| “Sandy’s
branding copy and concepts were strategic and inspired.”
(rc)
FG, Aroma Restaurant
“Love
the wordsmithing: phrases talk to my audience; made my
document come alive.”
DD,
Speaking From Experiene
“Outstanding
story write-up [on] our training.”
CA,
of BDC business devel. bank
"Absolutely
love promo pieces she created, and after I struggled months on a marketing
letter; her efficiency, uniqueness, amazing."
RE,
Accounting & Bookkeeping 4 U
"Sandy
was instrumental in creating my sales material. I felt great when a prospect
said he liked my catchy contact letter."
BS,
Job Search Coach
“Absolutely
delighted with audit of brochure; Sandy's attention to detail second to
none; I recommend everyone ask for this [review].”
(rc)
GP, computer trainer
"Loved
Sandy's play. Thanks for time and energy to enhance Fringe Festival. //
Terrific validation of her talents. // Never been in her presence that
I haven't been made to laugh."
on
Sandy's co-authored play,
won
Funniest
Show at Fringe
"A big
help to have a professional capture the round table highlights and flavour,
it was a pleasure working with Sandy again."
(rc)
KP, Kidney Foundation
"I got
goosebumps reading these success stories." [lessons learned and interviews
on our training delivery for palliative care]
JJ,
Erie St.Clair
End-of-Life
Care Network
"As usual,
writing was exemplary, suited to a T... all board members pleased with
the interview and final product [director profiles]."
(rc)
Fanshawe College Alumni Assoc.
"Corporate
profile's great; informative yet fun read. As always, a pleasure. I won't
hesitate to have [Sandy] wordsmith future creative."
(rc)
LH, AllStaff
"Amazing work in my transition
[success]. // pre-hire... I can't wait to use my revamped profile! Sandy
went beyond, customizing my résumé, recommending associations,
web- sites, assisting in testimonials, tips to expand job search -- true
leadership."
(rc)
KP, Kidney Foundation hire
“Pleasure
to work with... quick to understand the direction needed; impressive...
took so much off my plate when [biz] start-up was a blur. I had no ounce
of creativity left, badly needed brainstorm and, since Sandy’s was for
rent, [we] used it! Reasonable rates, too (so many want to bankrupt a new
biz before it's even going). I enjoyed the collaboration.”
(rc)
LH, AllStaff
"I laughed
a lot and am now wearing purple [for awareness]. Thank you for your insights
and humour on this topic. // Well done; one of the best messages about
seizures I ever read (after 14 years as EEG tech. followed by being Exec.
Dir., Epilepsy Midwest). Brilliant, I'm sure it'll be widely distributed.
// I laughed and cried a bit as I read. Thanks for sharing. Truly appreciated.
Just perfect."
"Very
punchy, interesting. // Good, fun to read. // When's the next newsletter?!
// Fab. // Outstanding. Congrats on the writing. Could I adapt a paragr.
for [our mag]? // Love it! Sandy's perfect for humour in writing."
on
seamstress' Cutting Remarks
"[This]
column makes me laugh... out loud! The way [she] weaves words is wonderful."
"Love
getting your [e-zine]! // Very well done, by the way, very readable, good
clean look, just want you to know. // Great newsletter, thank you... word
wizard extraordinaire. // Love new QuillJoy theme, very clever. Delightful
article, thanks for sending it. // Love QuillJoy... incredible at manipulating
language, do it extremely well."
“I read
every scrap; informative, credit to your craft.
// Impressed by content, style; preferrals great! // Perused your page;
best thing seen all day; timely wisdom; showed to two associates already,
also impressed by content, simple but stylish format.”
on
Sandy's website
+ homepreneur portal
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“Upbeat,
valuable [career branding] tips, one of the most helpful presentations
it’s been my pleasure to host.” /librarian
"Engaging,
excellent interaction, humour, knows what she's talking about, very open
sharing hints, brilliant session." /attendees
(rc)
London Public Library
on workshop
-- “...spoke from experience // opened up group, involving [all] by name
// great [marketing] knowledge, humour; talked [of] our company //
well researched // good participation, captivating, it was fun.”
Western
Fair
“...made
strategic planning almost painless // [Sandy's] articulate, prepared, on
the ball, aware of issues, bringing things on track, a motivator, well
directed listening.”
London
Employment Help Centre
“...opened
my eyes. I learn by example, and [her] examples to explain processes added
insight, understanding, food for thought.”
CL,
of 3M
“... comfortable,
relaxed facilitation, exactly what we needed! insightfulness and comedic
relief to get us thinking -- and we had fun!”
JM,
London Life
Sandy...
"made excellent points which will really boost my biz; no techno buzz words
// colourful, interesting speaker, great ideas! // energetic, positive,
funny // well informed, good eye contact // made me comfortable."
Chatham
Kent Econ. Devel.,
on
'Marketing & Manoeuvring'
“Captivating,
well received, wonderful presenter... [Sandy] shares from heart in very
humorous way, keeping people laughing and, in so doing, able to see own
lives in more positive way... such an asset.”
(rc)
DV, London Woman event
Sandy's
keynote... “positive energy, superb, encouraging, believable, informative,
fun, very knowledgeable, dynamic, enjoyable to listen to, warm, good listener,
very effective."
American
Society for Quality
“...enjoyed
and recommended [workshop] as valuable; then, when we had to cancel our
keynoter, with less than an hour to prep, Sandy spontaneously [led] group
problem solving, got everyone involved; wonderful ability, improvise, adapt
to needs.”
SQ,
conference APPSLD
“Sandy
was one of our greatest assets; always knows how to put audience at ease
with kind stories and much loved humour.”
JP,
Welcome Wagon
[Me,
Inc. showcase/workshop for members]
"Great
speaker, tips, lovely sense of humour, enthusiastic, superbly organized."
(rc)
Fanshawe College Alumni Assoc.
"Sandy
put together a very comprehensive workshop [communication in workplace];
everyone enjoyed, learned from.” /director
“Very
refreshing, reassured I was doing things correctly and received pointers
in areas needing improvement, timing great, informative, keeps it interesting,
very organized, able to cover many topics in timely manner, delivered in
very upbeat manner, well-prepared, examples in each area, tools available,
engaging, comfortable with audience, relates to team." /managers
Westmount
Shopping Centre,
mall
managers, Bentall Group
on business
forums -- “Dynamic, warm, succinct, one of the best arrangers, upbeat,
genuinely concerned for members' success, always delightful host, smiling
presence, encouragement... informative // empowering // revitalizes my
thinking // great use of time, brainstorming // content refreshing, spontaneous,
kept my interest // enjoyed novel approach to sharing challenge and solutions
// amazing, always learn something valuable // of all groups, I benefit
from this most, in part, due to Sandy's insights and customer service to
us all."
(rc)
homepreneur network + others
on strategic
planning -- “Great [Appreciative Inquiry] session. // Open; lively, different
to SWOT, which we'd been using. I'm very supportive of the results. //
Very helpful, informative; great job. // Flowed well. Responded or changed
with group on where we needed to go. // Tied in our scattered thoughts
successfully. // Interesting. Nice change of pace. // Great approach. No
negatives; positive reinforcement. // Brought new ideas and a new approach
to planning.”
Kellogg
Credit Union
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