Client Testimonials
I can’t thank you enough for guiding the Saginaw Community Foundation team through your thoughtful and informative virtual presentation on Unconscious Bias. As I mentioned, with Mamie’s leadership, this activity is something that we’ve been preparing and looking forward to. The entire SCF staff and Board is very interested in making sure we incorporate DEI in our organizational culture, and we wanted to take the appropriate steps to incorporate that culture. Mamie advised that Unconscious Bias training would be a good first step, and after your presentation, she was right. I know the SCF team appreciated the information, and I look forward to having follow-up conversations. Thanks again for taking time to share your information with my team, and I look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Renee S. Johnston, President and CEO, Saginaw Community Foundation, Saginaw, MI
Thank you Dr. Holmes for facilitating two separate 60-minute virtual workshops on “Unconscious Bias – A Quiet Performance Killer” for our organization. You were engaging, thought provoking, and helped provide our teams with actionable items to bring back into their work. These sessions were so valuable and I truly appreciate your time, experience and insight.
Kelly Vickers, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, Alliance Residential Company, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Holmes hosted a virtual, 60-minute webinar entitled “Tackling Unconscious Bias to Prevent Burnout and Improve Patient Care”. From the beginning, Dr. Holmes engaged the audience by asking thought provoking questions. His slides were impactful, which enhanced his presentation. He spoke purposefully and was respectful of the time allotted for the presentation. His interpersonal and communication skills are excellent. In addition, Dr. Holmes provided a handout for the participants to promote further learning and engagement. It was also a pleasure to work with him as he was professional and responsive.
Iwona Misiuta, PhD, MHA - Clinical Content Manager at Med-IQ, Baltimore, MD
Dr. Holmes, on behalf of the entire membership of the Michigan chapter of Meeting Professionals International, I want to thank you for speaking to our group today. Unconscious Bias needs to be more widely recognized and actively fought, not only in our industry, but in our own communities. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and giving us tools in the fight.
Maryellen Jansen, V.P. of Education, MPI Michigan
As I mentioned in Scottsdale, your program was “on target’ and met both DLA and participant expectations. Your ability to quickly engage the group in a meaningful learning experience was outstanding. It established a relationship that fostered the high level of interaction that was a desired outcome of the session. Also, you provided much information that they will be able to use personally in their respective communities; another desired outcome. Thanks for your professionalism and an outstanding workshop.
Bob Enderle, Chair - Education Committee, Diversity Leadership Alliance, Phoenix, AZ
Thanks Tyrone! Building Powerful Business Relationships in a Culturally Diverse Society was a huge hit! Everyone really enjoyed the presentation and we all learned something new about L.U.C.A.S. and the S.O.L.E.R. Technique that we can use at work and home. I’m going to recommend you to Garland Preddy, Education Coordinator at the National SGMP Headquarters. SGMPAZ appreciates your time and knowledge shared at today’s meeting. This is a topic that we all need to work on and you provided some excellent communication tools for us to implement. I will definitely be more aware of the “noise” concept. We had excellent attendance today too, 22 members and guests were there. I hope it generates some future business for you. Let’s talk about having you back in the fall of 2017! Thanks for your continued support of SGMPAZ.
Michelle Fink, Vice President, Arizona Society of Government Meeting Professionals, Phoenix, AZ
Tyrone, I have had the opportunity to work with you at two universities. I find your strategic planning process to be very effective and engaging. With your support we were able to develop a plan at our 2-day retreat that our division colleagues are extremely proud of. Your engagement and facilitation expertise is greatly appreciated. Well done!
Dr. Reginald S. Blaylock, Vice President for Student Affairs, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Tyrone, was a very engaging speaker during our staff meeting. He commanded the room in a fun and positive way. I received an overwhelming response from staff members commenting positively about their experience during his session. I feel confident all employees received important information to help them communicate better.
Michael Ponzio, Director of Events and Organizational Culture, Arizona Community Foundation, Phoenix, AZ
Hello Tyrone! Thanks again for the great session you presented last night. The “Three Questions” model, tips to facilitating presentations that generate revenue, positioning speaking fees, and practical examples from your experience was all well received. All of the information you shared made participants think about ways they can position what they offer in a different way. We really appreciate your willingness to bring value to our membership!
Steve Doolittle, Director of Events, National Sales Network - Phoenix Chapter
I would like to thank you for facilitating our ADC retreat on Friday, August 22. I thought it was extremely helpful and judging from the feedback I received, many of the Deans felt the same way too. I appreciate your expertise and look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Chukuka S. Enwemeka, Provost and Senior Vice President, San Diego State University
On behalf of our team, thank you for sharing your expertise, time and guidance throughout this process as well as helping us end up with nine clearly defined and planned SMART goals. We engaged in valuable planning and also achieved the goal of getting to know one another better through the icebreakers. The feedback from our colleagues reflects the positive outcomes from the retreat. Thank you for compiling our strategic plan so quickly and sharing it with all of us, and for helping move us forward collectively. It was a privilege to meet and work with you. Congratulations on 20 years of helping organizations improve, including our division. Best wishes.
Dr. Sharon Willey, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Thank you for facilitating this year’s diversity presentation. The RAs could not stop saying exciting and thought provoking things about the information you covered. The evaluation showed high marks - RAs scoring each question at a 4 or higher. The things they liked most about the presentation were: The L.U.C.A.S approach, learning the listening skills, the group activities and the style in which you deliver a presentation. They felt engaged and part of the process. I hope the high marks and comments provide you with some insight as to what the evaluations showed. Again, thanks and I’ll be sure to keep you in mind for future sessions.
Eltaro Hooper, Associate Director of Residence Life, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Several years ago, our law firm asked Dr. Holmes to guide us in the development of a comprehensive diversity plan. Through his remarkable insight and wise counsel, we have taken great strides forward. Dr. Holmes is both a brilliant scholar and an innovative coach who motivates people with unique vision and time-tested practical advice.
