To say that you were a smash hit at our management conference in Las Vegas would be an understatement. So many of the participants came to me after your presentation to tell me how deeply moved they were and how much it made them think about the need to to stay in touch with the people who are most important to them. That is exactly the life balance message we hoped they would receive. The added bonus is that they received it not only at an intellectual level, but much more powerfully, at an affective level which allowed them (including me) to give themselves permission to make the necessary changes going forward. You stimulated so much interaction and response that your session could have gone on for a significantly longer period to the benefit of us all. Should you wish to use my name as a reference for any future speaking engagements, please feel free to use my name, though I am sure your testimonials are adequate to keep you booked for the next five years! I have been in the trade association and convention management business for over twelve years, and I honestly have never been so inspired by any speaker like I have been by you. I consider myself a skeptic when it comes to professional speakers, allowing my "thirty second rule" to kick in when I am reviewing speaker demo tapes (If a speaker doesn't grab me in 30 seconds I am on to the next tape.) Your tape grabbed me to the point that I watched the entire thing- a first for me. I would like the other planners reading this letter to understand that you have a unique ability to captivate, inspire, and change the lives of people you come into contact with. And it is very obvious that people need to hear your message. Your presentation received a 4.7 out of five on our conference evaluations- the highest rating I can recall for a closing session speaker. Words used to describe you by conference attendees included: "inspired", "much needed reality check", "great send off", "bring her back!" Mary, thank you for making me look so good! It has been a great pleasure to work with you. As a meeting planner, it is always a challenge to find a speaker who presents fresh ideas that will entertain, inspire and energize the audience. Your sessions were a high point of the conference, receiving the best possible ratings from all participants. The only complaints we got were that your sessions were too short, making it clear you struck a chord with our members. This is a high compliment from an audience comprised of busy top level real estate professionals who attend many meetings a year and are not easily impressed. The enthusiasm expressed by the attendees as they left your seesion was a testimonial to your talent and effectiveness. Your ability to move the audience and deliver a message that applies to people of all backgrounds is truly rare. I would highly recommend you to any meeting professional looking for a different kind of speaker-- one who entertains and inspires with a unique approach and provides ideas to help attendees strengthen their personal and professional lives. Thanks again for doing such a first rate job. In my five years as a meeting planner I have never worked with a speaker who delivered as much as you did.