"Donna is the kind of motivational speaker that emotionally connects with her audience to deliver a fun, interactive, humorous and inspirational message that they undoubtedly remember for a lifetime.  Her energy motivates, her stories inspire, her sincerity impresses and her humor definitely entertains. 

Having contracted Donna to work with long-term care staff on a variety of different issues over the past several years, I can attest to the fact that that all health care workers, regardless of their background or experience, find her knowledge, her insights and her empathy truly invaluable and affirming."  
- Kim Frache, Interim Director, Mental Health, Calgary Health Region

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"Speaking to thousands or a few, Donna captivates her audiences with her wisdom, sensitivity, warmth, humor and compassion. One can not help be moved when she speaks".
- Ernie Hagel, President and Owner of McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes

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"Your presentation was great, it was not a typical lecture like these type can be, but more of a conversation. Your authenticity shone through".
- Sheryl Lambert, Health Care Administration

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"The energy in the room was electric and your energy made it very special."
- Glennis Brittain Health Care

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"Donna, I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful presentation you did. You are a very dynamic speaker, but you exude a sense of being grounded and having an understanding that makes your audience feel comfortable and open to you.

I very much enjoyed the symbolism of the music you chose and the opportunity for reflection. You are definitely an asset to the region."
- Christine Knight, Ph.D., Provisional Psychologist

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“Donna thank you for the inspiration to continue what I love.”
- Health Care Worker

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"I gained so much from your day's presentation and through it, learned to 'give up some issues'. I feel that you have so much to offer, you are a great dynamic speaker".
- Grace Ledoux Health Care Administration

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"Donna you are funny and uplifting and have a charismatic presence. Thanks again ... keep doing what you're doing,... you are an INSPIRATION to us all!!! :)"
- Julie-Ann Toma Health Care Administration

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Magic Moments in Health Care - Workshop Participant Reviews

“Profound and dynamic workshop! I looked forward to coming to each session and felt energized after .I learned a lot about myself and others and I just love that. I now have an ability to go back and see a patient and myself in a new way.”

“I think everyone in heathcare should take this course. I came in looking for new ways to be able to help patients I work with. I came out having a new purpose of what I do. Donna you do a great job a looking at the whole picture and enlightening us. I can now evaluate myself”

“Excellent- encouraged self realization and gave me new ways to deal with certain patient situations”

“Great, very enjoyable and fulfilling, I am now able to see the patients with a more open nonjudgmental mind. You learned something new each session”

“I didn’t think there was anything new I could learn. Wrong Wrong Wrong. I now know that you create “magic moments” by being more aware of others and accepting of others for who they are… and go on from there. ”

“Awesome and inspiring helped me to take myself and my work to another level and I will continue to.”

“Everyone could benefit for this course- amazing and enlightening. This was an opportunity for self reflections, and encouragement that we can make a difference. I now acknowledge that little thinks can make a difference. I am also now aware of how my own perceptions and attitudes color everything in my life and work.”

“This is a precious workshop that encourages us to be better individuals and support our patients.”

“A very important workshop for everyone. To stop and evaluate our connection with others.”

“This course was an opportunity to do some team building and reflecting. Let do more of these workshops!”

“Donna I liked your approach. You are a person who has walked the walk.”

“Exercises and group activities were very valuable. Donna’s course did an excellent job of enabling us to think outside the box.”

“I learned that I count and what I do is important and it helped me do my job better.”