Testimonials
"We don't just stop with conference evaluations; we hold focus groups and the conversation immediately went to your dynamic and valuable presentation. One of our clients said he learned more in this seminar than he had in 10 years! That's amazing…and so are you!"
Jean Johnson, Marketing Communications Consultant, AgCountry Farm Credit Services
"The Board and the Leadership Team want to thank you for your continual involvement in our Young Producer Leadership Program. Year after year, your fresh and valuable content is wrapped with passion and purpose. We continue to see the benefits of your work as past attendees are now current leaders!"
Joel Groskreutz, CEO, Accelerated Genetics
"The level of energy and enthusiasm you show as you present and facilitate discussion, really differentiates you and is no doubt part of the reason why RBC has engaged you in the RBC Agri-Speaking Series. I was particularly impressed by your desire and ability to weave in content that was especially relative to Western Manitoba."
Keith Wiebe, Vice President, Manitoba South & West, Royal Bank of Canada
"You were absolutely wonderful and motivating – and all delivered with a load of humour and real life experiences. As one attendee wrote, 'She was the best motivational speaker I have had the pleasure of listening to. She fully supported the theme of the conference.' Jolene not only are you the best speaker FCC has ever had, but the best I have ever heard."
Elizabeth Schell, Farm Credit Canada
"I wasn't very eager to come to class tonight knowing we had a guest lecturer. But the minute I walked in, Jolene was there to greet me, find out about me, and before I knew it…I couldn't wait for the class to start! I just wish it didn't have to end!!"
M. D-E., College Student in Family Business Dynamics Class
Cal-State Fullerton
"Jolene is so easy to work with and you can trust her message to be on topic, inspiring and entertaining. One participant in her workshop summed it up well by saying, "What important messages and a wonderful way to tie our current leadership into the next step in our journey as leaders." Several commented that her keynote was "Hilarious" and I'd second that notion. Thank you Jolene!"
Jodi Hoynoski, Holstein Foundation Programs Manager, Holstein Assn.
USA State Assn. Liaison
"Not only do you draw them in, you keep them there for the entire time and wanting more afterwards. They were still swarming you after the closing session. Great to have you back for the Commodity Classic!"
Commodity Classic"You were a female speaker in a room filled with men – and your ease, confidence and message captivated them with each word you spoke. No one wanted to miss one of your points or stories. You made them laugh, and think!"
Tracy Busche, AgTrends Committee
"I learned so much tonight and have never enjoyed listening to a guest speaker as much as I did tonight. Jolene was so enthusiastic and I didn't want to miss a single word she had to share. She is right-on about her topic!"
N.M., College Student in Family Business Dynamics Class, Cal-State Fullerton
"Your sessions were the highest-rated events at your entire Young Farmer Leadership Conference. Your professionalism and attention to detail added to the favorable impression that we all have of you. You have a heart for helping young farmers."
Jay McCants, Director Young Farmers Program, Kentucky Farm Bureau
“Jolene is wonderfully entertaining, prepared, and easy to work with. She speaks from a wide range of personal experience and her compassion for the people in the agriculture industry is clear. Jolene will absolutely have your group learning and laughing!”
Joel Bokenfohr, Business Development and Extension Specialist, Ag Industry Extension Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
"On behalf of the Northwest Agribusiness Executive Seminar, its Steering Committee, faculty, staff and participants I thank you for a most enlightening and entertaining presentation. This turned out to be our best in the Northwest."
Chester O. McCorkle, Former Director, Northwest Agribusiness Executive Seminar
