Testimonials
You've probably heard the story of the woodchopper who stops work periodically to sharpen his ax. He produces a lot more usable wood than the fellow who frantically chops and chops without a break, dulling his ax, his body and his spirit. There's a lesson here for today's corporate executive: Continual motion to get ahead in business exacts a high price, leading to stress, guilt, and discontent that actually diminish productivity and performance in all parts of our lives. Learn to keep the ax sharp with John Chappelear, one of the most provocative and inspiring speakers on the circuit today.
Keep it sharp!
Thank you for your intensive but highly enjoyable workshop on Strategic Thinking and Strategic Management. It was one of my best experiences EVER with management courses. Your positive energy as a leader and as speaker, as well as the powerful ideas made the information very valuable. I appreciate your tremendous flexibility in accepting interruptions during the course. I feel up to date and recharged after this excellent program; it was well worth every minute of my time.
Dr. Abdulrahman Alzahrani
Director of Reference Laboratory
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
John was engaging, funny and provided great advice to our team at the Sulzbacher Center. Everyone left feeling refreshed and motivated – just what you want from a speaker!
Audrey McKibbin Moran
President and CEO
Sulzbacher Center
John Chappelear is a very accomplished speaker, as evidenced by the positive feedback by my clients. He is also great to work with off the platform. Plus, he takes great care of his clients directly. You will hit a home run by hiring John!
Andrea H. Gold,
President Gold Stars Speakers Bureau
Thanks for the time and energy you put into both your presentation and the high-quality address you gave. Thank you for allowing out members to light their candles through your expertise and wisdom. Your knowledge will help them enhance their business and educate their staff and grow our association.
Sue Mackie - President
United States Swim School Association
John Chappelear did a remarkable job at connecting with our attendees at our Annual Convention through his keynote and interactive workshop. One of his greatest strengths was using personal examples to illustrate his points and deliver a message that is critical for us to hear in this busy world that we all live in. We enjoyed the fact that there were both personal and business applications in the information presented - that was the key for our group. We are already looking at using him for other clients that are requesting keynote speakers and workshops for their meetings and conventions. Thank you John for a job "Well Done!!"
Karen Farrington, CMP
President, Suncoast Meetings & Events
"Thanks to John, our managers have been given opportunities to learn different and unique ways to be responsive to guests' concerns. He has assisted with instilling confidence and knowledge in our first-time supervisors, and shown employees different ways to resolve conflicts productively. We've thoroughly enjoyed John's seminars, which are always a exceptionally informative, attention grabbing and a great value,!"
Jennifer J. Casselli, Director of Human Resources
Charleston Place Hotel
John did an excellent job of meeting our meeting's agenda. His task was to give our stewards coping skills for stress not only on the job but also in other walks of life. A number of stewards were greatly touched by his presentation.
Paul Smithberger
Project Coordinator - United Food and Commercial Workers Union
John was everything we had hoped for! Excellent presentation… had the audience captivated.
Jill Kidder
Louisiana Travel and Planning Association
You were a smashing success!! Thank you for pointing us all in the right direction!!! Thanks again
Heidi Hanes
Vice President, Kelly Services
It is important for professional conferences to include a personal development session and John Chappelear does that exceptionally well. It is important to understand that when we are living more fulfilled, balanced lives - we are more productive in our jobs. John’s presentation, “The Daily Six” was rated at the highest level by the conference delegates. We received a lot of positive feedback on the program being included. John’s message was inspirational as well as practical.
Darienne Wilson Mobley
Louisiana Travel Promotion Association
After hearing John Chappelear present to the members of the US Swim School Association, our group was excited to have him come back for a two-day workshop on Maximizing the Value of your Business. The material presented was of great value to our members. I would recommend John to any association looking for a great speaker or workshop leader.
Sue Mackie, Executive Director
United States Swim School Association
Chappelear is the ultimate life coach. He teaches us all to focus on what’s really important – our health and values, our families and friends. Step off the train just for a moment and listen to one of the best.
Bob Rosen, PhD
Author of Leading People and Global Literacies
Thank you so much for the presentation you gave to our business managers last week. From the surveys we conducted with the managers, at the end of their conference, your presentation stood out among all the others. The managers were truly impressed and inspired, and they have all taken a lot of the things you said and have already begun implementing them into their hectic work schedule with both themselves and their teams. I have been privileged to hear John speak on 2 occasions with our company now, and his ability to inspire and guide is evident. He is willing to use his own personal fortunes and misfortunes to demonstrate and validate his work, and he is never afraid to make fun of himself to get the point across. I look forward to working with John for many years to come, as I cannot think of any other speaker I would want to present to our managers and support staff.
Andie Turner
Manager, Training & Development, The Image Group
Your workshop content was very relevant and just what the attendees needed -- and your presentation style was relaxed and authentic. A too short time frame to cover the excellent points you had in the handout. Thanks for being with us and I hope to see you work with us again.
Susan Sarfati CAE
Vice President, American Society of Association Executives
Your presentation to LabCorp was right on! My client loved the way you customized it for their group and made it relevant for what their sales force faces on a day-to-day basis. Your use of humor also helped make it fun and closed out our meeting well – Thank you again!
Karen Farrington, CMP
Meeting Planner, LabCorp of Florida
The Daily Six is a fabulous formula for true success and happiness. It teaches us to change our focus to the vital few rather than the trivial many!
Dr. Tony Alessandra
Author of: The Platinum Rule and Charisma
Your presentation to the North Florida Chapter of Meeting Professionals International was one of the best we have had in years! Your sincere style and ability to embrace change was an inspiration to all. I have personally read your book twice now and used your Daily Six steps to make some personal changes in my life! I would definitely feel comfortable telling any meeting planner that you are a first class speaker and educator.
Anne Urban - President
Destination Planning Corporation
Thank you for your provocative book, The Daily Six. As a professional in HR for 24 years, I have seen many situations that could benefit from your heartfelt words throughout the book. I hope out paths will cross again.
Marlene O’Connor - Director of Human Resources
World Golf Foundation – St Augustine Florida
I also want to take this opportunity to reiterate how much I enjoyed your seminar in July. It helped me obtain a better understanding of the overall process as well as the manager’s perspective.
Dana M. Hagge, PHR - Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources
Pinnacle Financial Corporation
I had the distinct pleasure of asking John Chappelear to address Leadership Washington’s Renewal Weekend. His remarks had a distinct impact on me and others who listened. I have been blessed with the opportunity to hear him speak twice since that first exposure. Like many who have learned from John’s experience, I agree that I cannot spend time “waiting for your life to get perfect to be happy” and I keep his six simple daily reminders on my desk at the office and dressing table at home. It shouldn’t surprise me that John’s story of professional and personal struggle to find balance moves me. But it does. I have known John for more than a twenty years and in each and every encounter – business meetings, volunteer activities we share and in informal settings – I have always come away with a smile, always enjoyed his insights into his own life and times, always been impressed with his willingness to focus on today and have been happy to count him as a friend. I knew the outlines of his business successes and struggles and admired his perseverance. What I missed through these years and what I have learned from his remarkable presentation is the transformation underway that has helped John (and now me) redefine success, work on strategies to find balance and emerge as successful business leaders who actually have a life outside of the 9 to 5 (8 to whatever) world of our office. John’s story, laced with his wit and willingness to laugh at himself, is moving and motivating. John’s efforts to identify ways for others to follow in his transformation make it a story that really can make a difference. I’d be happy to talk more about John and the difference his story has made in my life.
GARRY R. CURTIS - Senior Vice President
Hager Sharp Inc.
John I really enjoyed your seminar this week. As you mentioned, I feel it is very important to report back to the person that sent you to the seminar on what you learned. I require it from my subordinates and force myself to do it for my directors. I want them to know what I'm learning and how I plan to use it. It makes them feel better about sending me to more training. Attached are my notes from this week that I will present to my directors and the ones that report to me in separate meetings.
Please put me on a list to receive notice when your book is out.
Darryl K. Long - Manager/CEO
Baton Rouge Telco FCU
I attended "conducting employee performance appraisals" yesterday in Herndon yesterday just to see if the content was what we needed as we roll out a new performance appraisal program and accompanying training. John Chappelear was FANTASTIC! He handled ALL of the questions superbly and people's concerns were addressed, addressed clearly and thoroughly. I know that we'll be bringing the seminar, WOW! I was impressed and pleased. You all sure put on events packed with learning opportunities. Thank you! I just devoured your book "The Daily Six" and am writing to thank you for producing a simple but powerful process for balancing prosperity and purpose. Thanks John Chappelear for writing The Daily Six! We all need strategies for refilling our spiritual, mental and emotional tanks. Your book provides six simple, yet powerful, principles and practices that serve as daily mission fuel for our personal journeys.
Shawn Dove - Vice President, New York
MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership
I enjoy your positive thought of the week. I just wanted you to be aware of the positive influence you have had on my life. Your book is inspirational and a great format for keeping our lives centered on what is truly important. Just 2 weeks ago, I passed along my copy of your book to a friend who is struggling with some big changes in his professional life. I have also passed along the newsletters to friends of mine as your topics touch everyone in some way. I appreciate the positive attitude of people so much more than I did before The Daily Six. You have helped me to keep me on that path with your newsletters and past advice. I appreciate the help you are giving to others and know that someday you will be rewarded for it in far more powerful ways than you have ever dreamed. Far beyond the personal reward you obtain from your work currently. So, keep up the great work and know that it impacts others daily, whether you are aware of it or not.
Tami Van de Weerd
GoBrands Inc.
Thanks John your training session today far exceeded my expectations. You are extremely knowledgeable and were very helpful with making the concepts easily understandable. Thanks again
Pam Neff
Neff Accounting
John you were wonderful. You engaged everyone with your humor. I learned some great new lesson to use as tools for my “tool belt”.
Julie Bullard
Career Development Specialist
Tazewell County - Illinois
In my job I hear a lot of speakers. I just had the pleasure of hearing a great speaker and I wanted to spread the word to my fellow Association Professionals. John gives a unique perspective on handling the curveballs thrown at us every day as executives, moreover, as individuals. He uses just enough humor and personal illustrations to "bring it home", and to point out what to do to keep our professional and personal lives in balance, in spite of the many challenges. John's six point suggestion list, can, if used, provide a quick checklist on keeping what should be important, important and, in full view, everyday. I know the kind of pressure work can put on our lives. So it’s even more important to know that John’s message has helped me and many others, I spoke to, in the audience, feel more positive about ourselves, our families and our organizations.
R. Brinkley Seward
World Food Logistics Organization
John showed us excellent examples of how to manage ourselves during the challenging process of change. He did so with clear, concise and applicable information coupled with a wonderful touch of humor. This was a great presentation. I highly recommend John as a speaker and agent of change.
Ronald P. Culberson, MSW, CSP
National Speakers Association - Washington, DC Area Chapter
