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"On very short notice Bob cleared his schedule and graciously presented at our meeting when the original Speaker was unable to attend. Last week Bob set the tone for our two-day leadership meeting and gave us all a motivational lift. His compassion and true interest in people was clearly evident, making him very credible. He shared some great stories, has a wealth of experience and knowledge and it was a pleasure listening to him. His down-to-Earth style makes it easier to retain the information presented. He also followed up with additional info and handouts, cementing his message of building bridges, not walls. Fantastic job, Bob, and thanks again!" Barbara Afra Beler, MBA, Senior Specialist Commercial Community, Alberta North, BMO Bank of Montreal Bob
'Idea Man' Hooey was named the 2011
Spirit of CAPS recipient. "As
the International President of the Global Speakers Federation I have seen many speakers present in the last 12 months around the world. Bob "Idea man" Hooey is one of the most outstanding
speakers I have seen and worked with. He truly walks his talk
and is a fountain of ideas and innovation in his presentation on stage
and in his dealings off stage. I recommend Bob to anyone who is seeking
a dynamic speaker who will bring something interesting, thought provoking
and fun every time he gets up to speak." Jump directly to client commentsA few of Bob's audiences...Q: What do innovative leaders, professionals, managers and sales professionals from SUBWAY, Bank of Montreal, The Brick, Indigo/Chapters Bookstores, United Furniture, Saputo Foods (Dairyworld), Art Van Furniture, Acushet/Titleist, BCAA, SimplexGrinnell, Southex, CN Rail, EPCOR, Home Depot, TD/Canada Trust, Chevron Canada, NAPA, OK Tire, ICBC, Intuit Canada (Quick Books), London Drugs, Enterprise Rent A Car, UPS, Mail Boxes Etc, SKF Canada, Canadian Blood Services, CSAE, CGA’s; and a host of independent professionals, community non-profit, Chambers of Commerce, professional, and government agencies, colleges, and educational organizations around the world have in common? A: They've each had successful, idea-rich, encounters with Canada’s motivational Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey and seen his inspirational Ideas At Work! to profitably enhance their performance! They’ve experienced Bob’s creativity first-hand at a motivational conference keynote or seminar, leadership training event or retreat, or from reading one of his many inspirational, career leadership and business building publications or motivational articles. Bob continues to hone his skills and see his IDEAS AT WORK!with a wide range of audiences. He has had the privilege to share the platform and work with some of the world's most sought after platform presenters and authors, such as Peter Legge and the late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and Dr. Wayne Dyer. His conversational, humorous and sometimes provocative style continues to challenge and inspire his audiences across North America and around the globe. Whether he is facilitating or coach a small group of leaders, conducting idea-rich educational workshops or breakouts, or addressing thousands as a main stage inspirational keynoter, he brings his passion for your success to the stage. On behalf of the ideas Arabia sub group I would like to thank you for taking part in our ideas Arabia 11th international conference 2016. This conference has been in existence for over 10 years and it is because of dedicated experts such as yourself that it still continues to be such a success. Your talk on “Why Didn’t I THINK of That” was well attended and it was an honor for the audience to be able to hear your experience and knowledge in field of innovation, suggestion and employee happiness. Looking forward for further cooperation between us in future events and conferences. Sincerely, Feryal Tawakul, Ideas Arabia Sub-Group Chair Business and Professional Associations:“Not only Bob is a trustful and highly professional expert, not only he is a fabulous and engaging speaker, Bob is also one of the nicest man I have ever met. He combines the wisdom of the experience with an astounding vigor and charisma. I highly recommend him.
Corporate, Commercial, Organized Labour, and Government:“I have been so excited working with Bob Hooey, as he has given inspiration and motivation to our leadership team members. Both at the Brick Warehouse – Alberta and later, here at Art Van Furniture – Michigan; with his years of experience in working with business executives and his humorous and delightful packaging of his material, he makes learning with Bob a real joy. But most importantly, anyone who comes in contact with his material is the better for it.”
Educational Organizations and events:"What a great educational conference. It was a great pleasure meeting with you at the Ritz Carlton, Cancun and I shall look forward to hopefully welcoming you and your family in Dublin, Ireland someday."A. Paul Ryan, Petronva Corporation, Dublin, Ireland
Community/Service/Christian Organizations:"Attention
Training Providers: I want to take this opportunity to let you know
that Bob Hooey has utilized his talents, energy and considerable public
speaking experience to provide communications clinics for our BC Works!
clients. They have been very successful...reporting dramatically increased
confidence and self-esteem! In addition to being a highly skilled facilitator,
Bob has shown himself to be a great team player with a comfortable manner
and a great sense of humor."
