Keynote Testimonials

“You truly inspire ‘superstars” by creating an atmosphere of ‘you can do anything you dream.”
Kay Caldwell, Southwest Airlines

“You messages were concise and motivational, and your ideas on how to conduct business and
delegate authority in today's business world were very insightful.”
Sean Corrigan , Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives

“Ms. Jewell's presentation was thoughtful and thought provoking – a prescription for excellence
and fulfillment.”
Susan Taylor, CPA, Houston

“Very uplifting seminar that inspires you to be extraordinary and get recognized for your natural
talents.”
Shari Harris, CPA, New York

“Great opening to our conference. Extraordinary presentation!”
Marianne Howell, National president, AWSCPA

“An extraordinary seminar from an extraordinary speaker! I'm ready to live my dreams.”
Christie Jordan

“ Catherine Jewell 's presentation was an eye-opening experience. I have recently been debating
where I am in my career and the position I hold at my firm. Focusing on what is holding me back
has opened my eyes to the changes necessary to be a successful professional.”
Lisa Crane, CPA, Ft. Lauderdale

Workshop and Retreat Testimonials

“Catherine has done several different training programs and seminars with us and I have had the
good fortune to sit in on a couple lunch presentations she has made as well. From my perspective
she does a great job! We have recently started discussing a more extended "monitored for specific results" type program for a small group of our up and coming project managers. In case you can't
tell -- I'm a big fan and truly believe my staff has benefited greatly from their interaction with her.”
Keith Jackson, PBS&J Engineers

“I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Jewell Performance Group for the excellent series of Lunch ‘n Learn Workshops that our firm has experienced over the last several months…. Your simple marketing techniques and strategies have made us all feel more confident and aware of business development opportunities. The attitude shift within the firm is already generating more leads and projects. One of our Project Managers recently returned to the office after a meeting, excited that she
had been able to apply some of her new-found knowledge to generate a new project!

“The most exciting result of our training is revealed in the number of proposals that we have generated during the first two months of this year. We have submitted three times our monthly average from the previous year.”
John Moman, Moman Architects

“Many good techniques for recognizing and relaying talents we have. Continued growth keeps us
happy and healthy!” 

“This is an excellent tool to promote positive work attitudes, and treating your job as more than
just a job, but a way to change things, positively!!!” 

“I got tips on how to STAR in all areas of my job.” 

“I actually got excited about finding my talent. This class made me think about different aspects
of my profession.”

“We're given tactics on how to deal with negative people. We're given options on dealing with change. Thank you for doing what you do. Your job is so important and we appreciate it.” 

“Good ideas on how to be a better employee…how to become a star in your job.”

“I would tell my friends how the information that was given to us was helpful not only for professional
use by for personal use also.”

“This is an opportunity to focus on how you feel about your job; to reframe if necessary.”

“This class gave me the opportunity to see how I am as a person and how I professionally fit in our agency. 

“This is a very good class. It makes you stop and really think about the good in you and the bad. How
to work and get along with your co-workers.” 

“I look at things differently now. Because I know now that I'm not the only one who has concerns of
such – it's throughout the Agency.” 

“I am glad everyone has heard the same valuable information. We need to remember to carry on what this training has started.”

“I would recommend this class because the information was helpful and the instructor was a lot of
fun, not boring.” 

“The STAR Professionals training opened up many new ideas and ways of dealing with my attitude, change and accountability.” 

“This class helps you see how much your attitude affects others and how to be more open to
change. It also helped me to get to know other staff because I am a new employee. Thanks.” 

“Sometimes we get so rushed in life and not stop to think about how or what we say. This class has allowed me to stay focused on events, changes, challenges and how I react to things and be able to change the negatives into positives to be a better contributor on my team and to the organization.” 

“The STAR Professionals course is very refreshing. It provided me with insight to my personality and others in the organization.” 

“This course is really great and very helpful in work related situations and in real life. It had me look at things that I may have never noticed before. It really improved some aspects of my life.”

“This has really allowed me to rethink my ‘box' and know that it's OK as long as I am accountable,
accept changes and maintain an attitude conducive to the goal.” 

“Great sessions, good feedback. STAR Professionals really gave me some good ways to upgrade my position.”

“It made me realize that I need to keep track of my accomplishments, not only with my job but also with my personal life in order to accomplish my goals.”

STAR Presentation Skills Testimonials

“I learned how to do a presentation on a topic that the presenter is not an expert on. An effective class
on skills needed to make a presentation.”

“Excellent refresher for sporadic speech-givers, as well as introduction to the basics for new
speakers.”

“Inspirational, informative and inclusive.”

“Even with several years experience in speech-writing and presentations, I learned things I had never heard before. Practical and insightful advice for dealing with an audience!”

“Well delivered, as described, atmosphere conducive to learning.”

“Good half-day workshop on how to give presentations. Tips to help you get through it.”

“This class was filled to the brim with information. I would like follow-up classes to improve individual skills. The tips were invaluable. These are items which only someone who has been out there ‘doing' what they are teaching would know.”

"Even for the experienced presenter, this class can further polish our soft spots." 
Jerry Ramos, PBS&J

"STAR Presentation Skills is a top-notch skills course that is exactly what I needed."
Alastair Miller, PBS&J

"Jewell is very dynamic. Be ready to learn, because she will keep you on your toes."
Mike Garrison, PBS&J

"Come confused, leave confident."
Kevin Byrd, Bartlett-Cocke

"Although I regularly give presentations, I learned overall things which will help in the future."
Steve McCleskey, Bartlett-Cocke