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Michael has done a great job in helping our advisors to not only understand the importance that networking has in growing their practices, but also how to implement proven strategies that maximize results at networking events. Michael has held sessions with our top producers and our new hires and is currently working with us to develop a curriculum specifically designed for our firm. I look forward to continuing our relationship and making networking a major part of our culture."

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Earlier this year, I began interviewing training organizations to improve sales effectiveness, assist me in developing a successful and professional sales and marketing staff, and become a long term partner.

Since June 2005, Michael has provided group training and individualized coaching for the staff in these areas. His services have been effective and have impacted both the staff and organization. In addition to excellent skills training in networking, communications, and presentations, he has positively impacted morale and motivation, adjusted his training in the middle of sessions to more effectively meet the needs of the staff, provided me great insight as a manager to understand how to make individuals more supported, challenged and productive, provided guidance relative to organizational dynamics which impact sales performance, and been a true partner.

To put this all into a bottom line perspective, my original arrangement with Michael was one year from mid 2005 to mid 2006. I have just completed my 2006 budget and built in his services for the entire year. I have found my long term partner. "

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Thank you for the great two-day seminar you delivered. Your command of networking and job-search skills is outstanding. Your energetic presentation of the material was both engaging and informative. Perhaps more importantly, I noticed you demonstrated a great deal of patience and empathy working with the participants, many of whom were clearly anxious about the job-search process."

- Greg O'Gara, Chief of Staff, Prudential Financial

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Michael Goldberg's delivery is clean, clear and consistent. He challenges the learner to demonstrate the skills learned in his program. Not only does he lay out the how-to's, he delivers real examples of these skills in action."

- Dennis Manning, Senior Vice President Training and Development,
..Citizen's Bank 

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Throughout my work experience, I have never encountered a trainer (coach) who works as effectively as Michael Goldberg. He has a knack for getting inside each of the participants' heads and making the message 'ring true.' I would recommend Michael of Building Blocks Consulting to anyone striving for performance excellence within their organization."

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Michael Goldberg's presentation is interactive and challenging. He presents his material in a clear, concise, easy to understand format. Michael motivates those he works with to learn through interaction and participation."

- John Mauro, Fire Chief, Southborough Fire Department

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Michael takes nebulous subjects, like networking, and provides a roadmap for effectively marketing your practice. His system for the ‘elevator speech’ is terrific!!"

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What a refreshing change! Michael brought a renewed interest in learning to our credit union. Not only are his presentations well prepared, he is able to customize them to our particular needs. Another beneficial feature is Michael is able to take a concept or reaction and run with it. He does not need to stick to a set outline. He is able to take the moment and make the most of it, which benefits everyone participating in the session!."