A gifted speaker who motivates audiences with personal stories, practical advice, and a powerful mix of business sense and entertainment, author and speaker John Avellanet has garnered hundreds of testimonials and thank-you’s from attendees and conference planners alike. Below are just a small sampling:
From attendees:
I would go out of my way to hear John speak on any subject just to enjoy his style of message delivery. He speaks with a brilliant combination of energy, humor, positive attitude, and solid meat-on-the-bones details. Perfect.
- Wayne Starnes, CEO, Cary, North Carolina
I challenge anyone to find a better speaker. You are passionate, enthusiastic, and dynamic. I heard nothing but praise from my colleagues. You did an excellent job for us. We were all impressed. Thank you.
- Ginger Norfleet, CEO, San Francisco, California
John was one of the best speakers at the two and a half day conference. His presentation offered sound practical approaches that could be implemented quickly and provide value almost immediately. His well grounded presentation cut through the fluff often seen in other venues.
- Dan O’Leary, President, Swanzey, New Hampshire
I attended many sessions during the three-day conference and found yours to be the most useful and most informative of all. I look forward to attending your future speaking engagements.
- Calvin Calvert, President, Woodbridge, Virginia
Yours was an excellent talk, well worth the time and the money. I’m looking forward to using the material and strategy you shared to help my company better manage this area. I look forward to other presentations in the future.
- David Hardy, Director, Ontario, Canada
Your workshop was very informative and I came away from today’s session willing to start using this information right away. You really helped prepare our company to succeed.
- Jaell Bradley, Production Manager, Andover, Massachusetts
I want to thank you for giving such a great talk a few weeks back. Your presentation was not only interesting, it was full of humor. And thanks again for providing such great information and follow-up resources on your website.
- Jason Robins, Director, Richmond, Virginia
Thought provoking, entertaining and practical – all at the same time. John provided straightforward, pragmatic ideas and tactics to deal with a complex, ever-changing landscape. I felt engaged the entire time.
- D. Sarppo, Minneapolis, Minnesota
In developing our new lean supplier qualification system, I have relied a lot on the GHTF GS3 work that was presented at the conference. Then I reopened your presentation. WOW! Your method is definitely cleaner and LEANer than the GHTF, particularly in relation to supplier risk evaluation and qualification. Thanks!
- Ruth Barnett, Supplier Quality Specialist, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
You possess that rare talent of being able to handle sensitive issues in a direct and productive manner that promotes an on-going dialogue and practical solutions. You cut through all the clutter and helped us move forward on the right track.
- Barry Nowak, Director, Lansing, Michigan
I thoroughly enjoyed your speech. I found the style of your presentation to be refreshing and engaging and very supportive of your message and content. Well done. Your talk was top tier.
- Mary Jo Wojtusik, Manager, Milford, Massachusetts
Your workshop provided the necessary framework to simplify complex processes and requirements. Just incredible.
- A. Fauchier, Director, Atlanta, Georgia
John’s presentation skills are dynamic and engage the audience to participate – just wonderful!
- Jim Shore, Principal Design Assurance Engineer, Marlborough, Massachusetts
Your talk and presentation were very personable. And I like the downloadable reference material so the presentation could be left to high-level concepts and helping us understand the logic behind the advice rather than getting bogged down in details.
- Mike Weber, Director, Newport News, Virginia
Your seminar was very informative and supportive of my needs. Some of your examples really hit home. I am now sufficiently motivated to improve our QSMR process. I look forward to more of your good advice and practical suggestions in future seminars and conferences.
- Karen Steinberg, Manager, Canoga Park, California
Just excellent with great real-world examples. Don’t change a thing.
- C. Pillar, Vice President, Chicago, Illinois
John is one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard in more than 20 years. John was clear, confident, and concise. He was able to simplify a complicated topic and make it interesting with real-life examples and personal stories.
- Tom Golden, Director, Franklin, Tennessee
From conference planners:
Simply put, John is the best in the business. Period.
- Nancy Singer, President of Compliance Alliance, Founder of AdvaMed’s Medical Technology Learning Institute (MTLI) and former FDA prosecutor, Washington, D.C.
John Avellanet is an excellent speaker – one of the best I have ever heard. His message is direct, clear, timely, and relevant. His visuals enhance the message. He also includes many of his personal experiences that further support the discussion. Any organization or conference director would do well to make sure he’s prominent on the program.
- Dr. Paul Pluta, Institute of Validation Technology, Chicago, Illinois
As a program organizer, I’ve worked with more than 2 dozen speakers and John is one of my top speakers. His events are always popular, well attended, and routinely receive excellent feedback. His talks are crammed with specifics, highly useful tools, and tons of valuable takeaway information for attendees. I wish John’s services weren’t in such demand so I could have him speak at every event!
- Joe Pickett, President, ExpertBriefings
Thank you for a magnificent presentation. I thought it was very informative, useful and entertaining. You had just the right amount of detail. I hope you’ll consider coming back soon.
- Michael Cohen, President Emeritus, IMC National Capital Region Chapter, Washington, D.C.
Your presentation is excellent and consistently among the highest rated year after year. I hope we can get you back again…please.
- Maureen Carley, Program Director, Richmond, Virginia
To read more testimonials about a great speaker, visit John’s upcoming events and attendee testimonials pages at his company, Cerulean Associates LLC.
