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Remarkable Praise for a Remarkable Man


Diversity Lead Conference, Hawaii
August 23, 2007

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your recent presentation on “Successfully Dealing with Stress.” 
It was engaging, inspiring, expertly presented, and REALLY spoke the truth. 
I left the workshop feeling so much better, and I have since used the techniques with great success. 
I’ve attended a good number of presentations on stress management, but never one so useful, comprehensive and enjoyable.
Thanks for sharing, and good luck to you.


-- Kathy Rose, Social Worker - LIHEAP Conference

"Using Mastermind Strategies with At-Risk Youth" was a session that all teachers needed to hear. All students also needed to hear it. As educators we often attend empowering workshops. What made this one stand out was that the participants left feeling empowered. Everyone could have grown from this session. Mr. Gentry was exceptional. I agree that educators do need to change the way we think about situations in order to change them. In doing this we can help students see the greatness of who they are and are to become! These are things I won't forget.
Thank You".

Kecia Topping Chapman, Ph.D.
Federal Programs Coordinator
Midfield City Schools
Office: 205-923-2262
Cellular: 205-901-2273
Fax: 205-929-0585

Seminar on September 24, 2008: Improving Communication.
The audience was Foster parents from Chicago Village, Lockport

"It was great, I have been at SOS Children's Villages for over 3 years and that was by
far the best presentation I have attended"

Chiralaine Natschke - Child Welfare Supervisor

"I really enjoyed it, Marcus kept it very interesting throughout the training"

Toni Wagner - Program Support

"I would highly recommend Marcus, his enthusiasm is contagious - he not only knows his content he knows how to share it in a very attention-grabbing way"

Tony Barrett - Director Quality Improvement

 

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"On behalf of the Training Division, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding job you did in presenting the "Live Your Best Life" segment of our department's Support Staff Professional Development Series at the William Tell Holiday Inn in Countryside, Illinois."

--Denise Jordan
Training Specialist


"Marcus, thanks so much for serving as a trainer during the recent conference. Needless to say, you did an excellent job. Your willingness to share your enlightening and inspirational message was truly appreciated by all who attended your workshops. THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE"

-- Delores M. Johnson
Director of Traning
State of Illinos
Circuit Court of Cook County
Adult Probation Department

 

"Mr. Gentry has the incredible ability to, not only listen to your
spoken words with regards to what you want your audience to receive,
but also the ability to listen to the unspoken.  He will caputre your
true mind and hearts intention and successfully deliver only that
which is relevant to your mission"

-- Patricia Montenegro
FSS Program Coordinator

Read this "Letter of Appreciation"

“In the fourteen years that I have been in education, I have never witnessed a speaker's impact on staff and students quite like Mr. Gentry's impact.  He is a highly polished and accomplished speaker with great charisma. He held an auditorium full of 450 female students at rapt attention for nearly two hours. And then did the same thing with 450 male students.”

-- James H. Alexander
Woodward High School

Read this "Letter of Appreciation"

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DR. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.  SPEAKS

San Antonio, Texas August 11-15, 2006

  • "Mr. Gentry was very inspirational. I appreciated his speech and feel motivated to start the year".

  • "Very inspirational and practical! Our district should use the training Dr. Gentry teaches for our at-risk and possibly our general populations".

  • "Excellent presenter, motivator, innovator and fun to listen to".

  • "Outstanding information. Presents clear and informative. Very good selection to start the school year!"

  • "I loved the session! I would love to see him do more presentations for us about overcoming obstacles/difficult situations.

  • I’d love to see more information from a qualified professional such as this".

  • "Mr. Gentry is a dynamic, powerful speaker. He ignited a motivating flame in me. Realistic expectations and goals were reviewed to enable teachers to empower at-risk or all students".

  • "Extremely helpful, both professionally and personally!! Thank You – Thank You!!"

  • "Definitely will use his ideas in classroom. Very inspirational".

  • "Very interesting speaker; very knowledgeable; great captivating speaking voice and excellent examples".

  • "He was very easy to listen to. He brought many life lessons to his presentation".

  • "Great motivational speaker. Wonderful ideas; an inspiration".

  • "Best session I’ve been to in a long time".

  • "Mr. Gentry is knowledgeable and a positive role model".

  • "Awesome! Outstanding! Wonderful! Excellent! Very Interesting! Great! Inspirational! Motivating! Thank You"!

Testimonial from the 8 Week Series
"Making Choices that will Empower Your Future"

“The part of this workshop that  was most useful to me was the part where we need to be ‘above the rim’ in everything we do in life and to never give up no matter how hard the times may be . . . We touched on real life experience and problems. This seminar was the best decision I made and I would do it over and over again if I could.”

—Diva Turner, Chicago, IL

“I enjoyed the entire workshop. Most useful was the affirmations and the proactivity part of the workshop.”

—Marva McMurtry, Chicago, IL 

“What was most useful to me was learning how to act on your passion and never give up . . . The speaker was very compassionate, informative, inspirational, and encouraging. The workshop was one of the best programs I have ever participated in. Very rewarding. Gave me a sense of self-confidence and respect for others.”

—Jacqualin Armwood—Chicago, IL

“Everyone in the workshop was comfortable because the presenter used tools to engage everyone without disrespecting every else’s opinion . . . It made me aware of some qualities and strengths that I hadn’t applied in my everyday life. I am now able to use my gifts as a passion to help others. Thank you, Mr. Gentry, for Respect as you shared with us.”

—Vivienne Mason, Chicago, IL

“This workshop has taught me how to be armed and ready for whatever society throws my way. Most of all, it has helped me to think beyond everything, set goals, [and] get to working in the direction that will line up with my goals.”

—Vickie Hughes, Chicago, IL

“I enjoyed the whole seminar and the way the way Mr. Marcus presented and made us clearly understand the material . . . I think Mr. Gentry came with a well-spoken voice that made everyone stop and listen. He made sure to stay on us about not unplugging our computers.”

—Pearl B.—Chicago, IL

“The information given is very powerful and it keeps you motivated on a day-to-day focus for life and the inspiration to continue to have faith in yourself. I started to believe that my situation would not improve or change. I focused on the environment and not on myself. Being involved in this program has given me hope, motivation, inspiration with a desire to improve who I am. I have shared and will continue to share this information with others so that they can benefit, also.”

—Lydia Bradley, Chicago, IL

“Lots of good information. Thanks to all who helped me find myself.”

—Kethon Hayslett

 

Anonymous comments on Marcus Gentry Keynote at the
NAREN 3rd National Conference in Panama City, FL
on February 25, 2006:

"Great! Refreshing & Inspiring."
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"Great team of speakers."
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"I'm encouraged"
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"Well organized – thought provoking."
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"The best of the conference."
"Awesome"

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