Anthony J. Rusciano, Chairman of the Board, Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Thank you for facilitating our Management Group professional development training session this year. We appreciated your useful tools for managers to positively coach staff, and have already seen these behaviors impacting our teams. Attendees were excited to participate in this session and loved your energy and insight. We will definitely keep you in mind for future sessions!
Christina Brown, Executive Director, Associated Students of San Diego State University
Dr. Holmes was very instrumental in establishing and implementing our firm’s Diversity Initiative. Dr. Holmes conducted training sessions for all employees to ‘roll out’ the Program, which was a monumental feat for us. The employee feedback was very positive and has allowed us to continue the implementation process successfully.
Denise Boucke, Human Resources Manager, Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Dr. Holmes, my sincere thanks for the great work you did with our Diversity Council and Recruiting Team. The facilitation and training you provided was of the highest caliber and resulted in us developing Diversity Council Goals and a diversity Recruiting Plan that had total buy in from the respective teams. Your depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the subject of diversity and your practical approach were greatly appreciated by my leadership team. We will achieve our goals!
Mike Beamish, Executive Director of Human Resources, Volkswagen of America, Auburn Hills, MI
We engaged Dr. Holmes in re-energizing our Corporate Diversity Council and developing a recruitment and retention strategy for our organization. The sessions he facilitated were informative, practical, and engaging. As a result of his assistance, our organization is on track with a diversity initiative that is integrated with our overall business objectives. I highly recommend Dr. Holmes to any organization that is beginning or re-focusing their diversity efforts.
Machelle Williams, General Manager of Diversity, Volkswagen of America, Auburn Hills, MI
Dr. Holmes is a subject matter expert regarding workplace diversity challenges and opportunities. His relaxed presentation style and demeanor make him a highly effective facilitator and presenter. He is able to create the ideal environment for openness, learning and sharing. I would highly recommend his training programs to other organizations.
Deborah L. Young, Vice President, Corporate Human Resources, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes took the time to understand our organization before our training. We appreciated that.
Joseph Walker, President, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes showed us the ability and experience to take a complicated and emotionally laden issue and forge consensus around it. He keeps the issues simple and presents them in such a way that the audience cannot help but agree with the conclusion. He proved to be a real benefit to our company.
Patrick M. Barrett, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes, thank you for the wonderful, thought-provoking keynote address and breakout session, as well as your participation in the panel discussion at our 6th Annual Diversity Appreciation Day Celebration. Your presentations were thoroughly enjoyed by all. We’ve received nothing but great comments ranging from, “I enjoyed Dr. Holmes” and “Dr. Holmes is a dynamic speaker – see if he could teach a class that provides cultural group information” to “Dr. Holmes needs to come back and do Diversity Forums for all DMC sites. His message is universal – he can reach the masses effectively”.
Marcia Gamble-Griffin, Co-Chair, Diversity Advisory Council, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Initially, I hired Dr. Tyrone Holmes as my writing coach with the purpose of elevating my consulting and coaching practice through publishing and speaking engagements. As a result, I successfully wrote and published my first book with over 1500 copies sold. Tyrone's approach kept me focused and moving forward on writing my 2nd book along with numerous articles. As a result of this success, I continue to work with Tyrone as a coach and business consultant. He assisted me in developing a business strategy and a path forward to build a 6-figure revenue stream. Tyrone's confidence and expertise has guided me to the next level of my business as a public speaker and author. I highly recommend him to other coaches and consultants.
Patricia M. Porter, President, Conflict Connections, Inc., San Antonio, TX
Dr. Holmes, my congratulations on your excellent presentation. I had a significant number of participants comment to me on your training session, more than any other during our week-long staff development. The consensus of my group was that your training session on multicultural communication was very thought provoking, informative and practical. You kept the session lively with plenty of group participation and involvement in the material. No doubt we will be asking you back for next year’s staff development.
Pat McGinn, Director, Southwest Carpenters Training Fund, Los Angeles, CA
The training provided to our organization by Dr. Holmes on Recruiting and Retaining a High Quality, Culturally Diverse Workforce was exceptional. The agreement within my team was that your support throughout the setting of the diversity recruiting strategy was a reflection of my organization’s needs. Also, the information you provided during the training session provokes reflection and is very educational as well as practical. During the whole initiative, Dr. Holmes communicated & helped us build a higher understanding that diversity is a business reality that has direct impact on our recruiting efforts.
Alejandra Lorenzo, Manager of Recruiting, Volkswagen of America, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI
Dr. Holmes has helped us learn the dos and don’ts of intercultural communication. He has helped our community understand that diversity is an enriching resource, and has helped us reduce the ‘us’ and ‘them’ attitude in our organization. Our students and staff are enthusiastic about what they learned from Dr. Holmes.
Father George F. Lundy, S.J., Ph.D., President – Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
Dr. Holmes has done an outstanding job helping us design and implement our diversity program. His leadership, advice and superb training skills have been and continue to be invaluable.
Joe Galusha, Managing Director - Risk Consulting, Marsh USA Inc, Detroit, MI
It's refreshing to hear such positive feedback about a corporate training program. Our colleagues enjoyed the interaction your CONNECTIONS program fostered and are determined to utilize their new skills to make our firm a more successful workplace.
Nina Maggart, Senior Vice President, Marsh USA Inc, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is an excellent trainer and workshop facilitator! His professionalism and obvious ability to relate to all people make him a unique and special person. His knowledge of professional development and related subjects is astounding and his delivery of that knowledge is not arrogant or intimidating, putting all those at ease who participate in his workshops, seminars or personal coaching sessions.
Ardis Cazeno, Director – Labor Exchange Services, Michigan Department of Career Development, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is a consultant and educator. He brought rich ideas and strategies that linked with our goals and objectives to recruit and retain a culturally diverse workforce. He is very knowledgeable and professional. His presentation style of directness, sprinkled with humor, is engaging and motivating. When we seek additional consultation, Dr. Holmes' name comes up first.
