Testimonials

Read what these 138 participants have to say about New Directions…

• “Excellent job, good use of props, examples, real world situations.”
  C. Dove, Butterball, LLC, Raleigh, North Carolina

  “I thought that this training would be a joke, but I was wrong and
  extremly surprised to find out after 10 years of supervising that
  there are a lot of ideas I have not thought about. I was also pleased
  to see that Ned takes care of each persons problems individually
  and works on it until that person finds the answer to their own problem.”
  S. Wilder, Suez N.A., Syracuse, NY

  “Thank you for brainstorming the groups needs instead of
  just going over the outline. You have opened my mind to
  new approaches and methods.”
  A. Stillman, Arnold Magnetics, Rochester, NY

  “It was very energetic with lots of good ideas and tools.”
  J. Gill, Bobadent, Rochester, NY

  “Very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about the material
  he was covering.”
  D. Colton, Northern Federal Credit Union, Syracuse, NY

• “Great job of keeping it Lifestyles Specific.”
  S. Crabiel, Akron General Lifestyles, Akron, Ohio

• “Ned is a dynamic speaker who knows how to get across key
  information while acknowledging participants needs and situations.”
  S. Parker, Program Mgr., Akron General Lifestyles, Akron, Ohio

• “Ned had great insight & Examples for every scenario the audience
  could throw at him. The information he provided gave words & discussions
  to assumptions were made, but can now act on as a result of his words.
  - I was completely surprised and happy to find this seminar so
  useful, engaging & reinforcing. I have new tools to bring back
  to my manager and a higher confidence in myself for these things
  I am already doing. This was really great.”
  R. Thorson, Hospital HR Consultant, Bloomington, MN

• “I really liked Ned’s communication style & he covered the material in a
  very connecting way – easy to transfer to life.”
  T. Brickson, Veterinary Technician, Bloomington, MN

• “I really like the responses he has for all the problems that were presented.
  I wish I could think that fast on my feet.”
  D. Zilmer, Engineer, Bloomington, MN

• “The instructor was one of the best I have ever had. Good analogies, real-life relation, to the point.”
  - J. Nordstrom, Midwest Vet Supply, Bloomington, MN

• “Ned related to everyone and was easy to understand! He spoke wonderfully
  and gave valuable tools to take bake to the office. THANKS!
  - C. Light, Worthington Parks Dept., Worthington, Ohio

• “All the topics were excellent, if anything, challenging status quo and current beliefs is helpful. Boardsmanship guidance was very helpful.”
  - D. Smith, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio

• “The detailed discussion regarding boardsmanship was great!”
  - T. Bolor, Gnadenhutten, Ohio

• “Boardsmanship discussion helped me to understand how a board runs and the things you can run into.”
  - C. Roth, MKC Associates, New Philadelphia, Ohio

• “I thought the boardsmanship discussion was insightful and important. It opened
  my eyes to all  types of factors I will consider before I join a board.”
  - E. Lauber, Dover First Moravian Church, Dover, Ohio

• “Boardsmanship program was extremely useful. Great session, very practical.”
  - J. Gill, Tuscarawas County Library, New Philadelphia, Ohio

• “I thought you did a great job, especially in the allotted times.”
  - S. Dorn, American Title, Dover, Ohio

• “Ned has been an excellent part of the leadership class. It is a part that should
  not be left out in the future”
  - A. Nelson, Tuscarawas City Chamber of Commerce, New Philadelphia, Ohio

• “Excellent! I thought Ned did a great job in giving me the tools to improve
  myself and my staff. I can’t wait to go back to the office to try my new tools
  out! I was afraid I was going to be attending another boring and useless seminar,
  boy was I wrong! Thanks for a great learning experience.”
  - S. Brydun, The Wheatlands, LLC, Arlington Hts, Il

• “Ned You’ve touched on several specific situations I find myself in  on a regular
  basis. Through you insights, I feel empowered to take decisive action on what were
  previously trouble areas for me and my staff.”
  - G. Ryan, Q Center, St. Charles, Il

• “Ned was very resourceful on information, how to deal with some of the every,
  day to day getting up and getting going on the right note. He is very
  easy to listen to and very dynamic.”
  -J. VanRoekel, Dordt College, Souix Falls, S.D.
  

