Fred Sarkari: Leadership for Life^tm is proud to have facilitated keynotes and training sessions for a broad range of employees from start ups to some of the world's largest organizations.

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Very insightful. Helped changed the way I look at my everyday life. Realized that achieving your goals really isn't that hard if it is what you want. Not to be afraid of change, choices, commitment, failure - to be a go getter. It's my life.
Thanks Fred!

Very good - Practical and useful information. Great examples used.

Great Speaker!! Good/Excellent content! It raises an awarness of how to make changes in your life!! The sharing of personal stories were good and supported the points made!

This speaker has powerful concise and calm presentation skills. I really enjoyed his sense of humor in holding your attention to what he was saying.

Very engaging and interesting speaker. Can't imagine how the time passed! I enjoyed the session.

Great presentation style and content. My third session of the conference - also the best!

Thank you for your encouragement to make changes regardless of fear.

Thought provoking speaker. Full of energy and very interesting to listen to.

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Dear Fred,

Thank you for the training session that you recently did for ADWEL International Ltd. We were Impressed with your approach and found the information not only useful, but also easy to relate to our own experiences. We look forward to expanding our relationship with you at our next Sales conference later this year. Great work!

Best Regards,

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Fred, thank you for conducting such an effective course here in Ottawa. I have taken several Sales courses over the past few years and this one was by far the best - both in terms of content and delivery. You have definitely left an impression on me!

Tracey Cooper,
Amec Technologies Limited

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Fred has an easy-going style that makes it easy to participate. He left our group with lots of food for thought. I intend to practice what I've learned today, in all aspects of my life.

Judy Stawnychko

Excellent job!! Very informative and such a learning experience. I would've loved to do more. Thank you, thank you! Thank you! :) From the strong green.

Jenny

Thank you for your insights and comments. If there was more time, I would like to learn more, specifically how to communicate / different strategies to use with different 'color groups', and how to read what color someone is.

Simone Duveete

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Good evening Fred,

I really enjoyed your two day training on preparing for leadership and would appreciate if you could send me the additional materials relating to your presentation during the two days.
I feel strongly that I have taken back with me some very key information that will help me in achieving my goals now and in the future. I plan to start by immediately working on my personal philosophy and mission. I had already started working on my network around me and your course helped me identify the keys players that will help me advance my career. Once again thank you for the very eye-opening two days!
Sincerely,

Derrick Smith
Directeur, TI / Director, IT
Assomption Vie / Assumption Life

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Fred helped me to achieve my own personal learning objectives. His examples were both interesting and relevant

Janeriere Parks
AT Plastics

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This was a very exciting and interesting seminar. I really enjoyed the reality of all the examples associated between business and personal. A lot of times we know what we need to do but never actually do them. Thankyou very much for bringing my focus back and making me realize what is important to me not everyone else. Excellent Speaker!

Audrey Roessler
Calgary

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Fred's enthusiasm and positive approach right from the start gave us confidence and trust, both in him and what he represented. He has quickly resolved any problems that always arise in the process of setting up new programs. I especially appreciated how he always looks for ways to improve his service with us by keeping up to date with our needs as they change.

Fred has excellent relationship-building skills and provides first-rate service. Fred displays maturity and works as long as it takes to provide us with what we need. He is absolutely professional and displays an energetic team spirit to all our initiatives. I look forward to continuing our relationship.

Kevin Patterson
Marketing Manager
Auto Sense

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Fred it was pleasure to once again visit with you & to receive & participate first hand in your presentations & seminar. You made it just a tremendous success with all comments & evaluations showing high praise & appreciation by everyone of the tremendous job you did as well as how much they enjoyed your style & professionalism. Some of the comments that my Team have shared with me; Excellent conference, Fred was awesome, very influential personality, great value, best conference that I have ever attended, really gave me something to think about & use every day in my life. Employees have indicated that the conference objectives exceeded their expectations & gave them tremendous value. Fred great job & thanks again for all you provided in making our jobs that much easier.

Conrad Shortt, Business Development Group, Area Manager, East Central Ontario

I just wanted to send you a note to state what a pleasure it was for myself and the team to have worked with you this week. I think that I can speak for us all that you left us truly motivated, stimulated and more aware of how we can stand out from the rest. I also want to say that when a presenter affects us on a personal level it is very memorable, intangible and makes you as the presenter stand out from the rest. We thought you were great and I look forward to doing business with you again in the near future.

Colleen T. Adams, Senior Manager Business Development B2B Group

Content was relevant and what was presented came from a unique perspective, causing me to re-evaluate current practices. Gave me great food for thought - Well done!

Meinhard (Meini) Ickert, Regional Sales Manager

Fred was able to hold my attention for 2 days, and more importantly opened my mind to rethink my process. It was not another boring sales seminar.

Mark Moffatt, Regional Sales Manager

Fred, hope things are going well for you. They sure are for me. In the last couple of months I have reached pinnacles in my life that I never thought were possible. To that I owe you recognition.
When I met you, I knew there was a lot we can learn from eachother, I just did not realize the impact you would have had in my professional career. The time where we worked together, were not only life learning but also fun.
Your Passion that you spread for the profession is very hard to find and a price cannot to put against it. I hope that you never loose that passion for your work and more importantly people. Thank you again. Hoping to work together again.

Carol Vuu, Manager, Sales Culture Development - Sales force effectiveness

I like your being blunt and direct approaches. They were very good. Sometimes it is those times when you remember it most. Also honest feedback / comments were good.

Gina Frinda

Excellent presentation on personailty traits and time management.

Loretta Fredricks

A focused and effective leader who broke through to attendees to challenge both senior and junior sales people in a short 2 day time frame. The course will allow for building and refocusing existing sales skill sets. The course brought together a team with broad experiences and great input.