Gloria H. Polk, Consultant - Multicultural Services, St. John Health, Warren, MI
Dr. Holmes is a high caliber, value added consultant! He exhibits a high degree of knowledge and professionalism. I highly recommend him!
Germaine K. Carter, Vice President of Human Resources, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes guided my senior staff in the development of a strategic plan for the Division of Student Affairs at San Diego State University. He also advised us in developing the most constructive forum for requesting and validating feedback from our Directors. His expertise enabled us to complete our strategic plan positively and efficiently. Should you have any training needs, I highly recommend Dr. Holmes.
Dr. James R. Kitchen, Vice President for Student Affairs, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Dr. Holmes has helped me to recognize patterns of behavior in myself that I can change with the result of becoming a truly effective leader.
David Nowak, Vice President of M.I.S, Bing Metals Group, Madison Heights, MI
Dr. Holmes provides an excellent learning experience for our staff. Our staff looks forward to seminars facilitated by Dr. Holmes. His energy and professionalism are the reason why we keep calling him back.
Michelle Hansel, V.P. of Human Resources, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Over the years, it has been my extreme pleasure to engage Dr. Holmes as a consultant. He offers excellence in each of his endeavors!
Trinee Moore, Director - Visiting Nurse Association Training Institute, Oak Park, MI
Dr. Holmes brings a fresh new approach to communication between facilitator and audience. His background knowledge and experience offer a hands-on approach with a diverse audience.
Nancy Sturm, Director - Challenger Learning Center, Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
Dr. Holmes relates well to students, staff and faculty. His seminars are targeted to his audience, contributing to an outstanding educational experience.
Pamela Zarkowski, MPH, JD, Associate Dean - School of Dentistry - University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes has really dialed in the conflict management training. The Managing and Resolving Conflict course directly relates to many key issues managers deal with.
Rich Labate, Sales, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes presented a very useful training session. The role-playing parts were insightful and practical. As an HR professional, I learned new tools that I am sure will be useful.
Lawrence D. Wilson, Human Resources Manager, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
I highly recommend Dr. Holmes for key learning experiences.
Sebastian Wade, Senior Director - Public Affairs, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
The conflict management sessions have helped in understanding how to handle certain situations between myself and different people. A highly recommended training session.
Nabiha Khalek, Engineering Manager, Bing Assembly Systems, Detroit, MI
The training provided to our organization by Dr. Holmes on Continuous Process Improvement and Teambuilding was phenomenal. The training has resulted in significant improvement in our operation and also in employee morale. Dr. Holmes has exceptional communication and people skills. His services were certainly one of the best investments we have made for developing a high performing workforce.
Brenda C. Njiwaji, Director – Office of Labor Market Information, Michigan Department of Career Development, Detroit, MI
The teambuilding training provided to our leadership team by Dr. Holmes has resulted in improved performance and communication within our management structure. Dr. Holmes is very knowledgeable of the subjects presented and is professional in his delivery. He is a great trainer!
Donna Cooper, Director – Customer Service Division, Michigan Department of Career Development, Lansing, MI
This has been an enriching experience that provides significant reinforcement of my management style and provides additional tools for increased effectiveness. Thanks for the experience.
Jim Agnew, Vice President of Operations, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is a great trainer! He utilizes group activities as a strategy to get you involved and actively learning.
Selina Bonds, Program Manager, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Members of my staff have called, stopped by or e-mailed their appreciation for Dr. Holmes’ program. We all learned a lot, did some real teambuilding, and we were energized by the level of interaction and group participation.
Dr. W. Terrell Jones, Vice Provost for Educational Equity, The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Holmes has a good, practical and useful approach to diversity in the workplace. Any company or organization can benefit from this training.
Jeff Bell, Director of Information Technology and Systems Integration, Visiting Nurse Association, Oak Park, MI
Our workshop with Dr. Holmes was invaluable in bringing into focus for our managers the major issues related to recruiting a diverse staff and finding a clear path for moving ahead.
Roger Williams, Executive Director, Penn State Alumni Association, University Park, PA
I never realized how my communication skills affect my ability to empower my employees. I have learned valuable techniques that will improve both my communication and leadership skills.
Michelle Harper, Program Manager, Visiting Nurse Association, Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes helped our organization identify three primary goals during our strategic planning process -- student access, student learning and student retention. Dr. Holmes ability to facilitate group discussions with the leadership in the division was critical in guiding us to focus our work around these three key goals.
Eric Rivera, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Excellent training series. A very insightful and interactive process that provided more than a few 'takeaway' ideas!
Tom Duff, Vice President of Sales, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
I found the Conflict Resolution sections were the most meaningful and important to me. Dr. Holmes activities and facilitation skills were outstanding.
Charles Kammann, Manager of Therapy Program, Visiting Nurse Association, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes, thank you for a great 10-minute presentation on Communicating the Importance of Diversity for the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development Luncheon. Your presentation was brief and to the point with a powerful message for all counselors. Excellent presentation. We are glad you were part of our program.
Karen Bibbins, Ed.D, CTRS, AMCD On-Site Convention Coordinator, Detroit, MI
A very unique ability is to captivate an audience and make them process your spoken words long after you have left the room. This, I am sure, occurs on many occasions when Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes speaks. It certainly happened when he spoke at the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development’s Samuel H. Johnson Luncheon. He understood our mission and delivered a powerful and memorable keynote address that provided our guests with the “professional opportunity of a lifetime”.
S. Kent Butler, Ph.D, PLPC, NCC, NCSC, Associate Professor – Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, University of Missouri at St. Louis
Tyrone's business coaching was instrumental in redirecting our efforts in a more effective and efficient manner and we quickly experienced the results we desired. His knowledge and expertise in business development along with his professional manner in delivering this information was exceptional. Our expectations were exceeded by the results we achieved. Thank you so much.
