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We
have just had an incredible leadership conference with
Troy and Karin. We are so lucky to have them back here. We
are looking forward to having them back tons of times in
the future. It
was great! Everyone was involved- it was enthusiastic and
interactive. Between the smiles and tears, it was a great
day. I appreciate everything you two have done for us.
Michael Sanseviro, Director, Student Life, GA Perimeter
College, Georgia
[The
BEST IDEA I gained from this program is that] this will
help me and other committee members work together. [I
liked most] the teamwork between Troy and Karin.
Elliott Harris, Student, Saint Paul College, Minnesota
Best
program I have ever attended!
Alisha Panunzio, Student, Westminster College,
Pennsylvania
I
loved how Karin and Troy played off each other to present
very helpful tools to use in everyday life. Awesome!
Austin, Asst Director, Ursinus College, Pennsylvania
It
was Awesome! Troy rules at life and should be a
requirement for every college student to see him!
Rory Paccy, Student, Ashland University,
Being
able to open up to someone unfamiliar gave me a new belief
that I can do it. The experience was overwhelming.
Lori Stewart, Coordinator, Student Organizations, Jackson
State University,
Words
are alive and operative. They have the power to make or
break you.
Ramel Evans, Student, Florida Community College,
Florida
There
was an immense amount of positivity in this program.
Susan Boyd, Student, Southwestern Community College
Great
Job!! Students need you.
Mindy Maddux, Director of Residential Life, State
Fair Community College
Troy
and Karin Stende added so much value to our leadership
conference with their energy, enthusiasm. You can see the
passion they have for what they are doing - it just
exudes. You
can't help but be infected by their passion - they are
provoking people to be the best persons they can be to add
value to themselves, to their brothers and sisters, to
their families, and to their communities. You would be
blessed to have them be a part of your leadership
conference or activity. they will provoke you to action.
Irene Prue, Dean of Students, GA Perimeter College,
Georgia
Everytime
I listen to you, I'm a better person. I can't express
exactly what listening to you does to me!
Millicent, Student, St. Petersburg College
This
is a wonderful program - by the end, I could not help but
to smile because I felt so good about myself and about the
difference I can make on my campus.
Erin Tess, Student, Ashland University,
It
was great. I feel much better about days to come. I
realized that my dreams WILL come true.
Wanda Rodriquez, Student, Berkeley College,
This
program was astounding! Students face so many barriers in
today's world, and to have someone show us that we can
powerfully overcome our barriers is incredible!
Justin Stiles, Student, Ohio Northern University, Ohio
This
is the best session. Every time I attend this session, it
makes me feel good about myself, gain confidence in
myself, and believe in my self. Thanks for everything.
Judy Freese, Student Senator Advisor, Marshalltown
Community College, Iowa
I
love the way that Troy and Karin connect with their
audience; they leave you feeling like you can achieve
anything with the tools they have given.
Juice, Activities Director, Cowley College, Kansas
Troy
and Karin's love for each other and for changing the world
is breathtaking. Thank you for being so wonderful.
Everyone who saw your program left a better person.
Kelly Russell, SGA President, Cedar Crest College,
Pennsylvania
The
was the best ed session I've been to. Thank You!
Josette Esantar, Student, Miami Dade College, Florida
Excellent
and very fun. I learned how to change without changing my
identity.
Takeeia, Student, Florida Community College, Florida
Awesome
- Very motivational - I loved it. I learned that who I am
makes a difference and that my words have power.
Candice E., Student, Coastal GA Community College, Georgia
It
was great and mind opening. I wish the session could be
longer. I learned that compromising plays an important
role in establishing a good relationship.
Jamita Charita, Student, Broward Community College,
Florida
Keep
up the good work, because we need your voices to be heard
on this powerful topic.
Samantha Morris, Student, Palm Beach Community College,
Florida
I
loved it! It was very interactive and fun.
Crissy Reagan, Student, Roane State Community College
I
thought it was excellent finding out different opinions.
Doris Williams, Student, Bossier Parish Community College.
It
was phenomenal and informative. It should have been
longer.
Tashawna Downers, Student, Broward Community College,
Florida
I
liked the programs being interactive. It was helpful for
me. I really enjoyed it.
