Client Testimonials
As a Keynote Speaker:
"You're one hell of a speaker! Our hearts, minds and bottom lines are deeply indebted to you".
Margot Franssen, President, The Body Shop International Ltd.
"Lance Secretan is a dynamic and innovative leadership expert and his fresh ideas and rigorous challenges excited and inspired our attendees. They will use his concepts in shaping future strategies. I only wish we had been able to spend more time with him at our Leadership Institute."
Susan Sarfati, President and CEO, The Center for Association Leadership
"How much I enjoyed your presentation - it was the hit of our conference. On a scale of zero to ten, you were an eleven."
Barbara Tallbot, Vice President Marketing, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
"We have never had so much positive response on a keynote speaker. Congratulations!"
Debbie Cole-Gauer, Executive Director, The Life Insurance Institute of Canada
"Lance presents his material in a most unique and dynamic way that lends itself to getting people's attention who may not have otherwise been interested, and specifically, as a result, tapping the potential of all involved. The lessons he shared, are and will continue to be, part of the reason Medtronic and each of us at Medtronic are successful in what we do."
Vern Dale-Johnson, Director of Planning and Business Development, Medtronic of Canada Limited
"Secretan is prepared, professional and awesome."
Doug Ackhurst, Vice President, Telemedia
"If I were to label Lance's contribution to our success, I would label it superlative. He has a skill at making people stretch themselves. I am grateful that he exceeded my expectations and transformed us. He is a man with a mission and a message, that people need to hear."
Ross A. Morton, FLMI, formerly Reinsurance Vice President, Manulife Financial
As a corporate and leadership advisor, strategist and coach:
"On my long and non-linear journey to become an effective human being and leader, I have derived much meaning by reading the works of important thinkers, writers, speakers and leaders. A few years ago, I had the privilege of reading, then participating in a workshop, and eventually getting to know Dr. Lance Secretan. From the outset, I witnessed his phenomenal virtuosity in leading a group of 160-plus leaders from Louisville, KY as they built consensus that gave birth to their city's collective dream. I heard him espouse the CASTLE principles of leadership: Courage, Authenticity, Service, Truthfulness, Love and Effectiveness. But until I had the chance to be coached by and become a friend with Lance, I did not fully realize how completely authentic he is: he lives his word with everyone -- he has truly become his dream. He doesn't just eloquently teach the principles of inspiring leadership; they reside in every cell of his being."
Kevin Connelly, Executive Director, Center for Nonprofit Excellence
"Unanimously, [Higher Ground Leadership®] was accepted by the team to carry this forward because the transformation is now focused on investment in our people. That is our greatest asset."
Joe Swedish, President and CEO, Centura Health
"In reclaiming higher ground, we found our cause: ‘To honor every soul with loving service.’ . . . .What we’ve received in return is truly immeasurable."
Joe Calvaruso, President and CEO, Mount Carmel Health Systems
"Lance Secretan is one of the most important leadership teachers of our time. His work is helping leaders to create organizations that are inspiring places for employees, customers, and suppliers."
Marianne Williamson, author, Enchanted Love
"Lance Secretan has learned something that escapes most executives: that their employees have souls. Even better, Lance shows would-be leaders how to create organizations with soul–and the results to prove it."
John Brandt, President and Editorial Director, CEO Magazine; Former Editor-in-Chief, IndustryWeek
"I can vouch 100% for Lance's work -- I absolutely guarantee it! He has worked with us since 1991 and has had a profound impact on...the entire company."
Tom Schmidt, former General Manager, Crop Protection Division, Cyanamid Canada
"Our work with Lance and his associates was an enlightening process that has lead to remarkable results. Our senior team has matured to a high state of awareness of the needs of others and functions in a more cohesive and truthful manner. The journey mapped by Lance and his associates has been an honest, and inspiring one that is the beginning of an organizational cultural transformation that has served to awaken the entire organization to provide a higher level of service to all it touches."
Ian Sinclair, Associate Vice President, Corporate Planning, The Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauge, Ontario, Canada
"Lance has a highly strategic mind. When I think of the process we went through and think of Lance's skills I am grateful for his ability to look at, process and produce in a unique and highly creative way. I personally look forward to working together with Lance and having him stretch my mind -- and our business."
Bob Busch, formerly Vice President Human Resources, Cyanamid Canada
"Lance did what he said he would do. He made a positive change in our people and the way we do business."
Ted Matthews, President and Founder, Promanad Communications Inc.About Us
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