Frank Sole, Sole Swim Solutions - Scottsdale, AZ
Thank you so much for your time today and your very helpful questioning, suggestions and information! It was very beneficial and I look forward to getting to work with you in the future. I also look forward to facilitating my coaching career development through working through your "4 Simple Questions." Thank you so much for sharing your booklet with me. I will continue to read more of your information from your website. You are a great inspiration for how to build a successful and balanced coaching career and healthy life, a very powerful and rare combination! Thank you again, for sharing and coaching with me today! My mind is still absorbing and learning!
Annette Kresie-Evanson, Marketing, Business Development, Business & Personal Coaching, San Antonio, TX
Dr. Tyrone Homes was instrumental in helping me produce my manual and an E-Book. He supported me in developing a process to help others "Repurpose Content with Minimum Effort." Tyrone is generous with his time, available and flexible which was important to me given my travel schedule. He is an exceptional editor and helped me structure my writing.
Dr. Katrina Burrus, Ph.D, MCC, MKB Conseil & Coaching, Geneva, Switzerland
Dr. Tyrone Holmes is a skilled and professional presenter who offered a comprehensive way to Build a Six-Figure Coaching Income with the San Antonio Professional Coaches Association. Dr. Holmes' emphasis was practical and informative with tips on how to build the "Business Model" of your practice. He showed many varied examples and provided worksheets that allowed each of us to discern our own "Business Model" that worked for us. After Dr. Holmes presented his 2 1/2 hour workshop, I asked the participants, "Do you want more workshops I like the one we just experienced." The response was a resounding, "Yes!" Thank you, Tyrone, for being one of the best programs we've had in the nearly 2 years I have been Program Chair.
Larry Wynn, D. Min, ACC, Program Chair, San Antonio Professional Coaches Association
Dr. Tyrone Holmes is a dynamic speaker who shared his valuable insights on "How To Build a Six Figure Coaching Business" in a regular 1 hour session and shared more in-depth information in a 2 hour workshop. He started off his presentation with getting the audience off their feet and collaborating with one another. You could hear the buzz and feel the energy in the room. Dr. Holmes kept the energy flowing throughout the presentation and provided great examples that the audience could easily follow. He has a candid conversational style that worked very well. Dr. Holmes shared his personal experiences on the subject matter so the audience could relate and make a great connection with him. This was one of our top rated programs thanks to Dr. Holmes' expertise on the subject matter and presentation style. I would highly recommend Dr. Holmes and hope he returns in the future to share more valuable information with our members.
Randy Fernandes, ACC, CPCC, Vice President of Programs, International Coach Federation - North Texas
I have been a pediatrician practicing in a group practice for nearly 30 years, but when I decided to develop a program marrying my medical expertise with my passion for multisports, I was lost. Serendipitously, I had the great fortune of meeting Tyrone at a USAT sponsored business coaching retreat, where he was one of the presenters. The rest is history. In less than one year, he has coached me to developing a concept into a reality! Tyrone is a visionary, who is able to structure, organize, prioritize and succinctly guide in a way that I find simply remarkable. I am amazed at his simplistic genius and continue to be grateful for his business coaching and his kind spirit. Health Powered By You, LLC, is another feather in Tyrone's cap that is already a full headdress!
Dr. Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, Health Powered By You, LLC, Baldwin Harbor, NY
Dr. Holmes presented a program to our members which was relevant, informative and very impactful. He simplified and demystified the writing process, helping us realize how we can move forward on some very basic things to create even bigger things. I would highly recommend Dr. Holmes, without reservation, to anyone who wants to learn how they can easily move forward in their writing and publishing as a path to business, personal and professional growth!
Kelly Nieto, Vice President for Programs, International Coach Federation - Tucson
Tyrone’s generosity of his tools, tips and knowledge blew away our group of professional coaches. His Publishing Pyramid program inspired us to do all sorts of things with our expertise and writing – earn income in new ways, create new publications, and expand where we are published. He led an engaging and productive session while meeting our member’s diverse needs and experience levels.
Marnee Weber, Vice President of Programs, International Coach Federation - Phoenix
I recently had the very good fortune to be coached by Tyrone on how to use a blog as part of my business development strategy. Tyrone was incredibly well-informed, and added to my thinking and understanding in at least a dozen ways. He has a warm and encouraging style, and I was left with much more clarity and confidence about taking the necessary steps. I recommend Tyrone without qualification for anyone pursuing a similar course of action.
Nick Head, Owner - Specialized Coaching Services, Scottsdale, AZ
Sitting down with Tyrone for his Publishing Pyramid session was enlightening. I have a lot going on with writing, however, no strategy. He gave me an excellent idea that was implemented today! I would never have thought about it. If you are seriously looking to become published, Tyrone has an excellent process that will meet you where you are and assist you in moving forward strategically.
Connie Kadansky, Owner - Exceptional Sales Performance, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Holmes' easygoing manner made our group feel comfortable, but he also delivered quite a punch with the range and depth of information he provided us throughout the entire session. All of the speakers in the audience came away with a wealth of information about how to blog to increase their speaking business, and with renewed excitement about blogging as a marketing tool. Thank you Dr. Holmes!