Crystal Savoca, Student, GA Military College, Georgia
It
was a good learning experience that I can apply to my
current relationships. I learned that compromise is key to
healthy relationships.
Zizi Barhouma, Student, California State - Long Beach,
California
Relevant
topic - especially for college students. I learned that
communication is key to ideal relationships and that we
must take time to let things progress.
Shirley Stary, Asst Dean of Students, Ashland University,
More
time with these guys would be great!
J. Tyler Collum, Student Admissions, Floyd College,
Georgia
Well
carried out and energetic. It was enjoyable and
thought-provoking material.
Jennifer Lewis, Student, Palm Beach Community College,
Florida
Excellent
- an insight to me that the power is within us.
Scott Knoulson, Student, St. Petersburg College,
Excellent
program. A true feeling of satisfaction. I reached a new
level of understanding about myself and what holds me
back.
Daniel Santiago, Student, Berkeley College, California
One
of the best programs I have ever attended! I can do it!!
Tino Chitsinde, Student, Texas Christian University, Texas
It
allowed me to realize my weakness, place it upon another
object, step outside my spiritual/physical limitations and
smash its control of my life.
Troy was very enthusiastic, empowering, deep, and
sincere. He genuinely desired to make a difference in my
life.
Justen Ellis, Student, University of Mary Hardin - Baylor,
Great
program - very uplifting - I faced my fear of being
insignificant.
Braden McCall, SGA President, Valencia Community College,
Florida
WOW
- speechless! A great way to re-ignite yourself and
realize barriers are not in control!
J. Tyler Collum, Admissions Staff, Floyd College, Georgia
Troy
really knows how to energize and empower a crowd!
Rob Sullivan, Speaker, Rob Sullivan Productions, Illinois
It
was awesome. Thank you Troy for showing me that I am
strong and can do anything.
Giselle Arios, Student Senator, Hillsborough Community
College, Florida
Excellent.
[This program] makes me feel positive about myself and
everyone else. [I
learned] to set my barriers as challenges and then go
through them. I
liked that everyone was looking out for each other, like
we were connected through positivism.
Aida Ahumada, Student, Valencia Community College, Florida
The
program was such an awesome experience that I am going to
share with everyone. It was fun learning to act silly.
Nancy Nicolas, Student, Broward Community College, Florida
Wonderful
fun, Troy. You're excellent at this!
Deb, Associate, Good Thinking Company, California
Excellent!
Enjoyed waking to fun games. I learned how to use energy,
work together, to have fun.
Mike Smith, Student, Berkeley College, California
One
word… AWESOME!!
Jon Osborn, Student, Bridgewater College,
Fun
and exciting! Best session at the conference! I love the
connection that [Troy and Karin] have with one another.
They were outgoing and kept the attention of the group.
Amanda Elliott, Student, Hillsborough Community College,
Florida
Very
informative! I realized that I do focus on me too much in
a conversation.
Angelina Lopez, Student, Paul Quinn College, Texas
AWESOME!
You have changed my life forever! I can do anything - I
CAN OVERCOME MY FEARS!!!!
Yaneli Garcia, Student, Yuba College, California
I
liked most Troy and Karin's attitude. They brought us into
situations and taught us how to deal with everyday issues.
Jennifer, Student, Adelphi University, New York
[The
BEST IDEA I gained was that] if we focus on a positive
idea we work towards it. We have to let go of all the
negatives in our lives.
Beryl Ann Bray, Student, Clarion University, Pennsylvania
Great!
This was extremely useful & will help me in my
meetings.
Bolden Harris, Student, Palmer College of
Chiropractic, Iowa
Great!
This program can benefit anyone of any age.
Katherine Crafton, Student, Sherman College of Straight
Chiropractic, South Carolina
The
program was excellent - I learned what I needed to use in
my organization immediately.
Chris Elsesser, Student, Siena College, New York
Great
- the best session I have been to! Ya'll both have amazing
ability to reach out & inspire people.
Cory Copeland, Student, Texas A&M University -
Commerce, Texas
I
enjoyed the program - very relevant information and useful
skills while engaging in conversations.
Ben Crutcher, SGA Vice President, Southern Illinois
University, Illinois
The
impossible became possible.