Bruce Marshall

GOOD MORNING Fred!!! Having had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Calgary Workshop, I just wanted to CONTRATULATE, THANK-YOU and confirm to you what an EXCEPTIONAL JOB and OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY that you have helped to create.
THANK-YOU!!! for your generous assistance and support vis a vis the very successful -Workshop for Top Producers- today which offered our Companies, Colleagues and Guests great value and opportunity.
I also agree with Fred that the best way to identify and discover the true greatness that exists within each one of us is to invest and spend some time in the company of greatness. AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS, THANK-YOU AND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS!!!

Tim Douglas, Director - Business to Business Bank of Montreal

Fred,
Just want to once again thank you for participating in our annual conference. While you were speaking I noticed how intent most were listening but did not really understand the impact you had on them till I chatted with them at the breaks. You definitely made a huge impact and I am confident there was alot of reflecting happening over the weekend. They thought you were amazing!! Thank you.
Take care,

Gail Gilmour, Senior Manager, Client Services, B2B Group, BMO Bank of Montreal

Hi Fred,
I enjoyed the Workshop immensely. You brought the 'Ture Insight' of how to make life easier in your workshop.
"BRAVO and, THANK YOU!!"

Winnie Tang, Sales Manager - Investment Lending, BMO Bank of Montreal, B2B Division

Well Done, I appreciate the human side, down to basics instead of jargon

Laura Parsons, Area Manager - Business to Business, Bank of Montreal - Calgary

Very informative, great knowledge of the topics. Easy to listen and follow as is presented freely and easily and not by the book.

Brent Matthows, Bank of Montreal - Calgary

Excellent presentation. Fred is very knowledgeable and I like the use of real life examples. Well done, I really enjoyed the workshop.

Maura Waller, Mortgage Specialist, Bank of Montreal - Calgary

It was valuable to learn about what's urgent and what's important and how to evaluate this. Focusing on what is important for the long term.

Marty Bearu, Mortgage Specialist, Bank of Montreal

I feel the most valuable aspects of this training was getting from Fred, confirmation of areas I personally need to work on to improve my personal and business life and apply this knowledge daily.

Marie Halldorson, Mortgage Specialist - Calgary, Bank of Montreal

I appreciate the ideas that I must prioritize my goals - and that those goals are not necessarily to do with business.

Laurel Bell, Mortgage Specialist, Bank of Montreal - Calgary

It was valuable to learn about the different personalities and how they effect the communication and buying process.

Brent Bennett, Bank of Montreal - Edmonton

It was valuable to learn how to focus on long term goals. How we can implement important activities into our habits Being able to understand clients and customizing questions according to their personality traits.

Devinder Dhaliwal, Bank of Montreal - Edmonton

I enjoyed the whole day. You did a fantastic job of holding everyone-s attention and keeping things interesting. The personal experiences you shared were informative and useful. It was an informal atmosphere to learn in. Great Job!

Alicia Bodrug, Sales Co-ordinator, Bank of Montreal

Excellent session. Enjoyed the section on personalities. Should be useful going forward. Liked the participative aspect of the program.

James Bahula, Sales Co-ordinator, Bank of Montreal

The course was short but very informing. It is nice to know more about the people your working with, why they are the way they are. I will use this information in my daily life and everyone should too.

Jennifer, Sales Co-ordinator, Bank of Montreal - Ontario

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I found the course very fun and useful within my job. Fred was down to earth, fun, and very clear when explaining things.

Brad Klock,
Sales Manager - Bestbyte

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I enjoyed the class layout and really feel that my strengths / weaknesses have been identified. It was interesting (yet scary) to look back on my own personality.

Sheila Cole, Sr. Quality Specialist
Baxter Corporation

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I enjoyed the class layout and really feel that my strengths / weaknesses have been identified. It was interesting (yet scary) to look back on my own personality.

Sheila Cole, Sr. Quality Specialist

Hi Fred,
I attended your seminar thought the CRHBA in Calgary today and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was hoping that you could send me some information specifically with respect to the color coding portion. It was a real eye opener. I think that if I analyze each of my decision makers with this methodology I will have another advantage going in.

Thanks for the presentation.
Cheers,

Gerry Huizer, CET
Technical Sales Representative

This course really exceeded my expectations! Fred is a great speaker and really gets the class involved.

Laura Tiller
Canada News Wire

Dear Fred,

I just wanted to take a moment and thank you on behalf of The Canadian Management Center and myself for the relationship you have built with us.
In my capacity, I have the opportunity to work with many facilitators across the country and have to say that doing business with you has always been a pleasure.
I appreciate you always taking the time to go the extra mile to ensure the best results.
I find your greatest strength to be your ability to work closely with all different personalities. You have proven to be very conscious of individual needs as well as organizational requirements.
You are an empathetic and conscientious resource for CMC. The level of professionalism that you have demonstrated and maintained while working with our clients and us have always been impressive. You have exceeded their and our expectations. We have come to trust and rely on you.
Thank you for rising to the challenge during hectic times-your dedication to your craft is unmistakable. I am looking forward to working with you in the future.

Claudia Galben
Coordinator, Onsite Department
Canadian Management Center
Canadian Professional Sales Association

Dear Fred,

I just wanted to take the time to send you a brief note to let you know how much of a valuable resource you were to me throughout us working together.
You should realize that I could not have exceeded my goals without your knowledge and support. Hope you realize the positive impact that you have had in everyone's personal and professional life at the Canadian Professional Sales Association.
Your extensive background in the corporate world has given me a new insight of internal procedures and I will specifically benefit from your understanding of customers personality as well as the understanding of competitors.

Dave Ball,
Director of Sales
Canadian Professional Sales Association

Hi Fred -
Thank you and to let you know what a big hit you were with our sales group. I haven't seen them that enthusiastic in a long time!

Patti Ensor, Manager, Sales, Information Products, Canadian Standards Association

The course was really interesting. Well thought out and presented - should be longer to cover more topics.