Gilat Ben-Dor, MBA, CSW, Chair- Living Room Forum Speaker Series, NSA - Arizona
Dr. Holmes, I want to thank you for coming to Bizdom this morning. Your presentation was interactive, fun and it couldn't have been more relevant. The entrepreneurs are finishing their business plans and preparing to launch at this point, and it is critical that they pay more attention to improving their overall health and wellness. We appreciated the tips and specific steps to take, because it gives us clear actions to take. You are an engaging speaker and I hope to work with you again. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Amy Gill, Curriculum Specialist, Bizdom U, Detroit, MI
I can’t thank you enough for guiding the Saginaw Community Foundation team through your thoughtful and informative virtual presentation on Unconscious Bias. As I mentioned, with Mamie’s leadership, this activity is something that we’ve been preparing and looking forward to. The entire SCF staff and Board is very interested in making sure we incorporate DEI in our organizational culture, and we wanted to take the appropriate steps to incorporate that culture. Mamie advised that Unconscious Bias training would be a good first step, and after your presentation, she was right. I know the SCF team appreciated the information, and I look forward to having follow-up conversations. Thanks again for taking time to share your information with my team, and I look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Renee S. Johnston, President and CEO, Saginaw Community Foundation, Saginaw, MI
Thank you Dr. Holmes for facilitating two separate 60-minute virtual workshops on “Unconscious Bias – A Quiet Performance Killer” for our organization. You were engaging, thought provoking, and helped provide our teams with actionable items to bring back into their work. These sessions were so valuable and I truly appreciate your time, experience and insight.
Kelly Vickers, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, Alliance Residential Company, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Holmes hosted a virtual, 60-minute webinar entitled “Tackling Unconscious Bias to Prevent Burnout and Improve Patient Care”. From the beginning, Dr. Holmes engaged the audience by asking thought provoking questions. His slides were impactful, which enhanced his presentation. He spoke purposefully and was respectful of the time allotted for the presentation. His interpersonal and communication skills are excellent. In addition, Dr. Holmes provided a handout for the participants to promote further learning and engagement. It was also a pleasure to work with him as he was professional and responsive.
Iwona Misiuta, PhD, MHA - Clinical Content Manager at Med-IQ, Baltimore, MD
Dr. Holmes, on behalf of the entire membership of the Michigan chapter of Meeting Professionals International, I want to thank you for speaking to our group today. Unconscious Bias needs to be more widely recognized and actively fought, not only in our industry, but in our own communities. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and giving us tools in the fight.
Maryellen Jansen, V.P. of Education, MPI Michigan
As I mentioned in Scottsdale, your program was “on target’ and met both DLA and participant expectations. Your ability to quickly engage the group in a meaningful learning experience was outstanding. It established a relationship that fostered the high level of interaction that was a desired outcome of the session. Also, you provided much information that they will be able to use personally in their respective communities; another desired outcome. Thanks for your professionalism and an outstanding workshop.
Bob Enderle, Chair - Education Committee, Diversity Leadership Alliance, Phoenix, AZ
Thanks Tyrone! Building Powerful Business Relationships in a Culturally Diverse Society was a huge hit! Everyone really enjoyed the presentation and we all learned something new about L.U.C.A.S. and the S.O.L.E.R. Technique that we can use at work and home. I’m going to recommend you to Garland Preddy, Education Coordinator at the National SGMP Headquarters. SGMPAZ appreciates your time and knowledge shared at today’s meeting. This is a topic that we all need to work on and you provided some excellent communication tools for us to implement. I will definitely be more aware of the “noise” concept. We had excellent attendance today too, 22 members and guests were there. I hope it generates some future business for you. Let’s talk about having you back in the fall of 2017! Thanks for your continued support of SGMPAZ.
Michelle Fink, Vice President, Arizona Society of Government Meeting Professionals, Phoenix, AZ
Tyrone, I have had the opportunity to work with you at two universities. I find your strategic planning process to be very effective and engaging. With your support we were able to develop a plan at our 2-day retreat that our division colleagues are extremely proud of. Your engagement and facilitation expertise is greatly appreciated. Well done!
Dr. Reginald S. Blaylock, Vice President for Student Affairs, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Tyrone, was a very engaging speaker during our staff meeting. He commanded the room in a fun and positive way. I received an overwhelming response from staff members commenting positively about their experience during his session. I feel confident all employees received important information to help them communicate better.
Michael Ponzio, Director of Events and Organizational Culture, Arizona Community Foundation, Phoenix, AZ
Hello Tyrone! Thanks again for the great session you presented last night. The “Three Questions” model, tips to facilitating presentations that generate revenue, positioning speaking fees, and practical examples from your experience was all well received. All of the information you shared made participants think about ways they can position what they offer in a different way. We really appreciate your willingness to bring value to our membership!
Steve Doolittle, Director of Events, National Sales Network - Phoenix Chapter
I would like to thank you for facilitating our ADC retreat on Friday, August 22. I thought it was extremely helpful and judging from the feedback I received, many of the Deans felt the same way too. I appreciate your expertise and look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Chukuka S. Enwemeka, Provost and Senior Vice President, San Diego State University
On behalf of our team, thank you for sharing your expertise, time and guidance throughout this process as well as helping us end up with nine clearly defined and planned SMART goals. We engaged in valuable planning and also achieved the goal of getting to know one another better through the icebreakers. The feedback from our colleagues reflects the positive outcomes from the retreat. Thank you for compiling our strategic plan so quickly and sharing it with all of us, and for helping move us forward collectively. It was a privilege to meet and work with you. Congratulations on 20 years of helping organizations improve, including our division. Best wishes.
Dr. Sharon Willey, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Thank you for facilitating this year’s diversity presentation. The RAs could not stop saying exciting and thought provoking things about the information you covered. The evaluation showed high marks - RAs scoring each question at a 4 or higher. The things they liked most about the presentation were: The L.U.C.A.S approach, learning the listening skills, the group activities and the style in which you deliver a presentation. They felt engaged and part of the process. I hope the high marks and comments provide you with some insight as to what the evaluations showed. Again, thanks and I’ll be sure to keep you in mind for future sessions.
Eltaro Hooper, Associate Director of Residence Life, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Several years ago, our law firm asked Dr. Holmes to guide us in the development of a comprehensive diversity plan. Through his remarkable insight and wise counsel, we have taken great strides forward. Dr. Holmes is both a brilliant scholar and an innovative coach who motivates people with unique vision and time-tested practical advice.