• “Ned was available, informative and kept our interest.”
  - M. Randel, Lufkin, Tx
  

• “This was one of the best seminars I have been too.”
  - F. Myers, Lufkin, Tx
  

• “Ned is a great asset and a pleasure to be instructed by.”
  - C. Young, Tyler, Tx
  

• “The importance of self-image & self-esteem will remain with me.”
  - J. Roll, Morris Office, North Canton, Ohio
  

• “Thanks for giving us so many take aways.”
  - L. Rocquemore-Ariza, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Excellent job!”
  - D. Bilby, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.

• “It was fun with good interaction.”
  - L. Sartori, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “The exercises and realistic examples were useful in my
  understanding how to apply the information to be more productive.”
  - T. Thompson, Texas Department of Health, Tyler, Tx
  

• “Enlightening experience.”
  - D. Garrett, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Simple but effective.”
  - S. Ulmer, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Very practical and immediately useful.”
  -H. Dennred, Southside Bank, Tyler, Tx.
  

• “The session made team building a truly entertaining exercise.”
  - L. Harris, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Kept my attention, very engaging, stayed focused on the topic.”
  - C. Meggison, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Positive group interaction.”
  - K. Paisley, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi
  

• “Ned was informative, engaging, and at ease. Humor and relevant issues were well used to relate to content of written materials.
  - B. Hartley, Texas Department of Health, Tyler, Tx.
  

• “Intrinsically valuable for anyone working in today’s business environment.”
  - R. Russ Delffs, ABN Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• Presents common sense human behaviors and supports with simple illustration.
  complex made understandable.”
  - G. Zombory, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor Mi.
  

• “Great program that was fun, informative and best of all, put rank a
  aside and got everyone to work as a team.”
  - O. Pelc, AMR, Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “This program was very informative and forced us to use teamwork
  to achieve a common goal.”
  - A. Raubuch, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “The program really broke down barriers and made us all solve problems together.
  - A. Fitch, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Simple exercises that can make valuable differences to everyday work life, kept
  my attention the whole time.”
  K. Rothman, AMR Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Interactive and fun, very positive meeting. Time passed way quickly – sign
  of a good presentation.“
  - D. Wallace, ABN Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Kept moving, kept everyone interested & involved.”
  - B. Lisnerski, ABN Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Interesting, moved along.”
  - A. Hanson, ABN Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “Good exercises with thought provoking stimulation to create better teams.”
  - M. Watts, ABN Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “This was the most interactive program I have attended.”
  - W. Bankston, ABN Amro, Ann Arbor, Mi.
  

• “I will remember that my work-life balance resides in my control.”
  -C. Heare, Omnova Solutions, Akron, Ohio
  

• “I realized we put self imposed limitations on ourselves.”
  - A. King, Morris Office, North Canton, Ohio

• “As a result of this training I will be more focused and deliberate.”
  - R. Roberts, Akron, Ohio
  

• “Amazing facilitation of group discussion in many different areas.”
  - T. Settimio, Huntington Bank, Sugarcreek, Ohio
  

• “Ned is uplifting, reveling, & passionate in sharing his beliefs,
  ideas & Knowledge. I have definitely benefited from Ned’s presentation.”
  - M. Fragasse, New Philadelphia Mayor’s office, New Philadelphia, Ohio
  

• “Extremely well presented, informative, useful & Humorous.”
  - D. Rowley, Habitat for Humanity
  

• “Ned managed to corroborate what my heart already knew.”
  - A. Young, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “A great help to me understanding what I want.”
  - R. Servar, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Completely new way of thinking.”
  - A. Gill, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Gives new perspective on negotiating.”
  J. Marcinik, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Ned was Excellent!”
  - B. Wilson, Team Worldwide, Tyler, Tx.
  

• “Ned was well prepared and answered individuals
  questions with knowledge and thoroughness.”
  - C. Henry, Team Worldwide, Tyler, Tx.

