Barnard Communications * Find your voice, change your life!

Testimonials

Below are quotes from clients in Illinois, Bali, Barbados, Maine, London, etc.
As a "Success Coach" I travel to my clients via airplane, telephone, Skype
and email! Please see "TIMES WOMAN" article about me at the end of
quotes. If I can help YOU, please let me know!

"Edie" has a keen sense for successful speaking. She has a comfortable,
encouraging style & keeps you on target. She is very helpful & a lot of fun!
She is great at building on your strengths & fine tuning your skills."
Brigitte Grant, President, Peoria Downtown Rotary

"Before embarking on a year as Rotary District Governor, which required
me to publicly present at least 70 times, I consulted with Edith Barnard.
She helped me better organize my thoughts with visualizations, develop
impact and deliver confident, clear, and concise messages. Edith really
helped me reach my stride quickly!"
Ron Riggins, Illinois Rotary District Governor, District 6460

"Our physicians feel that your presentation, "BEDSIDE MANNERS MATTER,"
was quite informative, well organized, and professionally presented. We
look forward to continuing to work with you individually and in group
training. Your services are needed to help physicians improve their
communication skills."
Bernard Taylor, M.D., Chairman, Continuing Medical Education
Committee, Proctor Hospital

"Edie's unique approach supports an open communication environment that
brings the best out of anyone! I highly recommend Edie's classes to any
person who is sincerely committed to making a personal change in their life."
Joseph Milton, Music Entrepreneur, Fitch Heating and Cooling,
Peoria, Illinois

"Edith Barnard---theatre artist extraordinaire---inspired her inexperienced
actors to do their best, and it shows!"
Gary Panetta, Theater Critic, Peoria Journal Star

"Edith's seminar was insightful, thought-provoking and motivational! Edith is
an incredible presenter and she was the perfect presenter to inspire our
volunteers!
Lisa Plantamura, Junior League of Peoria

"Our Bali-Seminyak Rotary Club enjoyed Edith's "How To Work A Room"
seminar immensely. She inspired us and showed us how to develop "sound
bites" which tell who we really are. Learning her hints about how to appear
full of confidence even if we were quaking within was fun and encouraging.
We look forward to her next visit to Bali.

Anita Lococo, President, Rotary Club of Bali-Seminyak

"Edith makes you and your team more effective right from the start. She
takes expert speakers from good to great in a short time. She helps people
learn, stretch and grow while having fun in the process. I highly
recommend her to anyone who wants to succeed in a way they never
thought possible!"

Susan Warren, Illinois' Postmaster of the Year

"This spring I took Edith's individual 6-week "Success Coaching" with the
intent of becoming more comfortable with speaking in front of groups. We
worked on breathing, presentation style and breaking old habits. "Edie"
helped me expand my comfort level and I have developed a new level of
confidence. I now enjoy speaking in front of groups! She also did a "Team
Building Through Drama" seminar with my staff which improved their
communication tremendously in a relaxed, fun manner."

Nikki Vulgaris-Rodriguez, Director, Alzheimer's Association,
Central Illinois Chapter

"Edith was the keynote speaker at OSF's Women's Conference. The ladies
at my table and I were taking notes to capture her funny and poignant
spoken pearls of wisdom. I still remember her motivating suggestions for
an empowered life because I've hung my paper on my refrigerator!"

Marilyn Eeton, Physical Therapist, Peoria, Illinois

"Edith's keynote address for the OSF Women's Conference was inspiring,
motivating and down to earth! I am eager to take her 'Personal Impact
Power' seminar to incorporate more of her ideas into my life!"

Ruth Wagner, Educator, Peoria, Illinois

"Edie - I have some news I just have to share with you because I don't
think I would ever have considered this without the time I spent with you in
the seminars. I am starting today as the new Executive Assistant here at
Children's Home! I am excited and want to say thanks to you for all your
help!"
Linda Keown, Peoria, Illinois

"Edie has very keen insights as to how to cut through your own resistance
to success, come out of your shell and move into circles of influence with
confidence, proficiency and skill. Her practical, easy to apply approaches to
networking and success are sure to offer value to even the most
experienced 'schmoozers'. I recommend her programs and seminars highly."

Mitch Williams, Professional Entertainer and Speaker

"Thank you so much for creating a fun and motivating way to learn at
Saturday's "How To Work A Room" seminar. At the end of your class, I
truly felt like we all connected heart-to-heart. That hasn't happened at any
class I have ever attended."

Michelle Grawey, Busey Bank, Peoria, Illinois

"Thank you so much for the wonderful talk ,"BEDSIDE MANNERS MATTER"
you gave to our physicians. Your speech was lively and fun as well as
informative and interesting!"

Carole Siefken, CME Coordinator, Proctor Hospital, Peoria,