Anthony J. Rusciano, Chairman of the Board, Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Thank you for facilitating our Management Group professional development training session this year. We appreciated your useful tools for managers to positively coach staff, and have already seen these behaviors impacting our teams. Attendees were excited to participate in this session and loved your energy and insight. We will definitely keep you in mind for future sessions!
Christina Brown, Executive Director, Associated Students of San Diego State University
Dr. Holmes was very instrumental in establishing and implementing our firm’s Diversity Initiative. Dr. Holmes conducted training sessions for all employees to ‘roll out’ the Program, which was a monumental feat for us. The employee feedback was very positive and has allowed us to continue the implementation process successfully.
Denise Boucke, Human Resources Manager, Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Dr. Holmes, my sincere thanks for the great work you did with our Diversity Council and Recruiting Team. The facilitation and training you provided was of the highest caliber and resulted in us developing Diversity Council Goals and a diversity Recruiting Plan that had total buy in from the respective teams. Your depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the subject of diversity and your practical approach were greatly appreciated by my leadership team. We will achieve our goals!
Mike Beamish, Executive Director of Human Resources, Volkswagen of America, Auburn Hills, MI
We engaged Dr. Holmes in re-energizing our Corporate Diversity Council and developing a recruitment and retention strategy for our organization. The sessions he facilitated were informative, practical, and engaging. As a result of his assistance, our organization is on track with a diversity initiative that is integrated with our overall business objectives. I highly recommend Dr. Holmes to any organization that is beginning or re-focusing their diversity efforts.
Machelle Williams, General Manager of Diversity, Volkswagen of America, Auburn Hills, MI
Dr. Holmes is a subject matter expert regarding workplace diversity challenges and opportunities. His relaxed presentation style and demeanor make him a highly effective facilitator and presenter. He is able to create the ideal environment for openness, learning and sharing. I would highly recommend his training programs to other organizations.
Deborah L. Young, Vice President, Corporate Human Resources, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes took the time to understand our organization before our training. We appreciated that.
Joseph Walker, President, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes showed us the ability and experience to take a complicated and emotionally laden issue and forge consensus around it. He keeps the issues simple and presents them in such a way that the audience cannot help but agree with the conclusion. He proved to be a real benefit to our company.
Patrick M. Barrett, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes, thank you for the wonderful, thought-provoking keynote address and breakout session, as well as your participation in the panel discussion at our 6th Annual Diversity Appreciation Day Celebration. Your presentations were thoroughly enjoyed by all. We’ve received nothing but great comments ranging from, “I enjoyed Dr. Holmes” and “Dr. Holmes is a dynamic speaker – see if he could teach a class that provides cultural group information” to “Dr. Holmes needs to come back and do Diversity Forums for all DMC sites. His message is universal – he can reach the masses effectively”.
Marcia Gamble-Griffin, Co-Chair, Diversity Advisory Council, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Initially, I hired Dr. Tyrone Holmes as my writing coach with the purpose of elevating my consulting and coaching practice through publishing and speaking engagements. As a result, I successfully wrote and published my first book with over 1500 copies sold. Tyrone's approach kept me focused and moving forward on writing my 2nd book along with numerous articles. As a result of this success, I continue to work with Tyrone as a coach and business consultant. He assisted me in developing a business strategy and a path forward to build a 6-figure revenue stream. Tyrone's confidence and expertise has guided me to the next level of my business as a public speaker and author. I highly recommend him to other coaches and consultants.
Patricia M. Porter, President, Conflict Connections, Inc., San Antonio, TX
Dr. Holmes, my congratulations on your excellent presentation. I had a significant number of participants comment to me on your training session, more than any other during our week-long staff development. The consensus of my group was that your training session on multicultural communication was very thought provoking, informative and practical. You kept the session lively with plenty of group participation and involvement in the material. No doubt we will be asking you back for next year’s staff development.
Pat McGinn, Director, Southwest Carpenters Training Fund, Los Angeles, CA
The training provided to our organization by Dr. Holmes on Recruiting and Retaining a High Quality, Culturally Diverse Workforce was exceptional. The agreement within my team was that your support throughout the setting of the diversity recruiting strategy was a reflection of my organization’s needs. Also, the information you provided during the training session provokes reflection and is very educational as well as practical. During the whole initiative, Dr. Holmes communicated & helped us build a higher understanding that diversity is a business reality that has direct impact on our recruiting efforts.
Alejandra Lorenzo, Manager of Recruiting, Volkswagen of America, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI
Dr. Holmes has helped us learn the dos and don’ts of intercultural communication. He has helped our community understand that diversity is an enriching resource, and has helped us reduce the ‘us’ and ‘them’ attitude in our organization. Our students and staff are enthusiastic about what they learned from Dr. Holmes.
Father George F. Lundy, S.J., Ph.D., President – Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
Dr. Holmes has done an outstanding job helping us design and implement our diversity program. His leadership, advice and superb training skills have been and continue to be invaluable.
Joe Galusha, Managing Director - Risk Consulting, Marsh USA Inc, Detroit, MI
It's refreshing to hear such positive feedback about a corporate training program. Our colleagues enjoyed the interaction your CONNECTIONS program fostered and are determined to utilize their new skills to make our firm a more successful workplace.
Nina Maggart, Senior Vice President, Marsh USA Inc, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is an excellent trainer and workshop facilitator! His professionalism and obvious ability to relate to all people make him a unique and special person. His knowledge of professional development and related subjects is astounding and his delivery of that knowledge is not arrogant or intimidating, putting all those at ease who participate in his workshops, seminars or personal coaching sessions.
Ardis Cazeno, Director – Labor Exchange Services, Michigan Department of Career Development, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is a consultant and educator. He brought rich ideas and strategies that linked with our goals and objectives to recruit and retain a culturally diverse workforce. He is very knowledgeable and professional. His presentation style of directness, sprinkled with humor, is engaging and motivating. When we seek additional consultation, Dr. Holmes' name comes up first.