   

• “Great energy and makes sure everyone understands.”
  - E. Peller, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Compelling.”
  -T. Matrisliano. Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Gives a fresh perspective on negotiations.”
  - S. Lisano, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Fresh and different way to think about very common issues.
  - S. Atar, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Ned takes the obscure and makes it obvious.”
  - K. Ver Vaet, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Very thought provoking.”
  - J. Pakel, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Ned helps to find the underlying value.”
  - B. Marthiler, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Ned did an excellent job of keeping my attention, giving me skills I
  can use today, and thoroughly explaining topic areas and backing
  them with stories.”
  - A. Hanner, Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia, Ohio

• “Very refreshing mid-day break.”
  - L. Lauck Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent Programs, Ravenna, Ohio

• “It was informative as well as humorous.”
  - T. Sicolte, CORSP, Piqua, Ohio
  

• “The Presentation was awesome.”
  - C. Sabol, CORSP, Piqua, Ohio
  

• “Ned gave personal touch to the content, not just bullet points.”
  - B. Kress, Edgetch IG, Inc, Cambridge, Ohio
  

• “He can make anyone laugh.”
  - D. Aufderhaar, CORSP, Piqua, Ohio
  

• “This was the best program I have ever attended.”
  - J. Jalknor, CORSP, Piqua, Ohio
  

• “Very refreshing.”
  - B. Petty, CORSP, Sidney, Ohio
  

• “Ned wants to help you find your strength’s in work and life.”
  - D. Knittle, CORSP, Spencerville, Ohio
  

• “This was the best program I have ever attended.”
  - J. Falkner, CORSP, Piqua, Ohio
  

• “Ned talked to the people and found out about our feelings and
  showed he really cared.”
  - M Schablig, CORSP, Greenville, Ohio
  

• “It was fast moving.”
  - H. Donahoe, CORSP, Sidney, Ohio
  

• “It was very validating.”
  - A. Abromavich, CORSP, Celina, Ohio
  

• “It was a laughing good time.”
  - S. Moss, CORSP, Dayton, Ohio

• “Fantastic & Funny.”
  - A. Lantz, CORSP, Piqua, Ohio
  

• “Ned was very interesting.”
  - T. Thacker, CORSP, St. Paris, Ohio
  

• “Ned gave me a needed laugh.”
  - P. Peters, CORSP, Piqua, Ohio
  

• “Very enjoyable & fun.”
  - S. Crumley, CORSP, Rushsylvania, Ohio

• “Ned’s program is hilariously functional and stress relieving.”
  - N. Duncan, CORSP, Piqua, Ohio
  

• “Ned provided practical solutions to real life problems we all face.”
  - J. Lischak, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio
  

• “Very engaging program.”
  - C. Miller, Lauren Intl. , Newcomerstown, Ohio
  

• “A wonderful program on leadership.”
  - P. Brown, AAA, New Philadelphia, Ohio
  

• “He really makes you think.”
  - D. Page, Baker Florist, Dover, Ohio
  

• Ned’s presentation was effective at looking at things in a new way
  & challenges the usual thinking, very enlightening
  -P. Carrol, Wachovia Securities, New Philadelphia, Ohio
  

• Enlightening and thought provoking, can take this to work!
  - D. Wood, Dominion, N. Canton, Ohio
  

• Group exercises/Questions and answers were great
  - E. Garza, WTVZ 99.9FM, New Philadelphia, Ohio
  

• Thought provoking and material that does make a difference
  - W. Trecial, EDS, New Philadelphia, Ohio
  

• Practical ideas that sparks thoughtful discussion
  - C. Lombardo, Tuscarawas County Public Library, New Philadelphia, Ohio
  

• Ned’s energy kept me thinking each time he is with us
  - K. Hostetler, A Better Home Health Care, Inc., Dover, Ohio
  

• Fantastic! Very inspirational, I learned a lot about working & training my team.
  - D. Hrabak, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-lake, Ohio
  

• I left the seminar with more confidence and encouragement to
  continue my business
  - C. Wynne, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-lake, Ohio
  

• Enlightening and inspiring.
  I will definitely use this information immediately in my business
  - J. Bartucci, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-lake, Ohio
  

