Clients and Testimonials

Recent Clients Include:

• Adobe Systems
• Charles Schwab
• Chronicle Books
• Cisco Systems
• City of Fremont
• City of Oakland
• CMP Media
• Coca-Cola Enterprises
• Coverity, Inc.
• Dale Carnegie Training
• eBay
• Entrepreneurs' Organization
• Goodwill Industries
• International Business Wales
• JDSU
• J.P. Morgan
• Kaiser Permanente
• Learning Annex
• Levi Strauss & Co.
• LG Corporation
• Litman/Gregory
• Merrill Lynch
• Microsoft Corporation
• Montgomery Asset Management
• Morrison & Foerster LLP
• National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
• Nixon Peabody LLC
• Pantheon Ventures
• PayPal
• Sitzmann Morris & Lavis
• St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
• State Steet Global Advisors
• UCSF College of Business
• US Department of Education
• US Department of Homeland Security
• Wells Fargo
• W Hotels
• Yahoo!
  
  

Here's what people are saying about GrahamComm and its programs:

"The word 'communication' is very appropriate. Robert has designed a course which improves not only direct presentation skills but also group meetings, interactive presentations, phone work, and first impressions. GrahamComm played a key role in developing those skills for our team which not only earned him my thanks and repeated use but also the thanks of my team. Knowing that the standard of presentation is consistent and measurable across my team gives me the ability to leverage my time and expose everyone to more substantive work.”

Mike Stewart, Managing Director,
Global Cash Equity Trading, Merrill Lynch & Co.

“Efficient; the material is very well selected. Encouraging structure with a lot of valuable feedback. Very enjoyable.”

Dr. Julia Bedford, Epoch Partners

“The instructional content of his presentation skills program is a remarkable collection of proven presentation skills, coupled with actionable guidance for presenters of all experience levels.  As a result, new and inexperienced presenters as well as seasoned speakers benefit from his workshop.”

Gary Bridges, Director of Training, SRI International

“Your coaching was instrumental in helping me nail my presentations and pull off a very successful road show."

Rick Mordesovich, Director, Bank of America Private Bank

“The instructor was absolutely the best; impossible to top! This course was excellent!! It should be a mandatory requirement for every Merrill Lynch professional. If we wish to maintain our lead ahead of our competitors, then everyone should be an accomplished presenter.”

Serge Vatel, Director of Cash Trading, Merrill Lynch

“As someone who considered myself a nervous public speaker beforehand, I can say that I would now welcome an opportunity to present at a conference or to clients. The workshop was conducted in such a way that you didn't feel exposed and could genuinely see improvement over the course of the day and a half.”

Jennifer Ozawa, Economist, SRI International

“Robert Graham's training was outstanding. With his help, I was able to prepare and present my best presentation - ever. He helped me manage my nerves and focus on my delivery and goals.  Robert's insights, instruction and encouragement were right on target.”

Sharon Miller, CEO, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

“My manager approached me a few weeks ago and gave some strong compliments on my improvement in leading projects and aggressively speaking out. I can attribute a good portion of that accolade to your class. Thanks again.”

Jarrod Yuster, Managing Director,
Electronic & Program Trading, Merrill Lynch

“I have received many compliments on my speaking abilities and have been able to increase my sales and peace of mind because of it. Thanks again for being so helpful, insightful and effective.”

Kerith Rothfeld, Principal, State Street Global Advisors

“The class is perfect the way it is. Don’t change a thing! I plan on encouraging everyone I work with to take this class. It is informative, interesting, and best of all – useful!”

Melissa Ladara, Coca-Cola Enterprises

“Robert’s workshop clearly exceeded our expectations and was money and time well-spent. Participants and supervisors noted immediate, impressive gains made in both presentation style and speakers’ confidence, and there were very specific examples cited of these gains translating not only to public speaking forums, but also in intra-office communication.”

Steve Disenhof, Partner, Litman/Gregory Asset Management

“The feedback from all participants has been stellar and all are excited and energized to use their newly developed skills. Your delivery style reflected your exceptional grasp of the material. And together they produced an outstanding package.”

Ronnie Gravino, Senior Consultant, Kaiser Permanente Human Resources

“You really grabbed the audience early and seem to effortlessly hold them. Your anecdotes were rich. Your advice was rock solid. Your delivery was beautifully polished yet your persona was credible and warmly accessible. All in all, your speech was superlative.”

Marianne Fleischer, Fleischer Communications

“Excellent class, one of the best I have ever taken. Anyone could take this class and improve their presentation skills.”

Elaine Smith, Coca-Cola Enterprises

“Of all the trainings I’ve taken, I certainly got the most out of this one.”

Kelly King, City of Fremont