Dan O'Connor

Some of Dan’s Recent Testimonials
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“The training left me energized and with useful tools.”-Laura Gonzales, IT Manager, New Mexico

“Best workshop I’ve ever attended!”-Annette Baumgartner, New Mexico

“Dan was exceptional at engaging his audience.”-Kat Brophy, New Mexico

“Excellent group participation, humor, content, examples, etc. The best training in 30 years!”-Randy Smith, Division Manager, New Mexico

“I was really pleased with the presentation. The training was enlightening, fun, energetic and effective.”-Alipio Mondragon, Traffic Manager, New Mexico

“I have attended many seminars. This seminar was the most entertaining one I have been to. Everyone was totally involved because of
Dan’s gift to present and teach while having a good time. Everyone felt his (Dan’s) seminar was done in such a way that the tools he showed us will be easy to remember. ”-Lisa Romero, Senior Consumer Service Representative, New Mexico

“The level of excitement about the topic was contagious from the instructor. The class was held in conjunction with another class – Energy Transformation – and it made me wish I’d been able to attend both days.”-Kate Stoddard, Shift Supervisor, New Mexico

“Training will help me do my job faster.  (It will help me deal with energy vampires and time wasters.”)-Nora Castaneda, Nutritionist, TX

“Dan is an amazing presenter.  I’ve attended many seminars and he is the best presenter.”-Christeanne Goodey, Sr. HR Tech, New Mexico

“I can’t tell you when I have laughed so much while learning so many things that will help me in every avenue of my life.”-Rhonda Robinson, Dispatcher, New Mexico

” … Dan O’Connor is absolutely positively the best trainer that has come through these doors. We must have him again and again. I have never been so impressed and affected by a trainer … . There aren’t enough words to cover or convey the great gift this man has in imparting the skills of customer service. I applaud you all for selecting him and look forward to being trained by him in the future.” -Sonya Fisher, Incentive Process Analyst, Miami, Florida

“Unbelievable! Dan was the best prepared and knowledgeable seminar trainer I have ever had.”-John Erwin, IT Specialist, Portland, OR

“Well the halls are buzzing with all the laughing coming from the conference rooms the last few days. You were definitely a BIG HIT! It must be gratifying having such an impact in a forum that usually consists of yawns and ‘when can we get out of here?’ Thanks for being such an inspiration to me and my peers!”-Pam Baltimore, Administrative Assistant, Loveland, Colorado

“Hi Dan. I attended your class on Advanced Communication Tactics for Leaders last week. Your approach to teaching is refreshing and was very enjoyable. You made us laugh but you also made us think. At least…you made me think. I’m convinced you’d do well on the Standup Comic circuit because you have the ability to tell stories, lay out a scenario and get people to relate–not to mention you are just plan funny and fun!”-Vi Michaelis, Electrical Engineer, Loveland, Colorado

The most energizing, motivating seminar I have ever attended. Dan kept my attention for the entire 2 days. Bravo. Dan, thanks so much for helping me figure out how to improve my communication with “all” people at my company.”-Darlene Davis, Executive Assistant, Zimmer Spine, Minneapolis, MN

“Dan made this training very interesting and was very knowledgeable in his presentations. He’s an outstanding instructor. I hope in the future your company has more instructors like Mr. O’Connor. This training went by super fast because Mr. Dan O’Connor made it interesting and very enjoyable.”-Nephi K. Akina, General Foreman, Honolulu, HI

“The 2-day session surpassed all expectations. It was never boring. Thank you for raising my standards and expectations and giving me the tools to do so.”-Evelyn Fowler, Production Manager, Bloomington, MN

“This was the best seminar that I have ever been to. The instructor, Dan, was outstanding and speaks very well and is very personable. His examples are great and no question went unanswered.”-John Ballard, Manager Customer Services, Portland, OR

“Daniel T. O’Connor was one of the best speakers I’ve heard. He was so motivating, lots of energy, positive, funny, organized, and presented lots of useful information. An overall amazing speaker and person. I’m so glad I was able to attend this seminar. I also liked the examples and situations Daniel used during the seminar. He was able to make everyone in class feel comfortable and he got us involved in the seminar. Daniel is also so funny. I greatly enjoyed every moment. Great job Daniel!”-Valerie Kimura, Manager, Honolulu, HI

“Dan was so energetic and into what he was teaching. He is awesome. It really helps when people like him take a personal interest in the message that is being sent. I feel as though he has taught me how to effectively become a better communicator and listener. People like Dan do make a big difference in the world. He is so positive.”-Tara Conaway, Payments Supervisor, Baltimore, MD

“Dan is an outstanding presenter. Highly motivated and thoroughly knowledgeable about interpersonal communications.”-Thomas E. Denton, Engineer Tech II, Anchorage, AK

“Today’s training was wonderful, entertaining, enjoyable, and educational. Dan is inspiring, motivational, and exhuasting…in a good way. I would recommend my peers to attend this seminar, or any seminar Dan is a part of. Dan thank you for the experience and knowledge. Hope to see you again in another seminar. Great job! Mahalo.”-Aaron Koichi Clevenger, Member Service Rep.II, Honolulu, HI

“Dan O’Connor was very knowledgeable of the material. Very effective, clearly organized. He uses excellent communication skills. He is committed to training this course in such a way that class participants were completely satisfied and came away with tactics that can be used immediately in work settings and in personal life.”-Beverly Hughes, RTS Supervisor, Bloomington, MN