Michael Woodhouse, Canadian Standards Association

Presenter was sincere and very knowledgeable about the course and about the sales industry in general - the course should be longer.

Cynthia Galleys, Canadian Standards Association

I liked the personalities. I think I can really apply this when dealing with others - it's given me some insight into how other's minds work.

Karin Fahey, Canadian Standards Association

Excellent Job. Very interactive and informative!! It was perfect!

Amanda Wellspring, Canadian Standards Association

Fred's Style of presenting makes it truly a learning experience.

Dave Reyes, Canadian Standards Association

Straight to the point and enjoyable. Thank you.

Luisa Ianni, Canadian Standards Association

Fred is a personable instructor and have enjoyed both sessions I have attended.

Sahira Bedri, Canadian Standards Association

Gave great examples that were relevant to the group as well as individually. Never felt rushed but kept us on track. Great participation.

Kris Jones, Canadian Standards Association

Re: Fred Sarkari

Fred, it has finally happened. The first time that you had told me I had the potential to move mountains, I honestly thought you were just throwing me one of your lines that you use to motivate people, but I did wish you were right. Here I am, 4 years later, moving mountains.
There are two reasons I am sending you this letter. The first and most important, you truly have to realize that I could not have made it without your help. I always knew I would do well in life, I just never realized that I could have climbed the ladder of success in such a short period of time. The Second, please feel free to share this letter with others in any way that could be beneficial to your success.
I have known Fred for many years. Now is my opportunity to commend him on his approachability and unique ability to combine appropriate humor while maintaining a professional aura.
It is not difficult to find people with; great presentation skills, organizational skills, analytical skills or even great leadership skills. What is very difficult is to find someone that can put themselves in a package consisting of all the above. Aside from being an excellent presenter of Information, Fred has great attention to detail, well organized and in my opinion, relateable to all personalities.
Fred, I thank you again for that extra time and care you take with people.
If anyone need to contact me personally, please fell free to contact me at anytime.
Sincerely,

Ashu Faruki,
Roof Sentry Technical Expert
Carlisle Syntec Inc.

Fred,

On behalf of the attendees and myself, we were extremely pleased with your professionalism and efficacy. Not only did the sales course you developed met our requirements, but your facilitation of the course was energetic and engaging. The tools and processes you demonstrated were practical enough for my team to put into effect immediately.
Your experience in this field was evident in the manner you had handled everyone's questions and obstacles. The feedback from the team was positive, and each attendee indicated that they learned something that would enable future success.
Please accept my thanks for a job well done. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Stuart MacFarlane
General Manager, Corporate & Small Business Solutions
Ceridian Canada Ltd.

Dear Fred,

I just wanted to write you a brief note to let you know how much of a valuable resource you were to me.
I initially took the course because I wanted to get some specific sales training to match my experience in the field. It is an important part of my career path to glean as much information as I can about my profession, and use these newly required tools to perform better in my job. I can honestly say that my expectations were exceeded in all regards, largely due to your interactive and communicative teaching style.
Your use of real life examples helped to give credence to the specific principle and / or concept you were teaching, and allowed us to understand these concepts as it applied to your given industries. I will specially benefit from the understanding of customer personality types, as well as the understanding of my competitor.
I was most impressed with the way in which you were able to have two-way conversations with the class, and have discussions, not lectures. I enjoy learning more when I am relaxed, and the material is made more interesting by the instructor.
It is apparent that your knowledge and expertise in the field of sales has been acquired through the concepts and principles you teach. I want you to know that this course has put me that much closer to reaching my own goals.

Marc Smellie
Account Manager
Coca Cola Bottling Ltd.

 CIBC - World Markets 

 We appreciated your insight and advice.  Also, thank you for discussing your personal experiences and

choices which are definetley helpful to anyone trying to get into the

business.

Marla Foat

World markets Fund Manager 

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My experience today was as enjoyable and fulfilling as I had expected based on previous results. What I liked best was the relevancy - how you related your examples to our business, our roles, our staff. "how it affects our business and our personal lives." and how is best to understand, relate it to interacting with other colors.

Tricia "green with strong yellow"

I think this session was very informative and was very helpful identifying our true colors. It's important to understand each personality and how you interact with each person. This will be very helpful for my direct team and how I will understand each one going forward.

Jill Cook

This opportunity came at a great time for me to absorb and learn. I am interested in growing, becoming more self aware every day. Your workshop has opened my eyes even wider to knowing there are ways to learn and develop my self awareness and to better identify those things that are important to others to better interact on a personal and professional level.

Jen McGhee

This course was a great eye opener in helping to understand ourselves and where we are at as individuals and how we can use these points to understand our staff as well as our customers. We do need more of this for our managers but also for our staff.

Powerful information, will help me relate with my peers.

I have learned about my personality and how to interact with other personalities. I can't believe bow accurate the colors are. I am a strong green and all that was said is true.

I want to be more adoptive now. A I am very sensitive but I want to adjust with situations more rapidly. Session was very effective, helpful.

Kim

Will try to treat people differently from the way I like to be treated.

George (green) Sfen

I Sonia P. Sammy recognize the different personality type in how to effectively deal with each type. Mr. Sarkari rated excellent. 100%
Great insight into me. I realize that I must be more patient with others. How do I become a well rounded "red"?

Ron Hall

Each person is different. Their personalities have different tendencies, it's important to be aware of this and be sensitive to their personality. Cater your sales techniques to them.

I have had the opportunity to see and utilize Fred as both a motivational speaker and as a facilitator of workshops. In both instances he connected instantly with his audience and provided practical tools to encourage people to be accountable for their actions and deliver superior service to their customers. Fred's use of imagery and real-life examples enables him to drive his points with his audience.
I would certainly recommend any sales professional listen to what Fred has to say - it will either help you to grow your business or provide you with perspective on work-life balance.
Thanks again.

