Vincent Ivan Phipps Testimonials

Keynote Speaking

“Thank your for delivering your keynote speech at the Business Ethic and Work Values Seminar at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The response to your presentation was overwhelmingly positive.”
Margaret Craft, Branch President and Ethics Seminar Chairman

“Vincent, you are the perfect fit to what we are trying to accomplish in our Leadership Conference. I am looking forward to further working together toward our mutual success.”
Steve Champion, Managing Broker with Realty Center

“You are the Bomb! We received excellent feedback from you lively presentation. A huge thank you for encouraging young women to follow their dreams by sharing information on how to set goals.”
Candace Meadows, Founder, SistaSpace Collective, Inc.

“I was so impressed with your delivery and subject knowledge. I think it is wonderful to be able to get paid for a job you seemingly enjoy and do so well. Thanks so much for allowing me to reap the benefits of learning how to go about treating people the way they want to be treated.”
P.A. Trish Lewis, National Opportunity Manager, IBM E-business

“Thanks very much Vince for your superior presentation at our training session. I received very good feedback from those in attendance.”
Dean Hickman, President, Eagle Research, Columbus, Ohio

“I personally attended Vincent's session. Out of all of our classes, he received the highest rating! The content was right on point with our expectations.”
John K. Radomsky, Manager, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Beaver, West Virginia

“Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You really captured the group and believe it or not, I detect some changes in our office.”
Gloria Gill, Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Counselor

“Thank you for so effectively speaking to our seniors on positive communication. Your illustrations were good and you included some creative group participation. You would have enjoyed hearing our lunch table conversation. Part of it centered on your presentation and they were very complimentary.”
Mary S. Rutherford, Program Director, Senior Neighbors

“Bravo! You did great. All comments were positive. I think several people told you but more told us. You hit all of the correct points, very smooth, and humorous. Thanks for an entertaining and enlightening evening.”
Richard Arp, Northwest Georgia Bank

“Your keynote speech on effective communication was engaging, informative, and well received by our audience of learning and development professionals.”
Mary Catherine Hammon, General Manager, TVA, Chattanooga, TN

“I actually enjoyed sitting there and listening to Vincent Phipps. I wish I could talk and communicate as easy as he demonstrates. He was great”
Kelly Flanagan, Marine Traffic Supervisor, San Antonio, TX

“Keep up the good works so that corporate America, community leaders, and others (including our youth) might benefit from your dynamic, interesting, and informative style. I'll spread to those who need you.”
Booker T. Scruggs, Director, UpWard Bound

Individual Coaching

“My recent promotion was a direct result of the your information. Today I communicate my ideas clearer, directly, succinctly, and with confidence. Every evaluator commented on my improved verbal skills. Thank you Vincent!”
Dawn Ginnaty, Atlanta, GA

“I respect your intelligence, professionalism, and diversity. You are an excellent role model that has a gift of knowledge that really inspires me to be successful and strive for the top!”
Doug Manggrum, Delta Express, Atlanta, GA

“I want to thank you for one of the most informational classes that I have ever attended.”
Larry Kaylor, Dixie Group/Yarns, Charlotte, NC

“My favorite part was the knowledge gained from my learning to improve my listening skills. The one on one was time well spent. I often recommend your training. You can use it everyday all day.”
Beverly Clark, Supervisor, North American Support Center, Atlanta, GA

“I had several situations that I managed better because of what I have learned.”
Gil Francis, National Media Spokesperson, TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN

“You really made me look at myself as far as my listening capabilities go - I have already begun to make to changes.”
Melissa Burns, Corporate Recruiter, Southern Financial Group

“Thank you for your expertise on "critiquing" my speech. My slides looked better than anyone else's thanks to your suggestions.”
Dr. Mary Duffy, M.D. Internal Medicine

“This seminar has given me tools to tackle a potentially career-limiting habit.”
Irene LeCourt, Blue Circle

Interactive Workshops & Seminars

“Your seminar continues to be one of the most popular and valued presentations in our Executive Series. IN Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, and Raleigh Triangle Park - North Carolina, the clients rated content, topic, relevance and facilitator performance extremely high!”
Bill Hetherington, Director of Marketing, Matrix Resources

“The training was the most informative and useful workshop, I have attended in years.”
David Shambley, Project Manager, Portland, Oregon

“Vincent, thank you for your facilitation of the workshop. You were exciting, refreshing and full of explosive information. The knowledge shared can be used in any career, social event, or everyday situations.”
Investigator. Ponda D. Bailey-Foster, Chattanooga Police Department

“We would like to thank you for your presentation on interpersonal communication. We all agree that it was an enjoyable experience and that you are a phenomenal presenter. We look forward to attending other seminars of its kind.”
Global Headquarters of The 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

“As you can tell from the comments and evaluations from the Fun Day/Team Building, everyone had a great time. You fit right in like a part of our team.”
Ann Dozier, Vice-President, Business Development, Atlanta, GA

“What a difference you have made in my life. This is one of the best seminars in the area! Out of all of the workshops that I my company sends me to, The Season's Tickets is the best!”
Dee Raya, Atlanta GA

“Hey Vincent!! I want you know that I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. I have been talking about you to all of my clients and co-workers. Like I said, your presentation was great and very helpful. Your points are right on about women in a professional environment!”
Angela Dunn, Division Director, ASWA, American Society of Women Accountants

“Your session was outstanding and we all walked away with valuable tools.”
Nancy Lee, Washington, DC

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course on presentation skills (Season Tickets: Presentations That Get Ovations!). I have already benefited from your lesson and my level of confidence during my presentations has greatly improved. I look forward to the next course.”
Tanya Wildgoose, Engineer TVA, Chattanooga, TN

• The instructor was excellent in presenting the information and constantly wanted to know if we had questions and when there were questions he took the time to answer them without hesitation.
• Listening to Vincent speak, he was an excellent speaker. I especially enjoyed listening to him answer questions - he speaks very knowledgeably - quick with his responses.
• What I liked most was the excellent speaker!
• Great information presented in workable manner.
• He was obviously an expert speaker and communicator.

Finding a Better Way to Say It, Phoenix, AR

• Vincent's speech was very encouraging!
• The speaker held the attention of the audience very well.
• The facilitator was amazing! He was very charismatic!
• Everything in his speech was well delivered and easy to follow. I can instantly apply what he talked about either in my conference room or my living room.
• Vincent had a very open manner and a speaking style which put you at ease.

Interpersonal Communication, Triangle Park, NC

• Vince is a wonderful speaker! He has excellent knowledge of subject matter and delivery.
• Hearing Vincent really helped me relate to the work environment and to interact with people.
• What was best was Vincent's topic knowledge as well as his flexibility within the audience.
• The speaker used good humor and demonstrated great communication skills.
• Vincent is very informative. He also speaks well and clear and helps you understand all the information that he shares to you. He is a very positive speaker.

Improving Your People Skills, Dallas, TX