Your presentation was right on the money in meeting the goals which we had set for both the meeting and what we were desiring to hear from you. You worked very hard to be sure to understand the desired outcome of the meeting and tailored your presentation to that end. We are using your book as a means to further strengthen your message. The subject of Safety is too important not to take the positive, fresh approach that you take. Stuart Arey
Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, L.P.
I have received many compliments about your presentations from our staff. I have been to Sugar Land three times since your visit; on each of those trips, at least one person (usually several) has commented on how much they enjoyed your presentation. I have been asked repeatedly "how are you going to top that guy in future Safety Day presentations?" I have asked myself the same question.
Our researchers are typical scientists and engineers; they like the challenge of figuring things out and explaining their observations. I will never forget Dave Giddings' smug remark when you asked him if he thought you could produce a card with exactly half the value of the card he had selected. He responded "I don't think so!", and then you showed him a 3 of
clubs. The look on his face was priceless. But it was not just a good magic show; each demonstration was chosen to make a point in your discussion of safety. This why the total effect was greater than the sum of the individual parts. It was a great personal pleasure for me to watch you do what you do so well. I also enjoyed our discussions about developing public speaking and listening skills.
Ken Fivizzani, Ph.D.
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Merck Manufacturing Division
The feedback we received was very positive. Some folks from whom we never get much in the way of positive feedback bordered on enthusiastic when heard commenting about your talks. I look forward to contacting you again in the future.
B.F. Bastian, CIH
Manager of Safety & IH
Conectiv
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for working with us at Conectiv to make our First Annual Safety Excellence Summit so successful. Your presentation offered just the right mix of humor, magic and serious practical advice, and was an excellent complement to the internal business leaders that also spoke during the day. I received very positive feedback regarding your presentation from everyone who attended the summit. This included our CEO, Howard Cosgrove, down through the front line workers who were in attendance. What people were most impressed with, however, is thee way you were able to convey a very appropriate, motivational, useful safety message in a way that was fun and tailored specifically for our company.
Robert F. Fatzinger
Manager-Corporate Safety Programs
Lucent Technologies
John entertained and informed our 3300 employees over 4 days, and his enthusiasm and energy never lagged through 12 one-hour safety meetings and a two-hour management forum. His combination of humor, magic, and personal experience kept everyone's attention on the subject of safety and environmental health.
R.J. Schmitz
Safety Supervisor
The Associated General Contractors of America
"John brings energy, enthusiasm and involved the participants-that is the key to learning". I will continue to refer people to you anytime they are looking for a cutting edge presenter.
Carl Heinlein
Director of Safety & Health Services
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
The combination of our presentation and yours was a good match to communicate our commitment to safety and enhance their personal responsibility. We all learned how to take more personal responsibility for our own safety and for the safety of those around us at work and at home. We look forward to working with you again to reinforce the positive message and outcome of our meeting.
Greg Wedyck
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Nabholz Construction Corporation
You were well-prepared, not just on the subject matter, but also on our company and our needs. I appreciate your willingness and preparation to customize your message to Nabholz. The information you gave us on communication and creativity filled a void. . . How do you make safety happen? I am confident your message will motivate our supervisors to make some changes in their approach to job site safety and communication. Thanks again for exceeding our expectations.
Don Greenland
EVP of Operations
Bush Brothers & Company
Your presentation on the first day certainly set the stage for a highly involved, energetic, and effective conference. Our safety trainers have begun to use the techniques and have found them to be highly effective. I was especially pleased with your ability to tailor your message to fit our safety culture and address the HR function as well. "Great ability to make learning fun!", "Captured audience throughout entire presentation", "Best speaker I have ever heard!", were a few of the comments I received after your presentation. However, your presentation did give me one problem. How am I going to top you for next years conference?
Max Fultz
Corporate Safety Manager
Nielsons Construction, Engineers, Managers
Survey comments stated that many great communication ideas and safety management tools were presented which will benefit both supervision and our work force.
Sierra Pacific Power Company
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful work you have done for Sierra Pacific Power Company. I have heard many presentations in my career and I thought yours was so outstanding that I felt it was immportant that other empoyees in the state be exposed to your message. For this reason, I had my company sponsor you as the keynote speaker at the Nevada Governor's Safety Conference and I am extremely glad we did. Of the many attendees I spoke to that purchased a copy of your book I was pleased to learn from them that they considered it one of their most valuable tools they use to increase their effectiveness in the safety field.
