far Is Too Far in Political Advertising?" | |
| Sales and Marketing Executives of Eastern NY Lunch | |
| Topic: "Leadership and Communication" |