Jamar Matt, Student, Lehigh Carbon Community College,
Pennsylvania
This
is the most applicable interpersonal communications
workshop I have attended.
Justin Cole, Student, Ohio Northern University, Ohio
Leadership
is within.
Kathy, PTK Vice President, Reading Area Community College,
Pennsylvania
[It
was] very emotional. The presenter's emotions add to the
affect of the program.
Katie Miller, Student, Washington State University,
Washington
It
was a great way to learn effective communications and
still have a ton of fun!
Karen Ehrhardt, Student, Shippensburg University,
Pennsylvania
I
had absolute confidence that I could break that board. I
learned that I need to determine how to gain the same
confidence that I had in overcoming my barriers in life.
Lenae Weichel, Staff, Rock Valley College, Illinois
Wonderful
job! Extremely valuable information! I loved your
enthusiasm and passion!
Gina, Student, El Paso Community College, Texas
Uplifting,
inspirations, and very rewarding. [The BEST IDEA I gained
is that] I am okay.
Michael Burnett, Faculty, New York Institute Of
Technology, New York
[The
BEST IDEA I gained was] inspiration, motivation, power to
keep climbing the steep mountain of life.
Jesus Jaime Diaz, Student, BMCC,
This
workshop was dynamic! It was full of energy and included
great ideas which are practical for Students and staff
alike. The audience participation made this program very
valuable.
Marguerite Stephens, Student Activities Coordinator, Pitt
Community College, North Carolina
The
interaction, the charisma, that they present is
contagious. They really convince you to BE the difference.
Glenis Padilla, Student, InterAmerican University, Puerto
Rico
Great
interaction! Facilitators were extremely friendly. Both
are upbeat and friendly and seem to appreciate comments
from the audience.
Krissy Thomason, SGA President, Pitt Community College,
North Carolina
Karin
and Troy work very well together! The program flowed with
questions & reasonable answers.
Just being able to talk with my peers was
insightful.
Becky, Student, University of Evansville, Indiana
This
was very informational and I learned a lot about
communicating.
Ashley Rucker, Student, North Idaho College, Idaho
[The
BEST idea I gained was that] breaking through barriers
requires ACTION!
Stacey Cook, Ph. D., Director of Student Affairs, College
of Marin, California
Being
a leader means you are also a strong follower and until
you can be a good follower and listening, you cannot be a
true leader! Thanks for pointing this out!
Jamie Stobie, Student, Franklin Pierce College, New
Hampshire
To
break through my barrier, my fear and to confront it at
that moment, was an amazing experience - one that I will
treasure always.
Susan Zagciuvinskas, Student, Cedar Crest College,
Pennsylvania
GR8
eye-opener. The best idea I got was not to diminish
someone's experience by comparing it to your own. I had
never looked at it that way. Thanks.
Tara Thomasson, Student, Lower Columbia College,
Washington
Absolutely
amazing. I was inspired to write a poem.
Jason Daniels, Student, Central Connecticut State
University, Connecticut
Wonderful
- allowed me to finally admit to myself what my true
barrier is - me!
Deon Lopez, SGA President, Truman College, Illinois
Powerful!
Amazing! The most emotional, invigorating, inspiring,
motivational program I've ever experienced!
Vicky Ransom, Asst Director, University of Massachusetts -
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Nothing
can keep me back from being what I can become in life!
Neville, Student, University of the Virgin Islands, Virgin
Islands
[The
program] taught me a lot about dealing with anger in
communication.
Bill Pear, Student, Caldwell College, New Jersey
Awesome,
amazing, life changing. Something I will never forget. I
can do anything I put my mind to. [I liked most] the
feeling that all these people were supporting you- and the
togetherness.
Andrea Henckel, Student, Albuquerque TVI, New Mexico
Amazing.
Couldn’t talk afterwards because I was tearing up. [I
learned] I can change my life. I feel free now.
Lancelot Mollen, Student, Bellarmine University, Kentucky
It
really put things in perspective and I see now where I can
make improvements.
Shannon Shaw, Student, Caldwell College, New Jersey
Excellent!
You helped me like myself and appreciate others.
Laura Cedillo, Student, California State - San Bernadino,
California
Great!
Exciting! [It was] fun and never boring.