Many safety professionals are dedicated to making a difference and doing a great job, yet many have not been exposed to the tools that will allow them such success. Your book and live presentations fill this need.
Mary Jean Snow
Safety & Health Manager
Nevada Power Company
Thanks so much for making our 1998 Safety Kick Off meetings a success. The four "Safety, What's In It For Me?" presentations and two communciations skills workshops went over very well with all employees attending. There have been nothing but good comments on the presentations, the message was well received.
Carol S. Madril
Industrial Health Specialist
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Your presentation on "Safety Communication" was described as being particularly dynamic and useful to the participants.
Arthur R. Eberhart
Chief Forensic Science Research and Training Center
Department of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base
Your visual demonstrations highlighted the need for safe attitudes and practices. I am sure that the impact of your talks, coupled with our on-going efforts, will yield positive results.
David R. Jewell,
Major, USAF
Chief of Safety
elf aquitaine, inc.
Your presentation was a tremendous success with all our participants. All in attendance really apprecicated your style and the content of your talks. Your message was very inspirational, and the techniques you taught very valuable tools. Your way of teaching was both effective and entertaining. I believe opening our meeting with your presentation greatly contributed to its success.
Arnaud Morange
Manager Environmental Affairs
Insurance Management Association
The reason it was successful is due to John's presentation. Each person that I asked felt that they had benefited from John's information and felt their cost was justified. You never know what the real benefits of seminars are until you see that the attendee's take action because of it. I know that for the people I sent, they indicate that they are using some of the techniques discussed.
David B. McKinney, CSP
President Elect ASSE Chapter Wichita Chapter
Nebraska Safety Council
Some of the comments from the evaluations are listed below: "Awesome! You are a class act. You bring integrity to the safety profession, John. Thanks for raising the bar and with all of us." "Learning became easy with John because he makes major points interesting, humorous and focused." "John is the most inspiring thinker and teacher I have heard in many years." (Maybe forever) "...unique method of teaching through stories without defining the lesson prior to the story."
Laurie Klosterboer
Executive director.
U.S. Department of Labor
Atlanta Regional Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
I wanted to take a minute to thank you "officially" for the fantastic presentation you gave to our managers last week. It was truly the frosting on the cake for the week-long planning meeting, and served to reinvigorate everyone! I received many positive comments on your session, including remarks from one area director who said he picked up four themes for staff pep talks from the concepts you presented. In my long career, I have heard numerous motivational speakers, but none have captured the essence of safety and imagination working together as you have. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to spend a couple of hours with us. You are a truly talented individual, and I appreciate all that you do to make safety and health in the workplace a reality.
Cindy A. Coe
Regional Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
Dallas Regional Office
Occupational Safety and Health Administration I would like to express our Thanks and Appreciation for the motivational presentation you gave. Your teaching technique is unique and very illuminating. My staff now understands the importance of Mastering Safety Communication, that the impossible won't be just an illusion.
John B. Miles Jr.
Regional Administrator
The Quaker Oats Company
On behalf of the Quaker Innovation Team, thank you for a great day of learning through your communications workshop to Quaker R & D on September 19th. Your engaging presentation style not only entertained us, but also helped reinforce key message points and provided us with some new unique tools to enhance our communication skills. Please extend our thanks also to your assistant, Diane Weiss. Her attention to detail and follow-through is phenomenal. She is a great asset to your team. All the best to you in your many travels and with your new book.
MaryKay Skrypec
Director, Gatorade Product/Process Development
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"Communication skills and techniques are Drebinger's trademark. He presents safety & health subjects in a magical way that makes audiences hang on every word. His communication techniques make it easy to recognize unsafe conditions and acts in the workplace."
Jerry P. Ray, CSP,
1997-98 ASSE President
"Great speaker, great energy, passion for subject, gets the message across in a way I need to hear it. I use your book every year & recommend it as a reading resource at my university class I teach."
Grant Hennenberg
ghenneberg@prudentialsteel.com
"If you could relay this message on to Mr. Drebinger I would be most appreciative. I was one of the contractors who attended his Safety presentation yesterday at Johnson Space Center and I really enjoyed myself. I wanted to tell Mr. Drebinger that he really made it a fun morning. I enjoyed his talk alot especially the part about achieving your crystal clear outcomes. I will apply this not only to work/home safety but to the pursuit of my personal dreams as well. I just wanted to tell Mr. Drebinger thanks for coming to talk to us and I hope to attend one of his presentations again at Johnson Space Center."
Gary G. Jessen
International Space Station
