Testimonials
“I just got back from Jay’s speech and he hit a home run. Expectations were very high and he exceeded them. The standing ovation was well deserved. I milled around with the crowd a while and they were all talking about how effective he was.”
Dr. Bill Carmack, PH.D.
Former Communications Department Chair, University of Oklahoma
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“I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation to Giant Partners and Growth Network last week. I was so uplifted by your presentation that I called my friends and longtime associates to recommend you as a speaker.”
Stan Clark
Founder and CEO, Eskimo Joe’s
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“Thanks, Jay, for addressing our delegates at this year’s annual conference. There were many, many positive responses from your inspirational message.”
Larry Naake
Executive Director, National Association of Counties
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“Jay, you knocked out the crowd at the El Reno Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast this morning! Your message is one for the ages and we deeply appreciate your being with us.”
John Shelly
President & CEO, The Bank of Union, El Reno, Oklahoma
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“We appreciated your talk to the Ladies of the Leaf. Many have told us how much they enjoyed hearing you…in fact, they have “raved” about you! In addition we have had many people thank us for your program and book signing at the library.”
Lyn A. McIntosh
Director, Chickasaw Regional (Public) Library System, Ardmore, Oklahoma
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“I had the pleasure of working with Jay for nearly five years at VALIC. He has the ability to mesmerize an audience while delivering the key message with great authority. His sincerity and mastery as a public speaker sets him apart and makes him extremely effective as a spokesman.”
Bruce Abrams
President & CEO, Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company
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“What a wonderful evening it was when you addressed our annual Sam Matthews Social Justice Award banquet. We were so privileged to have you join us to share your wisdom, along with that of your father!”
Bob Thomas
Executive Director, the Xenia Institute
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“I have heard Jay on several occasions and have been tremendously impressed each time. He is bright and articulate, and aided by a convincing presence, delivers a convincing and sincere message.”
Art Gregory
Past Executive Director, Coca Cola Bottlers Association
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“Jay, the overwhelming opinion was that you were the best keynote speaker we have had in the eight years of the Woody Hayes National Scholar - Athlete Award. In fact one of our members, who is very involved in Toastmasters, said that it was the best speech he had ever heard.”
Eric Parks
Past President, The University Sertoma Club of Columbus, Ohio
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“Your luncheon address during our AFCA Annual Conference was very well received. The themes and lessons from your father’s letters crystallize responsibilities for coaches to prepare their players for the future, not only on the field, but equally important, off the field. Those themes parallel my vision about the role of coaches “beyond the game” and speak to the challenges in an ever changing society.
Grant Teaff
Executive Director – American Football Coaches Association
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“I want to share with you a sincere appreciation of your time, talent, and attendance at our Regional Team meeting and dinner. I received tremendous feedback from our Program Directors. Your participation galvanized my successful Leadership team meeting.”
Lou Moreno
Regional Vice President, Nationwide Retirement Solutions
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“Thank you for sharing your thoughts at our Tulsa Sports Charities luncheon. Thank goodness the mold was not broken after your beloved father passed away, because surely you were cast from that mold. The letters are remarkable and you are remarkable for staying the course.”
Tommy Thompson
Founder – Tulsa Sports Charities
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“Thank you for inspiring our Cardiovascular Symposium attendees. What a blessing it must be to be able to share your father and your relationship with him with the rest of the world.”
Richie Splitt
VP and Chief Administrative Officer
HealthPlex – Norman Regional health System
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“Your speech at the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame banquet was absolutely ‘the best I have ever witnessed’ from content and thought to timing, to delivery; everything was just exceptional.
Bill Courtney, Jr.
McCombs Energy
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“I don’t know how to adequately express my appreciation to you for what you did yesterday for my group of counselors! Your stories, poems, and themes could not have been more perfect.”
Becky Bowman
Guidance Counselor – Del City Schools
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“You did a fabulous job at our recent employee meeting. I have had so many positive comments about you, your presentation, and your book.”
Bridget Hulet
Executive Assistant to the Chairman
Claims Management Resources
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Praise for Dear Jay, Love Dad: Bud Wilkinson's Letters to His Son