[The best idea I gained was how to] focus on
communication from different points of view
Joanna Lubach, Student, Central Connecticut State
University, Connecticut
[It
was] very touching and informational. [You] gave me a new
perspective. [The
BEST IDEA was that] I learned how to appreciate people in
15 seconds.
Nidia Islas, Student, College of Marin, California
High
Energy and Interactive
Matt Rubba, Student, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New
Jersey
Great!
A good look at the building blocks of communication, and
how they fit together.
[The BEST IDEA I gained was the advice to] see
yourself from outside of yourself.
Michael Shauger, Student, Fairleigh Dickinson University,
New Jersey
There
is no greater thrill than conquering your fear by using
fear as motivation! AMEN!
Jamie Stobie, Student, Club Coordinator, Franklin Pierce
College, New Hampshire
This
has come at the most important part of my life. I have
been moved emotionally & physically. I think the thing
that I got is mainly the confidence that my goal is
attainable and there are people in this world that can
instill that in you and confirm that you are a person that
can move on in life and attain your goals. Troy and Karin
are awesome - AWESOME!
Elizabeth Romero II Felty, Student, GA Perimeter
College, Georgia
Karin
and Troy seem to have done a lot of research in terms of
positive thinking, encouragement, brain transformation,etc.
I gained a lot of insight, and a lot of knowledge that I
didn't have before. It boosted my confidence even further.
I'm much more encouraged to take the world by storm.
Kathia Laguerre, Student, GA Perimeter College, Georgia
I
had the opportunity to hear some of the greatest
motivational speakers - Troy and Karin Stende. It was very
enlightening. I learned a lot and got fired up.
Mebu Barday, Student, GA Perimeter College, Georgia
Thanks!
You are a blessing!!
Brett A. Cummings, Student, Olympia College, Washington
I
thought it was really informative and I loved it!
Frank Flaherty, Student, Penn State University,
Pennsylvania
[The
BEST IDEA I gained was that] barriers can be conquered if
you can take it step by step.
Jesse Hecht, Student, Penn State University, Pennsylvania
The
best session of the program
Nick Bonkosky, Student, Penn State University,
Pennsylvania
Fantastic!
You guys are amazing! Thank you a million. [I learned]
that I can do anything.
Jessica Pilcher, Student, Rochester Community and
Technical College, Minnesota
It
was awesome! The presenters were real down to earth people
who know what it is like for us college students right now
because they have been there. The program was both
informative and inspirational.
Chelsie Gorzalka, Student, Sheridan College, Wyoming
I
thought it was the best session I attended. [I liked]
getting to know and truly appreciate people [the most]
even though it was a short period of time.
Walker Wise, Student, South Puget Sound CC, Washington
It
really made me feel good about myself and empowered me to
realize that I can change things even if it’s a small
one. [The BEST IDEA was that] everyone can make a change,
even if its small by acknowledging someone's presence.
Jamie Sullivan, Student, Southern Connecticut State
University, Connecticut
[This
session] really makes you think and reflect. [The BEST
IDEA was] complimenting others and finding ways that they
make or could make a difference.
Jenny Potter, Student, Southern Connecticut State
University, Connecticut
Great.
I have dreams and I will chase them. Thanks for reminding
me how great I am.
Candice Dayban, Student, University of Hawaii - Manoa,
Hawaii
Excellent!
The whole presentation applied to the variety of problems
that come up either with school or organizations.
Hardeep Jassal, Student, University of Massachusetts -
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Great
as a leadership tool for instructors and students learning
the elements.
Cathryne Jordan, Advisor/Counselor, University of
Washington, Washington
If
you pursue to reach your goals, you can do it no matter
the barrier. All is possible.
Zayra Reyes, Counselor, UPR-MSC School of Pharmacy, Puerto
Rico
This
program was very informative. It helped me to see some of
the things I need to work on in communicating with others.
Angelique Jackson, Student, Woodbury University,
California
I
really enjoyed myself today. It's truly been a learning
experience here today listening to Troy & Karin
Stende. It was an experience that blew me away. The
opportunity to listen to them has proved to be beneficial
in the real world. Karin did an excellent job in
connecting us and getting us to participate as well as
getting us to open up and really share. It was a rewarding
experience. I hope to take what I've learned today and
pass it on.
Rome Pearson, Student, Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia |
