"You have a gift for helping people gain insight into the future and how it will impact on them. Your energetic and thought-provoking presentation style kept our strategic planning process moving forward to a successful conclusion. Clearly, you have a passion for your work and you care about your clients."

"This is the best presentation about the future of manufacturing in Europe that I've ever heard!"

"Your remarks were pertinent and on-target for our audience…You obviously spent some time researching our organization, visiting our web site, and noting the key issues which we face today…it certainly made a difference with our attendees and helped to immediately establish your credibility as a 'man who knows his stuff.' During the remainder of our Seattle meeting, I heard lots of hallway conversations referencing your remarks."

"We especially appreciate your efforts to tailor your remarks around industrial hygiene. Your high energy style, great visuals, and handout all served to bring home our theme, Embracing Change, to the audience."

"I thought Ed Barlow was a great choice for the conference. (Congratulations!)"

"Your presentation was the talk of the conference. I knew you were going to be good. I didn't know you were going to be great . . . I could tell how impactful your ideas were because throughout the rest of the conference, speakers would keep referring back to your presentation, as in 'well, you'll recall how Ed Barlow said that...' or 'that reminds me of one of Ed Barlow's points...' Thanks for making me look good!"

"Ed Barlow delivers relevant, current, research-based content in a meaningful way. Attendees at the 2002 Education and Business Summit in South Carolina were enlightened, challenged, and encouraged by his message, professionalism, and engaging presentation strategies. He is addictive!"

"We would like to thank you for helping us to make the Module II Leadership for Growth Program a very powerful and exciting experience for all the teams. You challenged the teams' thinking and assumptions about the business issue as well as you were able to work creatively with the teams in their breakouts. You gave the teams insights and information on macroeconomic and healthcare trends that they can integrate into their projects. This has been a great learning experience for all of us."

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"Wow . . . Thank you for doing such an awesome job. You did your homework and I do believe our people got the message. I really appreciate the time and effort in making our meeting a success!"

"I would like to let you know that there is still a buzz among the people that attended the Business Breakfast at BBSI's annual convention about your presentation. They loved it and especially appreciated your attention to how you related your information to the professional beauty industry."

"I attended the Iowa SHRM conference earlier this month. I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your presentations and the research about Iowa that you included. I thought your keynotes were outstanding! I am on the Central Iowa SHRM board and I certainly think we got our money's worth!!"

"Ed met and exceeded our expectations for exciting and inspiring our audience, it was a wonderful ending to a successful conference."

"Not only was your presentation valuable, so were your hand-outs. I have used your information, much to the amazement of audience, in some of my presentations regarding the world of work. It's almost as if they're wondering, 'How could a government employee come about such insightful information?' Of course I give credit to you and mention your name."

"You pointed out some interesting trends and I just want you to know that I am wasting no time preparing for the changes to come in our industry and the way I do business. One example is that since I am located in Bronx, New York I have already made plans to learn how to speak Spanish. After hearing you speak of the demographic changes to come in the U.S. I think it's a wise idea."

"Your presentation Aligning with the Continuance of Change was well-received by our members and your message certainly gave our group tangible information to take back to their companies. Ed, thank you once again for providing NAAD with an outstanding presentation."

"Instructor is a wealth of knowledge. His presentation and recall of information was great. He solicits and demands class participation, this is good!"

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"A big THANK YOU from the Forum for all the hard work and energy that was put into your presentation… The event was certainly a success, largely due to the high-caliber speakers working with us on the conference. …high quality programming that was clearly focused on our members' needs - a notable accomplishment!"

"Your engaging talk to our staff on the future of work was inspiring. I believe many of the WorkNet employees now see their work (worth) from a more valuable perspective as a result of your comprehensive overview. Way to go!"

"Thank you for taking the time to be with us in Chicago last week. Your opening keynote presentation got the convention off to a great start. There was much to ponder from your vision of the future. I look forward to working with you again in the future."

"You did a masterful job of creating awareness in our community, of the need to change, change quickly, and continuously. I sincerely believe that we have the attention of some key people, and hope to quickly gain that of others, to continue this journey that is vital to our survival in Western NC."

"The feedback we have received has been excellent. The information you provided is so timely. Your instruction illustrated practical applications that can increase business and improve the bottom line. Being prepared for what lies ahead is certainly the key to any successful business. You are exactly what we've been looking for in the area of educational programs for our members."

"Wow! What a great opportunity for Lorain County. Thank you for assisting OMTI in providing a great heads up. You initiated the sense of urgency. One comment read, 'Eye-opening and scary - but motivated me to begin the attack.' You have made a difference in many lives just in this presentation…I admire your stamina. I was exhausted!"

"During this past week I have participated in numerous business group meetings ranging from social functions to strategic planning meetings. Your name/speech has come up in every discussion. It appears your speech has ignited quite a bit of discussion and soul searching for many of our leaders."

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"As a testament to the impact of your message, I have had several people tell me today that they were suddenly more aware of the changes in their own environment based upon points you made in your presentation…Again, thank you for the major role you played in making our event an overwhelming success."

"The members of the Alliance are still talking about your presentation (as are my Board members). They appreciated the substantive, well-documented future view you presented. They also stepped back and mentioned they appreciated your style of presentation. 'Ya done good!"

"It was a tremendous shot in the arm and just the thing needed to start the semester. The emphasis of the future view of vision/mission, the sweeping technology changes which include energy/synergy, the need for knowledge outside one's discipline, and preparing our students for a global community provides a frame of reference for all who attended."

"THANKS! I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your help and support of the conference. Ed Barlow was a huge hit, and I heard wonderful comments about his presentation. Additionally, he was a big draw with the media and that helped garner the attention for the conference."

"I had the opportunity to hear you at the North Carolina Workforce Development Conference this year. One thing I can say about your presentations - - you know how to wake an audience up. Your ideas are radical and realistic at the same time. I want to hear more."

Feel free to contact Creating the Future:
2907 Division Street, Suite 109
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: (269) 982-1830
Fax: (269) 982-1541