Here's what people are saying about Dr. O'Grady!
WE BELIEVE YOU NOW...! RESULTS OF RELATIONSHIP COMMUNICATION COACHING
We believe you now. It was a real eye-opener! You said I would feel better. You said I would find more peace when talking with our teen as we worked things out. Now, at the kitchen table, we get into positive, impromptu talks that are very honest and objective. There are remarkably fewer conflicts and the dreadful emotional upsets which always followed. I thought it would take forever for us to get to this point. I highly recommend your approach. I have grown so much, using your TALK TO ME effective communication system. Thanks.
KJ
THE LIGHT BULB TURNED ON benefit of the TALK TO ME© communication system
I have internalized the key strategies of the TALK TO ME system, and I utilize those communication approaches in every personal interaction throughout the day. I no longer worry about what other people think of me, nor do I overanalyze what I think they may be saying or thinking. Because I'm not caught up in this pattern, I am able to make the correct decisions for myself at work and in my personal relationships. I am now more in tune with the person I am and what my requirements for success and fulfillment are.
MC
Springboro, OH
I'm not the type who seeks help...I try to solve problems on my own. I found that I wasn’t having any success working alone, so I set up a one-time appointment with communications coach Dr. Dennis O'Grady. What did I get for my investment of time and money?
I made progress from the results of that meeting -- which surprised me more than a little bit. My problems involved both personal and business relationships, and both were fairly complex. The main benefit I realized was being able to unload on someone who's not close to the situation. Dr. O'Grady made very good suggestions, helping me develop my “map" and design the small steps that lead to results. I felt encouraged, and, as a result, I implemented the steps which we’d developed. As yet, my situation is far from perfect, but I can confidently say that a single communications coaching meeting with Dennis helped me develop strategies which helped me improve both my business and personal relationships.
D.L.
ALTERNATE ROUTE TO BAD COMMUNICATION
I'm a Type-A personality all the way. I could turn one bad day into two bad weeks. Reading your book gave me hope. Stress was killing me. I used to escalate arguing with my wife just so I could get the upper hand and win. Your Talk to Me communication system gave me an alternate route to communication clashes and communication crashes. I feel good about things for the first time in years.
Thanks for the communication plan that works.
Jim
Talk to Me communication strategies enable me to think in a different context. Before,I never could relax. I buried resentments deep. Grief would flood and drown me. Now I have foresight in my relationships, knowing how and why people react. I used to think learning good communication skills was like trying to teach a dog calculus. Now my life is in a peaceful place. You helped me reach a sanity point. I should’ve learned these communication skills sooner.
Brian
Dear Dr. O'Grady,
You help us through tough times and send us back into the world, better able to deal with its frustrations and cruelties. We walk away and never turn around to say "thank you." Not that a simple thank you could ever suffice for the wonderful work you do, but know that you make a tremendous difference in the lives of so many, including me.
Thank you so much for the role you play in making good communication not only possible, but a reality. God Bless you always!
Sandy
Effective Leadership Communication
Dayton
God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason! As a funeral director, I've found 70-75% of good communication is listening and then being responsive to what I’ve heard. I've benefited from your "Talk to Me" communication system. Perhaps next you should write, "Listen to Me!"
Charles Anderson
Anderson Funeral Homes
The Outlook Group
Franklin, Ohio
Your presentation was very refreshing and enlightening. I couldn't wait to hear more of what you had to say. As a professional radio announcer and as an entrepreneur myself, the PowerPoint presentation on how to Be the Real Deal in Business was invaluable. I really appreciated the presentation and am looking forward to hearing more news of successes from Dr. Dennis O'Grady and his communication theory and strategies.
Robin Walton
Staff Announcer
WFCJ Radio, 93.7 FM
"A shrink who writes in a reader-friendly way."
Dr. Herb Goldberg
Author "What Men Still Don’t Know About Women, Relationships, and Love"
"I just sent the "Talk to People" link out to your participants. I really think this kind of additional follow-up is valuable to our members, so thank you for all of your effort!
Thanks again for everything – it was such a pleasure working with you. I hope to work with you again soon!
Jane Lee
Manager, Education & Training
The Ohio Society of CPAs
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"Dr. O'Grady was asked to present a program on Depression in the Workplace and, as anticipated, he exceeded our expectations. His depth of knowledge on the topic was outstanding. His solutions are not as simple as a pill, but instead, puts the person at the center. What a refreshing concept!"
