“She translated her words into a relationship with her audience.” Linda and Tom Luckens/Philanthropist

“You saved me $10,000! I had a client who ordered a custom made sofa and they didn’t like it. They wanted to return it. It was a difficult situation but I took a deep breath and used some of the techniques you taught and we worked it out. They are happy and I’m really happy! Thank you!”  Confidential/Designer

“Once again, you are extraordinary!”  Bill Beandream/Inventor

“Super presentation and super delivery at High Point!!!! Thank you so much for your time, energy, talents, and simply sharing your knowledge. You were, in my opinion, the best feature of the International Home Furnishings Center, ASID/High Point Authority’s View Point Series. Add me to your mailing list. Thank you so much!” Nancy Bilbro/Interior Designer

“I was totally wowed by Angela!   We routinely see motivational speakers but her presentation really stood out.  She immediately grabbed my attention when she spoke of leadership and how it’s being sacrificed in many cases in lieu of doing more with less.  The end result is an overworked, poorly motivated, and less productive team which often includes supervisors and managers.   So many of us relate to that scenario these days!   Angela offers practical solutions for re-energizing teams by educating, challenging, and inspiring their leaders.  She is a high energy, powerful speaker who delivers a dynamic, engaging presentation.  Awesome presentation!”  Sue Postelle/UPS

“I have had extensive formal communication training in a previous professional life as well as personal coaching. Still I learned new information! YOU kept my attention all day! Great clarity”. Participant/New Mexico

“She was stellar! So worth coming to see her”. Leah

“You cannot afford to miss this speaker! I learned some life skills today that will make me better in my professional and personal life”.  Kim Schoenadel, President, KSA.

 

“It is a distinct pleasure having Angela, one of our most requested speakers, in our Speakers Program for the last several years. CEUs including “Client Magnet(ism): Tools for Attracting Clients” are some of our most popular”.  Heidi Salati/Director of Education/American Society of Interior Design/Washington DC

“Every participant I spoke with said they were reached on a personal level. As a presenter to a large crowd, you not only kept a balance between keeping the audience engaged but also staying on topic. It was fast paced, fun and entertaining. I particularly loved the participation by our members and how it was integrated throughout your presentation – giving everyone a chance to feel part of the topic. The feedback from our Leadership team, the Committee, and the participants has been phenomenal. We highly recommend you to any organization seeking a dynamic speaker with style and a proven message”. John Cialone/Event Director

 

“LOVE ANGELA! When Angela speaks I feel inspired and motivated. So re-energizing and relevant in today’s environment. Please keep bringing Angela back. Helps pin-point areas for improvement…I wanted more”.  Andrea

 

 

“WOW VERY EYE OPENING!!! This exercise was great. We got to identify our ‘tribe’. Brilliant! I have been struggling with a difficult situation in another business and this presentation helped me realize that the “fork in the road” I took Friday is the right one. What a relief! I usually feel uncomfortable in these sessions…you made this easy and fun. Very thought provoking! I so needed to hear this message today”. New Mexico All Day CEU Event

“Angela made me analyze what I do and discover my personal strengths”. FABULOUS! Pat.

“Angela Merola is an inspiration!”  William Parker

 

 

“Really enjoyed this – loved the content, delivery and audience interaction. Great passion for this topic!”

“It was a sincere pleasure to hear you speak. I usually do not take time away from projects for professional enrichment at the markets but I am so glad I did this time! Your presentation was exactly the kind of motivation and inspiration I needed at this stage in my career and personal life. What a gift to have met you!” Kira Krumm/Interior Designer

 

“I thought you were downright fabulous in Chicago! Basically, what I garnered from your program was how to teach people to take charge of situations, be they programs or individuals, in a strong and kind way with the end result being a satisfying and productive result for all involved. Right on! Your presentation seemed to be one of helping people to get together, put their own secret agendas aside, listen to one another with open minds, garner the best ideas through good honest listening and then problem solve; come up with a workable program, which would motivate the larger group into getting involved, making commitments and then getting on with getting the job done. I think a motivational speaker like you would be such a person who could help get this message across to our congregation. I would love to see you in CT again. I’m keeping you in mind for a possible future program”. Lynn Barelick/Chair of Property Commission at Christ Church/Greenwich/CT