Mark Kerzner, VP, Business Development, FirstLine Mortgages

I like the examples of everyday situations as this helps us understand more clearly. I like the interaction and participation.

What I liked: Presenter demonstrated his knowledge about the topic well. Great interaction,

Justin Taddei

Good group work.  Participation helped more of that in the future with different types would help in the presentation.

Good personality.  Great presentation.

The seminar was good and amazing. I learned a lot of new things. The group thing worked well and also the slides used also helped. Also the breaks in between was also a good initiative. Keep us with the good work.

The pace of the presentation was very good.
There weren't any lapses or bumps; there was high level of interest from everyone. Personalities were fun and thought-provoking.

Caroline Chang

The personality profiles were very useful to help with client interaction. Reminders of customer service basics are valuable.

Lorne Katz

Emphasis on the individual. I have been too many of these sessions but this one, I believe, has left the greatest impression.
 
The course was excellent, very interactive. The best part was the different personalities and how they interact with one another. Time well, spent.

The workshop helps me understand different types of personalities and I have a better understanding dealing with people. When I get back to my desk, I'll listen to my clients. This is a big help.

Very informative.  Well presented.  Relaxed environment.  How to understand and deal with clients of different personality

POSITIVE
Learning how to assess personalities in clients. More importantly, learning the necessity of adapting your own personality in order to facilitate a successful transaction.

POSITIVE
Keep using group interaction throughout the presentation. Personality section was outstanding and I learned a lot about the different types of customer personalities and how to use this in my conversations.

Things I learned today:  How to deal with other personalities more effectively

Was the first time in any sales training where we actually looked at clients and what drive their behaviour was very useful!

Kevin Conlon

Very knowledgeable, Better understanding of all people, Fun

Personality profile was interesting and informative. Interaction at flip charts with co-workers. Excellent and informative.

Figured out much more about myself. I know more about customers and how to handle them better. I will use this now when speaking to customers.

Great Session !!! I learnt a lot about myself. I learnt more about customer's personalities and how to understand/help them.

Extremely Lively - opened my mind

Carla Novikoff
Creative Concepts

Fred,

First off, just wanted to thank you for the training you gave us. Your stories and examples really clarified and grounded a lot of the concepts for me, it was one of the most informative training sessions I been to in quite a while.
Second, could you please provide me with the Personalities Summary, which I found very interesting? I have been exposed to similar personality's concepts before but not with the detail that you brought. You could say it was one of those key learning's that I took away with me.
Anyway, thanks again and hopefully we will cross paths again in the future.
Regards,

Tony Molino P.Eng
Process Engineer
Davis + Henderson Ltd.

I found the information wonderful for I do believe trust and honesty is in itself the better motivator and sales tool, not only in business but life!

Donalda L'heureux
Doodles Promotions

This was a great course. Finding out about the person; taking a personal interest in them and making them feel special-listen to what they have to say.
Thank you

Stephanie Stankevich
Dynamic Advertising

Excellent speaker and motivator. Fred is an excellent teacher, he comes across well and friendly.

Kelly Brace, Electrical Safety Authority

Fred used many personal experience examples that were very valuable. Interactive format was good. Identifying and relating with different personalities was beneficial.

Jan Griffin, Electrical Safety Authority

Hello Fred... I didn't get a chance to approach you after the seminar at the Coast Plaza Hotel in Calgary yesterday but I did want to take the time to personally thank you for the excellent presentation. I definitely took away a number of concepts and ideas that I plan to share with my business colleagues as well as with my volunteer organization. I thoroughly enjoyed your flair in telling your personal stories and especially enjoyed the group exercises that got everyone involved. As you said, there is really nothing new to learn but the application of a fresh new perspective on things.
Once again, I commend you on your valuable gift to inspire others to reach their full potential and I am excited to apply the things I learned in your seminar to my own life as well as others around me. Thanks again!

Regards,

John Nixon
Segment Manager, Utilities & Developers
ENMAX Power Services Corporation

Very good presaentation, the company is well presented by Fred Sarkari, The course was excellent.

Duane Swinkels
Fast Eddie Racewear
Sales

Fred Sarkari was our keynote speaker for a First Nations Gathering.

I was amazed at how prompt and attentive he was even before the engagement took place. 

This made me feel very at ease and satisfied with my choice to have Fred Sarkari speak. 

During his keynote, Fred was able to reach out to the audience in a personable

manner, he was able to tailor his presentation to fit the needs of our

organization. 

He not only led a lively and informative presentation but

he also took the time to familiarize himself with our goal and what we

stood for. 

Our Gathering was certainly enhanced this year by his

presentation.  The feedback for his presentation was extremely

positive.

Julia Valencia, Manager

Hi Fred!
Your seminar was great! I walked out with tools that I have incorporated into my daily work schedule and have taken the time to set clear, concise personal and professional goals.
Take Care,

Maria Panagiotidis, Four Seasons Hotels

Great course for those directly linked to sales. Extracted some good ideas.

Craig Rutherford, Four Seasons Hotels Ltd

This course has provided the time and ability to step back and gain as overall perspective of my job, new strategies, and personal goals

Stephanie Faganl
Fuji

Exceeded expectations. Good balance of theory, examples and exercises. Great interaction and discussions.

Mark Stamm, Regional Director- Quebec, GE Mortgage Insurance

Very focused on reaching every type of personality in the group. Cared about success and wants to help to improve.

Annie Carpentier, Account Manager- Montreal, GE Mortgage Insurance

I came out of here with more tools to succeed not only in my career but in my life as well great job.

David Bernardi, Account Manager- Montreal, GE Mortgage Insurance

This Course really generated positive and informative group discussions. Great practical concepts that can be realistically applied.

Tony Kreutzer, Account Manager, GE Mortgage Insurance

I was looking and expecting an 'emotional' spring cleaning to review, change all habits and learn new ideas and strategies and I feel that I have accomplished that. 3 days is a long time for a sales person to sit still - But Fred was always sensitive to our needs and responded accordingly.

