Speaker Testimonials

You were dynamite. I'm not over-exaggerating. Your talk was the talk of the market all the way through the week.
— Mike McClelland, President and CEO, Hardware Wholesalers, Inc.

Thank you for a truly outstanding presentation to our group of 400 at our conference at Amelia Island. Countless numbers have made a special effort to tell me how inspirational and impressive you were.
— Raymond C. Burton, President/CEO, TTX Company

These are the comments from our critique sheets: 'Fun and entertaining.... Very motivating.... Great content... Very inspiring. I had goose bumps the entire time .... I could listen to (Tunney) all day.... Great way to blend sports and business .... Best speaker of the meeting.' Thank you!
— Patricia D. Rollins, Corporate Communications, Pacific Union Co., San Francisco, CA

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire membership of the U.S. Tennis Court & Track Builders Association, I am writing to thank you for the terrific keynote speech you presented in December at our Technical Meeting in La Jolla, California. I came away from that talk feeling that it was the finest I have heard in 20 years of attending meetings, and my thoughts were reinforced many times over the ensuing days by others members who felt the same. It combined entertainment, inspiration and motivation in an engaging manner, truly the elements of a good keynote speech. The nugget I came away with was when you were talking about customer expectations and how so many people can meet those expectations. You said it can indeed be a crowded road. But the highway of the ‘extra mile’ is surprisingly uncrowded and that is where the best are separated from the rest. It is quite apparent that you are familiar with the landscape of that highway.
— David Marsden, Chairman, U.S. Tennis Court & Track Builders Association, U.S. Tennis Court & Track Builders Association, Inc. Annual Meeting

Jim, I am aware that you are a professional speaker, and all that. And I fully understand that you extended a great courtesy to our group of incoming Rotary club presidents by agreeing to the arrangements to come to our training seminar. Really, I expected a terrific performance. But I didn’t expect all that you gave us. I should have seen it coming when we chatted briefly…I knew you were more than a traveling performer when I noticed the stack of hand written notes at your elbow. You were delightfully pleasant, but it was clear that you -- preparing a talk I presume you’ve done once or twice before – were preparing even more. Then I heard you speak. For us, you knew our beloved Rotary. You know it in detail. And you understand P.E.T.S. visions and goals. And your talk not only reflected that knowledge – your talk enabled some of our hopes and dreams for our P.E.T.S. So, your presentation wasn’t a mere reflection of our P.E.T.S. goals, it became a major part of the substance of our accomplishments. I think that you are more than a professional!
— David V. Cresson, Program Director, Rotary P.E.T.S.

Your experience, style and delivery kept a 'tough room' engaged and entertained. The points you made regarding the development of relationships with people in general and customers in particular drew the praise of all in attendance.
— Steve Gronski, National Accountds, ADT Security Systems

Extremely inspirational and interesting. You made a wonderful contribution to our meeting, and set high expectations for future presenters.
— Susan Kushner, Professional Convention Management Assn, So. California Chapter

The special attention you gave to our members was appreciated. The feedback declares your presentation was a huge success.
— Russ O'Brien, Exec. Dir., Western Insulation Assn

Outstanding. You gained the total trust of a fairly cynical group and made believers of them. People are still commenting on the impact, months afterwards.
— Kip Smith, President, Blair Communications

Everyone's attention was on Jim Tunney" ... "It would be to our advantage to get him again" ... "Tunney is excellent." ... "Incisive." ... "It meant a lot to us that he has a sports background as well as being an educator." ... I wanted more; it ended too soon." ... "Just great.
— Comments from Evaluations Special Olympics Int'l - "Training for Life" Conference

Thank you for doing such a terrific job for us.... You were incredible! Your dynamic style and depth of knowledge in delivering your customized presentation had the audience spellbound.
— Georgia Tyler, Director of Member Services, New Mexico Bankers Assn.

It was an absolute pleasure listening to the presentation you made to the Huntington Beach Management Association. Your delivery was exceptional and your suggestions immediately useful. I received positive comments from our members. They were THRILLED.
— Jan M. Martinson, Director of Programs, Huntington Beach Management Association

Your presentation was one of the real highlights of the Conference. A real homerun! The audience genuinely appreciated the professionalism you brought to the opening session. Unlike most speakers, you went to great lengths to get acquainted with the industry and the people in the industry. These gestures made a significant impression with the SEMA staff and the members of TCAA. It is highly unusual in this industry to hear people talking about a speaker a week or more after the show, you have broken the silence.
— Kendall L. Pyle, Director Educational Services, Specialty Equipment Market Assn.

Your preliminary preparation for the opening session was evident! All your efforts and hard work directly contributed to the success of this annual event. We enjoyed having you as a speaker. Please feel free to use us as a reference.
— Lisa L. Dyson, Director, Convention & Conferences AWCI, Falls Church, VA

We wanted a ‘non-Rotary’" speaker, since we desired that these incoming leaders sense that this job as a Rotary Club President is big, important, not just for Rotary. Your reputation, your background assured us of that. But we got a bonus: You integrated your remarks with such knowledge of Rotary that these Presidents-elect know they are part of a grand movement. Finally, we wanted a speaker who would entertainingly cap a busy day of classroom work. Wow. The 45 minutes seemed like ten. All of us in the room enjoyed the entire presentation and were sorry it ever had to end!
— John T. Blount, PDG, District 5130 General Chair, Far West P.E.T.S. Training Seminar, Rotary International

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