Testimonies

Keynote Testimonies

“We were thrilled with Bob Kelleher’s keynote at our Growth & Ownership Strategies Conference. His knowledge of the industry was impressive and the audience appreciated his knowledge, insight and humor.”

Russ Ryan, Principal, Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners

“Bob blew away a room of jaded executives with his combination of business acumen and employee focus — Bob not only proves people are your most important asset, he also knows how to capitalize on it to help you and your employees grow and succeed. Bob Kelleher rocks!”
Al Konvicka, President and CEO of AGS, Ft Worth, TX

“Quite simply, Bob was one of the best speakers we’ve had present to us. He is both a leadership thought leader and an outstanding speaker. He engaged and entertained our 250 shareholders with his thought provoking content, boundless energy, humor, and personal anecdotes. Weeks after Bob’s talk, employees are still quoting Bob – in particular his insight on how best to engage and energize our workforce, and future workforce trends we need to prepare for today.”
Bob Brustlin, CEO of VHB, Watertown, MA

“High energy and great insight! Fabulous ideas and takeaways. I could have listened to him another hour”. “Passionate! Knows his discipline – never met anyone that knows employee engagement as well as he does.” These are just two of many enthusiastic comments we received from our HCM Summit attendees about Bob Kelleher and his general session presentation on Employee Engagement. Bob’s knowledge of the topic is deep and his presentation style is dynamic. He engaged our audience of HR and line of business executives, and delivered in a big way
Kevin Martin, Vice President and Group Director – Human Capital Management, The Aberdeen Group

“Bob’s passion for the concept of employee engagement and his fundamental belief that the concept is at the heart of any successful organization are clearly communicated in his hugely entertaining and thought provoking presentations. His presentations are exceptionally well received both when given to an audience of Industry leaders eager to drive an employee engagement culture in their business’s and also to staff within an organization in which the employee engagement culture is being developed. Lively discussion inevitably follows his presentations and carries on amongst an audience when they return to their organizations.”
Terry Williamson, Managing Director – Faber Maunsell, Belfast, UK

“Bob spoke at your our leadership team meeting – it was terrific! Our CEO still refers to it as being one of the best leadership sessions ever – engaging, informative, and so relevant!”
Chris Carmody, SVP of HR, NSTAR, Westwood, MA

“I have invited Bob to speak on several occasions. He was masterful in the way he interwove theory and practice. The audience was spellbound by his vivid examples of real-life applications and the amazing financial impact these applications have for companies. Bob is both credible but gentle in his approach. You see his passion for the topic by his actions yet he takes the audience from where they are to where they need to be.”
Charlie Anderson, VP HR, Babson College, Waltham, MA

“Bob is the “whole package” – he is a thought leader who can create a compelling vision, energize an entire audience, …and he does with direct influence – teaching and coaching at all levels of the organization.”
Craig Ramsay, Director, Workforce Research, Intuit, Mountain View, CA

“Bob Kelleher is an entertaining and exceptionally well informed speaker. We have had the good fortune to have him keynote to several different member audiences here at NEHRA and in every instance he got rave reviews. He is that rare combination of a person with significant leadership work experience who has a truly insightful vision about our profession. Time spent with Bob will leave you better informed, inspired, and with a smile on your face.”
Bob Eubank, Executive Director, NEHRA, Lexington, MA

“Bob Kelleher is one of the most passionate and enthusiastic proponents of Employee Engagement and speakers I have come across. In the presentation he shared at a recent meeting of the Council on International Compensation and Benefits, he excelled!”
Brad Bond, Manager, Customer Relations – The Conference Board, NY, NY

“When Bob presented, the audience of Gen Y’s suddenly became attentive and responsive, clapping, and often cheering. It was evident that this small “miracle” was not only due to Bob’s excellent presentation skills but first and foremost to the concepts he was presenting: clear, honest and totally focused on the best interests of the employees at hand. They actually left feeling that they were the company’s main assets!”
Claudio Viola, Managing Director, ENSR, Milan, Italy

“Bob Kelleher is an superior keynote speaker. He presents a compelling case for all types of enterprises on the value of employee engagement with real life examples that resonate with high impact. The audience was riveted! Any group that needs to better understand the value of engaging employees in this challenging environment, would be well served to work with Bob. Highly recommended.”
Louise Dickmeyer, EVP, PDP Solutions, Inc.