Craig W. Penno, President
Miami Valley Medical Group Management Association
"Our staff of 70 was very excited, after your two-hour 'Talk to Me' keynote, to use what they had learned to become better communicators and team players. The atmosphere was very positive! Thanks for everything!"
Bobbie Hausfeld, Owner
Hausfeld’s Salon & Day Spa
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"Diane and I are leaving Palmetto Bluff this morning and heading back to real life. We are taking with us incredibly positive memories of hosting our co-workers. We intended to express appreciation and to create a deeper bonding experience. Job done!
Your closing presentation was great. The theme was perfect, and the delivery was both entertaining and effective. I can attest that there was plenty of take home value. During the past few days we have been practicing a few of the tips for Empathizers and Instigators to communicate effectively. Good stuff.
Thanks for your contribution to our celebration!"
Mr. Lee Morris, CEO
The Morris Group, Inc.
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MGI Palmetto Bluff Management Meeting
"Dr. Dennis O'Grady is super. He is knowledgeable, he is fun, and he is a delight to hear. We have been fortunate to have him available to speak to groups of our clients. They have loved him. He is insightful and very entertaining. His material is exceptional. He understands people and he knows how to convey a message of practicality. People pay attention and they are engaged when he speaks. I consider him to be a trustworthy source for guidance and an excellent source of inspiration. Two thumbs up for Dr. Dennis O'Grady!"
G. Mike Crawford, CFP
LifePlan Financial Group, Inc.
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"Dr. O'Grady is an electric speaker who draws his material from a lifetime of personal immersion and advanced training in his subject matter. He has energetically presented his insights through both extensive speaking and training engagements as well as a series of published books. I think Dr. O'Grady's greatest gift is his ability to make complex ideas comprehensible for the general population."
John Rudisill, Dean of the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University
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"Dennis O'Grady is an expert at interactively creating insight and connecting people with emotional intelligence for being more effective!"
John Alston, Speaker and Award-Winning Author
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"Thousands of seminar participant evaluations have indicated that Dr. O'Grady has a rare ability to present his growth-oriented insights in a dynamic and entertaining format that assists participants to grasp and utilize the content within their lives."
Dean Dan Brazelton, Sinclair Community College, Dean of the Learning Centers, Dayton, Ohio
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"Over the years I have learned a great deal about myself and about change from Dr. O'Grady. In his workshops and speaking engagements, he brings such positive energy and enthusiastic experience with him. He is an excellent listener and finds a way to customize any program to the group with whom he is working. He's not like an evangelist that gets you pumped up for a few moments or hours or days, only to return to "normalcy" again. He presents concepts and ways to implement them that allow you to make real, lasting and substantive changes for the positive in your life, your work, your family and your relationships."
Jerry L. Rex, CMTSE
President - Machine Tool Systems, LLC (A Morris Group Company)
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"You have some of the best stuff on the net. I can tell you are a pro! I read tons of BS and really enjoy your articles. You are one of the best guys on the net."
Thanks, Tom.
"This is the best wedding gift anyone could get! I feel a lot more confident in myself. My decisions appear to be more sound, and I can express my feelings more accurately. After my first relationship communication session with Dr. O’Grady, I feel a lot better about myself and my ability to communicate more effectively. I can hardly wait to see what useful communication strategies my second session will bring!"
Marci
"I love your passion for improving the art of communication... you have not only learned, gleaned, deciphered lots of information about effective communication over the past 30 years as a therapist... but you so dearly want to others to learn it to understand it, to practice it and to master it! That’s neat... I could feel that in my soul.
Another thing I took from the "Talk to Me" seminar and workshop training (because of synchronicity - I hear what I need to hear at the exact right time) - was your challenge to improve my relationship to myself i.e., how I communicate with myself, how I respond to my own inner sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts etc. I have been so very harsh with myself over this lifetime - my internal dialogue has been so hurtful, so demeaning... I need to continue to "moderate" this dialogue and bring more compassion and mercy to my relationship with myself. I "feel" instant sadness as I think back on how mean I have been to myself. Your challenge makes me want to improve this...
Thanks for all the LIGHT you have brought to my life!"
Jerry - High School Guidance Counselor
