Rather than blow our own horn, we’re happy to let our clients do it for us. We’re proud of our relationship with our clients, and thrilled that they’re willing to share their thoughts about us with you.
“I have received incredible feedback from all across the organization how impactful and timely your remarks were. You were amazing.”
– Aurea Alexander, Sr. Director
– Glaxo Smith Kline
“The reviews of your session are fantastic! You’re really so good at what you do!”
– Donna Farrell, Director of Communications
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
“I just wanted to express my absolute appreciation to you as I gave the best talk I have ever given using your techniques. The audience was rapt with attention.”
– Dr. Allan Wulc
– Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Specialists
“Thank you for doing such a fabulous job with our team this week. You really wowed the group with your knowledge, expertise and professionalism!”
– Julie Cunningham
Hilton Hotels Corporation
“Thank you for media training our top managers. You added real value and I know the company will benefit greatly. Your team has impressive credentials and their input spoke volumes about your company’s knowledge and expertise.”
– Christopher Franklin
– Vice President Aqua America
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you. Your unique style was quite effective and challenged us to become more focused when working with the media. I was impressed with your commitment to excellence, depth of knowledge and hands on approach. Thanks to you, I will always remember to ‘manage the message’.”
– Ross Born, Co-President
Just Born
“You have always provided great advice and a calming voice of reason. I appreciate all you have done for me.”
– Mark Pesce
– Philadelphia International Airport
“I was completely dazzled by your presentation at the IABC International Conference and am very pleased to see you were named an All Star Speaker. You are an excellent communicator who provides such valuable advice.”
– Robin Rowe
Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
“Your approach helped me significantly improve the impact of both my content and delivery. You have a rare ability to blend professional experience with an understanding, respect, and belief in letting one’s personal style come through.”
– Mike Russomano
– Pfizer
“This was the most effective media training I’ve received in my executive career and one of the most important courses ever required of our executive team. Real world practical experience taught by award winning journalists has made a dramatic difference in our ability to succinctly and effectively manage media messages.”
– David Vidovich, VP, Human Resources & Labor Relations
Tasty Baking Company
“When I learned that our office was to participate in a media training program, I was less than enthusiastic. What a wonderful surprise I had working with Karen. She was alive, sensitive to our issues, prepared, perceptive and focused. Her program was the best investment we ever made.”
– Dr. Thomas F. O’Brien
– Archdiocese of Philadelphia
“I am astounded at how quickly your coaching has made a difference. Our executive team is so very, very impressed with the improvement in our executives who showed confidence, warmth, and really ‘connected’ when presenting information.”
– Terry Poole, Director Learning and Support Services
CSL Behring
“You’ve proven your value to us time and time again as we’ve called upon your services for years and have even depended on your immediate attention during an emergency. But recently, I was amazed at your ability to quickly simplify and humanize a complex 200-year old argument and help our company present our message with results.”
– Ludovic Rassat, Presient & CEO
– Boiron
“Spending two brief sessions with Karen completely transformed how I interact with people – both professionally and personally. Whether presenting my company in a formal sales setting or having a casual conversation, I am now able to better connect with people and I will use the skills she taught me for the rest of my life. I don’t even know how to thank her.”
– Michael Van Saun
Clemens Construction
“We were astounded and impressed at how quickly your coaching made a difference for one of our key managers. We were very very impressed with the improvement in skills and how she turned what could have been deadly information into a dynamic presentation.”
– Terry Poole, Director of Learning Services
– CSL Behring
“Your advice will stay with me every time I walk into a pressroom or in front of a camera from now on. You are great at what you do!”
– Jack Nicklaus
Professional Golfer
“You are a dynamic presenter and a terrific coach. You taught our speakers such practical tips and techniques that they could quickly implement into practice…even those who believed that they knew it all. We all walked away better presenters than before your program.”
– Frank Russomano, President & CEO
– US Healthconnect, Inc.
“Friedman’s strategy to combine proven communications practices with the personal styles and experiences of the participants, quickly and effectively transformed the group from good presenters of information into effective motivators and leaders.”
– Carmen Ferrigno, Global Communications
Dow Chemical Company
“Thanks for your wonderful help! Working with you gave me the confidence to really feel comfortable with my subject.”
– Vendela
– Super Model
“You are among the small class of rock stars that has come to IABC Chicago. You helped our chapter deliver on the commitment we make to bring solid programming to our members.”
– Tina Korecky Bowness
International Association of Business Communicators
“I have sought Karen Friedman’s advice on several occasions while preparing important statements during a crisis. She has always provided me excellent advice and key messaging which is why she is the first person I call for communication strategy guidance.”
– Brigid O’Neill-Lagier, CEO
– American Red Cross Blood Services
“I want to congratulate and thank you for the excellent media training presentation you put on for the CWI conference in Bucharest, Romania. Not only did I get very positive feedback from many of the Romanian women, but I personally found it full of down to earth, practical, highly professional tips that I can use right now in vKaren’s approach of involving a large audience made her presentation even more effective. This session was by far the most popular attracting not only those in public information, but county officials from across the country.”
– Robert Tucker, Vice President
National Assn. of County Information Officers
“Excellent. Exceeded my expectations. No Comparison. By far, the best media training I’ve ever attended. Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc. offered us a very unique aspect to media training – real experience from real professional reporters and camera people.”
– Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
“You are the BEST program we’ve ever had — you epitomize the message you deliver. You are believable, knowledgeable, warm, animated and effective.”
– Sharla Feldscher
Public Relations Society of America
“Karen is dynamic in the way she shares her knowledge of how to publicly communicate. Her thorough understanding of the communication industry has helped my staff define their message with clarity and consistency. Her insights and ideas have become an integral part of their professional style.”
– Mary Ann Tomasso, Sr. Director, Healthcare Policy & Compliance, North America
– CSL Behring
“Karen provides the professional guidance and strategic counsel that isn’t often found among other media trainers. She develops an understanding of the issues and the company BEFORE she trains your spokespersons.”
– Doug Petkus
Petkus Communications
“You are an exceptional speaker and your evaluations were off the charts. Everyone enjoyed your excellent presentation and learned a lot.”
– Nida Quirong-Jones
– American Nurses Association
“Your training allows people to see the benefits of discipline and planning, key to any business plan, strategy, or customer interaction. This attests to your skills, experience and ability to connect with people. You’re the best I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a few!”
– Syd Havely
Dow Chemical Company
“We consider you to be a vital component in the delivery of our crisis management and litigation PR services. You not only have the journalistic background and training skills, but also the ability to quickly comprehend our strategies and work as a true partner-in-service to our clients.”
– Wayne Edwards, COO
– Bill Hudson and Associates
“Thanks for breathing life into my first “all woman’s” conference. You are a bright, dynamic individual who has so much to share with her audiences.”
– Bob Wainwright
Peak Interactive