“Bob keynoted our first annual user conference and the feedback we’ve received from our customer base has been fantastic. They’re already asking if we’ll be bringing him back for our event next year. His presentations were very engaging and the audience loved him!”
Jaclyn Branch, Marketing Director, SilkRoad Technologies

Workshop Testimonies

“With over 30 years in the HR Profession and many learning events over those years, I must say the Leadership Workshop I attended “Engaging Employees To Drive Results” presented by The Employee Engagement Group was truly one of the best ever. This workshop integrates profound examples through years of experience, with tools, cases, and materials that are truly amazing. I walked out with tools that I could apply immediately across all levels of the organization – CEO to entry level staff. And they did not charge me additionally for being able to walk away with such a toolkit!!!! The workshop is presented in ‘partnership’ with participants and is one where presenters and those in the room learn from and enhance each others’ perspectives. Everyone, CEO to line manager should be running to the benefits of this program!”
Deb Hicks, Chief Human Resources Officer, Dana Farber Cancer Institute

“The ideas generated can be readily applied on a large and small scale. Your leadership program covered more topics and provided more tools than any practicum I have ever experienced in 2 days!”
Michelle Okitomo, AVP, TJX

“This workshop was one of the most valuable I’ve ever attended. It provides the concept and tools for understanding how engagement programs can make a big difference to organizational performance. It highlights the role of teamwork and how employee management can help, or hinder, organizational development and performance.”
Winnie Dansby, Director of Human Resources, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

“After spending two days with The Employee Engagement Group’s Bob Kelleher, my head was spinning with ideas on how to better engage the employees at our organization. His dynamic presentation style and interaction made for a captivating educational experience. The Leadership Engagement Plan they provided helped me concisely capture my next actions with regard to each of the 10 Steps of Engagement. After going through the steps and explaining the importance and impact each has on employees and, in turn, on organizations, Bob brings it home with his Shackleton piece. Seeing Ernest Shackleton’s leadership adventures through the filter of the 10 Steps of Engagement left me aspiring to return to work to engage our employees’ one step at a time.”
Elizabeth Schirick, Organizational Development Specialist, Babson College

“This was incredibly helpful to my success as an effective leader. I have attended many workshops, seminars and training sessions over my 28 years in banking and was amazed on how much I took away from your two day leadership seminar on ‘Engaging Employees to Drive Results’. I was mostly impressed on how you kept everyone engaged with such a diverse group of executives and professionals – banking, retail, construction, high tech, universities, consulting, real estate, etc., there was something for everyone. I will recommend this program to everyone I know know!”
Tami Gunsch, VP Retail Banking, Berkshire Bank

Bob Kelleher led our Marketing team through two great sessions- Ernest Shackleton and Change Management. Both were very entertaining and informative. Our team is still talking about these presentations. Kelleher has had a lasting impact – both on the team as a whole and everyone as individuals.

John Birmingham, Chief Marketing Officer, DeVry University

“There was a steady stream of thanks and appreciation from our Marketing team after Bob’s presentation on Leadership Styles: Ernest Shackleton. Bob was a definite hit with everyone in terms of the content he shared and his presentation style. It was a great fit for our group. I’m hopeful that our paths will cross again in the future.”

Bob Niersbach, Communications Manager, DeVry University

“I have attended many training programs over the years and your Employee Engagement Workshop is at the top of the list. You have given us a lot to think about. I hope our paths cross again.”

Alfred Doig, Manager Director, Cambridge Healthtech Institute

“As an HR professional with over 20 years of experience, and just as many years as attending workshops, I believe to have found the best of the best! Bob Kelleher is a step above the rest. Bob and his team are passionate, engaging and inspiring. Their High Impact Teaming & Employee Engagement workshops are highly effective and full of practical ideas that produce results. I have attended 2 workshops and cannot wait for my next ”

Deanna Lantieri, Human Resources Director, P.W. Grosser

“Bob is invigorating. He validates the conviction many of us have had for years that putting your employees first pays off in big ways. His workshops MOVE. He is humorous and creative. I leave full of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement with a list of things I can implement immediately. ”

Jill Patterson, Human Resources Manager, The RMH Group

“Bob and his entire Employee Engagement staff are outstanding! The information regarding employee engagement and leadership styles is matter-of-fact and very well presented. Shackleton’s Leadership Lessons showed real life leadership styles examples. I have attended his workshops as well as webinars. The take away items are numerous, easily implemented and priceless ”