“Dan O’Connor has a thorough knowledge of the subject matter, and presents the seminar in a fresh and relaxing manner that is very conducive to learning. I would recommend this seminar to everyone, because these communication skills will help everyone become more successful in all areas of life.”-Joe Mobley, Fuel Analyst, Columbus, OH

“Dan is able to make this topic extremely interesting. His approach and style appeals to a wide audience. This seminar, with this instructor (Dan O’Connor) will have value for both people starting to work on their communication skills and those who are looking to add to their skill sets.”-Dan Edelman, Automotive Development Metallurgist, Indianapolis, IN

“The speaker was well-prepared and excited about his topic. I was never bored. The speaker gave me tactics to deal with tough employees and members. Better than other seminars I have attended. Dan was very personable.”-Brook Howard, Assistant Branch Manager, Evansville, IN

“Dan is an excellent motivational speaker. He is amazing with the techniques that he uses in his seminar. The topics covered will be very helpful to me both professionally personally. Thanks, Dan.”-Connie Log, Communications Director, Charleston, WV

“Excellent presentation! Very informative and interesting. Seminar well worth time and investment!”-Scott Stewart, Probation Officer, Bloomington, MN

“Dan was very good. A lot of very quick useful information rather than fluff. I think that the course was very applicable to daily life and activities. This course was suggested to me. I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it as well as how much useful information I received. I truly expected to be bored out of my mind. I received the exact opposite experience. Thanks.”-Wes Yenter, Switch Engineer, Anchorage, AK

“Dan O’Connor is the most refreshing and exhilarating speaker I have experienced in a long time. His delivery as well as his knowledge and applications were very insightful.”-Tina Kies, Director of Quality/Marketing, Huntington, WV

“If Dan O’Connor ever gets tired of doing training, I think he should consider doing stand-up comedy!”-Sheryll Venarchick, Program Consultant, St. Paul, MN

“This is the absolute best training overall that I have attended in 8 years of this field! The training surpassed my expectation! I honestly think that every tie I open my mouth from now on, I will see Dan’s face!”-Hillari Yentz, Juvenile Probation Officer, Bloomington, MN

“Dan is very enthusiastic, knowledgeable about, and excellent in presenting skills of good communication. Best I have ever attended! I would like to attend another of Dan’s seminars on a related topic.”-David Diederick, Executive Sales Director, Indianapolis, IN

“Today’s training exceeded my expectations in various ways. I will definitely review my notes and put these helpful tools to practice immediately. Great job, Dan! Thanks for sharing all the helpful tactics.”-Peter Gerard, Probate Collection Manager, Bloomington, MN

“The seminar was very informative and it provided many tactics which will improve my communication habits. I feel the seminar is very helpful. I felt the tactics provided will increase my communication skills. I found I was using the techniques before the seminar was over.”-Nicholas Osborne, Client Response Representative, Indianapolis, IN

“It has been not only very informative, but also very entertaining, which makes sitting in a seminar all day fun! I have really enjoyed this seminar. The examples were great and I appreciated the opportunity to discuss specific situations. Dan presented a wide variety of communication skills that can be used both professionally and personally. This is the first seminar I can say I have thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end and am walking away with more power than I had before. I was disappointed when the seminar ended.”-Tommie Belanger, Pharmacy Tech. Supervisor, Anchorage, AK

“The skills I’ve learned today will be life changing for me!”-Wanda LaBoyTeaux, Nurse Manager, TX

“The training taught me a whole new way to think, when it comes to handling difficult people.”-Marie Reed, Nurse Supervisor, TX

“Dan’s seminar was very helpful, useful, and a lot of fun!  I got a lot of great ideas for improving my communication with co-workers, family, and friends.  This was well worth my time—great workshop.”-Susan Bennett, Nutritionist, TX

“Dan’s training provided specific and detailed information on how to effectively communicate.  Presenter is AWESOME and an amazing and entertaining speaker.  I loved the training!!! Dan, you rock!!! Outstanding speaker!!!”-Linda Buck, Program Manager, TX

“Dan is very energetic—keeps the class moving.  He’s motivational, inspiring, very knowledgeable.  A dynamic speaker.  Very powerful in delivering the information.”-Dreka Strickland, Program Director, TX

“Dan…What vitamins and/or energy drink to you take?  And were can we buy them? “-Selena Abou-Eid, Clerk, TX

“I like Dan’s whole teaching method.  He’s such an infectious personal speaker.  He makes you want to use what he teaches.”-Robin Edwards, Program Manager, TX

“Daniel is a great trainer who is very responsive to the needs of the audience.  He is never boring.”-Erin Bush, Training Coordinator, TX

“Speaker Dan is really good.  He’s very interesting.  Dan kept my attention and gave me information I can use with my job.”-Glenda Conaway, LVN III, TX

“Thank you for keeping me interested and awake.  I have never been to a meeting/training where I was so involved from beginning to end.”-Gloria Rodriguez, Nutritionist, TX

“Excellent, very empowering.  I am grateful for being in this seminar.”-Nina Worley, Border Planner, TX

“Fabulous, outstanding, very informative, great energy.  I really enjoyed the workshop!  You have a great passion for delivering the information with much energy.  This makes understanding the material much easier.  Outstanding job!”-Diana Garcia, Regional Nutritionist Dietitian, TX

In regard to the training–“I loved it.  I’ll use it.  I needed it.”-Marissa Martinez, Public Health Tech, TX