What people say about... Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey"Dear Bob
Hooey, Thank you for your participation in the first annual SOHO-SME Business
Conference and EXPO in Calgary. Your presentation was very informative
and interesting. We look forward to working with you at future events." “I watched Bob Hooey deliver a speech in Cape Town, SA when he was feeling far less than 100%. The audience never knew. That’s what a pro does. Shows up and delivers!” Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey is a master of public speaking, not only in Canada, but internationally. Not only has he motivated, inspired, and energized tens of thousands of people in his audiences worldwide, he also takes the time to work with aspiring and developing speakers to help them hone their skills and perfect their craft so they can be their very best on the platform and in the business. If you are interested in public speaking, or you are developing a career as a professional speaker, trainer or keynoter, Bob’s wisdom will help you get there. “We were thrilled when we secured Bob Hooey to speak at our annual convention in April this year (2015). Having heard so much about him over the years, I found him true to his reputation - an absolute professional, keeping the client in contact and informed, sending through requirements early and confirming all that we needed from him. And then on the day, delivering a wonderful, fun and engaging presentation that both communicated Bob’s message and fit in with our theme brilliantly. And not only did Bob do all he promised to do, he also helped us to promote our event with his connecting with relevant people and social media posts and engagement. Should I have the opportunity in the future, I would love to work with Bob again.” "We
greatly appreciate the energy and effort you put into researching and
adapting your keynote to make it more meaningful to our member councils. Early feedback from our delegates indicates that this year's convention
was one of our most successful events yet, and we thank you for your
contribution to this success." "Thank
you Bob, it is always a pleasure to see a true professional at work. You
have made the name "Speaker" stand out as a truism - someone
who encourages people to examine their lives and make adjustments. The personal stories you shared with your audience made such a great impression
on everyone. The comments indicated you hit people right where it is important
- in their hearts. Each of those in your audience took away a new feeling
of personal success and encouragement." "You
are a dynamic speaker and you provided us with many ideas for making
our business's more successful with your presentation of "Unlock Your
Business Potential." The comments we received from the meeting were
very positive. Many especially found it useful to record some key points
on the postcard and will look forward to receiving it prior to your
next session." “I’ve known Bob for several years and follow his activities in business with interest. I originally met Bob when he spoke for a Rotary Leadership Institute and got to know him better when he came to Vladivostok, Russia to speak to our leadership. When you spoke I thought you were one of us because you talked about our challenges just like yours. You could understand the others, which makes you a great speaker!” Andrey Konyushok, Rotary International District 2225 Governor 2012-2013, far eastern Russia "...thank
you for your significant contribution to our Annual Life Long Learning
for a Changing World conference. It was one of our most successful both
in terms of response and to the session offerings. Comments from
Conference participants indicated they were very pleased." “Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey is one of the best public speakers I know, and I have seen and heard many over the years. His style will educate, entertain, and inspire any audience. I very strongly recommend the ‘Idea Man’ for any organization that needs to hear a positive message, and wants that extra bit of help moving the ship in the right direction!” "Now
that the Active Minds session for Chapters has drawn to a close, I want
to thank you for all you have done to help make the program such a success. Feedback from the store Managers, and directly from customers, was entirely
enthusiastic. Their remarks and words of appreciation have made it obvious
that everyone who participated in your courses benefited enormously from
your intelligence and insights. Your energy, creativity, and ability
to communicate effectively - especially with such a diverse audience and
under conditions that are so noticeably less than ideal -make your efforts
all the more impressive and praiseworthy. I know, as do all I work
with at Chapters, just how indebted we are to you. My thanks are double-barreled... you have made it possible for me to
provide a program that is of real value to the public - and you have made
the task of organizing and implementing this program pure pleasure." "Congratulations on the Spirit of CAPS Award. You have worked long and hard on behalf of CAPS…helped many speakers including me and richly deserve this award. Well done my friend." "Congratulations on winning the Spirit of CAPS award. I can think of no one who more richly deserved the award. Your acceptance speech moved us all of reminding us what’s it’s all about. Your humility and graciousness was inspiring. Congratulations again my friend". "Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey is a mentor to many and has done great things for CAPS Edmonton. Bob has also provided me with innovative ideas to help grow my business. His commitment to CAPS, the speaking profession, and professional speakers is admirable! It is a pleasure to recommend Bob." "Wonderfully
done! Very interesting, lots of practical ideas along with a number
of ideas to get me thinking, not just about time management, but about
Life Management." "I
still get comments from people about your presentation. Only a few
speakers have left an impression that lasts that long. You hit a spot
with the tourism people." "Dear
Mr. Hooey: I think I can say this on behalf of the audience that we
have learned a lot during this seminar and that we're grateful for the
opportunity. Here are some of Iranian snacks we're proud of and
I hope you find them something pleasant to share with your family as a
souvenir. Best regards..." "We
would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your significant
contribution toward the 3rd Annual Liberty Health Small Business Summit
in Edmonton. Your participation was critical to the success of the
event." "Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey is an exceptional speaker and facilitator who helps businesses and organizations grow profit and create effective teams. This leadership and sales expert has written nearly a dozen books, travels the globe speaking to managers, corporations, and non-profits, increasing morale as well as profits. Bob is a leader within the speaking industry and is beloved by his peers for his mentorship, warmth and high skill. I highly recommend Bob as a speaker. He’ll be the one your employees and conference attendees talk about." "Bob has coached the Senior Executive members of the District 42 Toastmasters for several years, serving as a Trainer & Mentor at our annual experiential training event. In addition to sharing his knowledge and experience with the leaders in our organization, he has been very helpful & influential to me personally. Bob is worth every penny of your investment in his services... and then some! But let’s not tell him that!!" "I have known Bob Hooey for many years through the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers organization. He has been an inspiration to our members and has received international recognition. I guarantee that when you work with Bob you will never be disappointed". "I
have found Bob's attention to detail and his ability to fine tune
his seminars to match the time frame and needs of the audience to be a
valuable asset to our educational program." "I
am pleased to recommend Bob Hooey to any organization looking for a charismatic,
confident keynote speaker and seminar leader. I have seen Bob in action
on several occasions, and he is ALWAYS on! Bob has the ability to grab
his audience's attention and keep it. Quite simply, if Bob is involved
- your motivational keynote program or corporate training seminar is guaranteed
to succeed." "Bob
is one of those rare individuals who knows how to tackle obstacles in
life to reach his dreams. He takes each as a learning experience and stretches
for more. His compassion and genuine interest in others, make him an
exceptional coach." "'I'm
already running as fast as I can!' was both informative and entertaining.
It reinforces the ideas of goal setting and effective time management as it applies to one's business and personal life. The information given
strengthens the perspective that it's all-important and productive to
lead a balanced life, so work does not dominate our life. The culminating problem-solving activity was enjoyable and beneficial, and showed
that through networking with business associates, problems can be readily
resolved. Keep up the good work!" "I'm
happy to report the BC Fall Home Show hit record attendance figures of
over 46,000 attendees. Feedback from your sessions was overwhelmingly
positive. Attendees were very impressed with the visual presentation.
I would like to thank you for all your time and expertise in making this
year's BC Home Show such a great success." "Just
a note to say thanks so much for running our recent seminar for employees
on strategic planning. Everyone still talks about how much help
it was to all of us. The wealth of information you gave us in the handbook
was a great help also, and something we couldn't have done on our
own." "If your company needs new and creative ideas, I highly recommend Canada’s Ideaman, Bob Hooey. He has sincere passion for helping others to succeed and guiding them to reach their highest potential. You are leaving a legacy. Thank you." "Good news is always good! Congratulations on this wonderful achievement (Spirit of CAPS) - well deserved, I’m sure! And how gracious of you to “share” this award with so many others - you’re a true leader and a real gentleman!" "Without
doubt, I have gained immeasurable self assurance. Bob, your patience
and your encouragement has been much appreciated. I strongly recommend
your course to anyone looking for self-improvement and professional development." "Great
seeing you in Cancun, and congratulations on a job well done. The seminar
was a great success! Your humorous and conversational style was a tremendous
asset. It is my sincere hope that we can be associated again at future
seminars." "You
are a wonderful speaker and did a great job at drawing the audience
in with you as you shared some of the stories about the women who
made a difference in your personal and professional life." “Bob,
just a short note to thank you again for your efforts on behalf of BCAA,
and our contractors. Your presentation at our Penticton conference was
very entertaining, and has sparked some very thoughtful reactions among
our contractors - exactly the type of response we were looking
for.” Thanks again Bob would love to chat with you about your needs and how he can provide idea-rich inspirational presentations and/or educational, innovative, engaging training for your leaders and their teams. Call or email him today to check his schedule and to engage his Ideas at Work!“I attended Speaking for Success in Edmonton. The mark of a true leader is someone who will lay down their own pride to teach all they know to their potential successors. To be taught by a man of his caliber was an honor whether you’re a beginner like myself or a professional; the experience is well worth it! To Bob - it truly was an honor to meet you. Stay humble and enjoy the great success.” Samantha McLeod “Dear Mr. Hooey: Thank you for elevating my Sales Team’s knowledge during your sales management seminar in Tehran, Iran. I look forward to meeting you in person during your future seminars. Warm regards.” Mendi Ghaemi, Managing Director, Bidar Group Follow @IdeamanHooey on Twitter Connect on Facebook Connect on LinkedIn Bob's YouTube Channel Contact us:Contact us by: Email |
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