Eric Boles
Testimonials
I have worked with numerous ‘motivational speakers,’ but rarely have I seen the cut through,
relevance, and the immediacy of application resonate with an audience so clearly. The way
that you brought your insight into focus with real life examples definitely helped our team
members see where it had meaningful application in their strategic thought and planning, as
well as with the tactical aspects of driving daily outputs (whether they be productivity, quality or
development). A significant number of our team members (from all levels) talked to me
afterwards to thank me for inviting you, and they were all really pumped up with the possibilities
of their newfound knowledge! You were a significant highlight at our event, and I hope that you
will consider attending our future events to build on the development insight that you ignited this
time.
-President & CEO, A Wireless
On behalf of TD Ameritrade, I want to thank you for delivering such a powerful and motivational
presentation at our recent Retail Distribution National Meeting. As you know, our firm is
embarking upon an aggressive journey that will require laser focus, determination and greatness
from all our associates. Your messages will help our managers deliver that and more. With key
tenets like “don’t fear the future, design it” and “leading means being a possibility thinker,” you
invigorated our managers and left them excited about leading through the change and
opportunities that lie ahead for our firm. Thank you again for sharing your insights and expertise
with all of us.
-President, Retail Distribution, TD Ameritrade
Thank you for the wonderful job you did speaking with our leadership teams at Nationwide. Your
emphasis on the importance of a solid personal life in achieving success professionally was
powerful. Your message also resonated with our culture of providing meaningful and consistent
feedback for our associates. Your energy and “real world” examples brought great inspiration,
encouragement and motivation to the day-to-day tasks of leaders throughout our organization.
-President & COO, Nationwide Financial
The executive team is extremely pleased! I heard the CEO say that he’s seen many motivational
speakers in his career and Mr. Boles tops them all!! Thank you so much! We were all completely
impressed.
-A Wireless
Your presentation on “Moving to Great” was just what our organization needed! You did an
AMAZING job!!! The halls were buzzing and you were spot on with your entire message. As we
kicked off our first career week, it was important for participants to understand the importance
of owning their own career, building their own brand and unlocking the potential they already
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have. Eric, your personal storytelling and sense of humor resonated with everyone in the
audience and, based on feedback we’ve received, you helped us achieve our goals!
-Hasbro Toys, Senior Learning & Development Specialist
We wanted to take the time to thank you for your inspiring keynote presentation at our Kraft
Foods Cheese & Dairy “Top 100” Leadership Summit. Our team is at a critical moment and your
message was perfectly aligned with what our leaders need to focus on as we create the new
Kraft Foods. In particular, your emphasis on “Fearless Leadership” and harvesting effectiveness
into full potential really resonated with our participants. We have heard extremely positive
feedback about your keynote since the event. Several participants have asked to use your
slides so they can share the information with their extended teams. In fact, 95% of respondents
indicated that they would recommend you as a speaker to others. Our thanks again to you for
the time you took to understand our business and to deliver such a passionate and inspiring
message to our “Top 100” leaders. We highly recommend your services to others.
-The Kraft Foods Cheese & Dairy Team
You are fantastic! Your message was perfect for our leaders. I truly appreciate how you tailor
your inspiring and challenging message to align with our business needs and meeting theme.
You get results! You are a true professional and a man of integrity.
- Starbucks Coffee Company US
WOW! Thank you so very much for your fantastic keynote message at our 2010 Profitability &
Growth Conference in New Orleans. Your presentation was just perfect for our audience of
corporate employees. The nearly 1000 attendees were still buzzing about your powerful message
the next day. Your challenging insights on becoming a “Dream Team” blending around
leadership, focus, peak performance, and managing change were perfectly tailored to our
meeting and business issues.
- Dunkin’ Brands, Dunkin Donuts
For the second year in a row you “wowed” our franchise partners! You embraced our theme of
“exceptional” and instilled a piece of it within each person listening. What a way to kick off our
conference! Thank you!
-1-800-Got-Junk
You were a fabulous speaker to kick off our conference. Your message was inspirational, filled
with great insight and wisdom. You woke everyone up and allowed us to finish the conference
on a high note.
