High
Tech
Accenture
Booz
Allen Hamilton
CliniComp International
Cubic
Applications
Epsilon Systems Solutions
Federal
Data Solutions
FileNET
Forward
Slope
General Electric
IBM
Infosonics
Intuit
Johnson Controls
KOAM
Engineering
Kratos
Mountain
Top Technology
Northrop
Grumman
PageNet
SAIC (Scientific Applications International Corporation)
Serco
Sony Computer Entertainment
SPAWAR
SYS Technologies
TASC
Teradata
TechFlow
Unitech
VPSI (Vector Planning Services, Inc.)
Bioech
and Healthcare
Abbott
Laboratories
Agouron-Pfizer
Alliance Healthcare Foundation
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Biogen Idec
BioGenesis
Bionanogenics
Burnham
Institute
Cell
Genesys
CliniComp International
Community Health Group
CPKelco
Genetronics,
Inc.
GenQuest
Inovio Biomedical Corporation
Integrated Neuroscience Consortium
Kaiser Permanente
Managed Health Network
Medical Care Connections
Nanogen, Inc.
San Diego Hospice
Scoliosis Research Society
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Telecare
Temple University Health System
Traversa Therapeutics, Inc.
UCSD Healthcare
University of South Dakota College of Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
Corporate
(General) and Governmental
Aladdin Bail
Bonds
Barney
and Barney
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
Bergelectric Corporation
California
Department of Transportation
Calnet
Cumming
Ernst & Young, LLP
ESPN
GE Energy
Golden Door Skin Care
Johnson Controls
Kleinfelder,
Inc.
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District
Lusardi Construction Company
Marriott Suites
North Island Naval Station
Novelle Financial Services
Oaktree Capital Managment
Prudential Securities
San Diego Gas & Electric
San Diego Zoological Society
Sempra Energy
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Sprint Nextel
SolidWorks
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Wells Fargo
Westin Horton Plaza
Wimmer, Yamada and Caughey
Associations
Association of
Dressings and Sauces
Association of
Professional Researchers for Advancement
ASTD (American
Society of Training and Development)
CommNexus
Institute of
Management Consultants
International Association of Administrative
Professionals
National
Communication Association
National Speakers Association
PACRAO (Pacific Association of College Registrars and
Admissions Officers)
San Diego
Professional Coaches Alliance
SHERM (Society of
Human Resource Managers)
Toastmasters International
Truckload Carriers
Association
UK Speechwriters
Guild
WITI (Women in
Technology International)
Women in NCR
Women in Teradata
Colleges and Universities
National University
Ohio State University
San Diego State University
Trinity College
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, San Diego
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of San Diego
Nonprofits
American Liver Foundation
Council of Community Clinics
Escondido Community Health Center
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Jewish Family Service
LEAD, San Diego
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center
Noah Homes
Nonprofit Management Solutions
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced
Catholics
Partners for Community Access
Real Solutions for Children and Families
San Diego Foundation for Change
San Diego Pride
Solo Flight
Stepping Stones Recovery Program
Storefront Youth Shelter
Urban League of San Diego
Vista Community Health Center
Testimonials
"Chris Witt was the highest rated speaker at the annual
convention of the Association of Dressings and Sauces. His
plenary session struck just the right note with our
audience: it was both educational and entertaining. He was
easy to work with and professional in every way."
-Wanda Jurlina, Technical
Service Manager, CPKelco
"I want to thank you for your superb speech at the UK
Speechwriters Guild. Your closing keynote was the icing
on the cake. Your speech was pitched perfectly to the
audience, and everyone left with a spring in their
step."
- Brian Jenner,
Executive Director, UK Speechwriters Guild
"Chris Witt understands the people in my IT
department and how they communicate. More importantly,
he helps them understand how to communicate their ideas
to non-IT people clearly and persuasively."
-Jonathan Tamayo, CTO,
Community Health Group
"I thought I was a pretty good speaker until I
hired Chris to help me refine my company-wide annual
address to our employees. Little did I know how
fundamentally his advice would change my approach to
speaking - my motivation, my message, my willingness to
step out from behind the podium and take center stage.
More importantly, the impact was felt by all who listened
- our employees were motivated by my message like never
before. The presentations became personal and easy for all
to understand and act upon."
-Gerry
Salontai, President and CEO. Kleinfelder
"Chris Witt has been instrumental in the success of my
speaking engagements. He helped me gain clarity in
creating my material that result in a 50% increase in my
list and creating a $1,000 an hour speaking pay day. Chris
Witt is for you if you need and want someone to help you
be a real leader. Highly recommended!"
-Lourdes
Gant, professional speaker
"Chris is one of the top speakers and speaking
coaches I know. When I need advice on promoting my own
consulting practice or speaking as the chairman of a large
professional association, I go to Chris; the advice he
offers gets my message heard."
Drumm
McNaughton, Ph.D., CMC(r)
President, The Change Leader
Chair, Board of Directors. Institute of Management
Consultants USA
"Chris Witt helped me by simply cutting to the
chase and communicating my message in a clear and common
sense style."
