Here are some of the comments and feedback we’ve received from our clients, event attendees, and TAB Board members:
“If I hadn’t started working with Ruth last year, I would have been out of business today. Sure, the TAB board is an expense but it is worth it. And I hate to miss my board meetings!”
-Mark Davis, Mark Davis Plumbing
“Ruth’s presentation was right on the mark. The advisors heard what she said about creating value propositions for their clients, appreciated her coaching, and completely enjoyed her words of wisdom. They all wanted to know when we were going to have her back again!”
-Marsha A. Vacca, President, NAIFA Northern California
“I’ve enjoyed working with Ruth because of her ability to help me focus on ‘the next step’. As a self-employed person growing a business, the next step is often lost among many other ‘next steps’. By focusing my energies, she has helped me clarify and take action on crucial steps.”
-Shawn Tuttle, Project Simplify
“High Performance Advocates has really forced us to look at our internal systems and to develop a systematic approach to running the business rather than waiting to put out the fires.”
-Bob Arnds, CoolerZone
Comments from members of the Sacramento Non-Profit Resource Center about
“Setting Performance Expectations”:
“Ruth was Great! I have attended a workshop with this presenter before and really like her. Well presented information: good mix of visual information, written notes and class participation. The participation was good even for shy people; it did not put anyone on the spot. Would love if the following workshops were offered again soon: How to manage, motivate, and communicate with people under the age of 30, The Reluctant Manager, and Empowering Employees. Awesome.”
“We are pleased with our decision to bring in Ruth Schwartz of High Performance Advocates to do innovative and interesting workshops on the topics of Effective Meetings and Team Building. We received great feedback from the participants at the workshops:
Very interactive.* Hands on.* I liked learning about how to be a team & have the team communicate in decision making.* I liked the hands-on activity & the teacher.* Interactive, informative, great instructor.* We learned about our performance as a team, verses our performance delegated by a supervisor and controller. The best part was learning how to work together.* Make this a full day.* Would like to see 2 days.*
“We look forward to having Ruth back in the fall on the subjects of Employee Empowerment and Setting Performance Expectations. Ruth is a natural choice for training on any management or team issues you may be facing.”
-Catherine Wilson, Nonprofit Resource Center, Sacramento
“I love my coach for being energetic. She makes me feel that I can be a success. I will be able to retire. I can achieve my goals. Because of her suggestions I am now having meetings and have a better understanding of my employees, their likes and dislikes. I’ve been able to effectively delegate. I feel that I can leave my business for periods of time.”
-Suzanne Clabo, Nevada City Linen and Laundry
“High Performance Advocates has been invaluable to our company helping us to focus on our core process and systems which allow us to run our company instead of the company running us. Ruth Schwartz is an amazing coach – she has helped me focus on dynamic solutions which result in profits. My relationship with High Performance Advocates is extremely valuable to me.”
– Don Farwell, CEO and founder of The Hang Up Storage Solutions
“After attending Ruth Schwartz’s ‘Setting Performance Expectations,’ I came away with a real set of instructions on how to communicate my expectations to my employees and consultants. I knew I needed to work on my management skills, and the workshop exceeded my expectations. ”
- Michael P. Anderson, President of Clientworks, Inc., Nevada City, CA
“Ruth created the space for us to be real about our concerns and confusions in order to leave the preconceived notions behind and build a new system.”
-Renee Powers, Ananda Design and Construction, Inc
“After attending your Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp with a long-time business friend, we both agreed we wished we had taken your workshop twenty years ago. Your presentation was clearly to the point of how to build a business. Thanks so much also for the great handouts which will be an excellent resource when needed.”
-Karen Chileski, Chileski Property Management
“The Nevada City Rotary Club was thrilled to have Ruth Schwartz speak at a club meeting about The “Why Generation”. The talk was informational on many levels — explaining the thought-process and actions of this generation and, maybe more importantly, giving suggestions on how our older generation can successfully hire and work with these young people. It was such a delight to have Ruth speak, with her great energy and extensive knowledge, that we have invited her to come back again with more on this subject!”
-Eleanor Kenitzer, Club Service Chairperson, Rotary Club of Nevada City
“What a great fast education for instant techniques to put to work tomorrow.”
-Patricia Hurley, Chiropractic Solutions
“Ruth Schwartz motivated me to go back to my workplace and be a better motivator with “Gen Why” employees.”
-Tara Moore, Sierra Cinemas
“Ruth was imaginative and enthusiastic. She made the class fun and time flew.”
-Aileen Hurst, Synergy Wyze Solutions
“It changed the way I view hiring “kids” and made me realize how much they can benefit my business.”
-Judy Nichols, CPA
“Really helped identify what needs to be done to engage young employees.”
-Virginia Cayer, VJ’s Salon
“After spending 35 years in retail I believe that Ruth summed up the essentials of customer service in the short time we spent.”
-Sharon Ernest, Mountain Recreation
“Not only did I learn how to empower my employees but I learned how to empower myself to be an empowerer.”
-Glenn Harvey, Sierra Cinemas
“This plan can be used on a daily basis for personal or business. A great experience with great people.”
-Dave Parmenter, California Hardware Products, Inc.
“Ruth is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She is confident and has the ability to create active participation. The time was well spent and a valuable experience.”
-Lou Wilson, Isagenix International
“High Performance Advocates got me to evaluate things about myself that I never know mattered. But now I know.”
-Tom Strolle, Best Friends Animal Clinic
“Ruth is a terrific presence and is very motivational.”
-Gary Schlussler, Rock Farm Electronics, LLC
“Ruth hit the nail on the head. My volunteers were paralyzed by having insufficient information. She gave me the tools to use to supply that info to my volunteers.”
-Chris Medlinskis, North San Juan Fire Department
TAB Board meeting highlights:
“While we each have different businesses and concerns there are SPECIFIC goals and tasks as an answer.”
“There was a willingness to give input.”
“Nothing I am doing or not doing now will change the fact that I’m going to keep working hard to get what I want.”
“I like the brainstorming.”
“I like being understood by being asked clarifying questions that reveal whether I can put my issues into terms others can understand. “
“When I leave here, I feel like I can do it!”
“It gets the wheels turning. I get into the day to day and the wheels stop turning. I appreciate everyone’s strengths. It brings out the better things in me.”
“Marketing 101 – The Dramatic Difference. ‘Distill it until it Glows.’ I rewrote my press release with less copy and distilled it. I hope it glows.”
“WIIFM. This made it concise as to why people buy and helping to separate the meat from the potatoes.”
“Establish a budget. We assume that it’ll cost too much so we don’t always do anything.”
“Don’t do too much. Pick one product. Set a goal and meet it.”
“As business owners we start with our personal goals. Being a business owner means working smart.”
“Keep what’s important in mind. Find that one thing to focus on.”
“Have fun with your plans. Relax into the process. Being uptight will not make it go faster.”
“I want to give my employees recognition. And start new marketing campaign based on using local service to save gas.”
“I’m going to make sales calls.”
“I got clarity on how to build my website. For marketing I want to think outside the environmental box and focus on cost savings.”
“I want more exploration with my online presence. I will add discounts for early pay in addition to prepay to improve cash flow.”
“I will focus on testimonials and customer appreciation with free water alarms.”
If you’d like to become one of our satisfied clients, please get in touch!
