Talkitout® Testimonials
"I've been looking for a long time for a method of public speaking that would allow me to communicate my ideas in a compelling and exciting way. I found that with Talkitout®. It's the best leadership investment I have ever made."
Fred Morley
Executive Vice President, Greater Halifax Partnership
"Talkitout is a fun and practical way to become an effective communicator, whether you are talking to an audience of 2 or 2000. Even experienced speakers, or those who think they are experienced, will benefit from this program."
Jamie Baillie
President & CEO, Credit Union Atlantic
"With Halina's engaging presentation style and the simple advice and instructions in the Talkitout technique, your presentation skills cannot help but be greatly enhanced. Buy the book, and better yet, go take one of Halina's sessions and learn directly from her."
Nil d'Entremont
Corporate Controller, The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
"This program is brilliant. When you sit back and really think about it - it makes complete sense. I've totally revamped my presentation style based on Talk-it-Out."
Angela Surrette
Marketing & Communications Manager, Robertson Surrette
"The most useful workshop for me so far in my professional life. Previously, I became paralyzed when asked to speak publicly. It has been one month since attending your workshop and I have already used your Talkitout technique at least 3 times. It worked beautifully. Thank you so much!"
Christine LeBlanc
Provincial Coordinator, VON Healthy Baby & Me Projec
"I have always been very comfortable speaking in public and connecting with the audience. So when I participated in a session with Halina, I wasn't expecting to learn anything new. In the first 10 minutes I realized that this was no ordinary session. Halina is an accomplished coach, who takes personal pride in the success of her students. Plus her sessions are fun."
Moyez Somani
EVP & CFO, Farm Credit Canada, Regina
"Halina's tips and lessons hit the nail right on the head. The improvements I felt are instantaneous."
Dennis Chan
Economic Correspondent, The Straits Times, Singapore
"I thought I was a good speaker or at least adequate until I took this. This made me a much better speaker in a large way."
Percy A. Paris
MLA NDP
"It was refreshing to step away from my desk and learn from a master."
Pamela Whelan
NS NDP
"The TalkItOut technique really helped me to simplify my message and make it much more effective. I feel more confident when presenting because I know that my thoughts are clearly organized and that I've worked through any tricky tongue-twisters."
Jason Colak
Client Manager, T4G
"The Presentation Skills workshop was a real eye-opener. The workshop was effective in highlighting my problem areas. Halina's techniques were easy to follow and to adopt. I think that her approach has helped me to deliver more meaningful and effective presentations."
Irene Yeung
T4G
"Halina's no-nonsense, cut-to-the-chase approach works well with students. Her coaching makes a marked and immediate difference. Her performance and writing workshop is a highlight for journalism students."
Sue Newhook
Assistant Professor Broadcasting, University of King's College
"Fabulous! I used your technique this past weekend and it worked wonderfully! I think I gave my best speech ever at Toastmasters last evening!!"
Nadine Wentzell, BSc(Pharm), M.Ad.Ed.
Learning Consultant in Professional Development, Workshops, Facilitation, & Editing
"I couldn't believe how fast and easy the Talkitout technique was. It really improved my performance."
Alex Gellman
President, Guru & Associates Wellness Inc.
"Talkitout works, whether you are talking to one person or one hundred."
Tara Milburn
Manager of Business Development, Nova Scotia Business Inc.
"The techniques are easy to learn and produce instant results. Talkitout has encouraged me to use storytelling as an integral part of my presentations and everyone loves a good story."
Cassandra Dorrington
President, Vale & Associates
"The techniques are easy to learn and produce instant results. Talkitout has encouraged me to use storytelling as an integral part of my presentations and everyone loves a good story."
Cassandra Dorrington
President, Vale & Associates
"I had never seen a technique work so well in so little time (one session). This whole experience has given me more confidence in my ability to offer presentations. My hope is that anyone who offers presentations has the privilege to learn this technique and include it their professional or personal life."
Janine Mazerolle
Director, Kent Family Resource Center
"Working with Halina and the Talkitout technique will change the way you speak, write and prepare for presentations forever."
Dr. Wanda Lee MacPhee B.Sc., D.C.
Chiropractor, Author and International Speaker
"I've had a chance to get everyone's feedback on Monday's session. Flying colours all around. Amongst the comments - "some of the best training I've ever had with the government". Many thanks to Halina for another crazy successful Talkitout."
Alex Smith
ACOA
"Learned more in 8 hours than I learned in a semester of journalism school."
Matt Morris
Eastlink Television
"This was a breakthrough for me. Even though I felt I was quite a good presenter before, the improvement was dramatic. I feel well equipped to create much better presentations now."
Kay Crinean
Collective Wisdom Solutions
"A true value added experience. You took down barriers and clearly showed me the way to Talkitout! Sincere thanks."
Robert Shaw
President, Financial Insights: Home Budget Works
"Halina makes silk purses out of sow's ears; takes what we say and coaches us to connect with our listeners - helps us show our passion and our gifts."
Jeffery H. Hosick
"My future audiences thank you. My message will, hopefully be more carefully crafted & easier to listen to. I gained confidence & will definitely practice this method."
Marilyn More
MLA NDP
"I was surprised at first at how challenging writing a good presentation was. The test for me now will be to get rid of old habits. This has been a most useful session. I will work hard to perfect my presentations."
Vicki Conrad
MLA NDP
