Evaluation responses from some recent workshops . . . .

Unabridged comments from recent University/College workshop

Tri-Rivers Career and Technical Center

Pioneer Career and Technical Center

Cross Sales on Product- Training for Financial Institution

Sales Training - for educators

Marketing workshop for Chambers of Commerce - Evaluations

Toledo Schools - Career and Technical Programs (Comprehensive)

In-service Evaluations from High School - Adding Pizzazz to the Class and Communicating your Value

411 Conference of Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services - 2007

Chamber of Commerce Executives Conference - Indiana 2008

 

In the News

Twinsburg Bulletin - Dec 2005

Lake County News Herald - Mar 2006

The News Leader - March 15, 2006

ASTD Newsletter Article after program

Newark Advocate - Apr 2, 2006

Pataskala Standard - Apr 6, 2006

Pataskala Post - Apr 8, 2006

The Advocate - March 2008

ThisWeek Newspaper - May 2008

Ashland Times-Gazette - May 2008

 

 

So what do people say about Kordell Norton . . .

“Mix one skilled marketer with a graphic artist and season generously with energy and people skills. The result is Kordell Norton. Try this recipe for a high energy, fun and stimulating program that will lead to positive results for your organization.”

 Bob Cannon, CMC 

 

"When Kordell enters a room he brings warmth, energy and joie de vivre. His confidence is infectious and infuses the environment with a spirit that is difficult to ignore. A thinker and perhaps a Renaissance man—he makes reinvention look easy! With business savvy built around his breadth of knowledge, experience, and sound business processes, infuse his penchant for collaboration and his giving nature are core strategies as well. "

Janine Moon, Executive Coach

 

 

"I really did not believe that Strategic Planning and Visioning could be this interesting and fun"

Belmont Technical College

 

"Kordell's workshop . . . Educational! Humorous! Helpful! Humbling! Very worth the time!"

DAI Ceramics

 

“I was concerned about giving up a weekend day to have my folks attend Kordell’s workshop.  Totally worth it.  I would recommend him to anyone."

 Microsoft

 

"Kordell was outstanding at adjusting the workshop to our needs versus using a "canned" approach.  Most useful idea is where we really need to focus our efforts - He helped us come to conclusions we've been struggling with for quite some time"  - First Energy Corp, Akron, Ohio

 

"Thanks for the time you spent with us.  The insights on our "customers", and the fine tuning we did on our stage show was a huge help.  I think your greatest trait is your enthusiasm to help others believe in themselves and their product . . . to get us to re-gender and renew the belief and enthusiasm in our product.  Thanks again."    Brett Family Singers, Branson, Missouri

 

"Thought you would like to know the feedback I got from my fellow Rotary members after your presentation to our group.  It was basically twofold . . .

1) Good Program with an energetic speaker covering an interesting topic and. . .

2) Wished you had a lot more time"    Rotary International Club

 

“His ability to make people comfortable and to get them to open up is the best I have ever seen. . . anywhere”    McKinsey Consultant (name withheld to protect the guilty)

 

"Kordell facilitates a highly organized planning program utilizing extraordinary tools which results in an active participatory program with specific outcomes.  I recommend Kordell for his facilitation skills, high energy, and ability to direct planning activities to their desired outcome."     Judy O'Dwyer, Director, Business & Industry Institute, The Ohio State University Newark - Central Ohio Technical College

 

"I had an opportunity to work with and see Kordell Norton in action as a facilitator recently.  His energy was felt by all present.  Comments from session evaluations included statements such as:  "Kordell was outstanding! Gave me an opportunity to really think!!," "The Instructors energy was great!."  He led a group of highly educated, highly motivated  people through some planning steps that ended in a high level of buy-in and enthusiasm about using the process.  Great facilitator!"     Pat Hoyt, EnterpriseOhio Network
 

“I really wanted to get some direction and buy-in from my Board and steering committee. . . .  I suggest Kordell and his processes to anyone doing planning.”    Cindy Karger, Tech Prep Coordinator, North Coast Tech Prep Consortium

 

"I was most impressed by your ability to guide us through what we as a group thought to be impossible undertaking…developing a plan to join two distinctive campus operations into one within the scope of two days.   Hour by hour our group was able to see progress.    Every member of our group had a voice in the process, which created wonderful synergy and enthusiasm.  Let this letter serve as warning…you will be busy from all of the referrals!"   Sharon Attaway, Director, Continuing Education and The Business & Industry Center, Miami University

 

". . . . I will go to any class or meeting that he would be involved in." 

David Carl - ASTD Akron
 

"Just wanted to thank you again for talking to the kids.  They have left up the papers from your presentation so they can see them everyday.  You could not have done a better job and I really believe you struck a chord with the kids.  Thanks Again!!!" 

Judy Spooner, Twinsburg City Schools

 

“I have just returned from the WCCE conference in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and need to tell you about Kordell Norton. . . He was AWESOME! He has a keen business background, having successfully worked on the team that brought us the “Generic Brand” in the late 70’s, and many sales related positions including marketing and HR for thousands of employees. He brings a lot to the table and does it with humor and energy, as well as stories and drawings. As you know, I’ve been attending these state conferences for the past 11 years and Kordell is one of the best I’ve seen.”

Allie Williams, Director of Organizational Development

American Chamber of Commerce Executives

 

About Kordell Norton - The Top Line Guy

Your organization has a strong interest in the "top line" for growth. As a consultant, speaker, author, Kordell Norton works with corporate, association, education and government organizations who want to focus on branding, sales, marketing, strategic planning/leadership, team building, and customer service.

Kordell was an executive with several multi-billion dollar corporations with executive suite positions in sales, HR, marketing and call centers. As a certified Graphic Facilitator, he uses highly visual processes, along with humor, and entertaining methods for powerful, high energy presentations.

Author of Throwing Gas on the Fire - creating drastic change in Sales and Marketing

He can be reached at (330) 405-1950 or at kordell@kordellnorton.com or at his website -  www.KordellNorton.com