-Washington Bankers Association
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Eric is one of the most engaging speakers we have ever experienced. He is eloquent and
inspiring and his delivery is humorous and captivating. His insights were thoughtful, stimulating,
and extremely helpful.
- Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources
To say it was a hit is an understatement! The [Live with Passion] concepts of personal
responsibility, realizing more of one’s potential, self-image, and comfort zone performance
barriers, self-esteem, and goal setting resonated with our people in a significant way… There
aren’t many programs I have experienced that deliver on the promise of impacting your people
in a personal and powerful way and translating that into tangible business results. [Live with
Passion] does.
- Panera Bread
Your message will help our staff to have the courage and the confidence to take the actions
necessary to thrive in the very competitive nonprofit marketplace. Your presentation was
effective and well received by nationwide staff at all levels.
- American Lung Association
The delivery was fantastic. Eric was passionate and authentic, and brought great insight and
wisdom to the subject of leadership.
- MoneyTree, Inc.
Thank you so much! Today is, by far, the BEST training I've ever had. I've been to many training
seminars and am not always impressed by the content or the speakers. However, I thought Eric
was terrific—passionate, clear, and entertaining! Plus, the content was first rate. Thanks for
putting on an excellent course!
-Aflac Insurance
We demanded an excellent program that offered excellent results for the individuals and Eric
delivered. Eric was articulate and professional and his delivery was superb. He was also very
warm and displayed a great sense of humor and passion for making sure we “got” the
information.
-President, Southwest Airlines
Your presentation on leadership was right on target and your interaction with the participants
was just what we hoped for. When asked what they liked most about the Summit server
participants said, ‘Eric was awesome. His encouragement and perspective were just what I
needed.’
-Program Director, Leadership Training Institute, National League of Cities
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It was clear that you truly cared for every individual in that room. Your connection with them in
that rare and personal way made everyone involved feel engaged and cared for…[You have]
and beautiful and rare talent. The world needs to hear from Eric Boles!
-CEO, Kentucky League of Cities
Leading in the New Reality was exactly what we needed. They are still raving!!! You challenged
us to be our best more of the time, to be the change that we seek, and to lead with courage. I
would strongly recommend your services to anyone looking for real change and inspiration.
-President, Envision Financial
Your message on “Fearless Leadership” hit the mark with our attendees as evidenced by the
standing ovation they provided at the conclusion of your talk. Thank you very much for your
enthusiasm, energy and professionalism.
-Director of Education Product & Program Delivery, Emergency Nurses Association
Your presentation, Moving to Great, was the perfect fit for our group and resonated with
everyone. Every year we struggle to find the perfect keynote speaker and you raised the bar!
We cannot say enough good things about our experience working with you and would highly
recommend you to any organization looking for the ‘WOW’ factor!!!
-Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Memorial Hermann Healthcare
This is the most real, truly applicable course that I’ve ever taken, and I’ve taken a lot! This has
created a shift in my thinking that is very exciting. Thank you!
-WA West State Sales Coordinator, Aflac Insurance
For the second year in a row you ‘wowed’ our franchise partners! You embraced our theme of
‘exceptional’ and instilled a piece of it within each person listening. What a way to kick off our
conference! Thank you!
-CEO, 1-800-Got-Junk
The standing ovation you received afterwards indicates how our people truly feel about your
presentation. We knew from our first engagement with you that you were ‘FABULOUS!!!’ but this
round left us confident in coming back for more. Our people are truly challenged and inspired.
Eric, you are a true professional and a delight to work with.
-Chief Operating Officer, Children’s Creative Learning Centers
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Nearly half of our attendees had the opportunity to hear your presentation, ‘The Best Always
Want to Get Better,’ and their response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic…You contribution was
the highlight! Many thanks on behalf of our Leadership Conference team!
-Director Organizational Development, Knowledge Learning Corp
I want to sincerely thank you for the incredible job you did as a keynote speaker at our
Leadership Summit. You stole the show!! Our people were completely engaged from beginning
to end with your timely message and your humble enthusiasm. We could not have been more
please with your presentation. The content was right on target while providing the perfect
combinations of education and inspiration.
-Executive Vice President, Alaska Airlines
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