Lucinda Trew, Spectra Energy "I've had the opportunity to work with Joan over a number of years, attending her high-caliber workshops and engaging her to work directly with executives. Listen to what she has to say - and others will listen to you."
Sally Abrahms, freelancer for The Wall Street Journalwww.SallyAbrahms.com "Joan Detz's course was superb. It taught me how to parlay my newspaper and magazine skills into speechwriting. I can now negotiate skillfully with any CEO to create a powerful presentation."
Bill Woodbridge, U.S. Navy Public Affairs I urge anyone interested in speechwriting - from beginner to pro - to attend."
Jeff Opperman, ABB
"After two days with Joan, bad speechwriters become good, good ones become great, and great speechwriters start re-writing."
Dena Merchant, Washington State University
"This is the best writing course I've taken of any kind."
US Department of Agriculture
"In two days, Joan taught them [my staff] how to write intelligent, interesting, inspiring speeches. She knocked my socks off!"
Lisa Chandler White, City of Virginia Beach
"Her advanced speechwriting seminar was the best professional development course I've attended during my 25-year career."
Ron Kirkpatrick, Toyota
"Thanks for all the great information. It was one of the best seminars I've ever attended."
Bob Yeager, CEO-level speechwriter, San Francisco Bay Area
"Attending a Joan Detz seminar is like taking a graduate course in executive communications - in 48 hours!"
Jim Holtje, Siemens USA
"All speechwriters can benefit from 'sharpening the saw' every so often and Joan's courses will help you do just that. She's not only a great teacher, but a generous mentor."