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Nancy Hunter Denney has literally spoken to hundreds of thousands of individuals across the United States and Canada. Here's what some of them had to say:

We received great feedback about your presentations and think you were perfect for this group of students.

-Joseph Golia, director for campus life
Tufts University

Thank you for bringing your wisdom and brilliance to our student leaders… Your energy, your personality, your spirit, your enthusiasm, your honesty, your confidence – everything about you makes me want to be a better person and a better professional. You are inspiring, motivating, empowering, and also incredibly down-to-earth.

-Jonathan Crockett, coordinator of student activities
Middlesex Community College

The students once again loved having you here. They commented how you were amazing, informative – yet fun, phenomenal, and kept them all awake!

-Crystal Brown, coordinator of student involvement programs
University of West Georgia

Nancy was both entertaining and insightful. She addressed a lot of the main fears I had without once seeming overbearing or instigating a panic attack in my parents. Her suggestions helped me realize ways I might be able to ease the transition to being on my own.

-Miguel Espinoza
Our Family First Foundation Orientation

You come to each workshop prepared, but beyond that you came with substance – life-changing thoughts and experiences, handouts of practical information for participants to muse on after you left; but beyond that your passion for what you do lingered.

-Karlene Thompson, director of student activities
Long Island University

Thank you for a wonderful event at Career Day. Your expertise was certainly something we all learned from.

-Christine Della Penna, assistant director of career services
Franklin and Marshall University

We asked students at the end of the entire conference who had influenced them the most. One student immediately commented you were the most influential speaker she had ever heard.

-Conference Participant
Community College Student Leadership Association

I am so thankful you were able to work with our students. I knew you were a person our first year students needed to meet.

-Candace H. DeAngelis, associate director of student activities
Eastern Connecticut State University

Nancy Hunter Denney was wonderful she really helped to reframe the work that I do with my students. As a new professional a lot of the strategies she pointed out were not things that I had heard before.

- professional staff participant,
National Conference on Student Services

Nancy Hunter Denney is a powerful, effective and captivating presenter. I thoroughly enjoyed her session

- professional staff participant,
National Conference on Student Services

She was funny, professional and motivating. I really enjoyed her session and took to heart the lessons she shared.

- professional staff participant,
National Conference on Student Services

Nancy is a top-rated speaker. Please continue to have her on the schedule for future conferences.

- professional staff participant,
National Conference on Student Services

Every session I went to was great, but Nancy was charming, prepared and an absolute joy. Her information will be used forever.

- student leader participant
National Conference on Student Leadership

Nancy is high energy and a great presenter. I especially love the fact that she is the first person I've ever heard say, "do not call me a helicopter parent," speaking of herself personally…Kudos to Nancy for bringing this subject to our attention!

- professional staff participant,
National Conference on Student Services

I really enjoyed not only the content of the presentation, but the endless energy Nancy gives. It was amazing and it is definitely ZING Time!!!!

- student leader participant,
National Conference on Student Services

Zing was fabulous! Nancy's presentation was creative and thought provoking. What Time is it? ZING TIME!

- student leader participant,
National Conference on Student Services

“… an awesome lady… a great role model for women everywhere.”

- Michelle Ryder, program chair
Indiana Correctional Association

“Nancy’s presentations for both the staff and students were right on target. The enthusiasm generated for leadership and service, joy and civility, will give us the spark to carry us through our full year of leadership programming.”

- Anthony Butler, student activities
University of Baltimore

“The comments from faculty, students and staff speak to the impact that you have had on each of us. You have raised the bar for our community and it is now up to us to meet the challenge of creating a respectful climate.”

- Nance DeBasio
Research College of Nursing

“…extraordinary closing keynote!”

- Diana Boyd McElroy, Ph.D., director of student life
Park University

“… the most successful program for faculty and staff in the past three years!”

- Carmen Mahlum
Winona State University

“… the highlight of our event!”

- Kristi Piatkowski, program manager
CONNECT Partnerships for Nonprofit Solutions

“What a shot in the arm!”

- participant
Sippican Women’s Club

“…made me think how ridiculous the drama and some of the people are in my life… at the end of the day, I can honestly say I was a happier person.”

- male student athlete

“Nancy presents quality information and with true gut spirit.”

