“I commend you on your ability to work under pressure... you remained calm focused
and pleasant. You became a member of the team instantly and your observations on messaging were incredibly helpful.
Your tutelage greatly assisted me in how best to deliver the message. If you can work successfully under the pressure of a leadership campaign surrounded by political pundits, I believe you are the best in your field.”
Lyle Oberg,
Minister of Finance,
Alberta.
“After 25 years in the training business, I can say without hesitation that Sheelagh is by far the best I have seen and worked with in the business.
Her attention to detail, her ability to gain willing cooperation and her wonderful sense of adventure into people’s skill sets makes her an absolute MUST for developing presentation effectiveness skills.”
Paul Kearley,
Managing Partner,
Dale Carnegie Business Group, Atlantic Canada.
“Sheelagh’s high level of integrity and professionalism contributed greatly to our client’s experience of using our services. We also maintained client loyalty and enjoyed repeat business from them thanks in part to Sheelagh’s contribution to the training process.”
Mark Yerbury,
Business Director and General Manager,
Dale Carnegie, Quebec.
“Sheelagh is an energetic, creative coach who made a significant difference in my team’s ability to present powerfully and impactfully. I have also used Sheelagh to strengthen my presentation skills, particularly in front of large audiences.
I would highly recommend her to help you and your team to develop into powerful, impactful presenters.”
Dave Rylett,
Global Brand Director,
Galvus.
Novartis Pharma AG.
Novartis Pharmaceutical.
“I had an opportunity to be coached by Sheelagh McNamara while preparing for a Top Management presentation in summer 2009.
Sheelagh is extemely customer focused, flexible and dedicated to providing service to clients. Additionally, her passion for developing people from a presentation point of view is exceptional.”
Kumar Ramamoorthy,
Global Brand Manager,
Diovan.
Novartis Pharmaceutical.
“I hired Sheelagh to prepare the entire executive team for an upcoming business review with the Global CEO (including myself). The feedback regarding her sevices was exceptional and the increased confidence and technique of each presenter was obvious.
She is professional, dedicated and develops a positive relationship with her client. An excellent voice and presentation skills coach.”
Shelley Brown,
Former V.P of H.R, Novartis.
Founder, Bromelin People Practices.
“Sheelagh’s coaching is effective and well adapted for today’s business reality: it produces results quickly. I hired Sheelagh as a communication coach during the deployment of an Accelerated Leadership Development Program and also as a personal coach for myself.
I consider the coaching I’ve received from Sheelagh to be a gift in my professional career path. She is extremely valualbe to any leader who wishes to develop or refine his/her skills.”
Dany Trudel,
Associate Director, Organizational Development and Training,
McKesson.
“I would without hesitation recommend Sheelagh as an excellent voice, speech and presentation skills coach. Her attention to detail is exceptional. She was able to review my prepared slides and quickly assess both their strengths and weaknesses. She immediately provided valuable input to the structure and content of my presentation. Possessing great listening skills, she coached me on my delivery and pinpointed areas where my presentation needed more emphasis for both my voice and body language.
Overall I found Sheelagh to be one of the most professional and dynamic coaches I have ever had the pleasure to work with.”
Richard Donovan,
Professor of Practice in Management, McGill University, McGill Executive Institute.
President of Richard G. Donovan Consulting, Inc.
“I deliver presentations at national and international conferences. The time I spent under Sheelagh’s tutelage was the most valuable 90 minutes ever spent with anyone in the presentation field.
She is without doubt the best in Canada and anyone engaged in high level presentations or public speaking should seek her services”.
Richard Lewanczuk,
Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta.
Regional Medical Director, Chronic Disease Management, Capital Health, Alberta
“As the corporate spokesperson and Director of Communications for a publicly traded company, I required the specific services of a voice and presentation’s specialist to prepare my CEO and myself for television and public appearances. Sheelagh’s expertise, professionalism and grasp of our needs was inimitable. If your goal is to improve the quality of your corporate message I highly recommend you work with Sheelagh.”
Glenn Massad, LLB,
Communication Director,
Forest Gate Resources.
Blue Note Mining.
“Sheelagh is very creative, professional and a pleasure to work with. She has extensive experience as a speech professional and is able to get her clients apply their techniques to become the best that they can be.
Her programs help her clients to increase their competencies in presentations skills and enhance the power of their voice. I highly recommend her services.”
Valerie Tremblay,
Director, Organizational Development,
Axcan Pharma.
“The week’s training was absolutely amazing. My knowledge, skills and abilities have soared to a new high.
Thank you for a terrific job. I will be forever grateful to you for the impact you had on my career.”
Greg Rechtenbach,
Axcan Pharma US, Inc.
“We all agree that Dr. Lyle Oberg’s public presentations are now fused with more vigour and clarity of purpose; a direct result of the work you did with him.”
John Larsen,
Campaign Director, ‘Oberg For Alberta’ campaign.
Principal, Corpen Group Inc.