Patrick
Caughey, FASLA, RLA
President., Wimmer Yamada and Caughey
"Because of Chris Witt's training, I'm able to
deliver professional briefings –
to three- and four-star generals, Members of Congress, and
leaders of foreign armed forces –
in a manner that not only gets my message across but also
keeps the listener's attention. Despite my confidence now,
I always work with Chris prior to any significant
presentation. The investment returns remarkable
dividends."
-Matt
McCarthy, Program Manager, Fort Lewis Mission Support
Training Facility
"This presentation has changed forever the way
that I do presentations. Chris Witt is a wonderful
resource."
-Alison
Butler, Senior Information Engineer, Teradata Corporation
"Chris drew the largest crowd we have had at a
breakfast meeting in over a year. Excellent turnout and I
heard much positive feedback from the attendees. He has
such well-developed presentation and delivery skills—he
is a role model for us all!"
-Barb
Mather, Program Chair, Institute of Management
Consultants, Southern California Chapter
"You took a bunch of engineering geeks preparing
an orals presentation and made us ready for prime
time."
-Spence
Bauer, Deputy Program Manager, SAIC
"The best presentation I've ever attended on
giving presentations."
-Ryan
Ambrozaitis, Chapter Director, American Liver Foundation
"There are many factors involved in what I
consider a major success, but I believe the coaching and
consulting you provided our presentation team were a big
part of it."
-John
Dobyns, Vice President, SAIC
"Your written evaluations were very positive, and
many of the participants told me personally how much they
appreciated your workshop. One person wrote, 'Best
workshop I've attended.'"
-Connii
Randall-Fuller, Director of Human Resources, Cell Genesys
"Thank you for keeping our message development
team on track and in balance with humor and
persistence."
-Dr.
Ruth Rydel, CEO, Alliance Healthcare Foundation
"Chris hit a home run in supporting strategic
preparation, delivery and his
post session discernment. I have worked with some of the
best coaches and Chris is up there if not above the best."
-Joe
Petrone, Director of Program Development, Excelerate, Inc.
"Your skills, message, and presentation were
excellent and very pertinent to our group. Enthusiastic,
well prepared presenters like you help make my job
easier."
-Jean
Habdank, Human Resources, FileNET Corporation
"As a manager, I found my staff interested and
enthused during the course. I'm confident this will
translate into better presentations and more effective
communication with our clients."
-Robert
Samuelson, Vice President Bergelectric
"Because of the advice and coaching Chris Witt
gave me, I was able to give my speech with confidence and
not anxiety. Many people came up to me afterward to say
how much they enjoyed it and were inspired by it. I even
got an invitation to give it to another audience"
-Auguste
Fortin, M.D., Yale School of Medicine
"Thanks to Chris' coaching The Art of Travel was
able to respond to clients' questions in a way that not
only addressed the needs of our clients but also held the
standards and integrity of The Art of Travel in
place."
-Kleon
Howe, President, The Art of Travel
"Your experience, interest, and insight on the
numerous issues surrounding public speaking proved
invaluable. The participant's evaluations have been
resoundingly positive."
-Rick
Siordian, Project Coordinator Council of Community Clinics
"Your presentation on how to present more
effectively was excellent and very well received."
-Vicki
Lynch, Director of Patient Recruitment Integrated
Neuroscience Consortium
"Your workshop was a big hit. The information you
provided and the remarks you made were right on target.
The participants felt it was an excellent topic and they
were very pleased with you as a presenter."
-Eunice
Tanjuaquio, Program Coordinator, LEAD, San Diego
"I have seen you transform individuals with
ordinary talks into creative and memorable
presenters."
-Nancy
Jensen, President, Medical Care Connections
"Got the information I needed in 2 hours and will
be able to use it now."
-Liz
Brosnan, Program Coordinator of the American Red Cross
"The students found your presentation both
insightful and encouraging."
-Rosalie
DeMarco, Professor, San Diego State University
"Chris Witt has a rare and special gift. His
evaluations are absolute rave reviews. I appreciate his
total engagement with us and his constant
encouragement."
-Kay
Collier-Slone, Ph.D., Director Solo Flight
"Because of the speech Chris wrote for me, I
received two long ovations and a standing ovation at the
conclusion."
-Bob
Hunt, President, Stepping Stones Recovery Program
"He is wonderful working with physicians. It is
rare that anyone gets a 5.0 rating –
our highest –
as he did!"
-Lynn
Thomason, Director of the Office of Continuing Education,
University of South Dakota School of Medicine
"Your class on Presentation Skills in the
Workplace was well received and enjoyed by everyone who
attended."
-Vicki
Finley, VP Programs, Women in NCR
"Chris helps speakers of all levels really NAIL
DOWN what they do... from their heart's desire channeled
into profitable programs."
-Sheryl
Roush, President, Sparkle Presentations
"In reviewing your materials, I have been able to
stay on track and to accomplish more in a less stressful
manner. Becoming a professional speaker can be very
challenging. Your help starting me off in the right
direction has certainly made my journey much easier."
-Blanche
Katz, professional speaker