Rita Chabot, Account Manager, GE Mortgage Insurance

A tremendous ability to develop truat quickly and engage the audience. Your ability to switch topic timeframes to meet customer needs is great. Group discussions were invaluable and personal correlations to topic really put things into perspective and made concepts easier to visualize.

Kiki Saurud, Account Manager, GE Mortgage Insurance

Fred,
I truly enjoyed your training session. It was very informative and I was able to take some things away in the short time you had.

Jason Neziol, Account Manager, London and Area, GE Mortgage Insurance

Hello Fred,
Just wanted to pass on my comments to you regarding the Negotiating class I have attended in January with GE Mortgage insurance. I found the subject, content and topic of conversation were all very true and applicable to our position. You have managed to take some important points in the negotiating process and start some interesting discussions. Your approach made the workshop very interesting and I would definitely take the full course if it was available to our business.
Thanks again,

Steve Arsenault, Account Manager- NB/ Directeur de comptes - N. B., GE Mortgage Insurance Canada / GE assurance Hypotheque Canada

Hi Fred!!
I enjoyed the time management course as it really helps you focus on what is necessary or not within the workday. I liked everything about it.
Take care!!

Dana Szafron, Account Manager- Saskatchewan, GE Mortgage Insurance

Really liked the group discussions. Liked the sales strategy and the questions portion - will definitely apply this to my daily business. The pace was very good. Liked using examples of how to apply these principles, actions etc. to our daily work.

Callum Greig, Account Manager- Montreal, GE Mortgage Insurance

Fred,

Thank you for Speaking at our Seminar this week. I enjoyed it very much - both in terms of content and delivery. You have definitely left an impression on me!

Grant Fleury
Branch Manager
Glenmore Landing Safeway

Hi Fred

Your program was fantastic, so much info to have in a short time. Thanks again for all the information you gave today.

Lorne Coultman, Broker
Hearts Realty
Calgary, Alberta

Interaction of groups made it very interesting.

Martin Fabians

Hi Fred,

I have provided my office with feedback on the course and yourself as an instructor. Again, I only had positive things to say. Hopefully you'll see other individuals from home trust enrolled in the course(s) in the near future.
If I were to refer other individuals for the course I would feel better making the recommendation knowing you were going to be instructing the class.
Again, I thoroughly enjoyed your course and I look forward to perhaps meeting you again in future courses.

Brian Leland
Home Trust Visa

Good morning Fred,

Your class on Preparing for Leadership has widened my eyes in more ways

than originally thought.  I'm learning to approach all situations with a

heightened sense of awareness and consideration for individuals.

My team is psyched about reading the personality summary.  

I learned in order to help myself become successful I need to be true, empathize with others, and look into what my real values, mission, philosophy and vision are, by writing them down and living by them.

Julia Valencia, Manager

I have attended many different types of sales / strat / marketing seminars and I found this one to be the most bennificial because of the teaching methods / course flow and examples that were used.
I would definitely recomend to others.

James Rivett

 


“Fred Sarkari is a passionate speaker, one who connects well with his audience and teaches them how to motivate individuals and understand the client perspective.
 His session was informative and we would encourage anyone in sales to attend this valuable seminar!”
 
 Brian Mennis 

Regional Director, Calgary

 
Fred Sarkari is a wonderfully engaging speaker with a strong ability to communicate successful patterns into your career.  His stories coupled with learning anecdotes create strong visual representations that enable you to take your career to the next level.  I really enjoyed his session, book and audio CD, they have made a difference in my life.”
 
Marek Hejduk

Fred,
I was listening to your CD for thirteen times on the way to office this morning . You said ….I was scared of dreaming …I stopped dreaming because it might not happen ever…..…..Until  you get it in your heart  …It won’t come to reality …
What a powerful message….You see , this really made a positive  impact on my day….  

Thanks for putting together such a unique, powerful , touching  compact CD…I believe that you already made  positive impact  in hearts of many, many people around the Globe . 

I thank you from my bottom of heart behalf of myself and all others who already seeking success and happiness through your guidance.

Bruce Kahkesh

Top 1% Producer

Hello Fred

I was just recently in your course Leadership for life here in Calgary and first I would like to thank you for putting on a great course, it was clear that you have a really good understanding of this subject and you have found a way to reach the people in your class. I have taken many things from that seminar and I am using them daily to be a better leader.

I have found that my approach on dealing with everybody in my life will forever be changed by this particular subject. Many actions are making a lot more sense now then they ever have. 

Mike Brant 

Fred is extremely knowledgable about the content being covered. Experiences for learners were varied & easy to link into learning objectives. I like his delivery style & application pieces provided.

Lorraine Sedguick, National Training Manager

Very easy to listen too. Very good presentation. Covered a lot of good points and backed up with examples.

Tom Thomson
Marcc Apparel

Course was well done - used groups daily life to help see the picture.

Bryan Greer, MCAP

Oppened up my eyes and shed some light at looking at things from a different perspective.

Nancy Ariza, MCAP

It would be tough to suggest improvements to this course. Not knowing what to expect I was very impressed with Fred's methods. I really appreciated the level of interaction. I will definitely be back.

Jeff Lockwood
Mechanical Advertising

Medical Association 

 Dear Fred,

I have participated in numerous leadership workshops and have arranged a number for Ontario medical students and Ontario doctors. I am happy to tell you that your session was, by far one of the most impactful in recent memory. 

I was impressed with your speaking abilities and particularly impressed with your four piece personalitly model. That model provided for a great interactive sessions with the students and will no doubt help them communicate more effectively in every day life as well as with media and with politicians.

I look forward to working again with you in the future.

Patrick Nelson

Director, Public Affairs and Communications

Ontario Medical Association

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The visual effects really helped Fred's points sink in. He is a great speaker. And easily held my attention. I hope to go home and start with one of his points.

