"Merri is a confident, energetic and innovative speaker who brings a great deal of knowledge from personal and past career experiences.  She has an infectious laugh and sense of humour. She is a real 'people person' which makes it very easy for attendees to relate and quickly be drawn into her presentations.  The content of her presentation for our conference was tailored for our event and we were very satisfied with the outcome.  

I have no hesitation in highly recommending her as a motivational speaker for your event."

Nancy Landry, Chair Eastern Zone Executive Assistant, Childrens Aid Society

"Comments made by the attendees: 

'Dynamic. Engaging. Very knowledgeable. Context is in real-life and therefore easily absorbed. Encourages group participation. Very good communicator. Enthusiastic. Funny. Positive. Uses good examples. Insightful. Helpful. Informative. etc.'  

Due to such positive feedback from our attendees, we have invited Merri back to return for two more renditions of this program.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Merri as a delivery partner for any of your speaker needs."

Linda Watt, Manager Learning & Development, Human Resources, University of Guelph

The training day included components of communications, building trust and teamwork, and listening skills in an interactive and very entertaining style of presentation.  

The day was very well received by the managers and staff both from a content and style of presenting the topics for learning.  There was a lot of laughing, learning and sharing of ideas.

During the learning phase, Merri was very interested in ensuring that the workshop would include topics and materials that would be suitable and relevant to our managers and staff.  She succeeded in accomplishing this goal.  I would not hesitate in recommending Merri for future training sessions on communications."

Susan Earle, Manager of Housing Services, County of Bruce

"While I only saw a small part of your presentation I was very impressed with the part that I did see.  I thought that you recognized the concerns of the audience exceptionally well and provided them with meaningful material to reflect on for the remainder of the day."

John B. Kostoff, Director of Education, Duffernin-Peel Catholic District School Board

" proved to be a valuable presenter who was able to incorporate the theme of our conference into her presentation.  She was able to show us how to direct our energy, so that we focused on the goal or goals we wished to achieve.  Through thought and reflection, we were led to dismiss the extraneous and inconsequential and isolate what was essential and core, so that we could, in Merri's words, 'keep our eye on the prize'.  

I found Merri to be an engaging and motivating speaker. I came away from her presentation feeling uplifted, focused and ready to face the challenges that a new school year always presents."

Sandy Neufeld, Teacher Librarian, Dufferin Peel Catholic Elementary Teacher-Librarian Association

"Merri delivered an energetic, enthusiastic and exciting afternoon presentation with loads of humour. She had the room immediately filled with laughter and created lots of fun with audience participation.  Comments made by attendees:

'Very engaging with good discussion. Motivational. Energetic. Thought provoking with new ideas. Excellent. Enlightening. Most enjoyable. Sensational.'

Great to have a speaker of this caliber and experience to motivate and provide our group with new knowledge, new skills and a positive attitude."

Lois Hackett, President, SBGHC - Kincardine Auxillary