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References and Clients
What are people saying about Gregory Shaffer and
Compulsion to Create?
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| Gregory recently facilitated
a Resurrect the American Dream Workshop for the City of
San Bernardino with various community and faith based
organizations in attendance. He was masterful in his ability
to bring the group together in pursuit of a common goal.
Because of his dynamic presentation skills and ability
to engage the crowd in lively discussion, he has been
asked to return to the City of San Bernardino to facilitate
a Goals Setting Session for our elected officials and
department heads. Gregory does an excellent job and I
highly recommend him for your city's event! |
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Judith Valles
Mayor,
City of San Bernardino
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| Gregory has the skills.
We gave him the tough task of facilitating a large group
exercise immediately after lunch. The 150 people in the
crowd had been trapped in presentations all morning. During
lunch folks got immersed in conversation. They were really
enjoying themselves and their freedom. I didn't think
we'd ever get back down to business. But Gregory was a
superstar. He used humor and persistence to get folks
to slowly end their conversations and focus on him. He
kept at it until everyone in the room was re-engaged.
He really saved our event. |
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George Manalo-LeClair
Director
of Legislation and Policy, California Food Policy Advocates
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| My life has been
very significantly enriched by Gregory Shaffer's knowledge,
wisdom, insight and far-sightedness…by personally exemplifying
the very best that is within us all — vision, leadership,
generosity, caring for others and living-with-heart — he
has inspired me to reach for and realize my own capacity for
these things. He can be provocative, stirring people to closely
examine aspects of their professional or personal lives and
commit to constructive change. |
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Tom Watkins
Professional
Mentor, Encouragement!, New Zealand |
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| The toolbox
of an experienced and skilled facilitator includes: the
ability to think creatively and help other people and
organizations do the same; ability to share information
by using stories; and superior public speaking skills.
It's rare to find, but Gregory has these skills and is
able to use the right tool at the right place and time.
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Christine Valenza
Graphic Recorder,
Art 4 Change
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| Gregory is very
well received as a keynote speaker in ABCD (Asset-Based Community
Development) concepts and principles. His knowledge of the subject
content coupled with his humor, storytelling and engaging speaking
style make him a popular speaker. |
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Diane Littlefield
Executive Director, Center for Collaborative
Planning, Public Health Institute
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| Nonprofit
organizations depend on consultants with enthusiasm, creativity
and experience… Gregory possesses these qualifications.
I've seen many presenters at both state and national conferences,
and few have shown the level of preparation and richness
of content that Gregory provides when sharing his strategies
for community action. |
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James Howard
State of California, Department of Health Services; National
leader, American Lung Association |
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| Gregory is a talented
trainer. His workshop helped me rethink how I prepare myself
to attend conferences. I expect this newfound knowledge will
help me get even more out of conferences that I attend. |
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Denise Cattern
Employee/Workshop attendee, City of
Chino Hills
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| Gregory's education,
skills and experience are well suited for consulting in a number
of areas, including facilitation of group planning/decision
making processes and public speaking workshops. |
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Joan Twiss
Director, Center for Civic Partnerships,
a Center of the Public Health Institute
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