Melissa Raessler - Calgary

I like the way the content was presented, took a different angle. To take two days out of my work day can be a very scary thing, so when I do the activity it needs to be valuable. This was one of the best two days out of the office I have spent. Thanks for the personal and corporate insights.

Airlee Gian, Partner Development manager, Microsoft Canada

Dear Fred,

Fred, first of all let me thank you for what I thought was a well delivered and executed course. I felt that I not only learned about effective selling techniques, but also about life and setting your sight to the future and achieving your goals regardless of the obstacles that may try to slow us down. I still am employing many of your life philosophies into my personal life.
You were one of the most influential teachers I've ever had and I believe you can help many students in setting their life in the right direction. It would be good to see you teach again.
So much of what you said made me realize what my personal obstacles are.
Once again, thank you for your sincere efforts during class and I hope all goes well for you in your professional life.

Frank Querido,
Marketing
Midas

Your presentation was still being used at 4am sunday morning! Powerful stuff, well delivered.
Thanks again for everything, and making Mac Mania 4 one of the best.

Sean McDowell
Regional Sales Manager

Hello Fred,
Thank you so much. I look forward to working through the program.
I attended your presentation in Victoria with one of my colleagues. It was terrific and we've both started implementing many of the ideas you presented. I know I am interacting much more effectively with people in my professional, as well as my personal life. My colleague Rob and I spent our lunch hour today reviewing the information we learned and talked about the ways we can become better communicators. You are an entertaining and greatly effective speaker. I look forward to attending another of your talks in the future.

Regards,

Liz Prins
Mortgage Canada

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Dear Fred;

I would like to take this time to thank you for the guidance and inspiration that you have afforded me over two days of seminars. It truly was an eye-opening experience. Throughout my life I have constantly chosen the "path of least resistance", fearing any possible failures that may occur. Many opportunities have surfaced that have been risky in nature, and to my disappointment I have avoided them. There was one-phrase in particular that I believe will have the greatest impact on my life going forward. You had said, "If you're not willing to fail, you're not willing to succeed." The awareness that you created with this one phrase will surely have a substantially positive effect on the choices that I make in life. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to succeed, you have unquestionably changed my life. I am forever indebted to you.
Sincerely,

Neil Lipman,
Northwest Mutual Funds

I had brought Fred Sarkari in to Northwest Mutual Funds based on a positive feedback from a previous engagement. Fred developed and facilitated a workshop for my team, focusing on: effective client service, teamwork and personalities. I can honestly say that Fred's content and style lead to a very positive experience for the whole team.
Fred delivered a very energetic and interactive program, and it was clear that his knowledge of customer service was extensive. What was outstanding, however, was his ability to keep the audience engaged and attentive throughout. While courses like this can at times be mechanical and routine, Fred managed to leave me, and I would confidently say, the rest of the audience, both inspired and anxious to put into play the customer service traits and observations he left with us.
From the beginning, Fred took the time to stay in contact with the entire team in order to insure that our needs were going to be met through out the program. To this day, Fred takes the time to help us with arising concerns in our company.
I recommend Fred highly and would encourage other customer service representatives and managers to take his course. He is definitely a dynamic and passionate speaker.
Yours truly,

Stephan Fernandes
Customer Service Manager
Northwest Mutual Funds

Dear Fred;

Thank you for taking the time to include me in several of your recent seminars. The knowledge that I walked away with about not only my business but my personal life as well has changed my perception of everything around me. Over the course of our three encounters you were able to bring to light many of the strengths and weaknesses that I possess, which has ultimately allowed me to build on my own future. My goals are higher, stronger, and most importantly more attainable than ever.

The insight you provided with respect to tapping into the ?resources? around ones self has led me to spend much more time taking note of the experiences of others, and using awareness of those experiences to tweak my own business and life. The suggestion to gain knowledge from different peoples life trials is perhaps the most valuable asset that I gained from our conversations.

Recently I have found myself more in tune with the individuals around me, including my clients. I have come to appreciate their needs and emotions more thoroughly and I am continuing to work with my listening skills. I now find that I am constantly striving towards the future and planting the seeds necessary to maintain clients for life.

Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to learn from your experiences, I am sure that our paths will cross again in the near future. Your insights have inspired and driven me, and I cannot thank you enough.

Sincerely,

Nolan Matthias, MortgageBrokers.com

Found the session valuable as it made me more aware and how to distinguish the different types of people

Bill Lee
Pacific Place Arc Realty - Vancouver

Planogram Analyst

Hi Fred

I really enjoyed the leadership course you held the other day in Toronto. the information was interesting and the manner in which you presented it was exceptional. I am still trying to do the " little things" in order to improve my brand. 

Thanks again Fred. It is appreciated

Jerome Smith

Through a 15-year career in the Printing Industry, I have had the opportunity to participate in many courses, seminars and workshops. Without a doubt, the course as taught by Fred was the very best. I make this judgment because of the unique way that Fred blends three critical elements:

1. Broad technical knowledge of the sales process
2. Outstanding people skills, and
3. An appreciation for the flexibility and innovation required in today?s business world.

Rod J. McKiggan
Account Manager
PLM Imaging

Fred,
You have an excellent approach to classroom discussion. It is comfortable and you promote discussion and new ideas.
Thanks,

Chris Pow

Dear Fred,

It has been a pleasure having you work with the Promotional Products Association of Canada. Your positive energy and sincere enthusiasm has left a deep impression on our members; not only are they always happy to see you and shake your hand, they also understand and trust you.
You have been a significant force in developing and maintaining our strategic partnership with the Canadian Professional Sales Association, and have made the partnership very enjoyable. Your knowledge and understanding of business and our clients always made it easy to reach agreements and make plans.
The new projects you have been working on seem very exciting, and I trust that you will bring great benefit and satisfaction to other organizations. Your style and knowledge make for a powerful combination.
We look forward to doing further business with you in the future. Best of success to you in your endeavours.

Lise Bujold
Vice President
PPACanada

Excellent! Great thought provoking information. Very valuable ? allows you to think outside the box!

Lisa Leitch
Promotional Connections

Great Presentation, kept my attention for the 2 days. Would highly recommend it.

Jim Pauk
Que-Net Media

Dear Fred,

I found the course to be of great benefit to me and very relevant to running my business as sole proprietor. Fred offered the course in an interesting and logical sequence as we built our confidence and knowledge.
The class consisted of a wide selection of businesses and the course was able to meet everyone's need, which surprised and pleased me.
I feel able to go back to my business and reassess and use all the skills I have learned on the course to expand my business successfully.
I found Fred to be a great communicator who made the classes interesting. He was very knowledgeable and approachable at all times. I enjoyed the course enormously and would consider a further course in the future.

Raine Davis,
Founder and Artist

Hi Fred,
Thank you for such an amazing experience today. I have heard many motivational speakers, and you are definitely one of the best. Your presentation really inspired me. I am 24 years old, and have only been a realtor for only a week. I am training with my uncle, who is a very successful realtor, and I have learned many things on what it takes to be successful, but what you taught me today is going to change my life.
I was extremely impressed by the way you captured your audience. So far, I have received many doubtful looks at my capabilities because I am so young, but now, my desire will prove them wrong!
Thank you very much!

Romania Leo
Re/Max Central, Calgary AB

Hi Fred,

Fred, I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You! The course was exactly what I needed. You had taken the information in such a way that I was able to take it in, put it into my role and work with it. It was GREAT!!!!!
Thank you agian,

Domenica Tagarelli
REVLON CANADA

Jan Morehouse, Insurance / Financial Advisor

Revelstoke Credit Union 

Dear Fred,
Thanks again for a GREAT day with our RBC Mortgage Specialist team and valuable realtor contacts. Our Mortgage Specialists received a ton of excellent feedback and thank you?s from their realtors who attended. From our standpoint, your presentation on leadership and understanding our personal strengths really hit the mark and definitely created closer ties between RBC and our business partners.
Overall, it was an invaluable day for our RBC team. We look forward to working with you again.
Regards,

Kevin V. Lutz - Regional Sales Manager, Mortgage Specialists
Vancouver, British Columbia

The notion of meeting expectations and not always about us but about what others expect. Gave me great insight of what I need to consider in people to help me be a more effective manager for my staff or my customers.

Sandy Clarke, Sales Manager - Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank - Quebec

You managed to help me funnel the areas I need focus on, helping me highlight or re-enforce my self-perceptions of my sales qualities / flaws.

Lori Ann Zemanovich, Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank - Montreal

The training was valuable in showing me that our time is precious. To be more prepared when we meet clients and to listen to their needs. Keep focus on our goals. Work more on the expectations of our clients.

Gisele Forgin, Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank - Quebec

Excellent communication skills and a very knowledgeable instructor. Went away feeling more informed and organized.

Luigi Costanza, Royal Bank - Quebec

The information was communicated, very clearly and structured, you were very professional.

Cesar Coronatta, Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank - Montreal

The most valuable aspects of the training were the personality recognition, positive thinking and long term thinking.

Lesley Wright, Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank - Quebec

Wish we had more time for your Time Management topic! Very valuable to understand the client personalities with regards to meeting their expectations to better my sales effectiveness.

Denise Chevalier, Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank - Quebec

It was valuable to learn that there is a way for me to adjust myself to certain personalities, and the proportion of time wasted in management.

Anne-Marie Flynn, Royal Bank - Quebec

You have helped me realize that there are different customers out there and we have to adjust to each one of them.
Thanks

Marteu, Royal Bank

Effectively dealing with different personalities and the group training and interaction were very valuable.

Lori Blatchford, Royal Bank - Quebec

Thanks so very much---lots of good stuff---I shall review my notes periodically to continue my education.
Thanks

Theo!, Royal Le Page

The training helped me become a great listener ? learn the customers true needs by understanding the personalities of the customers and dealing with them in the appropriate manner. Expand the mind like a parachute ? utilize your investment of money and time.

Darin Nielsen, Royal Le Page

The analysis of different personalities that Fred provided will be very helpful in my practice.

Clona Tsuen
Royal Pacific Realty

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The course was very well structured and the instructor did an awesome job.

Gina Johal, MDM - Bristish Colunbia, Scotia Bank

The training will help me understand my clients better, and will mould myself into better results.

Elisie Tse, Scotia Bank - Vancouver

The training was valuable in helping me learn more about my personality type and how to more effectively deal with other personality types in order to maximize sales results and maintain a personal balance in life.

Bruno Marin, Scotia Bank - Vancouver

Your training has helped me understand the value of leaving an emotional impression with our customers - opening their minds.

Linda St. Denis, Scotia Bank

Greatly enjoyed learning what personalities my co-workers were! Thank you.

Marina Ross, Scotia Bank

Basic knowledge that was delivered in a fun and entertaining format.

Ryan Sadler, Ontario

Fred, I loved it how you kept it to the basics. You are so right on how we tend to complicate things. You kept it fun and tolerated our outspoken tendencies. Thank you for the amazing and timely information to help me kick it up a notch in my business and personal life.

Corene Warnock, Alberta

Insightful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. The personality test was very informative.
Jeui-Lynn Jorgensen, Alberta

You have opened my mind, and I believe the material that you presented will help me strengthen all my relationships throughout my lifetime.
Michelle Brouer, Nova Scotia

The personality session was just as great the second time around, definitely use the information going ahead.
Michelle McKay, Alberta

I learned a better understanding of myself and how to go about identifying my broker customers and their needs.

I found a better appreciation in spending the time to be aware of what drives individuals. Determining priorities and expectations will certainly help.

Fred has managed to bring me to the point of stepping outside myself to gain a better understanding of who I am.

