"Deirdre was the highest rated speaker at GAMA International's LAMP 2018.  She turned what is typically considered a soft conceptual skill of being a powerful presenter into tangible practical strategies our members started using right away."

"Deirdre’s main stage session at our Disability Income Specialist Annual Meeting was game changing. She listened to my requests and feedback about the audience – the skeptics, the diversity of experience and the passivity of some. From there she showed up to the meeting with an open mind, listened to people, got to know them and incorporated their comments, challenges and dialogue into her talk. And that got their attention – without knowing it she chose some of the most respected folks to quote. Most importantly, she was a fantastic close to a meeting where the folks were energized, interacting and open to trying something new. And the feedback continues to come in on how they’ve used something Deirdre said."

"I've seen many presentations in my 60 years and Deirdre's was one of the best. As good as Zig Ziglar!!

“Deirdre Van Nest is not only a Crazy Good coach, she is a Crazy Good person. She gave me the tools that I needed to craft and present amazing speeches. What is even more powerful is her confidence in me and her ability to make me believe in myself as much as she believes in me. I not only gained a coach and a mentor, I gained a friend.”