Gloria H. Polk, Consultant - Multicultural Services, St. John Health, Warren, MI
Dr. Holmes is a high caliber, value added consultant! He exhibits a high degree of knowledge and professionalism. I highly recommend him!
Germaine K. Carter, Vice President of Human Resources, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes guided my senior staff in the development of a strategic plan for the Division of Student Affairs at San Diego State University. He also advised us in developing the most constructive forum for requesting and validating feedback from our Directors. His expertise enabled us to complete our strategic plan positively and efficiently. Should you have any training needs, I highly recommend Dr. Holmes.
Dr. James R. Kitchen, Vice President for Student Affairs, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Dr. Holmes has helped me to recognize patterns of behavior in myself that I can change with the result of becoming a truly effective leader.
David Nowak, Vice President of M.I.S, Bing Metals Group, Madison Heights, MI
Dr. Holmes provides an excellent learning experience for our staff. Our staff looks forward to seminars facilitated by Dr. Holmes. His energy and professionalism are the reason why we keep calling him back.
Michelle Hansel, V.P. of Human Resources, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Over the years, it has been my extreme pleasure to engage Dr. Holmes as a consultant. He offers excellence in each of his endeavors!
Trinee Moore, Director - Visiting Nurse Association Training Institute, Oak Park, MI
Dr. Holmes brings a fresh new approach to communication between facilitator and audience. His background knowledge and experience offer a hands-on approach with a diverse audience.
Nancy Sturm, Director - Challenger Learning Center, Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
Dr. Holmes relates well to students, staff and faculty. His seminars are targeted to his audience, contributing to an outstanding educational experience.
Pamela Zarkowski, MPH, JD, Associate Dean - School of Dentistry - University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes has really dialed in the conflict management training. The Managing and Resolving Conflict course directly relates to many key issues managers deal with.
Rich Labate, Sales, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes presented a very useful training session. The role-playing parts were insightful and practical. As an HR professional, I learned new tools that I am sure will be useful.
Lawrence D. Wilson, Human Resources Manager, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
I highly recommend Dr. Holmes for key learning experiences.
Sebastian Wade, Senior Director - Public Affairs, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
The conflict management sessions have helped in understanding how to handle certain situations between myself and different people. A highly recommended training session.
Nabiha Khalek, Engineering Manager, Bing Assembly Systems, Detroit, MI
The training provided to our organization by Dr. Holmes on Continuous Process Improvement and Teambuilding was phenomenal. The training has resulted in significant improvement in our operation and also in employee morale. Dr. Holmes has exceptional communication and people skills. His services were certainly one of the best investments we have made for developing a high performing workforce.
Brenda C. Njiwaji, Director – Office of Labor Market Information, Michigan Department of Career Development, Detroit, MI
The teambuilding training provided to our leadership team by Dr. Holmes has resulted in improved performance and communication within our management structure. Dr. Holmes is very knowledgeable of the subjects presented and is professional in his delivery. He is a great trainer!
Donna Cooper, Director – Customer Service Division, Michigan Department of Career Development, Lansing, MI
This has been an enriching experience that provides significant reinforcement of my management style and provides additional tools for increased effectiveness. Thanks for the experience.
Jim Agnew, Vice President of Operations, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is a great trainer! He utilizes group activities as a strategy to get you involved and actively learning.
Selina Bonds, Program Manager, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Members of my staff have called, stopped by or e-mailed their appreciation for Dr. Holmes’ program. We all learned a lot, did some real teambuilding, and we were energized by the level of interaction and group participation.
Dr. W. Terrell Jones, Vice Provost for Educational Equity, The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Holmes has a good, practical and useful approach to diversity in the workplace. Any company or organization can benefit from this training.
Jeff Bell, Director of Information Technology and Systems Integration, Visiting Nurse Association, Oak Park, MI
Our workshop with Dr. Holmes was invaluable in bringing into focus for our managers the major issues related to recruiting a diverse staff and finding a clear path for moving ahead.
Roger Williams, Executive Director, Penn State Alumni Association, University Park, PA
I never realized how my communication skills affect my ability to empower my employees. I have learned valuable techniques that will improve both my communication and leadership skills.
Michelle Harper, Program Manager, Visiting Nurse Association, Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes helped our organization identify three primary goals during our strategic planning process -- student access, student learning and student retention. Dr. Holmes ability to facilitate group discussions with the leadership in the division was critical in guiding us to focus our work around these three key goals.
Eric Rivera, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Excellent training series. A very insightful and interactive process that provided more than a few 'takeaway' ideas!
Tom Duff, Vice President of Sales, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
I found the Conflict Resolution sections were the most meaningful and important to me. Dr. Holmes activities and facilitation skills were outstanding.
Charles Kammann, Manager of Therapy Program, Visiting Nurse Association, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes, thank you for a great 10-minute presentation on Communicating the Importance of Diversity for the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development Luncheon. Your presentation was brief and to the point with a powerful message for all counselors. Excellent presentation. We are glad you were part of our program.
Karen Bibbins, Ed.D, CTRS, AMCD On-Site Convention Coordinator, Detroit, MI
A very unique ability is to captivate an audience and make them process your spoken words long after you have left the room. This, I am sure, occurs on many occasions when Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes speaks. It certainly happened when he spoke at the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development’s Samuel H. Johnson Luncheon. He understood our mission and delivered a powerful and memorable keynote address that provided our guests with the “professional opportunity of a lifetime”.
S. Kent Butler, Ph.D, PLPC, NCC, NCSC, Associate Professor – Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, University of Missouri at St. Louis
Tyrone's business coaching was instrumental in redirecting our efforts in a more effective and efficient manner and we quickly experienced the results we desired. His knowledge and expertise in business development along with his professional manner in delivering this information was exceptional. Our expectations were exceeded by the results we achieved. Thank you so much.
