“Dirk’s virtual leadership development program 'high-performance leadership during times of great change' has been highly impactful for our business in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Dirk has challenged, motivated and inspired our leadership team to be both creative and practical in addressing our real-world people and business challenges. Dirk has a unique skill to stimulate productive team interactions, and his ability to relate cutting edge material to our strategic and operational context is outstanding. Dirk has become a true partner in our journey to take our team and business to the next level.”
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RAFAEL ASTACIO, President and Region Head NAFTA/USMCA, Pferd North America
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Derek Lothian, President & CEO, IBAS
Dirk’s mastery of influence, negotiation, and sales principles is second to none. Both online and in-person, he grabs your attention with a sharp wit and deep intellect, and doesn’t let go. Perhaps most impressive, however, is his ability to quickly relate tools and concepts to real-world experiences in virtually any industry. Truly a global leader in his field.
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Kim Furlong, CEO, Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA)
When we reached out to Dirk to speak at our Invest Canada conference this year, we had originally planned for it to be in person. We had to quickly pivot to move it online, and we appreciated Dirk’s flexibility in changing the course of the session to relate to the current environment, while still providing a professional development opportunity for our attendees! Dirk was a pleasure to work with and his session was very insightful and informative, and our attendees thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you for speaking at our IC20 ONLINE conference!
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Terry Woodward, Chair, Healthcare Private Equity Association (HCPEA)
"The Healthcare Private Equity Association (HCPEA) held its inaugural interactive Continuing Education event in New York City, and Dirk Schlimm was our speaker on the subject of 'difficult conversations in the boardroom.' Dirk was very engaging. He combined background information with many examples, and he had the audience participate in simulated board situations where tough discussions are necessary. We received very positive feedback on the session!"
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Rick Baker, P.Eng., ICD.D, Founder, NeuStyle Software & Systems Corporation & Chairman of the Board, Centre for Family Business.
“When Dirk presented his unique messages at our Signature event, CFFB was able to attract the largest audience in its 22 year history. What a successful event. Dirk’s compelling stories and lessons learned about powerful people engaged us from start to finish and his sense of humour enhanced our learning experience. We now have strategies we can rely upon when we face powerful people in challenging situations. Dirk's contribution was everything we hoped for!”
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Professor David R. Beatty C.M., O.B.E., F.ICD, CFA, Director, The David & Sharon Johnston Centre for Corporate Governance Innovation, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.
"Dirk's superb blend of education, energy and entertainment makes him an engaging and highly effective facilitator/teacher for demanding executive audiences."
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Tamara Finch, Managing Director & Head of Portfolio Management, Ontario Teachers' Private Capital.
“Dirk led a room full of high powered C-suite executives and their board members through a mock boardroom situation. He cleverly played both sides of the argument and reminded us of leadership skills that we tend to forget in the midst of spirited debate.”
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Jan Heck, President & CEO, Miele USA.
"Dirk has had a major impact on our business in the United States; he helped us reset our strategic direction and supported our leadership team in the implementation of our ambitious plans."
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Calvin Pang, General Manager, Greater China, Beverage Packaging, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
“Dirk’s coaching sessions have helped me to greatly improve my leadership and communication skills which are needed in a highly competitive business environment.”
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Richard C. Powers, National Academic Director, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.
“Dirk Schlimm has been tremendously successful teaching in our Directors Education Program across Canada. In a room full of top executives and seasoned board members, Dirk delivers a high energy presentation. His material is cutting-edge and captures the nuances that occur when type As get in a room together. Powerful stuff delivered in a compelling manner.”
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Jeff Smith, Chief Development Officer, Hill & Knowlton Canada
"Dirk Schlimm's seminar on influencing powerful people is filled with useful suggestions and informative examples. We related well to Dirk's explanations and scenarios and have incorporated his ideas into our next round of business planning."
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Bill Starke, CEO, Deep Foundations Contractors Inc.
“Dirk assisted in the development of our long-term strategic plan. He is an accomplished facilitator and his unique, straight forward approach helped us get to consensus on difficult issues.”
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Mike McKendry, Vice-President and General Counsel, Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd.
"Dirk's workshop brought together in-house legal counsel and sales leaders from the Americas, Europe, and Asia/Pacific. Our session brought key issues into focus, helped strengthen relationships, and resulted in a concrete action plan for enabling growth while managing risk. Time well spent!"
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Anton Rabie, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Spin Master Ltd.
“Dirk's negotiation seminar was a massive value-add.”
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John Pearce, Commercial Marketing Director, ADT Security Services
"Dr. Dirk Schlimm was a strategic contributor to one of ADT's large-scale events for our national account financial services customers. His executive presentation and workshop on Developing and Communicating Strategic Plans that Influence C-Level Audiences was one of our event's most compelling teaching sessions. With wit, wisdom and a heavy dose of "C Level influence factors," Dirk was successful at making Chief Security Officers for some of North America's largest financial institutions not only more strategic thinkers, but also strategic presenters. Whether in group workshop settings or longer-term strategic organizational team training, Dr. Schlimm an effective consultative resource that our…
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Jennifer Sondergaard, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
"Dirk's session on "Influencing Skills for Corporate Directors" at the Rotman Directors' Education Program equipped us with new skills related to the emotional side of leadership. His insights and engaging presentation style enhanced our tool kit to deal with difficult conversations and build relationships - an invaluable skill for the board room and everyday interactions."
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Deborah Glatter, Director of Professional Development & Student Programs, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
"As well as being informative, Dirk's presentation was polished and entertaining. It resonated with everyone from articling students to partners."
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Gerardo Chiaia, President Europe, Middle East, Asia, Husky Injection Molding Systems
"Dirk Schlimm was the keynote speaker at our sales conference attended by senior sales and account managers from all over Europe and the Middle East representing a diversity of 30 nationalities. Dirk's comments on 'effectively engaging powerful clients' were thought-provoking, motivating and entertaining; the feedback was positive throughout!"
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