During hands-on, interactive discussions and brainstorming workshops, Sam Geist's programs use the Socratic method to encourage participants to question themselves, to think about their business in new ways in order to change, improve, and grow. He insists that asking tough questions—and answering them honestly—is crucial to the well being of your organization. He shows you how to capitalize on your resources, and how to use your knowledge more profitably than you ever did before.
As a consultant he also uses his extensive experience to assist companies involved in restructuring, develop a unique road map to create their own future.
Sam's Goal... "I focus on encouraging participants to search for new viewpoints, discover new possibilities and develop new strategies so they can improve themselves and their organization today—and succeed tomorrow."
The Process... Pre-Program Research
Sam conducts industry-related and company-specific research, including interviews with clients and participants at length, and sends emails
containing pointed questions that are to be answered and returned before the presentation.
Customization
Utilizing his experience, his field trips and the data collected, Sam prepares and presents a specialized program, that is customized in
both content and length to the particular requirements of clients.
Follow-Up
Sam invites clients and participants to continue learning by dialoguing via email—sharing their post-presentation experiences.
Testimonials
"We sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm, professionalism and insight into the changing business environment. Your thought-provoking presentation on the topic 'Would you Work For You?' made all of us search within ourselves for answers to some tough questions. You've certainly provided an array of questions to help each of us assess our individual leadership strengths and potential areas for improvement. Your material was right on target!"
State Farm Insurance Companies
"Thanks for the tremendous job you did in addressing the NPCA Industry Outlook Conference in Toronto! As I think you could tell, your message and style of delivery was very compelling for our members. And although we are still compiling the evaluation results, I am sure we will find that your was one of the most highly rated. Congratulations! I was particularly impressed with the way in which you used the audio visual materials to support your presentation. You were especially effective by including information specific to our industry. We could tell you had done your homework. This was very impressive. Sam, we certainly look forward to the next opportunity we can work together."
National Precast Concrete Association
"Everyone is still talking about the impact our meeting had. Sam, as the facilitator you surpassed our objectives—you probed, pushed, asked questions, offered up refreshing insights and stirred up the troops. You were thorough and meticulous in your preparations. Your visits to gather perspectives from all in order to make all participants feel comfortable, and challenged, was certainly noticed. Your ability to draw out constructive solutions by webbing your own observations and shared experiences—all the while maintaining your objectivity—was valuable to us as it would be to any organization. Sam, you are an ongoing asset to our organization, as we continue to draw on the perspective you facilitated."
President & CEO
Drug Trading Company Limited
"We are still receiving glowing comments on the educational program. This year's was one of our best ever, thanks to your presentation, 'Why Should Someone Do Business With You... Rather Than Someone Else?'"
National Food Processors Association
"Thank you for taking the time to speak to the members of the National Association for Home Care. The reviews are still coming in, but by all reports the members were greatly moved by your words. Please accept my warm thanks for the generous gift of your presence at our meeting. Thank you for helping to lift the spirits of a wonderful group of people who have elected on a day-to-day basis to care for the sick and dying. You presentation was wonderful. You had the audience spellbound. Thanks again. You are a wonderful person and an inspirationto us all. You know you have my great respect and admiration now and always."
President
National Association for Home Care
"I am still getting great reviews on your presentation at the Opening General Session. I knew I had a great success when I saw our President & CEO, Board of Directors and senior staff taking notes. I am still receiving requests for the handouts that you used."
Assistant Vice President
National Fire Protection Association International