Testimonials

Jill’s clients consistently remark that she is the real deal. She not only has deep business expertise and acumen that is widely recognized, but she also is able to engage her audiences with humor. Here are just a few of the testimonials she has received over the years.

“I have hired the best local, national and international speakers.  It is with confidence that I recommend Jill Johnson as being top of the line. Every time she speaks I am amazed at how she delivers substantive content in a way that is engaging and easily accessible.  I frequently receive requests from attendees to bring Jill into their own corporations and to bring Jill back.  Jill connects to her audience, customizing each of her presentation’s content to fit the attendees’ needs. She uses stories to further engage her audience and to put a reality behind a concept. She uses humor to keep things real.  She is professional, dependable, and reliable.”

“Jill was an excellent speaker for our association’s annual convention. She was engaging and answered our audience questions thoughtfully. She took time to do extra research to be sure she understood our critical industry issues and then incorporated that understanding into her presentations to make it really relevant to our attendees. She also presented one of our webinars. She is professional, submits her materials on time and delivers the content as promised. I would highly recommend Jill, especially for a high-level audience or executive presentation.
“Jill was given the daunting task of leading the closing plenary session at an all day, state wide housing conference. Jill delivered a dynamic presentation with sound advice that attendees could implement immediately into their businesses and organizations. I was absolutely impressed how she attended the conference and modified her material to include talking points from the previous 10 speakers. She is a master of her subject matter and is a great speaker.
“I have hired Jill Johnson repeatedly as a management consultant and as a speaker for more than a decade. Her critical thinking skills and expert analysis reflect her deep expertise and knowledge. My board of directors and leadership team rely on Jill’s thought leadership. She helps us to understand the critical market issues and trends impacting our ability to achieve our strategic goals. Jill’s candid insight and thoughtful commentary have been invaluable to us.”
“Jill gave a brilliant speech on leadership, with practical applications the audience could implement immediately. This is one of the best keynote speeches I’ve heard.”
“Jill has spoken for me numerous times to a wide variety of companies and organizations I’ve been involved with over the years. She is one of the best speakers I know and she continues to amaze me and audiences all over the globe with her expertise and her wit. I cannot recommend her enough!”

“Large or small, Jill’s personality shines and gives the audience a very authentic and entertaining perspective on the subject matter at hand. She customizes every presentation to meet the unique needs of her audience. Her numerous business awards give her instant credibility with a diverse audience. I would highly recommend Jill for any business speaking engagement.”

“Jill is a powerful presenter of strategies, concepts and data that shifts mindsets. She is masterful in thinking ahead about issues that are most meaningful to her audience. She is also effective in creatively engaging the diverse disciplines represented in the room. What participants experience through Jill’s style of delivery are thought provoking questions, an injection of good humor and “what-if” scenarios that pose provocative calls to action. Scoring high on knowledge of the subject matter and presenting content well, I recommend Jill Johnson as a public speaker and thought leader.”
“Jill has a great command of business planning and strategic planning principles. She was able to construct and deliver a meaningful workshop to department directors and managers on the nuts and bolts of planning and make it engaging and lively. She is well-versed on a variety of techniques that result in meaningful plans that can be both presented to senior management or board members, as well as referred to for ongoing guidance and implementation steps so the plan can be realized.”
“If you are looking for a motivational speaker who can engage a group of young people and empower them to strive for professional success, Jill would be a great fit. I have received so much positive feedback from my peers on this event. Jill offered concrete steps for how we could build our networks, enhance our visibility and gain the trust of our peers. I’ve found that it can sometimes be difficult to find high-quality and engaging speakers for the younger generations, and Jill Johnson is star-quality.”
“Jill is a hard worker who puts her “all” into anything she attempts. Intelligent, quick-witted, and a true optimist, Jill is a contemporary at all times. She is the kind of professional who can make things happen. Jill is the best! She consistently communicates clearly keeping her audiences attentive. Jill’s enthusiasm is contagious and her messages are researched and spot on! You will not be disappointed when contacting and booking Jill Johnson for your event.”
“I have hired Jill Johnson to speak to the Young Professionals of NAIOP, MNCAR, CoreNet and IFMA and to facilitate strategic planning with my own company’s senior management team, as well as my own business plan. I have also had the pleasure of seeing Jill speak at in many settings. Large or small, Jill’s personality shines and gives the audience a very authentic and entertaining perspective on the subject matter at hand. She customizes every presentation to meet the unique needs of her audience. Her numerous business awards give her instant credibility with a diverse audience. I would highly recommend Jill for any business speaking engagement.”
“I worked with Jill when I was at Drake University. As the Student Coordinator for Leadership Programs, I assisted with coordinating day-long workshops and events. Our office reached out to Jill several times when looking for breakout speakers because she is reliable, engaging, and is truly interested in sharing knowledge and seeing those “light bulb moments” from students. Jill is easy to work with because she is always prepared and is extremely dedicated to her work. Jill has the ability to effectively connect with Millennials and make an impact with them.”

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