Client Success Stories, Testimonials & Reviews
Proven Results for Silicon Valley Leaders:
For over 25 years, GrahamComm has been the trusted partner for executives at companies like Facebook, Samsung, PayPal and eBay. Below are success stories & testimonials from leaders who have transformed their communication, mastered high-stakes presentations, and driven business results through our customized training & coaching.
“GrahamComm exceeded our expectations on every level. The evaluations from the program were so good and the demand for the course so strong, we brought them back to deliver The Persuasive Presenter course at multiple offices. The content, exercises and coaching help people inform and influence both internal and external audiences and prepare them for rigorous discussion and Q&A. The GrahamComm team was responsive, easy to work with and extremely professional. They were able to teach and empower our people from software engineers to client-facing professionals.”
- Lissa Minkin, VP of People, Tile, Inc.
“I have had great success working with Robert, and all his evaluations have come in well above the average. When I ran the program in CDO, I used to get emails after every delivery on how much he impacted someone’s professional life at Cisco.”
- Alicia Lopez, Program & Portfolio Manager Engineering Learning, Cisco Systems
“Excellent class, one of the best I have ever taken. Anyone could take this class and improve their presentation skills.”
- Elaine Smith of Coca-Cola Enterprises
"Your coaching was instrumental in helping me nail my presentations and pull off a very successful road show. Thank you."
- Rick Mordesovich, Director, Western Region, Banc of America Capital Management
“I found the workshop was like a liberal arts education: It gave me the skills to continue to learn after we’re out of the classroom. Thank you very much!”
- Matt Maley, Director of Equity Sales, Merrill Lynch
“I consider myself extremely lucky working with Robert and his team. I've had the fortune to experience coaching from him twice for two events and I cannot be happier with the experience. Robert is savvy, perceptive and an agile coach that is extremely passionate about the art of delivering messages. I had no hesitation entrusting and acting on the feedback he provided. Without any hesitation, Robert has my highest recommendation.”
- Hassan Anjum, Director of Product Marketing & Strategy, Samsung
“I believe this was the best presentation skills, public speaking course I have ever taken. I learned a number of principles and methods that I was not familiar with and received a number of good recommendations to work on. Sarita does an excellent job working with each individual to improve their speaking skills. Thanks for leading such a worthwhile course!”
- Jerry Cole, Senior Product Support Engineer, OSIsoft
“The team at Graham Comm have become an extension of my Sales Enablement team. Compelling sales presentations are critical to every enterprise sale. Their presentation methodology has turned our worst presenters into total pro's. The two-day investment in presentation training is by far the best course we run in our program. Our sales team absolutely loved it. Great job team!!!!”
- Chris Lynch, Vice President of Sales, Fountain
“There are just a few times in everyone’s career where they find that perfect fit vendor. The people @ GrahamComm are one of those finds. Their “Stand and Deliver” course is far and above anything I’ve experienced. Sure they coach on the basics, but more importantly they take the learners into the realm of making a real connection with their audience. GrahamComm delivers a 4-star experience. I can virtually guarantee if you follow their coaching you will never again deliver one of those presentations that everyone forgets in a week.”
- Buck Bard, Head of Learning & Development, OSIsoft
“The training we've been doing has been fantastic! A complete game changer for us. I don't even want to think about how long it might have taken us to develop the kind of awareness that you've been able to impart to us in just a few short sessions.”
- Max Callahan, Partner, Siegel & Callahan
“The written and verbal evaluations were the best I have ever seen for an external consultant/coach ... 100% positive.”
- Cris Barrett, Human Resources, Yahoo!
“I feel that my future military teams will benefit from this focused amount of education.”
- Scott McGinnis, Secretary of Defense SRI Corporate Fellow
“Be prepared to come out a new person!”
- Nick Valderrama, Customer Service Trainer, StubHub
“The GrahamComm Team are some of the top presentation coaches in the San Francisco Bay Area. They have deep experience, an impeccable client list, and they get results.”
- Ford Saeks, Founder, Prime Concepts Group
“This is the most useful in-person training I’ve ever attended. I’m actually walking away with concrete tools to improve my communication in everyday life.”
- Wendy Bryant, HR Business Partner, OSIsoft
“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 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
“I've had the opportunity to work with GrahamComm on a number of occasions to support my team at Active Ingredients (we're a digital marketing agency). From sales training to team-building and presentation strategy, Robert and his team have always been incredibly easy to work with and have become a strategic asset in the success of our firm. We plan to continue to work closely with GrahamComm and regularly recommend their services and expertise to others.”
- Brian West, Founder, Active Ingredients
“It was fantastic working with Robert and his team. He worked with our sales team, providing an audit, customized training, and personalized coaching for all of the reps. After a few weeks we've already started to see an uptick sales results. It was a pleasure to work with Robert and I would recommend GrahamComm for anyone looking to next level their sales process and communications skills.”
- Paul Friesen, COO, Panoply
“I've had the pleasure of working with both Robert and Sarita in multiple speaking engagements over several years. I'm a believer in their approach to helping speakers become confident and compelling, while embracing their unique and natural delivery along the way. I still use the skills that I learned with them in my everyday life and career. Without a doubt, they're at the top of my recommendation list!”
- Justin Denison, SVP & General Manager, Samsung
“After participating in GrahamComm’s presentation course, I brought him back to DoorDash to deliver another course on Presenting to Executives. Robert is the most engaging and knowledgeable expert we've brought into the company. It's been amazing seeing the transformation in the individuals taking his course. I highly recommend GrahamComm. Employees love it.”
- Andrew Munday, Director of Operations, DoorDash
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We specialize in converting skeptics. As OSIsoft’s Head of L&D noted, our "Stand & Deliver" course goes far beyond the basics to create a 4-star experience. Participants from Yahoo! and Coca-Cola have called our workshops "the most useful class I’ve ever taken," citing our high-energy, interactive approach that avoids "death by PowerPoint."
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Absolutely. This is a core specialty of GrahamComm. We work extensively with engineers and subject-matter experts at companies like Cisco, SRI International, and General Dynamics. We teach them how to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives that influence decision-makers without "dumbing down" the science.
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Yes. Our training is an investment in your bottom line. Panoply’s COO reported an immediate "uptick in sales results" within weeks of our training. Similarly, Banc of America credited our coaching with helping them execute a successful roadshow, and State Street Global Advisors noted increased sales and peace of mind after going through our executive speaker coaching process.
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We focus on long-term retention. Merrill Lynch’s Director of Equity Sales described our workshop as a "liberal arts education" that gave him the tools to continue learning long after the class ended. We teach repeatable behaviors—not just theory—so your team continues to improve over time. Each person also leaves with a list of specific actions they can practice to continue on this path.
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Yes. We partner with companies at every stage of growth. We helped DoorDash prepare for their Series A when they were an early-stage startup, and we continue to support global giants like Samsung and eBay. Whether you need to train 5 founders or 500 sales reps, our methodology scales with you.
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Verified yes. As PG&E noted in their review, our training helped their team "connect and engage with clients and colleagues" specifically within the challenges of the "new normal" of video conferencing. We teach specific techniques for owning the room and the Zoom.
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We do not offer "canned" courses. Clients like Tile, Inc. and Active Ingredients describe us as an "extension of their team" because we tailor the content to their specific reality. We audit your current presentation style, slide decks and speaking situations to make sure that the content and exercises in our programs is a perfect fit for yo
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Trust and track record over the past 25 years. As Prime Concepts Group noted, we have an "impeccable client list" and deep experience in the Bay Area, around the US and globally. Companies like Samsung bring us back year after year because we are "savvy, perceptive, and agile," delivering consistent results for both internal engineering teams and external sales forces.
Own the New Normal.
Questions about our virtual presentation, sales and communication programs? Let’s connect, and we’ll show you how we can help you own the room–and the Zoom.
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