• Eye opening seminar! I’m leaving with more awareness of my passion and vision.
  -  M. Valletta, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-lake, Ohio

• “Through the team awareness exercises I learned a new
  deeper awareness of myself and how others perceive me”
  - S. Myer, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-lake, Ohio
  

• “Very helpful practical information that should break barriers
  for better communication”
  - S. Roberts, Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, Ohio
  

• “I did not look at my watch through the entire program” - 
  S. Craft, Southeast Local Schools, Rootstown, Ohio
  

• “Boy can I use this information”
  - C. Douglas, Revere Local Schools, Akron, Ohio
  

• “Thanks Ned, I needed that.”
  - K. Gaffney, Trumbull County Board of MRDD, Niles, Ohio
  

• “Ned’s programs educate, energize and empower me!
  They are always entertaining, but above all applicable to many situations in my personal life and work”
  - V. Shaw, Field Local School District, Kent, Ohio
  

• “Very insightful, I like the candor that Ned Uses to lead the program.”
  - R. Mason, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio
  

• “Ned was so positive.”
  - J. Hamilton, CORSP, Fairborn, Ohio
  

• “Very on target and useful to our staff.”
  - C. Gardner, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio
  

• “Nice Job”
  -C. Smith, American Heart Association, Columbus, Ohio
  

• “Useful informational introduction to mediation.”
  -S. Hrvatin, Neighborcare, Broadview Hts, Ohio
  

• “Very informative & useful information; engaging presenter.”
  - K. Stats, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
  

• “I truly enjoyed Ned’s program.”
  - T. William, Greene Elf, Greene, Ohio
  

• “Painted a perfect picture for dealing with complaints.”
  - C. Beck, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio
  

• “He really shot down some popular misconceptions of “have to”
  & “choose to”.”
  - T. Harris, Macedonia, Ohio
  

• “Very informative as well as entertaining & engaging.”
  - S. Henault, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Thank you for a thought provoking evening.”
  - M. Smith, Macedonia, Ohio
  

• “Thought provoking & giving a sense of control.”
  - D. Rudzitous, Hudson High School, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “He makes it all become very black & white.”
  - A. Graham, Hudson, Ohio
  

• “Empowering.”
  - V. Hinrichsen, Twinsburg Schools, Twinsburg, Ohio
  

• “I can’t wait to get out and communicate.”
  - K. Beylan
  

• “It’s amazing to know that we can laugh in almost any situation,
  just give yourself & others permission.”
  - G. Pendergadt, United Way of Portage County, Ravenna, Ohio
  

• “This was a reassuring presentation, it’s ok to laugh.”
  -D. Douglas, Townhall II, Kent, Ohio
  

• “I will now be able to laugh from the inside out.“
  - K. Macomber, Ravenna, Ohio
  

• “Informative & entertaining.”
  - C Murphy, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio
  

• “Very useful.”
  - A. Corbett, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio
  

• “Very interesting.”
  - P. Creighton, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio
  

• “Wonderful information, nice to see you got others involved.”
  - C. Corbett, Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio
  

• “Enjoyed the program, and thanks for adapting to our issues and concerns.”
  - J. Sloan, Canton, Ohio

• “To the point, effective learning techniques to redirect conflict to positive thoughts.”
  L. Argento, Holy Trinity Church, Zoar, Ohio

• “This really opened my eyes to development and the eventual resolution of conflict.”
  - J. Hafer, Holy Trinity Church, Zoar, Ohio
  

• “It was helpful for our restructuring of our Parish leadership.”
  - Fr. E. Keck, Holy Trinity Church, Zoar, Ohio
  

• “Motivating, inspiring speaker.”
  -T. Vandygriff, Green Local Schools, Green, Ohio
  

• “Very interesting & thought provoking.”
  - K. Lance, Revere Local Schools, Bath, Ohio
  

• “Very inspirational & enlightening, what an eye opener.”
  - D. Weir, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
  

• “Ned helped me change my focus from my team goal to the
  goals of each team member.”
  - T. Broslausky, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
  

• “Very thought provoking.”
  - P. Morris, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
  

• “This gave me a different perspective on organization and
  team training.”
  - D. Funk, Pampered Chef, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio