An extraordinary public speaking, presentation and communication skills course that gets remarkable results! By the end of this course, you will know how to take information and in a matter of minutes, communicate it dynamically in a number of different styles. Our Clients include numerous top executives, politicians and professionals from companies as varied as Fortune 100 companies to small town
business people. Our website www.secretscourse.com has a great deal of additional information on our course, as well as a client list, letters and recommendations.
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Kaiser Permanente gives the Secrets Course its highest evaluations with top Executives, Leadership, Administrators, Sales, Underwriting, as well as for doctors & nurses at most of the Southern California Medical Sites. In the Bank One Managerial/Supervisory College, the Secrets Course was the highest rated course and was part of the National Curriculum for Bank One Executives. Now we've moved with their executives to JP Morgan/Chase. CLIENT LIST:
Agilent Technologies
All Saints Episcopalian Church
Altra Energy
Amgen Inc. Andre Sobel Foundation
Antares Corporation
Arizona Department of Education
Arizona FFA
Arizona FCCLA
Arizona FBLA
Arizona SkillsUSA
Arizona DECA
Arizona State University
Bank One Corporation
Bank One Arizona
Bank One Columbus
Bank One Texas
Barth Insurance Company
Bragman, Nyman, Cafarelli
Brown University
Bull Information Systems
California Family Study Center
Capitol Records
Cineplex Odeon Corporation
Commonwealth Title Company
Corporate Productions, Inc. Dallas Title Company
Esquire Deposition Services
Et Alia LLC
Finova Capital Corp. First Interstate Bank of California
First Interstate Bank of Oregon
First USA, A Bank One Company
Foothill Independent Bank
Gardener and Raven, Incorporated
General Motors University
Hewlett Packard
Image Consult of Germany
Integrity Systems
Irving Bar Association
Jafra Cosmetics International Kaiser Permanente Medical
Kerns and Gradillas
KPMG
KQED Education Network
Lab Products Inc. A. City School Teachers
Lucent Technologies
Makai Media
Merrill Corporation
Montrose Chamber of Commerce
NASA, Jet Propulsion Lab
National Park Service
NBC
NY/NJ Bay Keeper
PepsiCo
Planned Parenthood of Arizona
Pioneer Electronics
Price Waterhouse Cooper
Project Centr’l
Rosemount Analytical
Saleslogic
San Diego Trial Lawyers Association
Sentinel Group
Silent Stars
Southland Corporation
Sparkletts
Star Telecommunications
Stratus Computers
SunAmerica Securities
The Mellinger Company
TRW
Today's Librarian Review
“…excellent public-speaking course…inventive…enlightening… would improve the skills of almost any speaker…”
“…It’s an excellent public speaking course. Hendrie’s three-pronged instruction method is based on creating appropriate emotion in a speech, expressing it and ensuring connection with listeners. Most of the video shows Hendrie working with a class of lay volunteers-no actors-plucked from the professional world. Viewers are brought along through Hendrie’s direct coaching and prompts to pause the tape and participate alongside the class.”
“The workbook contains speeches and drills shown on the video and reinforces important points. In one inventive exercise, students whisper their speeches, impressively stepping up nonverbal communication. They also practice being conversational by reciting their speeches while engaged in everyday tasks. An entire section on gestures is enlightening. Hendrie constantly uses practiced, politician-like gestures, which are undeniably effective.”
“Based on sound speaking techniques, this course would improve the skills of almost any speaker who actively participates. Sound and video quality is excellent, and the production is enhanced with lively graphics and supporting scenes.”
Library Journal Review
“…Highly recommended…easy-to follow format…very practical and useful tool…”
Viewers can learn how to present and deliver information by watching Stephanie Widener Hendrie teach how to communicate effectively, no matter what the situation via, her Hendrie Method. The majority of the title shows an actual class going through the exercises covered in the accompanying workbook, which supports and reinforces the lessons on the video. In between the class sessions, Hendrie reviews the salient points covered, such as “the three key elements to becoming an effective speaker,” “no matter how well planned your presentation is, you need to prepare,” and “what great speakers do instinctively you will learn to master personally.” The material is thoroughly covered in an easy-to-follow format. Viewers see the class participants encouraged when Hendrie applauds the positive points from their presentations; she doesn’t point out bad habits because she says they disappear as you learn the skill of effective speaking. Overall, this title is a very practical and useful tool for people to improve their speech and video presentations for job interviews, teaching, sales, or formal occasions. Highly recommended." Denise A. Garofalo Mid-Hudson Lib. Sys, Poughkeepsie, NY. Midwest Book Review
“…Easy, effective, student friendly…will enable anyone to speak clearly, persuasively, easily, and engagingly anywhere, any time, for any purpose.”
“Secrets for Exceptional Speaking™ is a complete video training course in the techniques of effective speaking based on ‘The Hendrie Method’. Whether it’s a formal speech or a personal one-on-one conversations, Secrets For Exceptional Speaking™ will offer specific training and information that will enhance your ability to converse and communicate regardless of the circumstances or situations where speaking is required of you.”
“The Hendrie Method is simple and will help the speaker to overcome stage fright through the three key elements of background imaging; rhythm pattern styles and "conversational connections.”
“Easy, effective, ‘student friendly’, Secrets For Exceptional Speaking™ will enable anyone to speak clearly, persuasively, easily, and engagingly anywhere, any time, for any purpose.”
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“I find that Stephanie Hendrie has also made another brilliant discovery incorporated in the Secrets for Exceptional Speaking™ by identifying the Three Key Elements...Stephanie has also developed vivid and fantastic exercises to help each student in developing each of the Key Elements. I believe Stephanie has been able to fathom the most important Secrets For Exceptional Speaking and has found dazzling ways to explain the process.”
-Paul Baker, Drama Department Chairman, Baylor University; Drama Department Chairman, Trinity University; Founding and Managing Director, Dallas Theater Center; Founding Director, Dallas Arts Magnet High School
“The best time and money I ever spent. Gave me the ability to release once hidden speaking skills into my own successful style. What was once dreaded and terrifying is now fun and effective. Turns boring and detailed facts into entertaining and interesting communications. Fun to learn; fun to do. I use it daily.”
--George Good, President & Founder Aspen, G & G, & Alpine Water Companies VP and Manager of Marketing, Formost McKesson
“As HR Manager, I have access to the finest training available in the country. The Hendrie Method is the ‘best of the best.’ It builds dramatic excellence into public speaking. Graduates exhibit self-confidence and style...and consistently give the “Secrets” Course superb evaluations. We highly recommend it for our executives, managers, retail salespeople, call center employees - anyone who must communicate with clients. The results will far exceed your expectations.”
--Michael Young, VP and Manager Human Resources Education & Development Bank One, Arizona
“My performance as a speaker greatly improved. I felt I could be me, at last, and know that my talks will be effective, that my audience will be attentive and retain the key message. I have referred this course to many of my colleagues and they too have experienced extraordinary results. The Hendrie Method has my highest recommendation. Its simplicity and profound impact are astounding.”
--John Westman, Former President, Bank One, Arizona & CFO Banc One Corp.
“Let me take a moment to describe my delight with your class and process, the Hendrie Method… A colleague and I took the class. Then I sent my entire staff. I’ve found immediate improvements impacting my ability to connect with people in any setting, to large groups and small one-on-ones. I watched my colleagues give the best presentation ever just a month after our session.”
--Bruce Sparks, Area Sales Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company
“My profound thanks to all of you for making this training available to me. Dr “R” and I took the course yesterday. I experienced what I consider to be huge movement in my ability to deliver a compelling and engaging presentation. For me this is by far the best ‘short course’ I’ve ever taken. ”
--Bill Geckeler, MD, PhD, Area Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente SCPMG
“Your Training has enabled [candidate] to understand how to speak naturally and directly. His victory will be due in large part to you.”
--Campaign Manager
“What a delightful way to spend a Friday, learning how to communicate more effectively. Everybody really appreciated the theory and coaching. In fact, I think we all spent the weekend practicing ‘jabbing’, ‘dabbing’, and ‘jerking’ to whoever would listen. Do not hesitate to use us as a reference. I am already discussing your course with other divisions.”
--Bill Pence, Ward/Davis Communications
“I want you thank you [for]…your work with us. I personally feel a greater sense of confidence and excitement about expanding my range of abilities… All along, it was an exceedingly powerful workshop, and I salute you for your innovative style, your personal connection with each of us, and your professionalism throughout.”
--Edwin S. Cox, Ph.D., California Family Study Center
“Your seminar on the Hendrie Method: Secrets for Exceptional Speaking was absolutely fantastic. I…came away from the seminar with a wealth of information, awareness, and new experiences… I can feel the difference within myself and the process is really fun. Thank you for sharing your time and energy with our class and myself.”
--Hanah Polivka, Project Central
“I want to let you know how much I enjoyed your workshop presentation. I felt a great deal of confidence as we transformed our group anxiety to poise and excellence… I do believe our group found you outstanding.”
--Ann Jackson-Forstall, MA, MFCC
“Your seminar on effective speaking was outstanding. The Secrets for Exceptional Speaking that you shared with us will be vital in the leadership roles that each of us at Project Central are seeking… I wish to thank you again for the excellent seminar. It has been the highlight of all Project Central sessions. I am sure that all of the Project Central participants agree with me when I say thank you.”
--Richard A. Wertz, Project Central
EVALUATION TALLIES
All participants are given evaluations at the end of a Secrets Course. Clients are asked to rate the following statements or questions regarding the Secrets Course as Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor. The following is a summary of all the evaluations tallies to date.
98% Excellent, 2% Good, 0% Fair, 0% Poor
*I would recommend this course to others.
*The course was worth the time I invested. How would you rate this course overall?
95% Excellent, 5% Good, 0% Fair, 0% Poor
*I learned specific tools, skills or techniques that I can apply on the job.
*I feel this course will help me do a better job presenting & communicating.