Jean Morrow, Human Resources Manager, Morrow Engineering

“I found the Engaging Employees to Drive Results” workshop very valuable. Bob Kelleher is passionate, highly entergetic, and is a proven thought leader on employee engagement. The tools provided are very practical and can be easily implemeted. Infact our company is looking at ways to leverage the Communication Protocol tool that was provided in the workshop. ”

Michael Perez, Director, Human Resources, Edison Mission Marketing & Trading, Incorporated

Consulting Testimonies

Deanna Lantieri, Human Resources Director, P.W. Grosser

“The Employee Engagement Group has been critical in partnering with Emerson’s leadership team in identifying how we should develop, enhance and follow through on our employee engagement plan. Their expertise in gaining leadership buy-in have resulted in dramatic results in our engagement efforts. As a Human Resources executive Bob is the perfect partner!!”
Eric Stastny, Vice President, Human Resources, Emerson Hospital

“Bob is the “whole package” – he is a thought leader who can create a compelling vision, energize an entire team, …and he does with direct influence – teaching and coaching at all levels of the organization.”
Craig Ramsay, Director, Workforce Research, Intuit, Mountain View, CA

“Companies look for a competitive edge that elevates and sets themselves apart. Bob Kelleher is that edge. His leadership knowledge empowers employees to help companies “cash in” on their internal talent to set them apart. Bob has the ability to inspire!”
Patricia McRobb, HR Director, Cansult, Abu Dhabi, UAE

“By the skilled application of his will, personality, and well developed, well focused ideas, Bob molded and transformed the management culture of a $ 500 million, multi-national consulting engineering company over a short few years. With close to 3,000 science and engineering professionals located in 17 countries, this company enjoyed a well established, positive reputation, and was well managed, however, it needed to reduce staff turnover and improve financial performance. Realizing that a preferred supplier in a competitive market place must start by being a preferred employer, Bob initiated and followed through on the establishment of an ‘employer of choice’ program that sought to favorably impact the work life and career of every employee. The company’s focus shifted from a client first culture to an employee first culture, which, in turn, benefitted and improved the quality and value of professional services to clients.”
Donald Rullman, Former VP, ENSR

“Applying the programs and techniques that Bob Kelleher developed to improve employee engagement produced “results you can see”. His skills and the methods he employed, designed to “get people involved”, speak to his effectiveness and imagination for creating solutions for the most challenging issues. Two years ago our operations in Brazil suffered from a classic case of employee disengagement. Voluntary turnover was very high (over 30%) and the business just couldn’t get “traction”. With Bob’s guidance and direct involvement in changing the culture of our business environment, we are now achieving results unprecedented in this operations history, with voluntary turnover now in the single digits! Seeing is believing!”
Jim Barbato, Latin America General Manager, AECOM

“A unique and practical way to create a culture of employee engagement. I have experienced the results of implementing his approach to employee engagement in my own department through improved teamwork, increased productivity, and even stronger work ethic! His expertise in creating a culture of employee engagement is well recognized throughout the HR and organizational development professions. His facilitation skills and ability to influence outcomes make him a truly effective change agent”.
Bill Methol, former HR Director, Sony, Los Angeles, CA

On-Line Resource Library Testimonies

“I found the Engagement Library to be a powerful portfolio of curriculums that stimulate critical thinking and taking action. The library’s design and content provides a pragmatic roadmap for quickly delivering comprehensive and meaningful learning experiences that will boost employee development and effectiveness.”

Mark Tanning, Senior Director of Organizational Development, Learning &Talent Management University of Minnesota

The Employee Engagement Library is an HR practitioner’s dream. I have yet to see such a comprehensive and highly relevent tool that supports organizational development. This isn’t an off the shelf, generic product or online “training” system. This Library is full of meaningful and immediately applicable materials that will forever change your approach to employee engagement.

If you want to lead the organization in employee engagement, this “bible to engagement” will give you everything you need to be successful. The well thought out format makes it easy to adapt and administer in your own organization. The training modules are supported by relevant case studies and exercises, along with templates and reference materials.

Tracy Burns-Martin, Executive Director, Northeast Human Resources Association

Webinar Testimonies

“Bob’s Creativeship webinar was the best webinar EVER! I was completely engaged the whole hour. Great job! ” Pauline Taylor Raiff, Practice Director, Genesis Medical Associates

“Bob’s Creativeship webinar was a terrific presentation. His thoughts on Creativeship are highly relevant to the organization where I work and will share your ideas with my colleagues. Thank you! ” Kirsten Bjerklie, Managing Director, Business Intelligence Advisors