- Thomas Harris, student affairs
UW – Lacrosse

“… great presentation… you added to the start of our academic year.”

- Joyce Morgan, student affairs
UMass – Boston

“Wow! What a great program!”

- The Commonwealth Institute – Boston

“…made an impact with our VISTA members!”

- VISTA Volunteer

“You are motivational, sincere, warm, and dedicated to helping people feel good about themselves and nonjudgmental of others.”

- Char Rosin,
PR director, Northwood University (MI)

“My life has improved since listening to Nancy speak at the 2004 Biennial Conference for Women in Champaign, IL this past April.”

- conference participant

“Your funny sense of humor, ability to mesh and interact with the audience, making us feel that you are one of us – rather than better than us, made you one of the best speakers of the entire two-day conference!”

- Michelle Tjelmeland (IL)

“Your words have given me strength and reassurance, thank you for caring about a stranger.”

- Kathyrn Smith (GA)

“The highlight of the entire conference, in my opinion, was your presentation. Your energy is contagious and your words are inspiring and profound.”

- Glenda Stanley, RN

"I have thought, re-lived, walked straighter... you made a difference to me."

- Diane Willis,
Lee/Willis Communications

"You have rich insights to offer and we felt privileged to have you share them with us." –

- Valencia Leadership Practicum

"Nancy Hunter Denney is the best speaker I have ever heard. You have to have her back next year!"

- GOLD participant,
SUNY-Geneseo

"Everyone had such a great time and really enjoyed your high energy, quick wit, and enthusiastic presentation."

- Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Indian River Community College

"You have a commanding stage presence, and your energy was contagious."

- Director,
Center for New Students, Kean University

“Your presentation was great. I know that because of the bathroom buzz. People say what they think when they’re waiting for a stall and it was all really positive comments.”

- Kay Levandowski,
Kent State University Alumni Programming

"Our office has received so many kudos for the wonderful Rally... You said exactly what we needed to hear... and you made us laugh along with the medicine. I still marvel at your gift of presentation and your delivery. You were a ray of sunshine with bringing laughter and wisdom."

- Sue Huntoon
Park University

"Nancy's energy is amazing. She is a wonderful speaker and definitely caught everyone's attention in the audience."

- Participant at the National Collegiate Conference for Women Student Leaders

"Your service to young leaders through the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders had value beyond words."

- Mariama S. Boney
American Association of University Women

"I really can't put into words just how much of an impact you have had on all of us. I hope to be able to work with you again in the future."

- Becky Leyva
Eagle Hill School

"It is evident by the stories I have heard from our faculty that you had a profound impact on the girls at our Girl's Leadership Retreat... The girls continue to talk about the lesson they learned from you and get upset when they hear other student s us terms like "whatever." I am not sure this letter will adequately tell you just how much we appreciated your generosity."

- Becky Leyva
Eagle Hill School

"You were everything I expected and more... It's Zing! time."

- Laurie Simpson
Westfield State

"I appreciate the time you took to encourage me to pursue my dream of becoming a public speaker. What a class act you are – confident enough in your own skills and talents to share so freely."

- Conference Participant

"Thank you for your session. I found it to be truthful and enlightening. You are a delightful speaker. I hope that you will be given many opportunities to share your wisdom with many people."

- Session Attendee

"You were awesome. We loved having you and recommended you to our dean for future events."

- Lauren Flaherty
Rowan University

"I am always grateful for the times I get to see you and enjoy the sessions you bring to our campuses and conferences."

- Mark Lowry

"Wow! I have never seen 3 hours of pure energy and enthusiasm that was so positive and inspiring. The majority of the staff has gone out of their way to comment on how much they enjoyed the morning. It's been Zing! time at Child and Family Services of New Bedford since your departure and I expect it to continue!"

- John Jackson
Director of NB Child and Family Services

"Your books have provided so much information on skill training and leadership. Keep u up all of your good work!"

- Bonnie Bromley
University of Akron

"Our staff was impressed by your energy and insights."

- Mary McCarthy
NB Child and Family Services

"She tore it up!" and "You made a huge impact on our campus and there are still people wearing your Zing! pins".

- Michael Day
President of CAB at New Hampshire Technical Institute