Frank Sole, Sole Swim Solutions - Scottsdale, AZ
Thank you so much for your time today and your very helpful questioning, suggestions and information! It was very beneficial and I look forward to getting to work with you in the future. I also look forward to facilitating my coaching career development through working through your "4 Simple Questions." Thank you so much for sharing your booklet with me. I will continue to read more of your information from your website. You are a great inspiration for how to build a successful and balanced coaching career and healthy life, a very powerful and rare combination! Thank you again, for sharing and coaching with me today! My mind is still absorbing and learning!
Annette Kresie-Evanson, Marketing, Business Development, Business & Personal Coaching, San Antonio, TX
Dr. Tyrone Homes was instrumental in helping me produce my manual and an E-Book. He supported me in developing a process to help others "Repurpose Content with Minimum Effort." Tyrone is generous with his time, available and flexible which was important to me given my travel schedule. He is an exceptional editor and helped me structure my writing.
Dr. Katrina Burrus, Ph.D, MCC, MKB Conseil & Coaching, Geneva, Switzerland
Dr. Tyrone Holmes is a skilled and professional presenter who offered a comprehensive way to Build a Six-Figure Coaching Income with the San Antonio Professional Coaches Association. Dr. Holmes' emphasis was practical and informative with tips on how to build the "Business Model" of your practice. He showed many varied examples and provided worksheets that allowed each of us to discern our own "Business Model" that worked for us. After Dr. Holmes presented his 2 1/2 hour workshop, I asked the participants, "Do you want more workshops I like the one we just experienced." The response was a resounding, "Yes!" Thank you, Tyrone, for being one of the best programs we've had in the nearly 2 years I have been Program Chair.
Larry Wynn, D. Min, ACC, Program Chair, San Antonio Professional Coaches Association
Dr. Tyrone Holmes is a dynamic speaker who shared his valuable insights on "How To Build a Six Figure Coaching Business" in a regular 1 hour session and shared more in-depth information in a 2 hour workshop. He started off his presentation with getting the audience off their feet and collaborating with one another. You could hear the buzz and feel the energy in the room. Dr. Holmes kept the energy flowing throughout the presentation and provided great examples that the audience could easily follow. He has a candid conversational style that worked very well. Dr. Holmes shared his personal experiences on the subject matter so the audience could relate and make a great connection with him. This was one of our top rated programs thanks to Dr. Holmes' expertise on the subject matter and presentation style. I would highly recommend Dr. Holmes and hope he returns in the future to share more valuable information with our members.
Randy Fernandes, ACC, CPCC, Vice President of Programs, International Coach Federation - North Texas
I have been a pediatrician practicing in a group practice for nearly 30 years, but when I decided to develop a program marrying my medical expertise with my passion for multisports, I was lost. Serendipitously, I had the great fortune of meeting Tyrone at a USAT sponsored business coaching retreat, where he was one of the presenters. The rest is history. In less than one year, he has coached me to developing a concept into a reality! Tyrone is a visionary, who is able to structure, organize, prioritize and succinctly guide in a way that I find simply remarkable. I am amazed at his simplistic genius and continue to be grateful for his business coaching and his kind spirit. Health Powered By You, LLC, is another feather in Tyrone's cap that is already a full headdress!
Dr. Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, Health Powered By You, LLC, Baldwin Harbor, NY
Dr. Holmes presented a program to our members which was relevant, informative and very impactful. He simplified and demystified the writing process, helping us realize how we can move forward on some very basic things to create even bigger things. I would highly recommend Dr. Holmes, without reservation, to anyone who wants to learn how they can easily move forward in their writing and publishing as a path to business, personal and professional growth!
Kelly Nieto, Vice President for Programs, International Coach Federation - Tucson
Tyrone’s generosity of his tools, tips and knowledge blew away our group of professional coaches. His Publishing Pyramid program inspired us to do all sorts of things with our expertise and writing – earn income in new ways, create new publications, and expand where we are published. He led an engaging and productive session while meeting our member’s diverse needs and experience levels.
Marnee Weber, Vice President of Programs, International Coach Federation - Phoenix
I recently had the very good fortune to be coached by Tyrone on how to use a blog as part of my business development strategy. Tyrone was incredibly well-informed, and added to my thinking and understanding in at least a dozen ways. He has a warm and encouraging style, and I was left with much more clarity and confidence about taking the necessary steps. I recommend Tyrone without qualification for anyone pursuing a similar course of action.
Nick Head, Owner - Specialized Coaching Services, Scottsdale, AZ
Sitting down with Tyrone for his Publishing Pyramid session was enlightening. I have a lot going on with writing, however, no strategy. He gave me an excellent idea that was implemented today! I would never have thought about it. If you are seriously looking to become published, Tyrone has an excellent process that will meet you where you are and assist you in moving forward strategically.
Connie Kadansky, Owner - Exceptional Sales Performance, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Holmes' easygoing manner made our group feel comfortable, but he also delivered quite a punch with the range and depth of information he provided us throughout the entire session. All of the speakers in the audience came away with a wealth of information about how to blog to increase their speaking business, and with renewed excitement about blogging as a marketing tool. Thank you Dr. Holmes!
Gilat Ben-Dor, MBA, CSW, Chair- Living Room Forum Speaker Series, NSA - Arizona
Dr. Holmes, I want to thank you for coming to Bizdom this morning. Your presentation was interactive, fun and it couldn't have been more relevant. The entrepreneurs are finishing their business plans and preparing to launch at this point, and it is critical that they pay more attention to improving their overall health and wellness. We appreciated the tips and specific steps to take, because it gives us clear actions to take. You are an engaging speaker and I hope to work with you again. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Amy Gill, Curriculum Specialist, Bizdom U, Detroit, MI