“Angela is an excellent speaker. Would love to hear more from her. Her passion is contagious”.  Heather

“Wonderful! Angela is inspiring! LOVED IT! Can you come home with me? You are so easy to listen to & very engaging….time flies when you present! It was a shot in the arm. Really good motivation. I love the balance Angela has between talking and asking audience participation…very important to engage us! Poignant. Angela was great last year and even better this year! Thank you!” Tucson/AZ/ Event Evaluation Comments

“The response was fantastic, everyone raved, received the highest marks for everything, excellent content delivery, best non-designer speaker, several people wanted it to be an all day CEU – 6 hours CEU (that was the first time I had heard feedback wanting a CEU to be an all day event). Shows you how much they appreciated the information”. Elaine Courtney/Director Professional Development/ Atlanta/GA

“I still have on my desk the cliff note sheet you gave us that lists successful ways for dealing with difficult conversations and I use it all the time when I have a student that is upset. Works every time! Thank you!”  Dustin Struckmeyer/Professor

“Angela focused her attention on the interaction with the audience making it feel very personal on both a business and private level – more of a conversation than a lecture – her attention to the attendees vs. PowerPoint! Angela has true sincerity to help us interact with clients, vendors, etc. Angela is awesome! I liked how she used examples and showed us how to put them into action & use the techniques. Everything she discussed could be put to use in every relationship you have with people. She’s a great presenter and keeps your attention. AWESOME! I usually dislike role playing, but it was very effective in your presentation. This was such good timing for me – so happy I was here today! I saw myself in so many of the “What not to do examples”. I gained so many solutions, some I know but don’t practice and some new tricks to try…..so beneficial”. Evaluation Comments/International Interior Design Association/Madison WI

“This was the best speaker you have had….Very engaging and how-to vs what-to-do…on the spot advice….She did a fabulous job, a real communicator…..She was knowledgeable and knew design issues specifically… She’s a very engaging speaker—Brava!”  Denver Merchandise Mart/Evaluation Comments

“This was an excellent presentation! I have seen many things today that I can use in my business and personal world! I am very impressed with Angela and her understanding of our industry. GREAT presentation – it’s a subject designers don’t talk about but should. I loved that Angela kept it focused on her audience – designers – and not speaking in generalities of other occupations or business fields. EXCELLENT! BEST I HAVE EVER HEARD ON THIS TOPIC! Her relationship conversations really work.” Milwaukee/ WI/Evaluation Comments

“Your speech was so refreshing. This new time in our history calls for a new way of thinking and conducting business. I have been reviewing my notes and making changes to my business practices for which I am so grateful. I’m excited about implementing my new skills”. Susan Corrado/WA

“Listening to Angela speak provokes your thoughts on how to solve problems that may arise in your professional life or your personal life. She encourages you to look at yourself from the inside out so that you understand why you do what you do and also to recognize that we are all unique individuals. I was inspired to change my tactics on my approach to everyday activities, whether I’m dealing with clients, friends or family.” Nancy DeSantis, American Society of Interior Designers President Florida

“I love your passion! A different perspective than what I have heard on this topic. Your charisma is contagious! Inspirational, motivational; it was logic put into words. Angela is fantastic! Great presentation, incredibly relevant and meaningful. Angela really cares about helping us growth our business. Laura

WOW…great speaker…knowledgeable & relatable. I loved it! You kept my interest the whole time. I wish it was longer. I learned how to prepare for conversations that I am apprehensive about. Anything she would talk about would be interesting. I like her ease of speaking (no notes, etc). I learned so many ways to resolve conflicts with my clients. Upbeat, great speaker, great presentation, organized. Excellent tools to work with clients on many different levels. FABULOUS! Evaluation Comments/Omaha, NE International Interior Design Association Event