Hi Fred,

I just wanted to thank you for giving me a swift kick to the butt.  I didn't even finish your whole book and came to the realization that I didn't want to be like the other 95%, I want to be in the top 5%.  I have decided to continue my studies and am preparing for the CFA program.  I would have been one of the wash-out statistics if not for your book.  Thanks for the motivation and give me a call when you're back in town.

Ed Leung
Scotia Mcleod

I was actually expecting less, I learned more then expected. Fred's blunt and brutal honesty was very effective.

Chris Sullivian
SGS Lakefield Research

I really enjoyed the course. It definitely helped me to improve my sales. Fred was very knowledgeable. Very easy to get along with and listen to."

Daxton Valyear,
Senior Technician
Skyview Electronics

Fred, thanks for the valuable knowledge you shared with me.

Frank Colloth,
Solidam Systems

Mr. Fred Sarkari

Mr. Sarkari, over the last 9 years in the sales industry, I have had the privilege to work with many sales professionals and it is without a doubt that your services has been one of the best.
Thank you very much, and hope to have the opportunity to work with you in the near future.

Sabena A. Khan,
Account Manager
Sunkist

Karen Beaubier 

Great speaker, you made it fun and time went by fast.

Leslie, Sutton Real Estate - Edmonton

Hi Fred,
Wanted to say again, the little seminar was great! You are on your way to great career! We've seen a lot of speakers!. For such a young guy, you really impressed us both.
I tried to write as fast as I could about all the information you had presented but if you could e-mail or send me info about that subject I would be very grateful.
Thank-you

Sutton Group, Tammie Lashmar

Great presentation and delivery. Coverage on topics were great. Overall worth every minute.

Randy Bird, Sutton Group - Vancouver

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Fabulous, polished and professional speaker

Karen Major
Talbot

The most valuable aspect of the training was helping me key in on people's personalities and work with them differently

Steve LaRochelle
Tallis Realty

I found Fred's style of teaching very refreshing. I enjoyed the open concept, any questions we had he would answer them honestly. The real life experiences were great as we could relate to them. I would highly recommend this course to any upcoming sales person

Bibiane Picard
Tetra Pak

Fred Sarkari was a presenter in an event I produce, The Home Business Expo. From the time I invited Fred to participate in the event, he demonstrated himself to be both a true professional and highly knowledgeable about all aspects of sales. I was impressed with the effort he made to develop a through list of possible topics for his presentations, customized to the distinct needs and interests of the show's audience.
In delivering his seminars, Fred's style was upbeat, dynamic, and engaging, which was clearly appreciated by the audience. Importantly, he made the sessions interactive to ensure attendees had ample opportunity to participate and get their questions answered. Overall, I felt Fred was an excellent speaker, and I would not hesitate to recommend him for other events.

Alexandra Acs-Loewen
Founder and Producer,
The Home Business Expo

In my opinion, this presentation is excellent for everyone and should be heard of on everyday basis. It would be beneficial to have coaching opportunities with Fred. Thank you for such a valuable presentation.

Natalija Stepanenko
The Mortgage Center - Calgary

Hi Fred,

Thank you for the stimulating talk on Friday morning, I really enjoyed as I am sure everyone else did.
Would you please send me the applicable notes on the talk that you gave. There are so many things that you left with me that I did not get them all written down and would like to put them on my web page and on my wall in my home office.
Best regards,

Barry Mills
Century 21
The Professionals Ltd.

Very informative, presenter was very enthusiastic and encouraged participation

Richard Crowe
The Promotional Specialist

Liked the interaction rather than one person speaking to an overhead slide, how easy it was to follow, and the real life examples to get the point across.

Rob MacKay, Manufacturing Engineer

I found Fred to be an extremely effective speaker, in fact I will be asking our HR department to look into having Fred attend and / or conduct a training session for the sales force at the Star.

Carey Anderson, Administrative Assistant

Tracy Cooper
I think the "no-pressure" approach was very effective. People tend to get nervous or answer things differently if they know they have to share with the group. It makes for a much more relaxed and effective method.

Do not fear change and failure is needed to reach success was the most valuable thing I learned

Tracey Bennett - Toronto

Fred, Thank you for taking the time to help me Re-Strategize my business. You have made same great points that will help us take our business to the next level.

Dave Gosine
Engineer - Japan
T.S.T. Tokyo

Being a first time sales person, Fred made this course very easy to understand. I look forward to using everything I learned. I would strongly recommend this course.

Marina Felhazi
Unipac

Great Job Fred, I would recommend you to anybody. Keep up the good job!

Fred was both knowledgeable in the field and taught with levity and humor while offering the wisdom that only comes from years of hands-on experience. He exhibited an excellent demeanor and teaching ability that both put his students in ease and eager to gain from the valuable information that he was sharing in his teaching.
Mr. Sarkari has a style of both being personal and professional which he brings forth into his teachings of the art of the sale. I would recommend that any corporation, be they large or small, make an investment in this course for their sales team.
Upon completion of this course, I feel that I have come away with a greater understanding of the sales process and the valuable tool, which I will apply to reach my professional goals in the sales industry.

Jeff Murphy,
Account Manager
Warehoused Plastic Sales Inc.

Hello Fed,

I would once again like to thank you for conducting a very informative Leadership Seminar. I have come back home and to work with a better understanding and an increased knowledge of how a true leader conducts himself and what one is.
Thanks again,

Frank Marsden
Wellsfargo

Fred, your commitment to me, your guidance, coaching techniques, making myself accountable in this game of life has given me a sense of clarity and an action plan in pursuing my purpose with passion and direction.  You helped me get out of doing the same things in life, just for the sake of doing them.
  
I'm not sure how to sum up what you did for me, but what you did for me was and is priceless.
  
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live my life with passion, and the courage to follow my purpose."
  
Ryan Miles
West Jet